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Author: Alfredo Casuso

Retailers need new modes of transacting business with their customers

 Contact: (415) 651-2929 / dani.grindlinger@schooleymitchell.com 

Retailers need new modes of transacting business with their customers

Dani Grindlinger of Schooley Mitchell’s new San Francisco location offers solutions

18 May 2020 — San Francisco, CA: For the first time in two-months, retailers selling books, games, home furnishings, cosmetics and other “non-essential” products will be able to open on Monday for curbside pick-up and delivery. Business owners will need to provide customers with a way to select products and safely pay for their purchases without entering the store. Many business owners will need to implement new ordering and/or payment systems to enable sales. 

There is a new resource for Bay Area retailers to investigate their options. Schooley Mitchell is the leading cost reduction consulting firm in North America. Strategic Partner, Dani Grindlinger, offers cost-saving solutions and operational recommendations in several areas, such as telecommunications, merchant services, waste removal, and small package shipping. Grindlinger established the San Francisco office in January 2020. 

“Contactless card readers are available with any of the major processors and even most of the smaller ones,” advises Dani Grindlinger of Schooley Mitchell. “Because electronic data is captured at the time of the sale, payment processors consider these to be a ‘low-risk, card-present’ transaction – meaning the store saves on processing costs compared to an order taken over the phone, on a website, or using electronic invoicing.” 

Schooley Mitchell consultants like Grindlinger deliver independent, objective operational expertise to retailers, manufacturers, and service-based businesses. They analyze their clients’ existing and changing business needs then work with vendors to develop the most cost-effective solutions. They do not receive kickbacks or incentives from vendors. Schooley Mitchell’s fees are self-funded out of the savings generated through their services. 

“I am a small business owner myself, and literally just got started when COVID-19 hit. I am thrilled to be in a position to help other businesses right now,” says Grindlinger. “There is no cost for my initial analysis and recommendations. I share in the savings that I am able to find using Schooley Mitchells proprietary tools and processes for cost reduction and vendor management.”  

To learn more about how Dani can help you prepare for the changes to your operations, and improve your bottom line call her at 415-651-2929, email, or visit www.schooleymitchell.com/dgrindlinger.

About Schooley Mitchell:

Schooley Mitchell is the largest independent cost-reduction consulting firm in North America, with offices from coast-to-coast in the United States and Canada. To date, Schooley Mitchell has delivered over $340 million in documented savings to our clients. For additional information about Schooley Mitchell’s services and opportunity, visit www.schooleymitchell.com 

Flood Family Paints Flood Building to Honor First Responders

MEDIA ADVISORY / REQUEST FOR ONSITE COVERAGE

FRIDAY, MAY 15 – 11am ‘til 2pm

Media Contact: David Perry / (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com 

WHAT: Flood Family Paints Flood Building to Honor First Responders

Plywood Panels Protecting Edifice Become Giant Canvas painted by three generations of iconic San Francisco Family

WHO : Karin Flood (Executive Director, Union Square BID)

Anna-Liisa Eklund

James Flood Eklund

Christina Flood Kane

Charlotte Kane (Flood)

Clair Kane (Flood)

Judy Flood

Michael & Patrice Wilbur & kids

Claire Pollioni & kids

WHEN: Friday, May 15: 11am – ‘til 2pm

WHERE: The Flood Building

870 Market Street @ Powell / San Francisco

WEB: www.floodbuilding.com  

www.visitunionsquaresf.com/about-bid

WHY: Several generations of San Francisco’s storied Flood family members are gathering Friday, May 15, 11am – 2pm – to finish painting the plywood boards on the Flood Building windows. 

“We wanted to come together as a family in the midst of this health crisis to make our building and downtown more beautiful and to express gratitude for our city and the first responders. In collaboration with Bay Together and General Hospital, we are painting a message of hope and optimism with joyful imagery and hearts.” Karin Flood, Executive Director of the Union Square BID 

Flood Family Paints Flood Building to Honor First Responders

MEDIA ADVISORY / REQUEST FOR ONSITE COVERAGE

SATURDAY MAY 9 – 10:30am ‘til 4pm

Media Contact: David Perry / (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com 

WHAT: Flood Family Paints Flood Building to Honor First Responders

Plywood Panels Protecting Edifice Become Giant Canvas painted by three generations of iconic San Francisco Family

