Recent Blog Posts
Notes from the Newbie
So, I'm Cory and I'm jumping into inter-workings of Darby Comm pretty quickly. My first day I was definitely a little nervous, but was instantly put at ease by welcoming smiles and bright greetings from the gals and a few wet kisses from Zig, Coral's pooch. I have to say, any boss who brings her dog into work is cool by me. In the past I've always worked for very large corporations filled with suits and red tape so it was an awesome feeling to walk into an office and see brightly painted walls, Chaco sandals, and stability balls.
ENO and FloydFest Golden Ticket Giveaway
ENO and festivals go together like peanut butter and jelly, kites and wind, hammocks and naps...you get the point.
The Product Testing Frenzy
Last week the team ventured out to one of our favorite trade shows, Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. It is at this monumental event held annually, in Salt Lake City, UT, where we are get to work in our clients finest products and put them to the test.
Hello Monday
January 3rd and the Darby Comm team is back to work. We had a wonderful break and returned to the office with renewed energy and optimism for another great year. After building on the success of our best year ever, the gals and I are ready to continue to work efficiently, wisely and creatively for all those we support. I can see it in their smiles and I can sense it in their spirit, they are ready to rock and roll.
Fun at OIA Rendezvous
Last week was the annual Outdoor Industry Association Rendezvous which happened to take place in our hometown, Asheville, NC. This is a major event in the industry where big names gather and listen to incredible seminars, network over drinks and volunteer their time to better the community.
Coral gets her Chi on!
Shoes on, laces tightened, c-shape created to secure my center posture, feet position checked, lean engaged, now…GO! Saturday morning I dragged my beloved husband with me and headed over to the ChiRunning clinic with ChiLiving founder, Danny Dreyer. ChiRunning, when practiced correctly, can provide lifelong benefits beyond simply running with better technique, like less injury and better posture.
Crazy Dog Days of August at Darby Comm
Where does the time go? We can’t believe it was just Labor Day weekend, only 4 months left in 2010! The last month here at Darby Comm has been crazy, beginning with the hustle and bustle of a very active, re-energized summer OR trade show.
Check out the interview with Vasque GM Rick Appels...
Alister and Paine, the digital magazine for 21st century executives, just posted an interview with Vasque Footwear General Manager, Rick Appelsies. Rick talks about how Vasque is making it through the current economic times and where they have come as a company.