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June 15, 2011

A League Of Our Own

Look what showed up on the Jumbotron at a recent Durham Bulls minor league baseball game!

The Technekes MIC (Marketing Interaction Center) team donned caps, shades, gloves and sunblock before heading out to watch the Bulls take on the Pawtucket Red Sox, Monday, June 6.

“It was a fun day to catch up with colleagues,” said team member Latavia Paul. “We don’t all work together, so it was great to get out and sit side-by-side.”

Although the home team couldn’t pull out a win, Lisimba Tafirenyika put it well, “I really appreciate the love. How many bosses will take you out to the ball game?”

Special thanks to Tim Parry for sharing the terrific photo!

Author Cheri

May 16, 2011

An Exceptionally Satisfying Afternoon

Warning! This post will make your mouth start watering!

Crystal’s team members in Raleigh come from all corners of the world, but they have no problem finding common ground – food!

Last week, the team was the envy of everyone else at Technekes, as they hosted their own international potluck meal. Each team member prepared and served something from the country of their choice, and some truly exotic items were dished up, including:

Garlic chicken with oriental rice
Spinach lasagna
Corned beef and cabbage
Stuffed Peruvian jalapenos
Tandoori chicken wraps
Baked spaghetti
Chicken cordon bleu casserole
Caribbean gateau cake

Great company and great food does more than satisfy appetites, of course. It also brings coworkers together, helping them to know each other better, which is one of the top 10 ways to be happy at work. Based on that single afternoon, then, Crystal’s team should be among the happiest around!

Could this be the beginning of a new tradition at Technekes? Bon appétit!

Author admin

May 4, 2011

Congrats to Piedmont Middle School!

Although, we like to think we’ve got quite the brain trust here at Technekes, here’s a group who may have us beat — the 2011 Science Olympiad team from nearby Piedmont Middle School, who took second place in the state tournament!

The team is now rushing to raise funds ($16,000!) to compete at the national tournament in Madison, Wisconsin. Technekes is one of many businesses and individuals supporting the cause, but the team still needs support. To find out more, just click here. And again, congrats to the team on a job well done!

Author Cheri

February 16, 2011

Making A “House” A Home

We had a few special visitors in our Charlotte office last week. No – it wasn’t the guy with the big red shoes. But you’re pretty close. Ari Harris and Mona Johnson-Gibson, from the new Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, stopped by to accept the donation Technekes made on behalf of our clients.

Ari and Mona also took time to tell us more about some of the terrific opportunities coming up at the new Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte.

Construction is moving right along. The official opening, in fact, could be as soon as this spring, which means volunteers are needed now.

As Mona, executive director since 2008, said, “Anything you can think of in your own house is something we need to take care of in a Ronald McDonald House – except our house is 35,000 square feet.

“We only have four full-time employees,” she continued, “So we always can use extra hands to help with gardening, cooking, routine maintenance, and practically everything else. And we’re always looking for folks to help work with our families – particularly if you have a gift for entertaining young children with things like arts and crafts and performing.”

If you’re able and interested – either in doing something on your own, or better still, in banding together a “team” to do things on a regular basis – you can drop them a line at info@rmhofcharlotte.org.

Who knows – you may even get to try on the big guy’s shoes!

Author Cheri

February 10, 2011

All In To Fight Cancer — March 30

Tickets now available for Texas Hold-Em Benefit

The stakes have never been higher.

Cancer has become the world’s leading cause of death. Over 40% of all men and women born today will be diagnosed with some type of cancer during their lifetime. It is a tragic statistic, but in a sad way, not surprising. Nearly all of us can share stories of loved ones who have been affected – either directly or indirectly.

A couple of Technekes executives, however, are determined to have a hand in changing those odds – and have a great time to boot.

President and COO, Steve Amedio, and creative director Scott Miner have banded together with other Charlotte leaders to hold a Texas Hold ‘Em fundraiser, with all proceeds going to Livestrong, the Lance Armstrong nonprofit group dedicated to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

It promises to be a great time – and there couldn’t be a greater cause. And we sure could use your help. At the very simplest level, we’re asking you to help raise awareness of our cause by “friending” our group on Facebook.

http://on.fb.me/AllInAgainstCancer

Better still, you can join us March 30. You’ll find all the details on the All-In To Fight Cancer invitation. Even if you can’t join us, you can still make a contribution. Again, all the details are on the invitation.

Whichever way you choose to help, we’re grateful, because together, we can beat this thing.

You can bet on it.

Author Cheri