Virtual Trade Shows

There are LOTS of ways we can work together to make each of our businesses stronger and I am exploring several options besides our networking events. You may be aware that I am working on virtual meetings and events for some of my clients and it is an effective way of getting rich content out to potential members, buyers or fans. I have also done virtual trade shows and the formats were very costly and very time specific. This one is FREE to you and is “open 24/7”.

I am working with Louis Godin on the Virtual Trade Shows throughout Florida. He has them across the globe and I may dive into other territories in the future but for now, I am focused on personal relationships and helping the BEST of the BEST to get their marketing message on line with a group of professionals where we are endorsing one another. We are not looking for large companies with huge marketing budgets. I want to attract people who provide unique, personal service and hope that you will submit your application so we can all grow together! There is no cost so this is strictly a combined effort of small, unique services, supplies and venues to look big and attract buyers to the destination. As an example, Busch Gardens can be found in lots of places but the Clearwater Aquarium “Home of Winter from the Disney movie” is clearly small and unique. I will seek B&Bs, country clubs or special treasure spots for wedding venues as opposed to large, flagged hotels.

On each of the Registration forms (virtual Booth Space and Presenter Space) it will ask "How did you hear about this free promotion" just put my name as the referral. There will be several “applicants” who will be denied because they are not endorsed or their web presence does not clearly define their expertise. Let me know if you need assistance in building your “booth”. The more content we get into the show, the more searchable we ALL become. Also, if there is a vendor that you believe would benefit from participating in this that I may not know personally, please forward their name and email to me so I can contact them directly.

Pick the category that best describes your market Weddings, Meetings, Leisure travel and let’s draw some business to one another!

These portals will simplify registration … find and click on the big red box at the top that says Exhibitor Booth Registration … REMEMBER, when asked "How did you hear about this free promotion" just put my name as the referral.

Meetings & Conventions … Exhibitors include: Full and Limited Service Hotels, Meeting Facilities, Caterers, Travel, Tourism, Audio Visual, Transportation, Event Decoration & Design, Entertainment, Meeting Planners, Meeting Planning, Florists & Flowers, Corporate Gifts and MUCH more.  http://www.webeventplanner.com/meeting_conference_planning_trade_show.html

Weddings & Special Events … Exhibitors include: Full and Limited Service Hotels, Catering Facilities, Event Facilities, Caterers, Honeymoon Destinations, Bakery & Cakes, Event Decoration & Design, Entertainment, Wedding Planners, Florists & Flowers, Formal Wear & Gowns and much more.                 http://www.webeventplanner.com/wedding_event_planning_trade_show.html        

Travel & Tourism Industry … Exhibitors include: Hotels, Resorts, Attractions, Transportation, Flights, Agents Resources, Cruises, Publications and MUCH more. http://www.webeventplanner.com/travel_tourism_trade_show.html

Virtual Exhibitor booth, show event space and sponsorship is FREE and subject to approval and placement by host/organizer.

Browse exhibitors and attend show events on your schedule in the comfort of your home or office 24/7. Each virtual trade show showcases exhibitor booths which includes Introduction and links to FaceBook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Web Sites, Blogs, PR, Testimonials, *Videos, *Presentations, *Seminars (*ie. Show Events) and offers contact by EMail, Live Chat, Phone, Directions and more. GET TO KNOW EACH LOCAL EXHIBITOR VIRTUALLY.

A great article from MPI just popped into my screen … so appropriate! WORK TOGETHER OR FAIL ALONE Keynote Jonah Lehrer: The days of individual problem solvers are over. It's a new time: collaboration and connections are tantamount to your survival. >>

Tips & Tricks

Sometimes you just want a helpful tip that has nothing to do with your job so here you go:

Baking Soda Uses

Baking soda is a chemical compound that appears as a fine powder. It releases bubbles of carbon dioxide when it interacts with an acid and a liquid. It's most commonly used in baking, where it acts as a leavening agent.  

