Square Roots Festival Music

Chicago, Il. (May 21, 2013) – The music lineup has just been revealed for the second annual Square Roots Festival in Chicago, July 12-14. More than 35 acts will perform across four different stages, both indoors and outdoors. Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, Sallie Ford and The Sound Outside, Fatoumata Diawara, Savoy Family Cajun Band, and Glenn Jones, are among the artists that will be featured. Featured kids music performers include Wiggleworms Outdoors, Mr. Singer and Dreamtree Shakers. The full musical lineup, which will be updated daily, can be found at squareroots.org.

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Our Austin List: Things to do

A few years ago, Snackbox decided to make Austin, Texas home and we couldn’t be happier about it. Austin is a city few know about, aside from the fact that Austinites are proud of being “weird,” but that’s a good thing; it keeps the city feeling like a small town, despite being the 16th largest city in the US, and the capitol of Texas.

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Brian Mayfield Named President of Atlantic

BRIAN MAYFIELD NAMED PRESIDENT OF ATLANTIC, PATRICK HARRIS PROMOTED TO CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Huntsville, Ala. (May 13, 2013) – Atlantic, a Huntsville-based company specializing in remote sensing, surveying and consulting services, has named Brian Mayfield President and Chief Operating Officer of the company.  Mayfield previously served Atlantic as Executive Vice President.

In his new role as President and Chief Operating Officer, Mayfield will be responsible for evaluating Atlantic’s operational performance and creating innovative strategic modifications to Atlantic’s business and technical processes to ensure continued success for Atlantic’s clients.  He is filling the role of former President Patrick Harris, who has been promoted to Chief Business Development Officer. In his new role, Harris will provide oversight and guidance to Atlantic’s strategic pursuits in targeted and emerging markets throughout the industry.  Together, Mayfield and Harris, along with Steve Denney, Chief Executive Officer, will lead Atlantic to accomplishing its business objectives.   

“Brian Mayfield is a strong leader with a tremendous amount of technical depth.” said Steve Denney, CEO, Atlantic.  “We are confident that Brian’s leadership and technical skills will continue to be a huge asset for Atlantic. Combined with Brian’s skillset and Patrick Harris’ direct focus on strategic business development, our team is fully prepared to expand our services for current and future clients.”

Mayfield has nearly 20 years of experience in the mapping industry and holds a number of certifications including: ASPRS Certified Photogrammetrist, GISCI Certified GIS Professional, South Carolina Licensed GIS Boundary Photogrammetrist, and Virginia Licensed Surveyor Photogrammetrist.  Mayfield graduated from The University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography. 

About Atlantic

Atlantic is a technology-driven remote sensing, surveying and consulting business. Atlantic’s staff of certified professionals, who are known as thought leaders in their field, provide geospatial and consulting solutions to government and private sector clients. For more information, please visit www.theatlgrp.com.

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2013 Food Trends

Every year, it seems like there’s a new trend in food, much like there is in fashion.  A few years ago, it was cupcakes, which really hasn’t seemed to die down.  Last year, some tried to make macaroons the “it” food, but it didn’t catch on.  So what makes a food “trendy” and what’s hot so far in 2013?

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Snackbox + Square Roots

The Chicago-based Old Town School of Folk Music and the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce have chosen Snackbox Chicago as their public relations agency of record for the 2013 Square Roots Festival.  The Festival is Chicago’s premier craft beer and music experience, located each year in Chicago's Lincoln Square.  The 2013 Festival will take place July 12-14 and features the best live music, food and craft beer from brewers such as Two Brothers, Metropolitan, Finch’s and 5 Rabbits.  For more information, visit http://www.squareroots.org/