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July is French American Heritage Month |
In the United States, July is designated as National French-American Heritage Month and was established to honor the significant contributions made to the country by people of French descent. Currently, approximately 11.8 million Americans of French or French Canadian descent live and work in the United States, with about 2 million of those speaking French at home. As of the latest census, an additional 750,000 French-American citizens were added to those numbers due to the large creole community, whose language is based on French.
A significant goal of groups like the Alliance Française, who spearheaded events like French-American Heritage Month, is to dedicate the entire month of July to celebrating and honoring the immense influence that the French have had on the United States in terms of laws, art, culture, language, and social etiquette.
This month we will be spotlighting some of our French wine and spirits to celebrate this heritage in our DEI section below.
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Check out the Morgan Stanley At Work hosted Webinar Wednesday topics below and register for the sessions that interest you! |
July Topics:
Young Families: From Dollars to Diapers and Beyond
July 13, 2022 / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Considerations for Families of Children with Disabilities
July 20, 2022 / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Raising Money Savvy Kids
July 27, 2022 / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
To learn more and register click HERE
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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. |
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Welcome to Martignetti Companies! |
Ryan DiNapoli
Merchandiser, Commonwealth
Hired: 6/27/22
Fun Fact: I like all Boston sports.
Favorite Martignetti Product: High Noon
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Amber Frye
Sales Representative, Commonwealth
Hired: 7/5/22
Fun Fact: I am currently earning my Diploma in Wine via the Wine and Spirits Education Trust! The North Shore (my sales territory) is in my blood - my 13th great-grandmother was Rebecca Nurse of the Salem Witch Trials!
Favorite Martignetti Product: E & J Gallo
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Sheryl Estey
Sr. Executive Administrative Assistant
Hired: 7/5/22
Fun Fact: My husband and I are big into craft beer, we have visited 200+ breweries and spend our spare time on the weekends working at a local craft brewery.
Favorite Martignetti Product: Belle Glos
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Kelly Lime
Sales Representative, Excel
Hired: 7/5/22
Fun Fact: I am a lover of all things beach, travel, and photography.
Favorite Martignetti Product: 1800 Tequila Silver
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Joe MacAulay
Sales Representative, Commonwealth
Hired: 7/5/22
Fun Fact: I have been to 46 out of 50 states.
Favorite Martignetti Product: High Noon/Pink Whitney
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Congratulations!
Please join us in congratulating these well deserved promotions!
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Danielle Oddo
From: AR Specialist
Promoted to: Senior Credit Analyst
Date: 6/27/22
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Ashely Garrell
From: Senior Credit Analyst
Promoted to: Pricing Specialist
Date: 6/27/22
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June 2022 Anniversaries!
Congratulations on reaching this milestone year with Martignetti Companies. We are grateful for your years of dedicated service to the company.
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40 Years
David Foley, United
James McQueeney, Century
35 Years
Matthew Chivian, Carolina
Sherri Ross, Finance & Accounting
25 Years
Michael Watring, Century
Edward Drowns, United
Kathryn Smith-Rochford, Century
Adam McDowell, Warehouse
Paul Maroney, Warehouse
20 Years
Gregory Carroll, Century
Gilberto Cruz, Warehouse
15 Years
Kevin McMenamy, Commonwealth
10 Years
Scott Watson, Warehouse
Emily Sanderski, Commonwealth
5 Years
Jonathan Marra, Connoisseur
Brian Uliasz, United
Borja Jones Berasaluce, Excel
Joseph Fitzsimmons, Century
Danielle Lawrence, Finance & Accounting
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The Newest Member of the Connoisseur Division, Hayes! |
Hayes Jordan Blanken
Born: 6/13/22
Let us all join together in congratulating Chris & Julie on the birth of their adorable baby Hayes!
Proud Parents:
Chris Blanken and Julie Fentin
5 Burr St.
Boston, MA 02130
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This section is where employees can share updates from home. Here are a few topics that employees might be interested in seeing and sharing.