WHO :

Karin Flood (Executive Director, Union Square BID)

Anna-Liisa Eklund

James Flood Eklund

Christina Flood Kane

Charlotte Kane (Flood)

Clair Kane (Flood)

Judy Flood

Michael & Patrice Wilbur & kids

Claire Pollioni & kids

WHEN: Saturday, May 9: 10:30am ‘til 4pm

WHERE: The Flood Building

870 Market Street @ Powell / San Francisco

WEB: www.floodbuilding.com  

www.visitunionsquaresf.com/about-bid

WHY: Several generations of San Francisco’s storied Flood family members are gathering Saturday, May 9 – 10:30 am – 4pm – to start painting the plywood boards on the Flood Building windows. 

“We wanted to come together as a family in the midst of this health crisis to make our building and downtown more beautiful and to express gratitude for our city and the first responders. In collaboration with Bay Together and General Hospital, we are painting a message of hope and optimism with joyful imagery and hearts.” Karin Flood, Executive Director of the Union Square BID 

Stacey Abrams, Cory Booker, Tom Perez & Dolores Huerta wrap up final week of Manny’s Super Civic Cyber Conversations April 27 – 30

Media Contact: David Perry / David Perry & Assoc. Inc. / (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com

Stacey Abrams, Cory Booker, Tom Perez & Dolores Huerta wrap up final week of Manny’s Super Civic Cyber Conversations April 27 – 30

Unprecedented LIVE online gathering of civic leaders continues Manny’s tradition as place for community building and civic engagement

35-40k viewers have tuned in and participated so far in unique online series

27 April 2020 – San Francisco, CA: The unprecedented online gathering of political, business, community and educational leaders, Manny’s Super Civic Cyber Conversations, wraps up this week with conversations featuring Stacey Abrams (April 28th ), David Simas, CEO of the Obama Foundation (April 29th) Cory Booker (April 29th), Jose Antonio Vargas (April 29th), Tom Perez, DNC Chair (April 30th) and Dolores Huerta (April 30th)

“I’m blown away by all of the civic leaders who are rising to the occasion with Manny’s to provide knowledge, inspiration, and hope to our community right now via these civic cyber conversationssaid Manny Yekutiel, founder and owners of Manny’s, the innovative community space, café and bookstore at 16th & Valencia in San Francisco’s Mission District.

Beginning immediately after the COVID-19 Pandemic forced the closing of businesses in San Francisco and around the world, Yekutiel took Manny’s usual programming online. Since then, 100 people have been interviewed and more than 35,000 people have participated online.

Since opening its doors on Election Night 2018, Manny’s has become an epicenter of community involvement, dialogue and civic engagement having served over 50,000 people, staged over 400 events, donated space to more than 150 area nonprofits and charities by hosting 17 presidential candidates. Also, besides receiving copious media and public attention, Manny’s was recognized for his above-and-beyond achievements by the California State Senate as “Small Business of the Year.” In December 2019, Yekutiel was named to San Francisco’s Small Business Commission by Mayor London N. Breed.

Manny’s is a people powered, community focused meeting and learning place in the heart of San Francisco that combines a restaurant, political bookshop, and civic events space. Manny’s goal: to create a central and affordable place to become a better informed and more involved citizen. Manny’s offers its events space to nonprofits, activists and civic organizations to spread their message and do their work as well as hosting its own civic and arts related programming. Manny’s kitchen is run by the non-profit, Farming Hope, which hires formerly homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals and trains them in the food skills needed to work in the restaurant industry.


WHERE & HOW:
We’ll be using Zoom to broadcast all of the Manny’s Super Civic Cyber Conversations. Folks can register at www.welcometomannys.com and facebook.com/welcometomannys

WHY:
To continue our mission, Manny’s is hosting over one hundred live civic conversations over video for the public.  We’ll be providing opportunities for the public to continue to be civically engaged all at the convenience of their home for free or with a suggested donation.  With an expected reach of 15,000 – 20,000 viewers with many news outlets also tuning in and participating.

