Pigs are being taken from the farm
Pig theft has increased in the Midwest.
In Iowa, alone, there has been 20 to 30 pigs stolen within the past few weeks. Although the numbers have decreased from last month’s 594 to this month’s 150 pigs taken, farmers are implementing new security measurements to track all of their pigs
September 28th 2011
Farmers fundraise after Hurricane Irene
Upstate New York Farmers are coming up with ways to encourage more fundraising opportunities for their farm after Hurricane Irene.
Farmers like Kira Kinney, of Evolutionary Organics in New Paltz, are coming up with ways to add much need revenue by selling photographs of the farm to event series and making use of online resources
Rutgers Slip Pavilion seeks proposals for restaurant/retail and educational/non-profit development
RFEI Information Session: Friday, October 21st at 10am (Must RSVP by 10/14/2011. RFEI Q&A is due Monday, October 24th at 4pm and proposals are due Thursday, November 10th at 4pm
The Trust at Governor’s Island RFP
The Trust for Governor’s Island seeks Temporary Food Vendors for the upcoming 2012 public access season
The Q&A for the RFP is due Friday, October 14th at 3pm; RFPs are due on Tuesday, November 15th at 3pm. Find out more here
https://paigepapers.com/2011/09/27/rfpthetrust_governorsisland/
Enterprise Insight:
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS Part I: THE MEASURE OF BUSINESS SUCCESS
How do you measure success for your business? This is a question all operators should be asking. Many operators measure business success by how long the line is in the store. Successful operators measure business success by how profitable they are at the end of each month in addition to happy guests. Can lines out the door and financial profitability be mutually inclusive? Yes, they can!
Lines out the door represent you have a following and you are hitting your stride with your core guests. What this does not represent is whether or not you are a financially viable business. For financial viability, many factors must be looked at in order to manage your business effectively. The main factor / cost that affects all hospitality enterprises are prime costs. [Read more…]
https://paigepapers.com/2011/09/27/themeasureofbusinesssuccess/
MAGNOLIA BAKERY: A CUPCAKE BAKERY ENTERPRISE
200 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023 (Upper West Side) • 212.724.8101
Magnolia Bakery
Their Success… More than just a Mom-friendly cupcake shop, Magnolia Bakery is a complete bakery with pies, brownies, bars and much more. There is something to that child-like feeling everyone gets when entering one of their stores as you are taken away by the theater and smell of fresh prepared and baked goodness. [Read more…]
Bread Making with Hot Bread kitchen and Sullivan Street Bakery
Upcoming Event: Bread and Grain at The Green Space on Wednesday, October 5th
Time: Starts at 7pm
Learn the art of making bread with Jessemyn Waldman of Hot Bread Kitchen and Jim Lahey of Sullivan Street Bakery
https://paigepapers.com/2011/09/26/breadandgrainevent_sullivanstreetbakery/
Hurrican Irene: Supplies Needed
Event: Hurricane Relief Drop-Off Points
Dates: Friday, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st at various participating Greenmarket locations
Fork in The Road highlights some of the supplies needed such as jelly, pasta, diapers,shampoo, toothpaste, cookies and more. Check the website for more information and participating Greenmarket locations
https://paigepapers.com/2011/09/26/hurricaneirene_dropoffdonations/
September 26th 2011
The 2011 Vendy Awards Recap
…And the Vendy 2011 is…Red Hook’s Solber Pupusas!
Solber Pupusas, which is a Central American/Caribbean food truck serving traditional Salvadorian corn patties, took home the 2011 People’s Choice Award
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