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Family, Kids, Animals (including names)
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Activities (boating, camping, parks, biking, swimming, hiking)
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Life Events (weddings, graduations, anniversaries, purchase a new house)
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Gardening/Outdoors (show off your garden, sunset, landscape)
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Home Renovations (before and after pictures)
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Food and Drink (date night, family night, home cooking, drinks)
- Home Office
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Katherine Salinas
Sales Representative, Classic
Happy 4th from Aggie & Trudy Salinas ♥️
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Danielle Runkles
Social Media and Communications Specialist
4th of July fun with delicious ribs, sangria and a game of LRC.
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Self Identification at Martignetti Companies |
Last week, we posted about Self Identification at Martignetti Companies in Community. Please take a few minutes to review the pinned announcement in Community if you haven't already.
To ensure that Martignetti Companies is a workplace where everyone belongs, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee has identified several ways for employees to learn about and implement pronoun usage in email signatures, business cards, and virtual profiles. This helps ensure a path to equity for those who do not conform to the assumed pronouns based on gender alone. Pronoun usage in communications contributes to expanded awareness with our co-workers, customers, suppliers, and vendors.
If you have ideas about how we can support the LGBTQIA+ Community throughout the year and/or would like to assist with this process, please email dei@martignetti.com.
Thank you,
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
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French-American Heritage Month Spotlight: |
Studio by Miraval Rosé 2021
Pretty pale-pink, very limpid color with bluish reflections. This wine offers a very elegant nose with delicate notes of grapefruit and white flowers. Fresh and well-balanced, the palate is lively and reveals seductive aromas of citrus and sea iodine.
About the vineyard:
Tucked away in its own private valley in the ancient village of Correns – the first organic village in France – Miraval covers 500 hectares of land in the heart of Provence. The magnificent Chateau is set in a cirque surrounded by ancient woods, olive trees, vineyards and abundant water supply. Lush wildlife combines with the beautiful Provencal climate and quality Mediterranean lifestyle to reveal an enchanting oasis. Miraval's exclusive valley location embodies an exceptional terroir.
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Domaine Delaporte Sancerre 2021
Pale gold with green hints. Very expressive, intense and complex nose with boxwood, rhubarb, blackcurrant, kiwi fragrances and a light vegetal touch (marigold). The entry is soft and round. Bright freshness on the palate, delicate and lively purity. Well balanced and harmonious, it ends with a clean lingering finish.
About the vineyard:
Located in the heart of the Sancerre region, Domaine Delaporte is a family business that has been passed from father to son since the 17th century. The domaine is found in the beautiful village of Chavignol, which is renowned for the goat cheese Crottin de Chavignol. Since 2010, Vincent Delaporte’s grandson, Matthieu Delaporte, has been focused on further improving the domaine’s wine. Precision, balance, and complexity are the maxims of the Domaine Delaporte cuvées, with each delivering a strong sense of individual terroir, marked by considerable minerality, power, and freshness.
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Did We Miss An Important Day? |
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 dei@martignetti.com
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District Manager, Connoisseur
South Shore/Norfolk County
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This role is responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in the assigned market. Staff and direct a sales team and provide leadership and coaching towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with the Company vision and values. The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be team-oriented, and be detail-oriented. The Connoisseur Division is a fine wine sales division representing a comprehensive portfolio of boutique and mainstream wines from around the world. The sales organization is committed to building on and off-premise relationships to assist the customer in developing their fine wine business. Come join our amazing Connoisseur team! |
Available Job Opportunities |
Martignetti Companies posts all available job opportunities on Paylocity and new positions are being added weekly. To find the full listing of internal openings, please click HERE or login to Paylocity and click on Apply for Open Position in the career tab. This will always be the most up to date listing.
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External openings are listed on our website and might not include all available positions. As current employees, please be sure to apply as an internal applicant, not an external applicant. |
If the available job opportunities are not a match for you, they might be a match for someone you know or even someone they know.
You may have seen on Social Media “We Are Hiring” posts and videos. This is a great way for us to maximize our outreach to obtain strong, qualified, and diverse applicants. The job postings are used on the various social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
We are asking for your help to increase our visibility on these platforms and spread the word about our openings. If you are on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram, please like, share, and comment on the “We Are Hiring” posts so we can make these positions visible to a wide network. By sharing these posts, not only will it assist in recruiting efforts, but you will be an integral part of building the teams at Martignetti Companies.
