Barrel Tasting for the Springs

There will be a unique fund raising event for McConnell Springs on Saturday , March 28 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm . Ten regional wineries will participate in the BARREL TASTING for the Springs ............ see link below for information



http://www.mcconnellsprings.org/eventsmission.html

Central Kentucky Chapter of the KRA

The Central Kentucky Chapter of the Kentucky Restaurant Association will have a meeting Monday March 23 at Buddy's Restaurant in Chevy Chase at 3:00 pm . Topics will include the Taste of the Bluegrass and the FEI World Equestrian Games .

Workout plans a viable alternative to troubled food companies

In the current economy many companies are finding themselves in precarious financial situations . This is a link to an article from Franchise Times that explains why developing a workout plan is a good alternative for all involved vs. bankruptcy .

http://www.franchisetimes.com/content/story.php?article=01246

Newport , KY Restaurant Building Available

The building that until recently was the home of Lightfoots Restaurant in Newport, Ky . is for sale . It is located on East 7th Street , is fully equipped , and the second floor could be used as a residence, apartment , extended stay quarters which would be another revenue stream. It could also be used as partial compensation for a manager .

http://www.lightfootsrestaurant.com/


The asking price is $400,000 and if interested please contact me .

Saul Good Pub One Year Anniversary

This evening Saul Good Pub www.saulgoodpub.com will celebrate its one year anniversary . There will be music by " Better Off Dead " from 9:00 to midnight . This restaurant has become a Lexington favorite and it is gratifying to see owners Rob and Diane Perez succeed in the venture .

Restaurant Venture Financing

Following is a link to an article I recently wrote for Business Lexington on the topic of how the current economic environment has impacted restaurant financing .

http://www.bizlex.com/Articles-c-2009-03-03-85411.113117_Economic_turbulence_reshuffles_the_deck_for_restaurant_financing.html

Buzgate - Useful Business Resource

I just discovered a business information resource that many small business operators might be useful . Check out www.buzgate.org .