1. Use it as an antacid.

2. Use it as underarm deodorant by applying it with a powder puff.

3. Mix half a teaspoon with peroxide paste and use it as toothpaste.

4. Use it as a face and body scrub.

5. Add a cup to bathwater to soften your skin.

6. Relieve skin itch from insect bites and pain from sunburn.

7. Remove strong odors from your hands by rubbing them with baking soda and water.

8. Put two tablespoons in your baby’s bathwater to help relieve diaper rash.

9. Apply it on rashes, insect bites, and poison ivy irritations.

10. Take a baking soda bath to relieve skin irritations.

11. Heartburn? Take a teaspoon of baking soda mixed with one-half glass of water.

12. Freshen your mouth by gargling half a teaspoon of baking soda mixed water.

13. Relieve canker sore pain by using it as mouthwash.

14. Use it to relieve bee stings.

15. Use it to relieve windburns.

16. Apply it on jellyfish sting to draw out the venom.

17. Unblock stuffy nose by adding a teaspoon of baking soda to your vaporizer.

In the Home

18. Keep cut flowers fresh longer by adding a teaspoon to the water in the vase.

19. Put out small fires on rugs, upholstery, clothing, and wood.

20. Put an open container of baking soda in the fridge to absorb the odors.

21. Sprinkle it on your ashtrays to reduce bad odor and prevent smoldering.

22. Sprinkle it on your slippers, boots, shoes, and socks to eliminate foul odor.

23. Turn baking soda into modeling clay by combining it with one and 1/4 cups of water and one cup of cornstarch.

24. After feeding your baby, wipe his shirt with a moist cloth sprinkled with baking soda to remove the odor.

25. Wipe your windshield with it to repel rain.

26. Improve the smell of dishrags by soaking them in baking soda and water.

27. Suck it in with your vacuum cleaner to remove the odor.

28. Freshen the air by mixing baking soda with your favorite perfumed bath salts. Put the mixture in small sachet bags.

29. Restore stiff brushes by boiling them in a solution of 1/2 gallon of water, 1/4 cup of vinegar, and a cup of baking soda.

30. Put it under sinks and along basement windows to repel cockroaches and ants.

31. Scatter baking soda around flowerbeds to prevent rabbits from eating your veggies.

32. Sweeten your tomatoes by sprinkling baking soda on the soil around your tomato plants.

33. Sprinkle it onto your cat or bunny’s litter box to absorb the bad odor.

34. Sprinkle it on your pet’s comb or brush to deodorize their fur and skin.

In Cooking

35. Use it as a substitute for baking powder by mixing with it with cream of tartar or vinegar.

36. Wash fruits and vegetables with it.

37. When boiling a chicken, add a teaspoon of baking soda to the water. Feathers will come off easier, and the flesh will be clean and white.

38. Soak dried beans to a baking soda solution to make them more digestible.

39. Remove the distinctive taste of wild game by soaking it in a baking soda solution.

40. Make a sports drink by mixing it with boiled water, salt, and Kool-Aid.

41. Remove the fishy smell from your fillets by soaking the raw fish in a baking soda solution for an hour inside the fridge.

42. Make fluffier omelets by adding half a teaspoon of baking soda for every three eggs used.

43. Reduce the acid content of your tomato-based recipes by sprinkling them with a pinch of baking soda.

Cleaning Purposes

44. Add a cup to the toilet, leave it for an hour, and then flush. It will clean the toilet and absorb the odor.

45. Use it to scrub sinks, showers, plastic and porcelain tubs

46. Spray it on walls, mirrors, and countertops.

47. Add a spoonful to your dishwasher to make scrubbing dishes easier.

48. Remove grease from pots and pans.

49. Dry clean carpets and upholstered furniture by sprinkling baking soda over the fabric and gently brushing it. Leave it for an hour or overnight, then vacuum.

50. Boost your laundry detergent’s cleaning power by sprinkling a handful on dirty clothes.

51. Combine it with water to make a paste for polishing stainless steel and chrome.

52. Remove scratches and crayon marks from vinyl floors and walls.

53. Clean your shoes with it.

54. Clean garbage cans with it.

55. Use it to wash diapers.

56. Clean the fridge with it.

57. Soak brushes and combs in a baking soda solution.

58. Mix it with water to wash food and drink containers.

59. Put three tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of warm water, then use the mixture to wash marble-topped furniture.