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What did Tennessee?
The same thing as Arkansas.
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Ketel One Botanical VO-Jito
INGREDIENTS:
• 1.5 oz Ketel One Botanical Cucumber & Mint
• .5 oz Simple Syrup
• Club Soda
DIRECTIONS:
Muddle mint with simple syrup and lime juice in a shaker. Add ice and Ketel One Botanical Cucumber & Mint. Shake and strain into an ice filled glass with cucumber wrapped around the inside. Top with club soda and garnish with mint leaves.
Missed the video? Watch HERE
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L’Aperitivo Nonino Spritz
INGREDIENTS:
• 1.5 oz L’Aperitivo Nonino Botanical
• 2 oz Sparkling Wine or Tonic Water
• .25 oz Lemon Juice
DIRECTIONS:
In an Aperitif glass put ice, the L’Aperitivo Nonino, the sparkling wine or tonic water and the lemon juice. Stir and enjoy!
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To see more delicious recipes visit our Facebook and Instagram page: |
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Long Drink displays for the 4th of July!
Paul Silvestri
VP Sales North East Region, The Long Drink Company
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Connoisseur Sales Division is excited to feature NEW wine brand Fun Wine with the iconic music artist Christina Aguilera.
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Christina Aguilera has joined the Fun Wine team as Chief Culture Officer.
On joining the company, Christina said: "I am thrilled with this opportunity to be Fun Wine's, Chief Culture Officer. In addition to being a wine enthusiast, I am a believer in encouraging self-expression, which aligns with Fun Wine's colorful and creative aesthetic. My first collaboration with the brand will kick off my role as Chief Culture Officer in the most special way, as we celebrate individualism, fun, creativity, and culture with the LGBTQ+ Community."
Fun Wine comes in 4 flavors / 2 sizes (750ml and 330ml) and is all natural, low in calories/sugar/alcohol and gluten free:
Peach Passion Moscato Peach, passion fruit, Moscato wine. Attractive aroma and flavors of peach, passion fruit, Moscato wine with a light body and a smooth, medium-length finish. A yummy wine with peach and passion fruit flavors with a delicate, spritzy feel that entices the drinker to take another sip.
Strawberry Rose Moscato Strawberry flavor meets the crisp aroma of Rosé Moscato. Delicate pink color. Aromas and flavors of strawberry candies with a supple, crisp, spritzy, light, and breezy strawberry-flavored wine with fun and easy-drinking style.
Coconut Pineapple Chardonnay Smooth chardonnay fused with coconut and a hint of pineapple. Golden color. Aromas and flavors of coconut and pineapple with a supple, vibrant, spritzy, moderately sweet light-to-medium body and a seamless, relaxed finish. A boldly coconut-flavored wine that’s not too sweet and is fun and friendly.
Sangria A bold blend of juicy, savory fruits. Citrusy aromas and flavors of ripe Valencia orange, hibiscus tea, cinnamon candies, and berry cobbler with a supple, crisp, spritzy, fruity and sweet light-to-medium body and a seamless, interesting, medium-length finish with notes of bay. An absolutely crushable Sangria for parties - light and easy to love.
Missed the video? Watch HERE
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Carolina Sales Division is featuring summer in a glass with Canella's Bellini and Puccini.
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Canella Bellini is characteristically deep pink in color, the fragrance is just amazing: peach and raspberry, obviously, as well as apple and pear notes and subtle white flowers from the Prosecco; fun, peachy and refreshing on the palate. 75% Canella’s sparkling wine, 25% white peach juice, and a splash of raspberry juice.
Canella Puccini is a brilliant yellow color. 75% Canella sparkling wine & 25% mandarin juice from Sicily. Very strong notes of mandarin, citrus and citrus peel. In the mouth, you can taste the strong sweetness of the mandarin, and in a second moment the good acidity of the sparkling wine. Sensations of freshness, inviting you for a second sip!
