The Mardi Gras Tradition of King’s Day

When you mention Carnival time, opulent parades, parties and displays of Mardi Gras celebrations immediately come to mind for most people. However, Mardi Gras is the very last day of Carnival. By the time we’re celebrating Mardi Gras, Carnival is at its end, Lent is about to begin, and many of us have missed out […]

Clementine Hunter: A Louisiana Folk Art Legend

Clementine Hunter was one of the most unique and inspirational folk artists of the 20th century. A self-taught artist and former plantation field hand, Hunter became a household name in her native Louisiana and was celebrated nationwide for her vividly colorful and charming depictions of plantation life. Sometimes referred to as “the black Grandma Moses” […]

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50 Seasons of Growth: Innovation Meets Dedication

I often wonder how different it must be to run a company in 2019 than it must have been 50 seasons ago. A typical day for me starts between 8 and 9 am and is filled with a variety of jobs. It can include overseeing our marketing and sales, working on new product development, (by […]

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50 Seasons of Growth: Celebrating the Lessons

I’ve spent April celebrating National Pecan Month, as everyone should, and marveling that 2019 marks my family’s 50th season in the pecan industry. Fifty years! What a milestone. I’ve found myself doing a bit of reflection on where it all started and lessons I’ve learned over the years. You may know where it all began. […]

10 Ways To Be Thankful in a Corporate World

The corporate world can be an intense, competitive space. It’s a complex business-scape of colleagues and contractors, clients and customers, vendors, bosses and employees. Often policies, promotions and profits rule, leaving corporate environments feeling synthetic, dehumanized and lonely. In truth, our own success usually depends upon our ability to build and maintain genuine relationships with […]

The Art of Being Thankful

Every day, work pressures force us to move faster, work harder and churn out better products. To meet the challenge, we begin pushing ourselves harder, demand more of our associates and coworkers, and more from those we value most—our families. But what if we chose to take a breath and shift to a more positive […]

Hurry Up And Wait

In the business world, it’s an old saw that raises eyebrows. But here, we say taking a timeout is occasion to raise a glass. As Chief Nut Officer for Cane River Pecan Company, I’ve clocked some of the most consequential hours of my business’s history in solitude. Specifically, aboard my sailboat, the Gone Pecan, out […]

National Pecan Month

April is here, and it just so happens to be National Pecan Month! To celebrate, we’ve delved deep into the pecan’s backstory, examining its earliest appearances and observing its steady ascent into American and Southern culture. So pull up a chair, grab a palmful of pralines and dive into the rich history of America’s favorite, […]

5 Surprising Health Benefits of the Pecan

National Pecan Month celebrates the value of the pecan, that delicious foundation in so many of our favorite indulgences. Even without their sweet dressings, pecans are a delectable staple able to keep your mind and body active all day long. Packed with power in such a small package, these tree nuts were lauded as “health […]

Corporate Gifting for Community Banks

Community Banks Community-Based Despite the growth of megabanks, community banks still provide 60 percent of all loans made to small businesses. Your customers count on you to provide full services and keep costs low. You take pride in helping your community thrive, and your clients rest assured that the financial decision makers are locally vested […]

Keeping your business ahead of the curve means developing strong relationships — and lots of them. From clients and customers to business partners, vendors, employees and more, your list of vital players is ever growing and increasingly harder to handle. With professional gifting tips and industry insights, Cane River Pecan Company is here to help.

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