Krispy Kreme Pop Up Shop at Easter Beach Run at Daytona Beach on Saturday

Literally very few things I like more than Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. It's my downfall in life, but what a way to go! 

Little Blog Dress Media is proud to sponsor the 49th Annual Easter Beach Run, it has been a joy to work on this event promoting it. It is historic and awesome and I feel honored to be a part of it! And NOW a first ever popup! 

Join Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for the Debut Special Appearance of the New, Giant Inflatable Pop Up Shop during the 49th annual Easter Beach Run Daytona Beach on Saturday, March 26.

Fans have enjoyed the iconic Krispy Kreme Daytona Beach location at the intersection of Nova Road and International Speedway Boulevard for more than 50 years.   For special occasions, the Pop Up Shop brings the joy of Krispy Kreme to various community events with its inaugural appearance on the sandy shores of Daytona Beach.

Participants and guests are invited to visit the new Krispy Kreme Pop Up Shop at the Daytona Beach Bandshell during the Easter Beach Run from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a complimentary Original Glazed® doughnut, photo opportunities and other sweet surprises (while supplies last).  #KrispyKremeDaytona

About The 49th annual Easter Beach Run Daytona Beach
The course begins right on Daytona Beach and will start at 7:30am. The festive themed run was first held on Easter Sunday as an activity for visiting college students, and today, it has become the longest consecutive race in Florida. Participants can look forward to a scenic run on one of the most famous beaches in the world and can either enjoy the 4-mile race or 2-mile fun run/walk. Kids are welcome to take part in the ¼ mile race as well as the 100 and 50-yard dashes. After the race, participants will receive finisher medals, shrimp and grits from title sponsor Bubba Gump Shrimp co. and there will also be an awards ceremony.

About Florida Family Foods LLC – Krispy Kreme Central Florida
With more than three decades of expertise as an authorized franchisee of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Florida Family Foods is a second-generation, family-owned business successfully operating Krispy Kreme shops throughout Central Florida to include Melbourne, Daytona Beach, Winter Park, Millenia and Kissimmee. Florida Family Foods earned national recognition for the brand’s “most innovative local relationship marketing program” in 2014 and continues to partner with numerous non-profit organizations and community-based programs annually. Stay social with your local Krispy Kreme shop on these channels www.facebook.com/KrispyKremeDaytonaBeach and www.Twitter.com/KKOrlando.

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Idea Dinners, A New Way To Shake Up Networking

There is nothing more important to me than bringing big city mentality to our small parts of this little ole town. This week, I had the distinct honor of being selected to attend an Idea Dinner.

Idea Dinners is where eight strangers gather over cocktails and craft cuisine to engage in meaningful conversations, form long-lasting relationships and share ideas. I received an invitation because they thought I would be a great fit for the Idea Dinner with Chef Ryan Truong of Nichiyobi Bambu.

Recently named one of the New's Journal's "40 Under 40" Ryan has quietly been leading a small food revolution at his twice monthly pop-up restaurant at Bamboo Garden in Ormond Beach. Nichiyobi at Bambu features an innovative Pan Asian Fusion menu and Ryan and his team are creating an entirely new and innovative menu just for Idea Dinners. He aspires to open his own restaurant in Ormond in the near future.

The guest list includes Ormond restaurant and business owners as well as creative business and restaurant marketers who have a reputation for developing brands that think outside the box. I was so pleased to see my friend Jess and Carlos who owns La's Bistro, Taki who owns Greektown Taverna,  and Jenna and Robyn-two fabulous ladies who are opening Virgola, AKA as my new home: a oyster and Italian Wine Bar (the original based in NYC) that will be opening in May on Ormond Mainstreet. The conversation was led by Alex Bittner a Adams, Cameron & Co. realtor.

From the website: Whether you are launching a business, starting a project or pioneering change in the community, Idea Dinners is where you can gain insight through meaningful conversation and make long-lasting connections with like-minded Central Florida residents. Dinners vary by theme and often include a prominent dinner guest who frames the conversation based around his or her area of expertise. Idea Dinners take place in creative settings throughout Central Florida and include a gourmet dinner and cocktails created by local chefs.

Idea Dinners is a project of Lacey McLaughlin, a Daytona-Beach based writer, and Whitney Taylor-Barnard, owner of the Scribble Studio in Ormond Beach. As two foodies with endless creative pursuits, we want to move the community forward by giving great ideas a place to grow.

I have known Lacey for quite some time, she is a writer , a real writer!!! I have been stalking Whitney and her Scribble Studio products for quite some time and finally had a chance to meet her in person! Check out this faire! Amazing! 

Sound like this is a great way to spend the evening? It is! Sign up here

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Easter Beach Run

Little Blog Dress is so excited to sponsor the 49th Easter Beach Run! This has been a great fun project to work on! This festive, Easter-themed beach run was established in 1967 by Daytona Beach Leisure Services. The race was first held on Easter Sunday to provide an activity for visiting college students and is now the longest standing footrace in the state of Florida.

