No matter what industry you work in, it's important to get out of the office and in the field so you don't lose sight of your team's mission. That's the inspiration behind Bacardi's "Back to the Bar" day. Global Advocacy Director Jacob Briars joins Cheddar to break down the big event.
The campaign is part of the company's Founder's Day celebration, paying tribute to its anniversary. Briars explains how Bacardi is challenging its employees to urge customers to try new specialty cocktails. The recipes honor some of the most iconic drinks associated with the Bacardi family brands.
We also get Briars' take on some of the newest trends sweeping the spirits industry. He says rum is the next big drink to dominate the bars. He calls it the most underappreciated kind of alcohol.
Members of the Kappa League mentoring program at Wyandanch Memorial High School in Long Island, NY are preparing for an educational trip to Ghana. Principal Paul Sibblies is on a mission to enrich his students' lives to put some of them in touch with their roots. "When you invest in young people, then it's the greatest investment you can make," he said.
A group of 15 students recently graduated from SANYS U., a six-week program held by the Self Advocacy Association of New York State. The course helps people with disabilities to advocate on their own behalf, learning more about their rights, legislation and issues that matter most.
The minivan is turning 40 years old this year. While it made up just 1.8 percent of the car market in 2022, that number could begin to tick up, as more families increase interest in the car's advantages. Cheddar News' senior reporter Michelle Castillo takes a deeper look at the minivan's lineage.
Cheddar News correspondent Shannon LaNier rings in the Thai New Year at 11 Tigers in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan. The restaurant is one of the only locations in New York City to celebrate.