Tomorrow is System Admin Appreciation Day! Here's how we're celebrating at the ‘ville!

July 20-26, 2014 is National Independent Retailers Week. This is a fancy name for the locally-owned businesses in your town. It's the general store down the street, the bakery around the corner, your favorite boutique or gallery to visit for just the right gift. Oftentimes you can count on speaking with the owner or seeing him or her getting their hands dirty to bring you the best product and experience you could hope for when you visit. 

Baudville is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan . If you've never been to Michigan's west coast in the summer, I highly recommend it as a summer vacation destination. We've got some of the best fresh water beaches, great dining, and some fantastic boutiques!

Given that it's so awesome outside, it's not easy to spend the few weeks of sun and fun that we have sitting behind our desks! Much to our surprise, a few weeks ago our CEO announced that we are going to pilot a summer hours program in order to enjoy a little more outside time with our friends and loved ones!

I don't know about you, but for me getting the mail is one of the highlights of my day. When I hear that mail truck whizzing down my street I get excited. I guess it's a good thing I've found a career in direct mail. 

This week, June 9-15, 2014, is National Automotive Service Professional's Week. As explained by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), this week is a time to honor the commitment and dedication of automotive, truck, and collision technicians, along with parts specialists and other support professionals who serve the motoring public.