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Congratulations!

Please join us in congratulating this well deserved promotion!

Garret Denaro

From: HR Coordinator

Promoted to: HR Generalist, CT

Date: 8/1/23

Welcome!

Please join us in welcoming these newly hired employees.

Alex Papanicolaou

Title: Sales Representative, Carolina Heritage, MA

Hired: 8/7/23

Fun Fact: I played Poker professionally for a year!

Favorite Martignetti Product: Paul Bara

Ellen Konigsberg

Title: Pricing Specialist, MA

Hired: 8/7/23

Fun Fact: I am a professional wresting and Boston sports fan!

Favorite Martignetti Product: Red wine and any coffee/espresso liqueur.

Jonathan Almonte

Title: Merchandiser, Century, MA

Hired: 8/7/23

Fun Fact: I've always been a team player! Not necessarily by choice, as I came into this world as a team of three. As a triplet, I often get asked if we can communicate with each other telepathically; unfortunately no. But what I can tell you is that there is a powerful wisdom of being an older sibling; even if it's only 3-6 minutes older than your sisters.

Favorite Martignetti Product: Casamigos

This section is where employees can share updates from home. Here are a few topics that employees might be interested in seeing and sharing.

• Family, Kids, Animals (including names)
• Activities (boating, camping, parks, biking, swimming, hiking)
• Life Events (weddings, graduations, anniversaries, purchase a new house)
• Gardening/Outdoors (show off your garden, sunset, landscape)
• Home Renovations (before and after pictures)
• Food and Drink (date night, family night, home cooking, drinks)

If you have something to share please send in pictures for the following categories to [email protected]

Ed Felumero

Marketing Supervisor

So my first attempt at making Smashburgers! My son Chris insisted that I make them this way from now on!

Summer is HERE!

Summer is finally HERE! Share pictures of your adventures from home by sending them to [email protected]

The MARA Annual Gala

The Massachusetts Asian Restaurant Association (MARA) is the only statewide nonprofit association focused on assisting the Asian restaurant industry in Massachusetts. It is a platform connecting Asian restaurant members with professional service providers and relevant governmental entities to enhance communication and collaboration and benefit the food industry. The association aims to provide vital information and resources to restaurant owners and operators, ensuring they have access to the support they need to thrive.

The MARA Annual Gala is their flagship event dedicated to gathering members, industry professionals, distinguished guests, supporters, and friends to share an enjoyable evening.

Event Details:

Date & Time: Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 6:00 to 10:00 PM (Doors open at 5:00 PM. Outdoor event. Will move indoor in bad weather.)

Location: Kowloon Restaurant, 948 Broadway (Rte.1), Saugus, MA 01906

• Guest Speakers

• Entertainment & Live Performances

• Passed Appetizers and Buffet Station

• Free Parking

Read more HERE

Get Tickets HERE

McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund

With August being National Black Business Month and Women's Equality Day in two weeks the McBride Sisters think it is important to not only highlight the statistics of Black Business Owners but to also shed light on how they use their voice and resources to help the community reach their career goals.

With 35% of Black Business Owners being women, 61% of these Black women entrepreneurs self-fund their businesses instead of securing a loan from a financial institution.

This is is why they created the McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund as an effort to close the gender and race gap in leadership positions by providing scholarships and grants to emerging women leaders.

In its first year, the fund awarded scholarships of nearly $40,000 to women in the wine industry. Since then, we’ve contributed over $3 million in-kind skill development, technical training, and ad credits.

The McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund continues its commitment to invest in professional women on their journey to learn and master the business of wine. For 2023, it will focus its efforts on supporting women pursuing professional advancement within at least one key area of the wine industry including Sommelier Certification, WSET Certification or Business of Wine Education course completion.

Learn more HERE and sign up for updates to be the first to know when applications open.

We want to make The Grapevine as inclusive as possible. If there is something you would like us to celebrate or recognize in The Grapevine DEI section, please email [email protected]

Employee Awareness Information​​​​​​​

As a part of our continuous efforts to enhance our corporate culture, we have implemented an awareness initiative to keep employees informed and engaged with valuable information, important updates, and reminders.

Each month a new update will be available and cover topics, including our corporate culture, policies, benefits, tools, and other important information that employees should be aware of. All updates are housed on the HR Hub under the Employee Resources section.

This Month’s Training Highlight:

Appreciating the Many Forms of Diversity

This course is designed to build familiarity with many forms of diversity and how to be respectful and inclusive in the workplace.

Course Objectives:

• Recognize the four dimensions of diversity and the forms under each
• Practice inclusive behaviors by respecting various forms of diversity

Click HERE to launch the “Appreciating the Many Forms of Diversity” training.

