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National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week was established in 1974 by a Proclamation from President Richard Nixon and has since been bolstered and expanded upon by subsequent administrations. President George H. W. Bush famously declared volunteers “points of lights” by his formal recognition of their service to their neighbors. The week is an opportunity to recognize the key role that volunteerism plays in our nation, states, and communities.

National Burrito Day

Today is National Burrito Day! Did you know that the word “burrito” actually means “little donkey”? The name for the food came from the packs and bedrolls donkeys once carried. A burrito looks like a bed roll. As one of the most popular ethnically-inspired foods, there’s a lot to celebrate about this flavorful little food roll.

National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day

On Monday (3/29) we celebrated National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day. What could be a more fitting day for MOBLZ to celebrate than a day that recognizes small “mom and pop” companies such as food trucks and other mobile businesses?

National Cheesesteak Day

National Cheesesteak day pays homage to the timeless sandwich classic: the cheesesteak. Believed to have originated in Philadelphia, PA in the 1930s, this simple, but delicious cooked sandwich is a food icon. Awesome food doesn’t have to be fancy! So how can we celebrate this day and possibly use it to our advantage?

Caffeine Awareness Month and FOMO

About one year ago, we published an article called FOMA - The Fear of Missing Amenities. It was our take on FOMO marketing - the fear of missing out on something.

Bees and Leadership

Bee Downtown is a company that places and maintains beehives on corporate campuses. The world honeybee population has been decreasing year after year, so any way to increase the bee population is a win.

Prepping for Post-Pandemic and the Next Event

It’s safe to say that the current pandemic caught most everyone by surprise. However, you may be surprised to learn that just since 1955, there have been 13 major pandemics or epidemics. Infectious disease outbreaks unfortunately occur with a fair amount of regularity. While we can’t know when the next outbreak will happen, we can make preparations to help minimize the effects on our businesses and organizations. The best plans are developed prior to an emergency. We currently are in the middle of two scenarios:the tail-end of a pandemic and the ramping up for the return of in-person business.

National Pig Day

Wherever you go in the US, there seems to be some good local BBQ. Whether it be local-to-MOBLZ North Carolina styles (Western, Eastern, or Lexington), Texas, Kansas City, or even Memphis style, there are many meat-treats waiting to be tried.

National Cabbage Day

Today is National Cabbage Day! You might think that cabbage is an odd thing to celebrate, but read on to find out more about this versatile garden staple that serves as the base for some wonderful recipes.