Over the weekend, residents and visitors to the Tri-State area were treated to something very special - a unique culinary tasting that, until now, only Southerners had the honor of enjoying on a daily basis.

There is no mystery as to what you'll find at the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival - there are dozens of Western and Southern recipes in practically every BBQ food one can think of. Additionally, there are unlimited beer and bourbon tastings. Your mouth is probably watering just thinking about it. But there is more to this festival than wolfing down delicious food. One can enjoy seminars from pit masters, distilleries, breweries and experts in the culinary field while at the BBB Festival. There is also a shop for BBQ accessories, hot sauces and much more. 

This year, the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival is hitting the road and could be in a town close to you. The Manhattan Festival sold out in advance. Expect the other dates to do the same.

Those near Atlanta, Timonium, Charlotte, Richmond, National Harbor, Cary, Reston and Nashville should mark their calendars. Each ticket includes admission to a session with many tickets including a promotional pub glass for bourbon and beer tastings.

With the healthcare industry one of the strongest during this lengthy recession, it's a fairly good time to be an occupational health nurse. 

That is why visiting the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. 2012 Synposium and Expo might be the best idea for any occupational nurse. It is a three day conference and trade show that brings together all occupational nurses under the same goals and missions of the AAOHN: to routinely manage and care for others, to design programs to reduce negative lifestyles and endorce positive ones, recognize/avoid hazards in the workplace, etc. By bringing in similar minds, the minds of occupational nurses can mature and develop further than they can when not united.

If you want your product name/services to stick out, consider some custom imprinted Nurse's Week items. Although Nurse's Week isn't until May (May 6-12) these items will please the nurses you come in contact. Whether it is a promotional Nurse stress ball or a custom imprinted pill box, these items will be heavily used and endorsed by the nurses you meet.  

So head on town to Nashville, TN a the end of this month (April 22-25) for the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Inc. 2012 Symposium & Expo.