60. Absorb it with a damp sponge, then clean Formica countertops with the sponge.

61. Use it to get rid of stale odors from cooling containers and thermos bottles.

62. Run your coffee maker with a baking soda solution, then rinse.

63. Combine with hot water to clean baby bottles.

64. Sprinkle it on BBQ grills, then rinse it off.

65. Scatter it on your greasy garage floor, scrub the floor, and rinse.

66. Remove burned-on food from a pan by soaking it in a baking soda solution for 10 minutes before washing.

67. Clean your ashtrays with a baking soda solution.

68. Keep your drains clean by putting four tablespoons of baking soda in them each week. Flush it down with hot water.

69. Clean your shower curtains by soaking them in baking soda and water.

70. Put it on a small brush to rub canvas handbags clean.

71. Use it to remove melted plastic bread wrapper from a toaster. Sprinkle baking soda on a damp rag, then use the rag to clean the toaster.

72. Use it to clean your retainers and dentures.

73. Make a thick paste of baking soda and water, and used it to scrub enameled cast iron and stainless steel.

74. Mix four tablespoons of baking soda with a quart of warm water, and use it to clean the inside part of an oven.

75. Use it to unclog gas stoves.

The most amazing thing about baking soda is that it’s very cheap. You can do all these things for a very small cost. Baking soda is truly a miracle product, whether it’s used for baking or not.

Trade Show Tips

There are several other considerations in putting together a tradeshow and know that if you don't do it right the first time, it is doubtful you will be asked to do it again.

You will need to hire a decorator if you plan to do booths with pipe & drape ... They can also supply registration kiosks, internet kiosks, signage for the entry and individual exhibit booths, schematics for maps that you may have on a foam board sign or a printed program guide to locate a particular vendor. Table top exhibits may be done through the venue but you still have lots of details to prepare.

You need someone to send out exhibitor packets that detail set up and tear down times, exhibitor entrances and registration, optional goods and services available along with price lists, shipping, receiving, and storage policies and procedures, exhibitor contracts and a fee collection process. Typically a trade show booth comes with a 6’ skirted table, 2 chairs and a waste basket. If you are at a hotel, carpet is generally not a concern but convention centers with tile or concrete floors will require carpet at least in the aisles to prevent slips and falls … but you still need event insurance. Ceiling heights, dock space and elevator load factors may all be areas of concern that need to go on your checklist. Parking for vendors and participants is another detail that needs to be reviewed as there may be the need for box trucks near the loading docks and there needs to be ample parking for drive in participants. You may need additional staff to assist in this area. Trash disposal is another consideration that needs to be discussed as you can incur large fees for dumpsters.

·         Will there be a need for internet or electrical?

o   If so, what is the fee and who is providing the service?

o   Does this require special placement?

·         Is there a lead retrieval mechanism available?

·         How many exhibitor badges are included with each booth / display?

·         Are you working with any union contractors?

·         Are any special licenses or insurance required?

·         Who is responsible for negotiating, reviewing and signing the contract with the venue?

·         Can an exhibitor supply food and beverage?

·          Vendors placement is critical

o   Do not have competitors across the aisle or next to one another.

o   Booth sizes may vary and you need to create proper flow

o   Many will have requests to be closest to the entry or near a food/beverage or entertainment area.

·         Will there be announcements and drawings for prizes?

·         How will you market the event and sell tickets?

Trade shows can be great revenue generators for associations and special interest groups. Be sure to budget properly for all necessary staff, supplies and equipment, a good communication system, security and insurance. Be prepared for lots of vendor questions that may be in the exhibitor packet that they do not abide by and know that the cost of the tradeshow is much more than the venue and tables. Engage an experienced meeting planner to assist in all the coordination.

Virtual and Hybrid Meetings

It is always exciting to be interviewed for a major industry publication. I encourage everyone to put this and public speaking on the top of their list of goals for the year if you are looking to grow your business. I had to share the opportunity with my client since I could not have enjoyed this experience without him AND his industry will play a key role in the success of all the styles of live streaming production for meetings. I will let you read the story in the fashion that the seasoned journalist writes. Barbara Palmer was a delight in her interviewing skill and the passion and professionalism she brought to each conversation. Enjoy the treat!
http://www.pcma.org/Convene/A-More-Perfect-Union.htm

Virtual Meetings

The topic of Virtual Meetings is sizzling! Meeting professionals play a vital role in orchestrating the details. You will be hearing more about this component and how it is changing the way we meet.

Even the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association has experienced impressive results by adding a virtual component to their first hybrid event.

