Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association Newsletter
(September 13, 2015 - September 19, 2015)
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As I See It...

Respectful
adjective re·spect·ful \ri-ˈspekt-fəl\

Definition of RESPECTFUL:
showing high regard or courtesy <a respectful manner.

Over the past few years I have attended many seminars and presentations within the city I work in and also through the MMBA.

What I find alarming at some of these events is the lack of common courtesy, by not being respectful to the presenter as they share their information and knowledge with the audience.

Most people who know me, know I am not perfect, except for my kids.

I know I have held a conversation with someone sitting next to me when I should be paying full attention to the speaker.

I am as guilty as the next, so I cannot judge.
 
* What I can say is I need to be courteous and respectful every time I am at a seminar or presentation where there is a speaker sharing their knowledge for my benefit.

* It should go without saying I should be courteous and respectful to others at all times, not just at events.

* I need to remember I attend these events to learn and gain knowledge so I can be better at what I do and can share my gained knowledge with others.

* I need to remember if I need to talk I should do so quietly, so as I don't interrupt others.

* I need to remember there will always be time after the seminar/presentation to catch up and socialize with others.

* I need to remember most of the time when I attend seminars/presentations they are through work. 

Therefore, I need to hold myself to a higher standard, given I represent the city and they more than likely paid for me to attend.

* I need to remember how I would feel if I was making a presentation and had to keep trying to talk over others.

* I need to remember how lucky I am my city wants me to attend these seminars/presentations, because I know there are many in my position who can't go due to city finances or politics.

My goal in upcoming seminars/presentations is to give 100% attention, be courteous and respectful to the presenter and others in the room and to listen and learn.

I hope all of you will also remember to be courteous and respectful in the next seminar/presentation you attend, whether it's at an MMBA event a city event or something else.

None of us are perfect and I know I may slip up, but it will not be for a lack of trying.

I hope you all can follow me and my goal and do the same.

Have a great fall and I hope to see you at our upcoming regional meetings held around the state!!

Steve Grausam
Edina Liquor
Did You Know?



Central Park Liquor (Spring Lake Park) recently renovated the building exterior and re-branded the operation, including a new sign.





Out with the old:




In with the new:


Nevis Position Opening
Jobs

The City of Nevis is accepting applications for an On-Off Sale Liquor Store Manager who will oversee and administer day-to-day operations of the business.

Duties included budgeting, marketing, promotions, inventory control and customer relations.

Applicants must pass a drug and background check, be able to work a combination of days, nights, weekends and holidays and lift 50 pounds.

Salary range $30,000 to $35,000.00 DOQ.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Manages the municipal on/off sale liquor store operation in such a manner to maximize profits within the limits of city policy and applicable governmental regulations. Includes responsibility for staff, purchases, storage and sale of full range of merchandise.

Operates with considerable latitude on normal operational matters, working closely with the city administrator in planning and non-routine matters.
 
To apply, please send completed application, resume, completed Tennessen Warning and Informed Consent forms to:

City of Nevis
P.O. Box 108
Nevis, MN  56467

Application Deadline: 

Completed application, resume and release forms due in Nevis City Office by 4:00 p.m. 9/3/2015

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50 Bar Promotions

Leveraging Point-of-Purchase Displays

By Shopify.com

The reason Point-of-Purchase (POP) displays and the impulse purchases they generate are so effective is that according to research, almost 66% of all decisions to buy something are made while people are in the store shopping.

And guess what?

Almost 53% of those decisions are classified as impulse buying.

Well, it's time to start thinking about what you could do around your checkout area to get consumers to buy more.

Here are a few examples of different types of POP displays:

 

* Speed Bumps: As prospective customers get closer to the end of their purchasing journey at your store, you can intentionally draw their attention to products they may have missed by strategically placing them along the path to checkout or even as they wander the store.

 

* Dump Bins: These are bins full of products once again strategically placed to elicit curiosity in consumers and get them to "dig in" and find an item that they'll add to their shopping cart as they stand in line to pay for what they came to buy.

 

* Free Samples: This is a surefire way to build demand for any new products that you may have recently added to your store. Giving away free samplers of certain products invites customers to use them at no cost and though they may not reach for the full-price version right away, you can be sure they'll think about it the next time they visit your store.

Golf & the Cow

A man staggered into a hospital with a concussion, multiple bruises, two black eyes, and a five iron wrapped tightly around his throat.
 
Naturally, the Doctor asked him, "What happened to YOU?"
 
Well, I was having a quiet round of golf with my wife, when at a difficult hole, we both sliced our golf balls into a field of cattle.
 
We went to look for them and while I was looking around I noticed one of the cows had something white at its rear end.
 
I walked over, lifted its tail, and sure enough, there was a golf ball with my wife's monogram on it - stuck right in the middle of the cow's fanny!
 
Still holding the cow's tail up, I yelled to my wife, "Hey, this looks like yours!''
 
I don't remember much after that!
Future Dates to Remember
2015 MMBA Regional Meeetings

September 30
Worthington Event Center

October 14
Radisson Duluth

October 15
Parkers Prairie Event Ctr.

October 21
Radisson Roseville

October 22
Austin Holiday Inn

October 28
Sanford Center, Bemidji


2016 MMBA Annual Conference

April 17 - 19, 2016
Arrowwood Resort

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Hawley
218-483-4747

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Edina
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Lakeville 
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North Branch
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Buffalo Lake
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MMBA
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We believe Minnesota's current alcohol regulations are smart, balanced, and supported by many citizens and our local small businesses.    

    

They work well for Minnesota!

 

The SMART campaign functions to help you engage in advocacy efforts with state legislators and others in support of Minnesota's current alcohol regulations, and to oppose issues-such as Sunday alcohol sales.

We want to make it easy and effective for you to engage.

 

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