Participants enjoy a scenic run on the World’s Most Famous Beach while traveling out and back for the 4-mile race, 2-mile fun run or health walk. Kids are also welcome to participate in the 1/4-mile race, 100 and 50-yard dash.

The fun doesn’t start with the run. Runners and supporters meet outside of title sponsor, Bubba Gump Shrimp, Co. for the bunny hop, the best-dressed Easter contest and loads of activities for children. The Easter Bunny, "Shrimp Possibles" and the one and only Forrest Gump kick off the race from the Historic Bandshell.

The Easter Beach Run is professionally chip-timed by the 5K Race Director.

Held at the Historic Daytona Beach Bandshell

12:00 pm: 4 mile Race (all ages, teams welcome)

1:15 pm: 2 mile Race & Fun Health Walk (all ages)

2:00 pm:
Kids Races
50 yards (3-5 years)
100 yards (6-7 years)
1/4 mile (8-9 years)

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Would You Work For Free?

Morning! Greetings from DC! It is FridYAY! I am happy to be traveling in the most gorgeous of cities and the weather is stellar! We are here on a quick Girl's getaway, posts to come!

I was sent this a couple of weeks ago and again today by two colleagues that also work for themselves. It really is so frustrating, this lovely industry of ours! Our brain is not free!

Lately, I have been missing opportunities because the client "has a friend who is gonna help and handle his Facebook" or "his daughter is going to do it for him on the side". You have to cussword be kidding me, and this has been going on for a while. Remember when I was complaining about it here? Two years ago and now it is more crazy then ever.

Listen to me when I stand on my soapbox and yell-just because you have a Facebook, a social media maven makes you not. Do I come in to your law office and litigate your cases? Do I come to your salon with my scissors in hand ready to get my hair did? Nope! Please, for the love of God just be good at what you are good at and pay for the services that you are not to better your business.

Pay is the operative word. It is not for free and if it was it would look a little something like this. Enjoy!

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Molto Bella To Support The Junior League of Daytona Beach

The most generous person on the planet has given us another great opportunity to work with her again.

Very pleased to announce we have a month long fundraising partnership with MOLTO BELLA for the entire month of March. Makes a perfect Easter, birthday, or anniversary gift!

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Downtown Ormond Block Party

The party will begin at the Green Bank and Maria Bonita, then work east toward Hulls, across the street to the businesses on the south side and finally end at Dunns Attic. We'll have a great Irish band, green beer, raffle prizes and more. Please come and help us support our downtown businesses. Though we pass by their storefronts almost every day, we often don't have time to stop in, meet the merchants and find out what they have to offer. Tickets are only $10 each and can be purchased on arrival. Proceeds for the event will go to the Central Florida Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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Daytona Beach News Journal Holds MEGA Job Fair

The Daytona Beach News-Journal will host a spring MEGA Job Fair on Tuesday, March 15 from 10a to 3p at the News Journal Center at Daytona State College located at 221 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach.  This year’s job fair is sponsored by Daytona State College, CareerSource of Flagler-Volusia, Synergy Billing and MONSTER.

Their partnership with CareerSource of Flagler-Volusia will add value to both the job seeker and the employer.  New this year is the CareerSource FREE RESUME-LAB; this will take place on March 9th from 8am – 11am and will be held at CareerSource Daytona - 329 Bill France Blvd. Daytona Beach (Speedway Business Plaza).  CareerSource staff will be on site to review resumes and provide feedback to have resumes, “resume ready” for March 15th.  

Pre-register for the job fair at news-journalonline.com/jobfair for early access to employers on March 15th.

Other tools offered by CareerSource include:
Prep Ready or Not, Here They Come:
Daytona Center –
Thursday, Feb 25 1pm – 2pm
Monday, March 7 – 9am-10am
Orange City
Tuesday, March 1 – 9am – 10am
Palm Coast
Tuesday, February 23 – 10am -11am
Tuesday, March 8- 10am – 11am

All employers participating will receive a complete list of job seekers that are seeking specific positions of interest as they relate to each employer.  A survey will provide additional details to the employers on the experience of the attendees.

Current Employers and Positions include but are not limited to the following:
Boston Whaler
Boat Manufacturing Technicians
BrightHouse
Daytona State College
Duvasawko
Medical Billing, Coding
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Administrative, Admissions, IT, janitorial
Halifax Health
Nurses
LaSalle Computer Learning Center
IT Specialist
Massey Services
Pest Control Specialist
National Broadband
Telecommunications Trainee
News Journal
Account Executives
Panera Bread
Cashiers, Food Prep
Pennysaver
Account Executives
Premier Bathrooms
Professional Bathroom Installation
Ranstad USA
Staffing Agency
Seaside Health & Rehab/Coastal Health & Rehab
Skilled nurses
Spherion Staffing
Staffing Agency
Synergy Billing
Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle Management
Sea Ray Boats
Boat Manufacturing Technicians
Stewart-Marchman Behavioral Health Services
Behavioral Health Techs, Registered Nurses, Customer Service Reps

If you are interested in attending as an employment vendor or seeking a new career path please visit news-journalonline.com/jobfair for all necessary information or call 386.681.2365.

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