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USA Today
3 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Border Patrol's pizza box ads spark backlash at local restaurant
Pizza boxes have been known to advertise movies, TV shows and athletic competitions. But this time, employees at a pizza shop in Georgia got something particularly unique. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has recently confirmed a marketing campaign involving graphic pizza boxes encouraging those interested to join the Border Patrol with a QR code linking to their careers page — but some small businesses receiving the boxes aren't exactly on board with it. One such operation is Mojo Pizza N'Pub in Decatur, Georgia, just north of Atlanta. Why did Border Patrol advertise with pizza boxes? CBP issued a statement last week saying they work with the MarCom Group in Virginia to support their marketing and advertising efforts. As part of their recent recruitment efforts, MarCom initiated a campaign in Atlanta to coincide with the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, an annual week-long event that includes trade shows, workshops and seminars related to career and technical education. The campaign included advertising at the airport and on said pizza boxes. The most viral pizza shops: How one man turned a pizza hobby into a YouTube sensation Where are the Border Patrol's pizza boxes? We are awaiting word back from MarCom Group as to how many pizzerias received these boxes, but the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has so far confirmed that Mojo Pizza N'Pub is one of the restaurants that have received them. What happened? The restaurant's prep cook, Chad Dumas, said he got a call offering pizza boxes for free without realizing what they would be promoting. When 100 of these boxes showed up, the staff was not pleased. "I don't want it in my restaurant that I work for," Dumas said. "I live in one of the most liberal cities in Atlanta... I don't want that to go out. It's propaganda." The staff reportedly burned all but a few boxes at an employee's nearby home. If you know of a restaurant that received these boxes, contact Miguel Legoas by emailing him at mlegoas@ You can also direct message him on Instagram @miguelegoas.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Airgas to Sponsor 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference
RADNOR, Pa., June 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the third consecutive year, Airgas, an Air Liquide company, will sponsor and supply all industrial gases used at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta from June 24–27. Airgas will provide an array of industrial gases, including ready-to-weld ARCAL™ shielding gases, featuring a safer and more user-friendly experience with SMARTOP™ or EXELTOP™ cylinder valve technology. These gases from Airgas will support various competitions, including Collision Repair Technology, Diesel Equipment Technology, Welding, and Welding Fabrication. SkillsUSA is a national student organization committed to building the future skilled workforce our nation depends on. Airgas supports SkillsUSA's mission to empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. SkillsUSA serves nearly 440,000 career and technical education students and teachers in middle schools, high schools and college/postsecondary programs nationwide. Students also gain opportunities to hone their skills in career competitions on the local, state and national levels. Bill Pharmer, Senior Director of Airgas Advanced Fabrication Technologies, commented, "We are excited to support the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference once again this year, and supply the industrial gases needed for the competitions. Witnessing the enthusiasm and talent of the participants last year was inspiring. Airgas is committed to supporting these students' journeys as they explore careers in welding, engineering and other technical careers." Airgas, Inc. Airgas®, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Airgas helps its more than 1 million customers advance their business performance and reach their full potential with reliable products, services and expertise used to create, build, care, serve and sustain. With nearly 18,000 associates, over 1,400 locations, a robust eBusiness platform, and Airgas Total Access® telesales channel, Airgas is ready to help customers fill their potential, every day. As an Air Liquide company, a world leader in gases, technology and services for Industry and Health, Airgas offers customers an unrivaled global footprint and industry-leading technology and innovations. For more information, please visit SkillsUSA SkillsUSA is America's proud champion of the skilled trades. It's a student-led partnership of education and industry that's building the skilled workforce our nation depends on with graduates who are career ready, day one. Representing nearly 440,000 career and technical education students and teachers, SkillsUSA chapters thrive in middle schools, high schools and college/postsecondary institutions nationwide. SkillsUSA's mission empowers students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. That mission is accomplished through the SkillsUSA Framework of Personal Skills, Workplace Skills and Technical Skills Grounded in Academics, which is integrated into the classroom curriculum. Through Framework instruction, students develop the character-shaping leadership skills — teamwork, communication, professionalism and more — that successful careers and lives demand. At the same time, students hone their high-level technical skills against current industry standards in more than 130 skilled trade areas, from 3-D Animation to Welding. The result? Focused, confident and highly skilled graduates who are ready to work, ready to lead and ready to make a difference in our schools, workplaces and communities. A vital solution to the skills gap, where more in-demand skilled trades positions are available than qualified professionals to fill them, SkillsUSA