Upcoming LIVE Manny’s Cyber Conversations:  

27 April – Monday, 5pm: Serving SF’s Most Vulnerable Now with Human Services Agency ED Trent Rhorer

27 April – Monday, 6pm: Conversation with SF Goodwill CEO William Rogers: Investing in our Workforce

27 April – Monday, 7pm: Rethinking Jail with SF Assistant Attorney Tai Klement

28 April – Tuesday, 5pm: Conversation with Stacey Abrams in Support of Fair Fight ($25 minimum contribution)

28 April – Tuesday, 6pm: The Need for an LGBT Museum with Terry Beswick

28 April – Tuesday, 7pm: Can Psychedelics Cure Disease? A Conversation b/w Rick Doblin and Joe Green

29 April – Wednesday, 5pm: Continuing President Obama’s Legacy with Obama Foundation CEO David Simas

29 April – Wednesday 6pm: Conversation with Senator Cory Booker: Leading America Through This Time

29 April – Wednesday 7pm: Jose Antonio Vargas: How Undocumented Immigrants are Left Out of Recovery

30 April – Thursday, 4pm: How We Will Win the 2020 Election w/ Democratic Party Chair Tom Perez

30 April – Thursday, 5pm: The Role of a Movie Theater in Community with Lex Sloan

30 April – Thursday, 7pm: Dolores Huerta on 2020 Census and Supporting Farmworkers During this Crisis

Live “Sing-A-Long” of I Left My Heart in San Francisco

MEDIA ADVISORY / REQUEST FOR ONSITE COVERAGE

SATURDAY APRIL 25 – 12NOON

Media Contact:
David Perry & Associates, Inc., David Perry / (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com 

WHAT: Live “Sing-A-Long” of I Left My Heart in San Francisco

WHO At the invitation of Tony Bennett & Charlotte Mailliard Shultz 

WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 2020: 11:55am – 12:05pm PDT 

11:55am: Churches and Houses of Worship to Play Bells

12noon: Sing-A-Long of I Left My Heart in San Francisco

12:05pm: San Francisco Fire Department to run sirens on engine trucks and ambulances in tribute to first responders everywhere

WHERE: Wherever people are at 12noon PDT:
at home, on the street, in their gardens, or on their porches.
NOTE: There are no large scale public gatherings or official performances. Anyone singing outside is reminded that wearing a mask is MANDATORY and to observe social distancing protocols

WEB: #SingOutSF  

WHY: To honor our Frontline Workers 

in the Fight Against COVID-19

The participations listed below are for day-of / onsite press coverage only: not for advance notice or publication to prevent public gatherings.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has released a video greeting encouraging participation. The link follows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBVFSP1VriY&feature=youtu.be

DETAIL:  On Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 12noon PDT, San Franciscans andothers around the world are invited to raise their voices simultaneously in song by singing I Left My Heart in San Francisco, Tony Bennett’s classic ballad to “The City that Knows How.”  The brainchild of San Francisco Chief of Protocol Charlotte Mailliard Shultz, people are encouraged to take to their balconies, laptops, smartphones and backyards to send a message of love and strength to everyone’s favorite city and in tribute to all of the frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19. Participants are encouraged to live-stream and record their performances via their online social media assets of choice (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube) with the hashtag #SingOutSF. 

“Our City has come together in an unprecedented way to confront this public health crisis, and I know our residents will continue to do everything they can to keep our communities safe and get us through this challenging time,” said San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed.  “By taking a moment to join together in song to celebrate our frontline health workers and everyone working to make a difference during this pandemic, we can recognize how connected we are to one another, not just here in San Francisco, but all over the world.”

“San Francisco has been in my heart for over 50 years,” said Tony Bennett. “I am so proud and impressed with how the City by the Bay has continued to ‘bend the curve’ during the COVID-19 crisis and serve as an inspiration to the world of how together and alone we can make a difference.”

“On any street in the world, you can hear San Francisco’s singing ambassador, Tony Bennett, singing his signature song, our song,” said Shultz. “What better way to remind people that San Francisco will once again be ready to welcome back the world when the current health crisis abates. It will be a morale boost and an opportunity to pay respect to all of our frontline workers and brave medical professionals.”

In addition to the real-time live singing of San Francisco’s official ballad by residents of San Francisco, people around the world who left their hearts in San Francisco are invited to participate and sing along simultaneously from their homes abroad. For example, Saturday, April 25 at 12noon in San Francisco equates to 5am in Sydney, Australia, 9am in Hawaii; 3pm in New York; 8pm in the United Kingdom, 9pm in France, Spain, Italy and most of Central Europe, 10pm in Greece and Israel.