Employee Awareness Information:

Single Sign-On allows employees to use their Martignetti credentials to easily access Paylocity rather than using their Paylocity username and password to log in each time!

Benefits of Single Sign-On:

• Easy to use
• One less password to remember
• Automatically syncs with the current password used to login to your Martignetti computer

Steps for Single Sign-On:

1. Log in using the Paylocity mobile application or the website: https://access.paylocity.com/
2. Click “Single Sign-on Login” at the bottom of the page [white button/blue letters]

           Note: Leave all other fields else blank

1. Enter the Company ID: 98760
2. Click “Login with Single Sign-On” [Orange Button/White Letters]
3. Enter your Martignetti Companies email address
4. Click Next
5. Click “Don’t show this again” to reduce the number of times you need to enter your information
6. Click Yes
7. Enter your Martignetti Companies password

Note: If you are enrolled in MFA, you will utilize that process rather than entering a password. You will then be automatically brought into the Paylocity system.

To view images and instructions larger click HERE

Northern New England Team Building

Martignetti Companies, NNE, had a great employee appreciation/team building event yesterday, August 9. The even took place at AR Workshop where they created beautiful wood décor projects.

➤ AR Workshop, Manchester, NH

Martignetti Companies, NNE

Joke of the Week

What do you call a beehive without an exit?

Unbelievable.

Summer Internship Program Recap

Interns from left to right: 

TJ Boyd, Lauren Copeland, Eleanor Murphy, Isabella Meconiates, Collin Tenreiro, Mikayla Colabello, Aidan O'Rourke

It was our pleasure to work with an outstanding group of interns this summer. We welcomed seven total interns with five interning in Sales, one in Purchasing and one in Human Resources. Throughout the ten-weeks they were able to increase their knowledge in their respected departments, the beverage industry and gain a deeper understanding of Martignetti Companies.

The Sales program consisted of trainings on Sales Processes, Technology, Presentations from Senior Leadership, General Sales Meetings, Work Withs and completion of Wine & Spirits 101 with trainings by Brad Fichter and Troy Clarke.

The Purchasing program consisted of assisting in inventory planning and Blue Ridge Certification.

The Human Resources program focused on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion while developing a library for DEI and preparing recommendations for future inclusivity opportunities.

Each intern presented a Capstone Presentation to Leadership focusing on their experiences, knowledge and understanding of how Martignetti leads in the industry.

Thank you to everyone who assisted our Summer Interns along the way! 

We are so proud of this group. Their involvement exceeded our expectations. We will stay in touch as they continue their college careers and begin navigating their first employment opportunities. Congratulations to these amazing Interns!

Summer Peach Smoothie

INGREDIENTS:

• 1.5 cups Malibu Peach

• 2 Large Peaches

• 2 cups Strawberries

• .75 oz Simple Syrup

DIRECTIONS:

Remove the pit from the peaches and slice. Blend sliced peaches, .5 simple syrup, and 1 cup of Malibu Peach until they reach a smooth consistency. Pour into container and set aside in fridge. Remove the stems from strawberries, slice and freeze. Blend sliced strawberries, .25 simple syrup, and .5 cup of Malibu Peach. Pour the strawberry blend into the glasses, top with peach mixture. Add a peach wedge and it's ready for sipping.

Frozen Espresso Martini

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups Espresso

• 2 oz Kahlúa

• 2 oz Absolut Vodka

• 1 oz Baileys Irish Cream

• 1 tbsp Simple Syrup

• 6 Coffee Beans

DIRECTIONS:

Pour room temp espresso into an ice cube tray. Freeze until solid. Process espresso ice cubes, Kahlúa, Baileys Irish Cream, Absolut Vodka, and simple syrup in a blender until smooth. Pour evenly into 2 chilled coupe martini glasses; garnish each with 3 coffee beans. Serve immediately.

(Never Too Early) Pumpkin Spice Coffee

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 oz Coffee of Choice

• 2 oz Rumchata Pumpkin Spice

DIRECTIONS:

Brew fresh coffee and fill your mug. Add Rumchata Pumpkin Spice. Enjoy!

Missed the video? Watch HERE

Volunteers Wanted

Martignetti Companies DEI External Relations Committee would like to announce an amazing volunteer opportunity! On September 23rd, 2023, Harbor to the Bay (H2B), a 20+yr annual charity bike ride from Boston to Provincetown, will be held for the final time. 100% of the funds raised by H2B supports AIDS prevention, treatment, education, and care.

Learn more HERE

Because 100% is donated to charity, we need Volunteers to help make the ride happen. Martignetti Companies, specifically, the DEI External Relations committee has offered to support the ride with volunteers as part of the CREW, OR, you can RIDE any of the 3 options if you’d like.

