Category Archives: April Holidays

April 23rd is Marketing Mistakes Day

“The public perception … that you go to a 7-Eleven and grab beer, cigarettes and a lottery ticket. That’s not all we’re about.” (REALLY?) Joe DePinto, CEO 7-Eleven On this date in 1985 New Coke debuted.  It was (and still … Continue reading

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Today is Earth Day!

Today in honor of Earth Day, I thought I’d post some tips to Green Your Office. How GREEN is Your Office? Thirteen tips to Sustainability by Heidi Richards Mooney 1. No more styrofoam! Instead use coffee mugs and drinking glasses … Continue reading

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Today is Arbor Day!

Arbor Day is generally celebrated on the last Friday in April however the date can change to allow for local climate changes. The very first Arbor Day was established on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska.  Nebraska, being a barren plain … Continue reading

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Hubba Hubba Hubble Day

Today is the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit! The use of Hubble technology has resulted in amazing high resolution photos of objects in the universe. Hubble has sent back stunning photographs of deep … Continue reading

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Today is TAKE A CHANCE Day

So many of your prospects are just waiting for the right moment to jump in the water and buy or sell.  Well, Take A Chance Day may be just the ticket they were waiting for!  This is a great day … Continue reading

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Happy Earth Day!

“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without. ” Unknown Somenthing we should do EVERY day, not just on Earth Day.  Here is an inspiring video called The Secret – Planet Earth. It is beautiful beyond … Continue reading

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April 21st is Administrative Professionals Day

April 21st  is Administrative Professional (AKA Secretary’s) Day is celebrated today. Adminstrative professionals are often the backbone of an office environment. They are the gatekeepers, the recordkeepers, the appointment schedulers and much more. According to the International Association of Administrative Professionals: “Since … Continue reading

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April 19th is Marketing on the Run DAY

Just kidding! In 1897 the Worlds oldest annual marathon run in Boston, Massachusetts, United States races for the first time. The Boston Marathon ranks as one of the world’s most prestigious road racing events with an average of 20,000 taking … Continue reading

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Today is Stained Glass Day

The first Stained glass dates back to about the 9th century. In France during that period, window art was developed around the Christian Church which became known as stained glass. This new art form  became very popular with the Gothic building … Continue reading

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April 17 is Ellis Island Family History Day

If your family came into the United States through Ellis Island and told you how they landed, how much (or little) money they had and how they got their humble beginnings, then you know the importantce of Ellis Island Family … Continue reading

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