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Celebrate National Coffee Day!

Just one day? Here at The Dunstan Group, we celebrate coffee every day. And we’re pretty sure we’re not alone. Coffee is as much a part of American work culture as long commutes and unnecessary meetings! But coffee’s not just a work thing. We enjoy coffee most any time, and having a great “go to” coffee shop is as important as knowing that “secret” lunch spot or repair shop.

We also believe good coffee deserves more than just a styrofoam cup. Honor that go juice with a proper mug, cup, or travel tumbler! Here are some of our favorites here at The Dunstan Group!

chill-tumblerYETI Rambler:

That’s right! The most popular hand-held beverage container on the market these days can be fully customized with your company name, logo, brand, image, or most anything else! And now there are LOADS of comparable stainless steel models at incredible prices – just ask!

Ceramic Mugs:

The classics never go out of style! Ceramic and stoneware coffee mugs provide and everyday opportunity for logo placement and brand recognition. Whether you’ll present them to clients and friends, or stock the company break room, their form and function can’t be overlooked!

polar-travel-mug-2Travel Tumblers:

If you’re like us, you’re always on the go. And a cross-town trip to the next meeting, or a cross-country trip to visit grandma isn’t happening without a proper, insulated travel tumbler. Eco-friendly, since they won’t be using paper cups and sleeves; and an always-on-the-move billboard for your brand!

Coffee Gift Sets:

One-up the old school “thank you” card with a coffee gift set! Customized combos with mugs or tumblers and a selection of coffees, flavored cocoa, and teas, too. And did you know? We do private label coffees that can be packaged in your company colors and logo! A great idea for corporate gifting, too!

card-holder-2Custom Gift Card Holders:

Need to travel light and still rep your brand? Our custom gift card sleeve is a full-color “wow” that doubles as the best business card EVER! And at well under a dollar each, they’ll keep your promotion and marketing on budget.

Want to see what else is brewing in branded merchandise and logo’d apparel? Give us a call here at The Dunstan Group!

 

We need more of this @beagoodpersonbrand especially in our backyard this week… #charlotte #lovenothate #positivevibesonly #Repost @beagoodpersonbrand・・・Always appreciative of the time we get to spend with local Denver artist – @Detour303 Not only has he genuinely supported our movement to the fullest, he continues to blow us away with collaborative ideas he has for the future & we're more than excited to share them with you as they come to life.Keep a lookout for this guy, his artistic styles deserves to take over city streets and canvases all over the world. #beagoodpersonbrand #themostbasicconcept #dailyreminder #positivevibesonly #detour303

We need more of this @beagoodpersonbrand especially in our backyard this week... #charlotte #lovenothate #positivevibesonly #Repost @beagoodpersonbrand・・・Always appreciative of the time we get to spend with local Denver artist - @Detour303 Not only has he genuinely supported our movement to the fullest, he continues to blow us away with collaborative ideas he has for the future & we're more than excited to share them with you as they come to life.Keep a lookout for this guy, his artistic styles deserves to take over city streets and canvases all over the world. #beagoodpersonbrand #themostbasicconcept #dailyreminder #positivevibesonly #detour303

Ink N Ivy Adds Local Color (and Flavor) to Uptown

13767341_605584499603619_7275339794452669840_oThe restaurant business isn’t an easy one. There’s lots of competition for dining dollars; and managing people, inventory, menus, and expectations require balance and attention to detail like no other industry. And keeping up with constantly-changing consumer tastes … well, that’s a whole separate story. But the folks at Charlotte’s Bottle Cap Group seem to have dialed in the formula for success! Their newest restaurant, Ink N Ivy, opens soon in uptown.

Our friend Morgan Conroy is Marketing Director at The Bottle Cap Group. She told us Ink N Ivy will bring something pretty spectacular to uptown, along with that 6,000 square foot patio overlooking Romare Bearden Park!

“We wanted it to be more than just a place to just go and hang out for lunch or dinner, it’s an experience!” Morgan said. “From the interior design, artwork, menus, and cocktails… it’s all visually appealing, no matter where you turn there is something cool to see!”

While we’re all waiting for Ink N Ivy to open, there’s lots of opportunity to experience what Morgan and The Bottle Cap Group brings to the restaurant scene here in Charlotte. They’re the brand behind Brazwell’s, Jack’s Corner Tap, Hot Taco, Whiskey Warehouse, All American Pub, and more. And with football season here, now’s the perfect time to check ‘em out.

13887061_608821589279910_5743812108742059622_n“Football season is our favorite time of year,” adds Morgan. “The majority of our current concepts are sports-related, or have plenty of televisions for sports viewing parties. It’s a time that brings everyone together in the Charlotte community!”

The Bottle Cap Group made its mark with Brazwell’s Premium Pub on Montford Drive. Like the Madison Park neighborhood around their flagship location, their brand has grown and gotten more attention. Morgan says logo’d merchandise plays an important role their marketing efforts, especially for introducing newer concepts, like Ink N Ivy.

“The Dunstan Group has been a great resource for the Bottle Cap Group and we couldn’t be happier with their excellent customer service and quality promotional products!”

Appreciate the good words, Morgan. We’re looking forward to enjoying the view and the hospitality at Ink N Ivy!

Ready for The Dunstan Group to serve up some great ideas for your business, project, event, or not-for-profit? That’s our speciality! Give us a call to begin a great relationship right now.

Riding the Branding Wave

Who doesn’t enjoy being in their comfort zone? They call it that for a reason. We know where things are, we understand the expectations, there aren’t any surprises. It is as described; comfortable. Stepping out of that zone is where the learning and the growing take place. Our friend Brian Formato knows that well. His LeaderSurf program takes puts successful executives, entrepreneurs and business leaders in truly unfamiliar waters for a one-of-a-kind experience.

14031597_1170658462984843_1925768267_n“It’s an amazing week of leadership development, self-discovery, (and) learning to surf,” Formato told us.

What’s surfing have to do with business?

“Learning to surf is a humbling experience for super-smart and successful people,” Formato added. “Surfing is about embracing failure and rapidly learning from your mistakes.”

“After a few days of floundering and dealing with frustration, it is so rewarding to watch as a new surfer catches their first wave and feels that sense of accomplishment. This becomes a great model for trying new things at work.  Leadership is about allowing yourself to be vulnerable in order to learn.”

And for Formato, LeaderSurf combines his three passions.

“People development, international traveling and surfing,” he said. “Playing to my own strengths, I saw that the three could be combined into a high impact leadership development program and that led to the birth of LeaderSurf.”

While the LeaderSurf program takes participants to Nicaragua, Formato told us he believes the Charlotte business community is a great target audience for the program.  Moving forward, he said he plans to partner with businesses and other organizations looking for a unique approach to leadership development.

“As a new company and a new brand, we rely heavily upon word of mouth and relationships to build our business,” said Formato. “We want to create win-win situations.”

Formato and LeaderSurf are booking registrations now for February programs. We can think of much less engaging professional development programs than spending time in the water off the Nicaraguan coast! .

Sure, the surf sells it self, but LeaderSurf also counts on The Dunstan Group to provide branded and merchandise apparel like surf shirts, koozies, towels, journals, and more to spread the word about the program. Give us a call and let’s get your business riding the wave of brand recognition!