Industry: Association

Location: McLean, VA

September 2011Results -

Digital Extension:

• 279 Registrants

• 228 Attendees

• 82% Attendance Rate

• 818 Unique Views of Live Session Content

• 97% enjoyed participating in HSMAI’s MEET On first digital extension

• 59% of digiatl attendees are more inclined to attend HSMAI’s MEET in person the next year

Here are several other articles you may find interesting. A2Z Meetings & Events would enjoy putting all the details together when you decide to incorporate this technology.

 

Hybrid Meeting Strategies and The Conference Center

http://i-meet.com/public/blog/Blog_Kevin_Iwamoto_1851.aspx

Name That Hotel ~ Venue 7 ~ Results September 7

This exquisite venue is elegant and very memorable.

Venue 6 ~ The Longboat Key Club and Resort

Recognized among the top 1% of group meeting venues in the U.S. by Successful Meetings Magazine, our Fourth consecutive Pinnacle Award, The Longboat Key Club and Resort offers flexible meeting space for executive retreats and small groups ranging in size from 10 ~ 150 attendees. What makes our AAA Four Diamond Florida Resort the perfect place? Some say it’s because Golf Digest names us one of the ”Best Places to Play” or because the USTA gave us and “Outstanding Facilities Award” for our new Tennis Gardens. Others insist it’s our luxurious 9000 square foot Island House Spa, our six unique restaurants and our exclusive private white sand beach. All 218 suites are newly renovated with private balconies offering spectacular views of the beach, bay and golf course. So when planning a meeting, you just need to remember ~ it’s all here. And it’s all yours.

Name That Hotel ~ Venue 6 ~ Results August 19

Perhaps you are seeing a pattern in many of these wonderful hotels. Superb accommodations, unique meeting space and and stunning location ... I was here last week! Can you Name that Hotel ~ Venue 6?

Don CeSar on St. Pete Beach, FL

Venue 5 in Name that Hotel was the historic Pink Palace rich with history and warm hospitality.  

Situated on 7 miles of powdery white beachfront, the legendary Don CeSar Beach Resort, A Loews Hotel offers pampering spa treatments, 2 pools, 3 award winning restaurants and lounges, 40,000 sq/ft of  indoor/outdoor meeting space and Camp CeSar for the younger guests ages 4-12.  Florida s  Pink Palace  is a radiant reminder of what it means to escape the ordinary!

Name That Hotel ~ Venue 5 ~ Results July15

Entertain your guests with magical sunsets, sparkling  water and sugar sand beaches. World class elegance ... one of a kind ... truly special!

Name That Hotel ~ Venue 4 ~ DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Airport-Westshore

DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Airport-Westshore is among the largest hotels in Tampa offering over 16,000 square feet of newly renovated meeting space including 14 meeting rooms and a 9,100 sq ft ballroom.   We’re a favorite for event planners, as all function space is located on the first level, providing a great flow for events and convenient load in.  Our function space includes a permanent registration counter with lockable office/storage, spacious pre-function areas and our ballroom includes a permanent, recessed stage.  Attendees enjoy great savings with complimentary airport shuttle service, complimentary parking and other great amenities such as our 24 hour business center, outdoor pool and 24 hour fitness center.  489 contemporary guest rooms and 17 luxurious suites include flat panel HDTV’s, Sweet Dreams by DoubleTree bedding and most rooms offer a balcony.  At DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Airport-Westshore, the little things mean everything!
Tune in Monday for Venue 5!

Name That Hotel ~ Venue 4 ~ Results July 8

This shot shows one of the fun spots you can visit after the meeting day concludes. They are well known for abundant meeting space and plenty of guest rooms so it makes for an exceptional self contained convention site.

As an independent meeting professional we work with a lot of hotels and hold a treasure chest of awesome venues and priceless relationships. We are not destination or chain biased and work with properties worldwide.

Join our Facebook page ( http://www.facebook.com/A2ZMeetings ) every Monday for a newly featured hotel photo. Every Friday we will announce the first correct respondent along with details on the latest happenings at the featured hotel.


It is quick, fun and may even be educational. If you would like to feature your favorite venue, contact us for details. Do you know our forth featured venue?

TradeWinds Island Grand ... Can't believe no one guessed correctly!

