Friday, December 2, 2011

Pickie Pie and FedEx

Pickie Pie was asked to be a participant in the FedEx+Me Program after being nominated by fashion designer Rachelle Briton and Ellie Scarborough of Pink Kisses.  Our first luncheon for the program was today at Green Pastures. 

About My Story: Austin

The FedEx + Me program launched in Austin as My Story: Austin. Why did we choose Austin as our launching ground? Because Austin is one of the small-business capitals of the world. It's where people with talent, drive and innovative spirit are doing what they love to do. And we love that.
We know that starting a business is demanding - we know because we've been there. We're here to connect you with the people and resources you need to help your big dream grow bigger.
Some of our program benefits include:
  • Networking events where Participants can meet each other while meeting Austin business leaders
  • Small, hands-on workshops and seminars that provide mentorship in the specific areas where our Participants feel they have the most room to grow
  • A "small-business owner of the month" program that showcases one Participant each month in FedEx Office locations around Austin
  • A dedicated community liaison who can connect you with the FedEx resources and staff that can help your business grow
  • A chance to win a professionally produced video highlighting your business or be awarded with one of three small-business grants totaling $30,000. Both video and grant winners are selected based on written submissions.

Social Media Mentions

What a nice 10 Year Anniversary for Fleming's Steakhouse last night. Thank you for such a lovely evening, Rachel Elsberry of Pickie Pie Productions, LLC. (Great shot of the beautiful Olga Campos Benz by Sloan Foster)
Barbara Kelso: Rachel, Great party fantastic food - best of all good people.
Thank you for the invitation


Downtown Austin Fleming's Turns 10

The Downtown Austin location of Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar opened its doors in 2001.  It was the 10th restaurant in the company at the time.  Today, there are more than 60 restaurants.  Fleming's is a success story in the restaurant industry.  Almost a dozen employees who launched the restaurant in 2001 still work there today.

Team Members of Fleming's Austin
Pickie Pie worked in conjunction with the Fleming's team to throw a 10-year anniversary party.  Media, movers and shakers and Magnum Club members were invited for a champagne and wine reception as a thank you for their part in the restaurant's success.

Pickie Pie's Rachel Elsberry and David Jabour of Twin Liquors

Rachel Elsberry, Austin Woman's Katie Lesnick, Zachary Alexander and Jette' Momant of Jette' Moman PR

Fleming's JVP Dwayne Carpenter, Monica Jenkins Cooke and Operating Partner James Cooke

YNN's Rich Segal and Rachel Elsberry
David and Margaret Jabour

The Morrisons