Our debut at a dog show!!

On Saturday September 20th, 2008 my coworker Alison and I set up a booth promoting Benners Gardens and Best Friend Fence products at the Tails on the Trail hike in Warminster, Pa. This event, under the sponsorship of various companies and small businesses, is held annually to raise money for the Tails of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue, Inc. (a 501c3 non-profit rescue organization). Beautiful Siberian Huskies roamed around the park with their owners and participated in events like the sled dog demonstration and an ice cream eating contest in addition to the hike. Other breeds of dogs could also participate.
Not only was this the debut appearance of Benners Gardens and Best Friend Fence products at a canine event, but it was also my first time working our booth at an event. Set-up was a little tricky as our booth is made for indoor conditions, but once we accommodated for the winds that were dancing across the field, we were good to go. We received a fair amount of interest in our products and it was exciting to demonstrate how our fence works. We were also surprised that many of the dog owners were interested in the fact that not only does ourBest Friend Fence work as a dog enclosure, but it also is a proven method of keeping deer out!!! All in all we were satisfied with the results of the day and I look forward to doing more dog events!

And the thread begins!!!

GREETINGS TO ALL!!
My name is Lauren Gallagher, and, as a recent graduate from Neumann College and the latest edition to the Benner's Gardens team, my interest and excitement about this company is constantly growing! I have spent the past couple of weeks learning about the logistics of the company and trying to grasp a basic understanding of our products. I have also devoted some time to conducting some research methods on our competition so that I not only have a better understanding of what is out there, but so I can also find potential new ways to reach out to our customers. It's a tedious task, but simultaneously very interesting and rewarding.
New Projects!
Some exciting projects are in the works now- we have a company newsletter that, in the very recent future, will be accessible both online and in print. Edited and design by yours truly, I welcome any comments, concerns, or submissions that you might have!!!! Basically, as you will soon be able to peruse for yourself, this newsletter is a lightly educational way to get a glimpse into the world of deer, dogs, fencing, and anything else that might be of interest. It was so much fun to create and I hope you all get the same degree of enjoyment out of reading it! There is even a coupon for Benner's Fence included:) Please don't hesitate to let me know how you feel about the publication- or anything else that is going on with our company or related fields. I am incredibly interested in what you all think!
Another neat little project that I have been working on with our commercial sales director, Betsy Seitchik, is a sort of outreach to landscapers, nurseries and societies specializing in native plants. Pennsylvania, along with the rest of the United States, is a wealth of natural resources. It would be a rewarding experience to be able offer help preserving our beautiful land in any way possible. At this point in time, we are tossing around thoughts on how we can help this cause- whether it be through the sale of our fence or other ideas. What do you think? Here's your chance...let me know! haha