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Behind the Scenes at the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo
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This past week and weekend, I had the immense privilege of working with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the F-22 Raptor Demo Team and many others, as a member of the team that plans and executes the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo, presented by Boeing. As…
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EDIMO Solidifies Business Connections Between Edinburgh and Missouri
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CIC St. Louis, St. Louis’ largest innovation community offering co- working, offices and labs, and StartEDIN, a community inclusive to Edinburgh which is focused on promoting the city’s dynamic tech ecosystem, announced today the creation of EDIMO, an innovative arrangement to reduce barriers for Edinburgh companies to enter the US market via St. Louis,…
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Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink Comes to a Close
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2015 is Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink. The main focus has been food tourism, as Scotland has undergone a food revolution in recent years and is now becoming known for some amazingly creative dishes. However, here in the US, those people who could not get across the Pond were not forgotten. I had…
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How to Make Real Scottish Fish and Chips
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Throughout 2015, my favorite St. Louis chef (and fellow Scottish expat) Ally Nisbet has been the face of Scottish food in the US and Canada. Each month, his culinary creations have been featured on Scotland.org and thousands of Americans and Canadians have viewed his videos and tried to bring a wee bit of Scotland…
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The Brits Invade Missouri
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Last month, a British invasion of sorts took place in Missouri, with James Bond, Prince William and even Her Majesty the Queen “popping up” to help out. It all came about because the UK consulate in Chicago has started visiting other places in the States for a week at a time. It hosts events…
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Scotland’s First Minister Invades the US
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Last week, I had the privilege of making a brief visit to DC. The occasion, a visit to the US by Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Her first visit since being chosen as Scotland’s highest elected official last year. Her visit included stops in New York and Washington DC, including one meeting that the FM had…
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Taking Down Mike Myers On Behalf Of Scottish Food
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Mike Myers has a lot to answer for. As a Scot adopted by America, I am reminded of this every time the conversation turns to food. “Scottish food? Isn’t that haggis? Gross!” is a typical exclamation from those Yanks who engage in said conversations with me. I’ve come to discover that their perception of…
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Don’t Let Others Define You
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When I was 22, I learned a lesson that has stayed with me my entire life. At the time it seemed like a small success, but in retrospect the mindset that came out of the situation is still with me today. #IfIWere22 again, I would make sure I realized this lesson then, rather than…
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St. Louis Chef is the Face of Scottish Food in the US
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St. Louis chef, and Scottish immigrant, Alastair Nisbet is the face of Scottish food across the US and Canada in a new initiative by the Scottish Government. The Scottish Government in the US is promoting 2015 as Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink, and beginning in March a series of videos will be released…
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Top 5 Ways to Destroy Your Effectiveness in PR. Is This You?
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We all want to be effective in our roles as PR professionals. But what dangerous practices, that are common in our industry, should we actively avoid? I have some suggestions on what the top five items to avoid are. Your top five might be the same, or you might have something to add to…