Archive for June, 2008
June 23, 2008 at 2:57 pm · Filed under News
In celebration of the warm breezes we’re having our 1st ever Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, June 28th from 10AM – whenever we get sunburned.
We can’t tell you exactly what you’ll find, but you will find something! And ice-cold beverages for adults and kiddies will be offered to quench your thirst.
We should also mention that any given Saturday during the summer you can enjoy the Union Sq. Farmers Market! It’s pretty great! And this Saturday in Union Sq. is the Boston Handmade Marketplace from 3PM-7PM. How many more reasons do you need to come to Union Sq. this weekend?
Come one. Come all.
June 18, 2008 at 1:30 pm · Filed under News
Have you ever wondered the following questions:
1. What’s our #1 selling product?
2. What’s the perfect gift that combines coolness with practicality and is good for the planet?
Well, the answer to both of those questions is the SunJar!
For those of you not in “the know,” the SunJar by designer Tobias Wong is made with a traditional Mason jar and high tech energy efficient lighting! Captured inside the jar are a highly efficient solar cell, rechargeable battery, and low energy LED lamps. When the jar is placed in sunlight, the solar cell creates an electrical current that charges the battery over a few hours. This energy is then used at night to power the three LED lamps inside the jar. The light is diffused by the frosted jar and gives the appearance of sunlight emitting from within (warm colored LED lights are used to give a more natural glow). All of this, and you didn’t add an ounce of pollution to the planet.
Another cool aspect of the SunJar is that it’s completely water-tight so it can be used outside as well as inside.
These things are flying off the shelves, but we just received a new shipment, so c’mon down to Union Sq to stock up.
June 4, 2008 at 2:54 pm · Filed under News
As you may (or may not) know, I was involved in helping to start an amazing company called BzzAgent. What’s BzzAgent? Long story short, BzzAgent is a 400,000 person strong network of WOM (word of mouth) volunteers focused on experiencing new products and services and sharing their honest opinions. Check it out if you have the chance!
Well, we at Grand are happy to announce that we will be the hosting the official book launch party for CEO of BzzAgent Dave Balter’s brand new book, The Word of Mouth Manual: Volume II, on the evening of Thursday, June 12th. You will have the opportunity to meet Dave, purchase the book, and enjoy some wonderful beverages and delicious food. Oh and artist Seth Minkin will be producing his very own original doodles just for this night!
To attend, simply go to http://www.bzzagent.com/go/launch/ and RSVP.
If you’ve ever wondered about word of mouth marketing, then this is the book and event for you! Come on by!
Jon
