I’d like to share a bit more insight into a cause, a passion actually that is near and dear to my heart.  Not only does it fit what and who we stand for a company, it represents my passion for food safety as an individual. 

In less than a week - four members of our Cherney team will be exhibiting in Milwaukee as part of the International Cheese Technology Expo (ICTE)!  If you haven't experienced this memorable 2-day conference filled with industry experts and designed to stimulate your minds and your stomach you are missing out!  Stop by and visit us at booth #645 and participate in a chance to win:

Today is an exciting day at Cherney!  We are happy to announce that Debra has assume the role of Founder/CEO and Brian Van de Water has been promoted to President.  Our full press release is below -  Cherney's future is exceptionally bright!  Let us share our congratulations with both of them!

As another month comes to a close for Cherney- we’ve had the opportunity to celebrate and share with our customer many new and exciting additions in September. This month – we take time to recognize and thank the internal and external customers who make this all possible.

 Cherney – Clovis, NM Grand Opening Celebration:

• On Wednesday, September 10^th, we held our grand opening at our new location in Clovis, NM. As highlighted in previous blogs , our decision to open this new location was strategic in an effort to better serve our customer base within the Southwestern US. 
• Attended by many members of the community, the Clovis Chamber of Commerce was able to join with an awesome big ribbon and scissors .

• Our Wisconsin hospitality also traveled down south with the members of our team who distributed free WI Award Winning Brats & “Squeaky” Cheese Curds provided by some local companies.

• Our new official address is: 412 Mitchell St, Clovis, NM 88101 

An annual stop on Cherney's yearly trade show visits is the IAFP Annual Meeting.  Traveling to various cities throughout the Untied States, it provides us with a unique opportunity to experience local favorites and meet with both current and potential customers, vendors and old friends!  This is one of our favorite shows as it's full of our favorite topics: pathogenic organisms, rapid methods, industry trends and what's new in the world of food safety.  Attending this year are Debra Cherney, Stewart Larsen and Mandy Robinson - come meet them at our booth #657!

I am frequently asked why I think basic education, continuing education and technical training is important and how it benefits both company and employee.   It’s the continuous improvement ‘bones’ in me that makes me not only want to improve myself, but improve others around me.  I think that’s done through knowledge and learning and that’s why I feel so strongly about education and training.   At Cherney, we’ve always been a group of geeky learners (note the picture of "Sid the Science Kid" from PBS who I watch with my 2.5 year old granddaughter).  We all just can’t seem to get enough!