Many new updates since I left in December 2008 and it is great to see the new fresh look!! ... Consistently recognized as a premier meeting destination on Florida’s Gulf Coast, newly renovated meeting space and guest rooms bring a clean, contemporary feel to this perennial favorite renowned for it relaxed, welcoming ambiance and friendly, efficient staff.  585 guest rooms and suites, and 68,000 square feet of meeting space, provide an ideal setting for any group.  Five pools, 14 dining and entertainment venues, shopping and spa services make this a true destination in itself.   So after your meeting, take a break, sink your toes deep into the sugary white sand and watch the sunset from a beachside hammock, the warm Florida sun and the inviting gulf breezes beckon you to embrace life’s little pleasures.

Name That Hotel ~ Venue 3 ~ Results July 1

This one should be easy! Be sure to go to http://www.facebook.com/A2ZMeetings to connect!
No one guessed correctly on last week's featured property. Yes it was a tough one but a great venue! Last week's featured venue was the newly renovated St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater hotel which provides the latest high tech amenities for guests offering 173 guest rooms and 24 suites. With 30,000 sq. ft. of functional event space, you can have up to 10 breakout meeting rooms and the 7,225 sq ft Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 800. Enjoy stylish, top notch service at the gateway where Tampa and St. Petersburg connect.

Name That Hotel ~ Venue 2 ~ Results posted June 24

Selecting the right venue for your meeting or event is one of the first steps to success. Join our weekly contest to see if you can recognize some of the great spots to choose from.


The title of the game gives you a clue ... these are all hotels and not country clubs, restaurants, museums, club houses, gardens, attractions or other options that do not have overnight guest rooms associated with them. Those are all fabulous options for special events. The area convention and visitors bureau will be happy to provide a list of venue options for special events. Hiring a Meeting expert to partner in the overall coordination really helps to orchestrate every detail.


UPDATE June 24 ... Thanks to my dear friend Eric Peak for providing Venue 2!
The newly renovated St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater hotel provides the latest high tech amenities for guests offering 173 guest rooms and 24 suites. With 30,000 sq. ft. of functional event space, you can have up to 10 breakout meeting rooms and the 7,225 sq ft Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 800. Enjoy stylish, top notch service at the gateway where Tampa and St. Petersburg connect.

Name that Hotel this week was Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk and Jaci Lowther guessed correctly!

Enjoy small town comforts in a downtown setting for a first-class meeting experience at the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk hotel.  We’re just 8 miles from Tampa International Airport and convenient to Tampa Bay’s most popular attractions.  We offer 12,000 square feet of meeting and event space, most with windows allowing for natural lighting and gorgeous riverfront views.  Our 277 spacious guestrooms including 16 suites feature the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Beds, complimentary WiFi, and over half include furnished riverfront balconies.  Connect with us today to learn about our special group promotions and learn how the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk can be home to your next program.

Name That Hotel ~ Venue 1 ~ Results June 10

Join our Facebook page ( http://www.facebook.com/A2ZMeetings ) every Monday for a newly featured hotel photo. Every Friday we will announce the first correct respondent along with details on the latest happenings at the featured hotel.
It is quick, fun and may even be educational. If you would like to feature your favorite venue, contact us for details. Do you know our first featured venue?As an independent meeting professional we work with a lot of hotels and hold a treasure chest of awesome venues and priceless relationships. We are not destination or chain biased and work with properties worldwide.

Name that Hotel

As an independent meeting professional we work with a lot of hotels and hold a treasure chest of awesome venues and priceless relationships. We are not destination or chain biased and work with properties worldwide. 

Join our Facebook page ( http://www.facebook.com/A2ZMeetings ) every Monday for a newly featured hotel photo. Every Friday we will announce the first correct respondent along with details on the latest happenings at the featured hotel.


It is quick, fun and may even be educational. If you would like to feature your favorite venue, contact us for details. Do you know our first featured venue?

10 AmA2Zing Affirmations for Success & Abundance

Associating with positive people is at the core of success. People who stretch you and ask you to share your expertise force you to dig inside to be sure you reach the roots of what makes you unique so accept every opportunity to dive into self-discovery.  Lisa Kraus with Plan Your Meetings is one of those individuals who turned my sour grapes complaint into sweet wine. Because of that experience, I have become a raving fan and speaker whenever she needs me to help out. Be sure to use them and their suppliers as a resource. They are committed to education, relationship building and collaboration. Check out their Knowledge Series  www.planyourmeetings.com/pym-knowledge-series/ and their town hall meetings on You Tube.

