Faceified and FeeFighters: 2 New Ways to Promote and Protect Your Business

Even in the Commercial Refrigeration business we’re always on the lookout for new and different ways to promote and enhance our business. The Internet and Social Media networks have provided several marketing innovations over the last few years. Just recently we excitedly shared our experiences with the freshly pressed Hashable and now we’ve discovered two…
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ENERGY STAR LED Lighting Will Make Your Business Shine

With Earth Day quickly approaching in April, and a general push to do as much as we can to conserve natural resources, it’s only RIGHT to mention commercial refrigeration lighting. Okay, so commercial refrigeration lighting isn’t the sexiest part of your business, but it is an integral one. It’s essential, or at a minimum desirable,…
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“Business Cards Suck. Hashable is awesome.”

Could it be true there will be no more trading of business cards around the proverbial water cooler at networking events for this Chicago based Ice Machine Repair guy? If Hashable has its way, that’s exactly how things will go. During a recent interview with Fast Company, Michael Yavonditte, CEO of Hashable, said he…
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Our Top Picks For Replacing UberTwitter

This past Friday saw the Twitter apps UberTwitter & Twidroyd suspended by Twitter for “violations [which] include, but aren’t limited to, a privacy issue with private Direct Messages longer than 140 characters, trademark infringement, and changing the content of users’ Tweets in order to make money.” This was Twitter’s statement to the media on February…
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Northeast Cooling’s Use Of B2B Social Media Was Featured By Gist!

Our efforts in social media have been recognized by the great folks at Gist! If you’re unfamiliar with Gist, it’s a powerful tool that provides the only full view of the contacts in your professional network by creating a rich business profile for each one that includes the most news, status updates, and work details. …
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Chicago Blizzard And Snow Storm Twitter HashTags

The Chicago blizzard is officially upon us. As the snow piles up, the Chicago social media community has responded with an avalanche of commentary, photos, and posts. The following tweets contain all the hashtags I’ve heard of so far for the Chicago Blizzard. Can you help add to the list? Reply to @refrigeration or leave…
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Avoid Refrigeration Break Downs During Chicago Blizzard Weather

A large storm system is approaching Chicago. Word on the street is that this could be the biggest Chicago blizzard in a long long time. While this type of weather can be fun for kids who are looking for a few days off of school, it can be a nightmare for Chicago restaurants. Here are…
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7 Reasons Chicago Restaurants Should Upgrade To Energy Star Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Today

Chicago restaurant owners more than anyone, know the enormous financial burden of their restaurant’s energy bills. Energy costs are a part of doing business, but they’re a big part and they’re only getting bigger. In fact, restaurants use about 2.5 times more energy per square foot than other commercial buildings. The worst part, most of…
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3 Easy Refrigeration Energy Consumption Tips To Save Money

With the current economy teetering back and forth on a recovery, Chicago restaurants need to make every penny count and go as far as they can. As Chicago’s premiere commercial refrigeration and ice freezer maintenance, repair, and sales company… we’re here to help stretch your restaurant’s energy dollars with some helpful tips. The three tips…
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