has served over 14 million difference-making members since 1965. To learn more, visit Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, the Group serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide's scientific territory and have been at the core of the Group's activities since its creation in 1902. Taking action today while preparing the future is at the heart of Air Liquide's strategy. With ADVANCE, its strategic plan, Air Liquide is targeting a global performance, combining financial and extra-financial dimensions. Positioned on new markets, the Group benefits from major assets such as its business model combining resilience and strength, its ability to innovate and its technological expertise. The Group develops solutions contributing to climate and the energy transition — particularly with hydrogen — and takes action to progress in areas of healthcare, electronics and high technologies. Air Liquide's revenue amounted to more than 27 billion euros in 2024. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A) and belongs to the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good and DJSI Europe indexes. 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Business Wire
18-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Airgas to Sponsor 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the third consecutive year, Airgas, an Air Liquide company, will sponsor and supply all industrial gases used at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta from June 24–27. Airgas will provide an array of industrial gases, including ready-to-weld ARCAL™ shielding gases, featuring a safer and more user-friendly experience with SMARTOP™ or EXELTOP™ cylinder valve technology. These gases from Airgas will support various competitions, including Collision Repair Technology, Diesel Equipment Technology, Welding, and Welding Fabrication. SkillsUSA is a national student organization committed to building the future skilled workforce our nation depends on. Airgas supports SkillsUSA's mission to empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. SkillsUSA serves nearly 440,000 career and technical education students and teachers in middle schools, high schools and college/postsecondary programs nationwide. Students also gain opportunities to hone their skills in career competitions on the local, state and national levels. Bill Pharmer, Senior Director of Airgas Advanced Fabrication Technologies, commented, 'We are excited to support the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference once again this year, and supply the industrial gases needed for the competitions. Witnessing the enthusiasm and talent of the participants last year was inspiring. Airgas is committed to supporting these students' journeys as they explore careers in welding, engineering and other technical careers.' Airgas, Inc. Airgas®, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Airgas helps its more than 1 million customers advance their business performance and reach their full potential with reliable products, services and expertise used to create, build, care, serve and sustain. With nearly 18,000 associates, over 1,400 locations, a robust eBusiness platform, and Airgas Total Access® telesales channel, Airgas is ready to help customers fill their potential, every day. As an Air Liquide company, a world leader in gases, technology and services for Industry and Health, Airgas offers customers an unrivaled global footprint and industry-leading technology and innovations. For more information, please visit SkillsUSA SkillsUSA is America's proud champion of the skilled trades. It's a student-led partnership of education and industry that's building the skilled workforce our nation depends on with graduates who are career ready, day one. Representing nearly 440,000 career and technical education students and teachers, SkillsUSA chapters thrive in middle schools, high schools and college/postsecondary institutions nationwide. SkillsUSA's mission empowers students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. That mission is accomplished through the SkillsUSA Framework of Personal Skills, Workplace Skills and Technical Skills Grounded in Academics, which is integrated into the classroom curriculum. Through Framework instruction, students develop the character-shaping leadership skills — teamwork, communication, professionalism and more — that successful careers and lives demand. At the same time, students hone their high-level technical skills against current industry standards in more than 130 skilled trade areas, from 3-D Animation to Welding. The result? Focused, confident and highly skilled graduates who are ready to work, ready to lead and ready to make a difference in our schools, workplaces and communities. A vital solution to the skills gap, where more in-demand skilled trades positions are available than qualified professionals to fill them, SkillsUSA has served over 14 million difference-making members since 1965. To learn more, visit Air Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, the Group serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide's scientific territory and have been at the core of the Group's activities since its creation in 1902. Taking action today while preparing the future is at the heart of Air Liquide's strategy. With ADVANCE, its strategic plan, Air Liquide is targeting a global performance, combining financial and extra-financial dimensions. Positioned on new markets, the Group benefits from major assets such as its business model combining resilience and strength, its ability to innovate and its technological expertise. The Group develops solutions contributing to climate and the energy transition — particularly with hydrogen — and takes action to progress in areas of healthcare, electronics and high technologies. Air Liquide's revenue amounted to more than 27 billion euros in 2024. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A) and belongs to the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good and DJSI Europe indexes.