I had the pleasure of working with Plan Your Meetings this week at the Sheraton Sand Key. Do yourself a favor and take a close look at this resort. The service team is extraordinary! They have longevity, commitment, quality and creativity on every level of the organization. They partner and collaborate with planners to learn your needs and exceed your expectations. The leader of this sales organization is always upbeat and positive. No matter what question you ask Jack Guy, he will find a compliment to share.

These are just two samples of some great partners that have touched my life and I invite you to experience them as they are worthy of special attention in the world of meetings and events. I promised affirmations that are guaranteed to make you smile when you repeat them and live them and believe them.

Ten Affirmations for Success and Abundance

- I am open to the flow of great abundance in all areas of my life.

- I allow the universe to bless me in surprising and joyful ways.

- My grateful heart is a magnet that attracts more of everything I desire.

- I exude passion, purpose and prosperity.

- I am always led to the people who need what I have to offer.

- My day is filled with limitless potential in joy, abundance and love.

- I always have more than enough of everything I need.

- The more I give away, the more it multiplies and is returned to me.

- As my commitment to help others grows, so does my joy and wealth.

- I am thankful for all the blessings in my life!

Keep coming back for more!        www.a2zmeetingsandevents.com

Suppliers Feed Our Needs

My goal as a professional meeting planner is to serve our industry and educate hoteliers, clients and suppliers on best practices to build and maintain healthy, permanent relationships. I had the opportunity to wear many hats at a recent Meeting Professionals International meeting and there are so many suppliers who really impacted the outcome of that meeting. Each hero played an integral part in making it special. The Holiday Inn Harbourside on Indian Rocks Beach served and incredible meal. I guaranteed 5% over the registered guests and set the room for 10% over. How exciting that we actually had a 20% increase to our counts as walk ins and 0 no shows!

Carolyn Casey remained calm and had tables set while we started our program. Food service was delayed slightly which left our speaker no time to have her meal. Kathy Potts at Oncore Performance Group, LLC will hold your attention and while you hear her story ... you will be thinking about your own. What changes do I need to make in my life so I am living my passion? What IS my passion? What is getting in the way? She is no nonsense and digs until she finds the answer ... sometimes (probably most times) the voice that keeps us from our dreams is fear rather than reality. Kathy is dynamic, real and creates a relationship when she is working with you. Her singing talent is a bonus and a real gift! She made me laugh and made me cry and left a mark on my brain and heart.

I write a thank you and include a recommendation for her talent as a guest speaker and she returns the following:
“Linda is the type of professional to roll-up her sleeves and jump-to the task at hand. As the keynote speaker for MPI's April Meeting, several key leaders were out of town, and in the last moments Linda raised her hand to take-on responsibility for ensuring the success of the meeting. Linda created a relationship with me prior to the event, reviewing details such as AV Equipment, Agenda Flow, Marketing Tables, and such. When I arrived, she was ready to begin work immediately- creating a warm, while highly productive atmosphere. As it turned out, I was unable to eat lunch which was served during my presentation. Without missing a beat, Linda ensured I had a packed lunch waiting (and boy was I grateful for her extra initiative!) Linda has a charm about her that attracts laughter, as well as focus on the tasks at hand. If you want a personality to accompany the competence needed to plan your meetings ahead, call on Linda!”

WOW! Who knew that the meal would be a detail that would be noticed! I just did what was right and treated her the way you should treat a partner. But what came next really stopped me in my tracks.

Kathy Potts tells me ... There's more to the story...
On the way home, I came across a homeless man. He didn't look like the typical homeless guy. Very clean-cut, muscular, well dressed...something wasn't quite right. His sign said "Hungry" - that's all.
With a full meal in the box sitting next to me, I rolled down my window and called him over, "Hey man...I have a meal here for ya! We have steak, chicken, vegetables - but I'm sorry to say, I already ate the potatoes."
"Thank you ma'am. I'm kinda new to this. I've only been homeless now for 3 days, and I'm embarrassed, but so grateful - thank you so much. My wife is going to be so thankful."
Linda - your kindness has reach that is beyond your imagination ;)
Please...do post the testimonial :)
(oh...and grabbed a bite at home) - hope that isn't seen as disrespectful. I just thought he needed the meal more than I.

Random acts of kindness to one another are so far reaching. Treat your supplier’s right and watch the world around you become a brighter place where relationships grow stronger and we all feel heard and cared for. Visit my website for other articles on supplier relationships. a2zmeetingsandevents.com/blog Treat 'em RIGHT!