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United Sales Division is excited to feature NEW SelvaRey Rum from Bruno Mars.
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Bruno Mars just wants to keep the party going. After collecting one gilded gramophone after another for his hip-swaying hits — most recently as Silk Sonic with Anderson Paak — the Grammy-winning musician aims to liven things up with his rum brand, SelvaRey.
Mars is more than just a starry face of the spirits company. He co-owns the Los Angeles-based label, which was launched in 2014 by brothers Seth Gold (a former real estate developer) and Marc Gold (a journalist-turned-retail owner) and their brother-in-law, Robert Herzig (a serial entrepreneur). The “Leave the Door Open” singer also brought on the rest of the Hooligans — his cohort of longtime musical collaborators — to back the brand.
SelvaRey Rum lineup includes chocolate, coconut and white rum and an Owner’s Reserve, each made from single-estate rum blends aged between three to five years in antique copper column stills in Pesé, Panama, by master blender Francisco “Don Pancho” Fernandez. Notes of vanilla, key lime pie, citrus and pineapple make up the white rum, while the chocolate rum is infused with toffee, cardamom and chocolate-covered espresso beans (both earned the highest rating for their category from trade magazine Tasting Panel).
Missed the video? Nope you didn't, it is being posted tomorrow 7/8 to usher in World Rum Day on 7/9. Keep a lookout HERE
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Classic Sales Division is excited to feature NEW Filthy Food Margarita Mix.
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Filthy Margarita Mix A fresh, all natural mix made with 100% real Florida lime juice and organic agave nectar from Jalisco, Mexico. Lightweight, breakproof aluminum pouches that are 100% recyclable. Travel friendly & convenient for multiple occasions. Each pouch makes about 2 Margaritas. Pair with your favorite Tequila!
Filthy is proudly served by the best bars, restaurants, and hotels in the world.
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Commonwealth Sales Division is excited to feature Maison No. 9 Rosé, recently featured on the cover of the July 2022 issue of Haute Wine and Spirits.
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Post Malone is having quite the summer. After dropping his fourth studio album, Twelve Carat Toothache, in June, the nine-time Grammy nominee also announced that he had become a dad and a fiancé, and that he was heading out on a massive international tour. But no matter what the 26-year-old has going on, he always finds the time to kick back and relax with a glass (or bottle) of Maison No. 9, the French rosé he launched in 2019.
Read the full article HERE
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Century Sales Division is featuring Seagrams 7 today on 7/7, aka National Dive Bar Day.
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Seagrams 7 founded National Dive Bar Day on July 7th to honor all the dive bars around the country and to recognize them as an American past time that will never die. Seagram's 7 strives to help preserve the dive bar, those places with lasting personality, who take care of their own.
Join Seagram’s 7 and visit your favorite local dive bar. Have a 7&7 on 7/7 or your beverage of choice and give them a shout out National Dive Bar Day.
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Checkout this month's Health and Wellness Newsletter provided by our benefits broker. |
The Benefits of Seasonal Produce |
In today’s supermarket, it’s normal to see the same
produce available year-round. However, that doesn’t
mean the quality always remains the same. Eating
seasonally means you are simply taking advantage of the
harvest schedule and enjoying fully mature produce at the
peak of its growing season. Seasonal eating can also help encourage you to eat more fruits and vegetables daily.
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Staying Safe in the Summer Sun |
Spending time outside is a great way to be active and reduce stress. However, the sun’s rays can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes, so it’s essential to protect your body from sun damage and skin cancer.
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U.S. Drug Overdoses Hit Record High in 2021 |
An estimated 107,622 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2021, according to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. That’s a 15% increase from the previous year. Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, was involved in the most deaths. While overdose deaths have been on the rise for years, they surged during the pandemic, especially in its first year. Even as the pandemic slows, it won’t be a quick switch back to normalcy, as these conditions need to be addressed and treated.
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MA - Weather/Storm Cancellation Hotline: 800-862-4585 (ext. 7669)
NH - Weather/Storm Cancellation Hotline: 603-263-2499
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Martignetti Companies
500 John Hancock Road, Taunton, MA 02780 | 781.278.2000
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