Click HERE for Martignetti Volunteer Opportunities.

Click HERE to Register.

The DEI Committee wants to Thank You in advance for your consideration to help at this amazing event!

Count Down to H2B: 7 WEEKS

Hudson Whiskey Distillery Tour

Martignetti Companies, MA, taking on NY for a trip to enjoy some of Hudson Distillery spirits and see how they’re made!

➤ Hudson House & Distillery, West Park, NY

Martignetti Companies, MA

Hartley & Parker Sales Division

is featuring NEW Infusions from SKYY Vodka.

SKYY’s range of unique products offer a variety of distinctive flavors: whether you want to keep it simple with the original or are looking for your favorite Infusions, SKYY has you covered.

SKYY Infusions are made with original SKYY Vodka, infused with all natural flavors for a true to ingredient taste. Intoducing two NEW additions SKYY Infusions Espresso and Agave Lime.

Hartley & Parker's portfolio may include products that are not available through Martignetti Massachusetts and NNE.

United Sales Division

is featuring NEW Malibu Peach for National Peach Month in August.

Sip on a slice of summer with Malibu’s newest flavor, Malibu Peach! This refreshingly sweet, juicy flavored rum is ripe with the bright, tangy taste of yellow peaches.

Malibu Peach is prime for fun with friends, backyard hangs at home and any sunny scene in between. Made with smooth Caribbean Rum blended with natural flavoring and added sugars, Malibu Peach is a bit of sunshine bottled for good times, and will be your instant new fruity favorite.

Century Sales Division

is featuring Crown Royal Peach for National Peach Month in August.

Crown Royal Peach To create this extraordinary blend, fresh Georgia peaches are harvested, de-stoned, pressed and strained to preserve their bright, aromatic taste. Then, their master blender infuses the juicy flavor for a vibrant and delicious whisky with luscious notes of creamy vanilla and a decadently sweet finish. Made with the signature smoothness of traditional Crown Royal, this peach flavored whisky will enhance a cozy cocktail party or rooftop celebration. Enjoy mixed with iced tea for a refreshing tasting cocktail.

Carolina Sales Division

is featuring NEW Tapestry Red Blend from Treasury.

Tapestry Red Blend bursts with aromas of ripe blueberry and blackberry with hints of sage, lavender, and cedar. Rich and smooth on the palate and balanced by structured tannins and fresh acidity, enjoy Tapestry with pasta, cheese, red meats... or any time you’re celebrating with friends and loved ones.

Connoisseur Sales Division

is featuring adorable Sofia Mini Blanc de Blanc.

Sofia Mini a canned wine from the Francis Ford Coppola Winery of Geyserville, California, has been available on the U.S. market since 2004, packaged in a little red can that’s now become something of a 21st-century design icon. Nearly 20 years later, drinking Sofia feels winkingly millennial-retro. The wine is a blend of pinot blanc, riesling, and muscat, and uses the “Blanc de Blanc” typically reserved for Champagne.

Sofia Mini Blanc de Blanc Delicate effervescence with a hint of citrus and flavors of white peaches, mango, orange blossoms and honey.

Classic Sales Division

is featuring NEW St. Agrestis Amaro Falso

While St. Agrestis were busy developing their recipe for the Phony Negroni, they were also hard at work on another non-alcoholic composition inspired by their first ever release, St. Agrestis Amaro. Similar to the inspiration for the Phony Negroni, they felt a non-alc option for amaro lovers was craved and they are beyond excited to offer St. Agrestis Amaro Falso.

St. Agrestis Amaro Falso Bittersweet and herbal in nature, Amaro Falso is like an amaro high ball and are pleased to say it will satisfy any amaro snob (takes one to know one).

Commonwealth Sales Division

is featuring NEW RumChata Pumpkin Spice.

RumChata Pumpkin Spice a taste of Caribbean rum, real dairy cream, and a gourd-geous flavor. Perfect pairing with your coffee or a pumpkin spice espresso martini.

Modern Assistance Program

We realize that employees may be experiencing a variety of stressful life events. Modern Assistance Program remains accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you or a family member needs assistance, please call (617)-774-0331 or (800)-878-2004 to speak directly with a licensed clinician.

August is National Eye Exam Month

This August, observe National Eye Exam Month by learning about ways to keep your vision clear and healthy. As we age, getting a baseline eye exam can detect early signs of disease or damage to your eyes. Ophthalmologists recommend periodic eye exams every 2-4 years from the ages of 40 to 65, and every 1-2 years after the age of 65. While most symptoms are often disregarded, getting a simple checkup and following a doctor’s orders can greatly lower risks of more severe and future damage, and you can continue to enjoy healthy vision.