DLA, PTAC, CCR, WOSB, ORCA, SBA….h...

If you recognize those acronyms, you have likely ventured into the world of government contracting.  I have spent the past several months trying to maneuver my way through the maze of agencies involved in contracting.  To say that this is a little complicated, is the understatement of the year.  I have met some interesting and helpful people along the way, but so far I feel like I’m no closer than when I was blissfully ignorant of all those acronyms.  I’ve been told that patience and perseverance are the key elements.  I’m beginning to think that...

Lean Marketing and Social Media Tips

On October 4th, I was lucky enough to participate in the Crain’s Small Business Week seminar on Netmarketing – Mapping Marketing Strategies.  The panel consisted of Lisa Leiter from Crain’s Chicago Business, Adam Keats of Weber Shandwick, Mari Laungrath founder of Foiled Cupcakes, Jeff Ringgenberg partner at Evolyte and Michael Samson co-founder of CrowdSpring.  The group was diverse in their area of expertise and offered valuable information. The Lean Marketing approach that they discussed is a benefit that smaller businesses have over large companies....

Bacon Burger BBQ Extravaganza

We recently celebrated our 1 Year Anniversary in our new facility.  To celebrate, we decided to go all out and take advantage of having a Le Cordon Blue Chef-in-Training as part of our team.  Tim (our chef) and Peter (our R&D Director) worked together to come up with a menu that was sure to please everyone at Integrative Flavors and be an appropriately extravagant meal for a 1 year anniversary.  They were even kind enough to incorporate one of our newest products Cook’s Delight Barbecue Style Rub into the meal. The meal was very delicious and memorable to the...