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Top 5 Favorites of the San Antonio Fiesta
/in Service Area in TX, Customized Uniform, Uniform Rental, Customized Uniforms, Customer Service, Uniforms, Blue Chip Tracking System/by Blue Chip UniformSpring time is finally here and we are excited to get outside! Here in San Antonio, we celebrate Fiesta with our friends and family this season. Here are a few reasons we love Fiesta and some things we wouldn’t miss:
The mission: We love that Fiesta is a nonprofit, volunteer, self-supporting organization that presents an annual celebration every Spring of the diverse heritage, culture and spirit of San Antonio. Fiesta is open to all kinds of people, including both visitors and residents, because at its core it is a celebration of diversity. It began in 1891—did you know Fiesta is over 100 years old?—as a simple, one-parade honoring of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. Now it not only honors them but services the citizens of San Antonio throughout the rest of the seasons.
A Celebration of the 125th Fiesta: This year marks Fiesta’s 125th anniversary! We wouldn’t want to miss this celebration in the Stars At Night Ballroom on April 6, 7 p.m. Tickets may be a bit pricy, but it is well worth it as a donation and a form of support for our wonderful city and its dedication to its residents.
Parades: There will be parades on April 15 and from April 18-23! There will be a Military Parade, a River Parade, a Mariachi Festival, and the Battle of Flowers. We can’t wait for these colorful and heartfelt celebrations of San Antonio culture and heritage. The River Parade has been called the most unusual parade in America: there will be live music and lights, over 40 locally sponsored floats, and military installations, but the best part of all is that all donations go straight to children’s charities throughout Bexar County through the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation.
Music: This year we will certainly be enjoying Fiesta Pops (April 15) and the Throwback Fiesta (April 17). We are especially excited about the Deco District Arts and Music Festival on April 17. The Historic Deco District will be hosting dozens of performances by local and national musicians of all ages, as well as street vendors, food, and drinks! We are so excited to see local young talent highlighted at this festival, as well as the cultural, economic and social liveliness of the Deco District. It’s sponsored by the Network for Young Artists, through which art and culture are promoted through music classes and opportunities to perform throughout San Antonio. Admission is free!
Culture: All of Fiesta highlights San Antonio culture, but we wouldn’t miss these special, culturally influenced events! The Fiesta Carnival, on April 14, is going to have rides and food for all. There are so many events we cannot name them all, but we are especially excited about The Chili Queens Chili Cook-off on April 17 and the King William Fair, which will be loaded with stages of music and dancing, a Kids Kingdom play area and a beautiful parade in the King William Neighborhood historic district.
Debunking 3 Myths About Uniforms
/in Customized Uniform, Service Area in TX, Uniform Rental, Customized Uniforms, Customer Service, Uniforms, Blue Chip Tracking System/by Blue Chip UniformThe stigma behind uniforms may deter you from seeing the benefits of such programs. Below are some common myths that surround work uniforms and how they can be proven wrong.
- Uniforms mean a lack of individualism. Some people feel that wearing a uniform takes away the individual’s ability to express themselves. There are ways in which this can be true—if a uniform is uncomfortable or tight, or if the employee does not feel confident in the uniform, then the negative impacts of the uniform may end up affecting employees more than the positive ones.
At Service Uniform we believe in providing uniforms that will do just the opposite: uniforms can help employees feel more part of a community and connect them in a personal way to the company brand, if the uniform is comfortable, appropriate and practical. We know that uniforms can positively benefit the workplace and we are dedicated to providing uniforms that boost morale.
- Uniforms mean a lack of creativity. It is absolutely true that clothing gives people a way to express themselves. What we wear is a huge part of who we are. But it is actually this fact that gives companies a good reason to consider uniforms. It is so much easier to wake up in the morning knowing what you are going to put on, and knowing for a fact that it is going to be comfortable and work well for you in your specific work environment. Uniforms don’t have to mean telling people exactly what to wear; they can be extremely helpful when it comes to ease of physical movement and mental focus. Wearing uniforms means that employees won’t be distracted by alternating clothing that hasn’t been worn in their work situation before. Tried-and-true uniforms can actually encourage creativity by allowing employees to focus on their task rather than on their wardrobe. This kind of focus is what enables the best and most creative work.
- Uniforms mean your company won’t stand out. On the contrary, the ideal uniform will represent your company and your values in a way that casual clothing can’t. Your employees will stand out as professional and effective when they are wearing clean, comfortable uniforms that aid them in their jobs every day. At Service Uniform it is integrated into our work to keep the uniforms of your employees clean, free of rips and tears, and comfortable to wear. And they will always arrive back to you on time: your employees need never be without clean uniforms, eliminating the stress of “What should I wear?” every single morning and ensuring that their appearance will help customers identify your business. Let uniforms represent your brand and keep your image sharp and professional!
Different Ways to Wear Green… Even With a Uniform
/in Just for Fun/by Blue Chip UniformSt Patricks Day Green Fun fact: Did you know that the original color associated with St. Patrick was blue? Because of the shamrock symbol that the Saint used to teach about the Holy Trinity, we now associate him with the color green and cover ourselves from head to toe in green to celebrate. You can also give a big welcome to St. Patrick’s Day by adorning your uniform with a splash of green! Here are some ideas for celebratory uniform accessories.
Green beads and hats are we are a fun way to a fun and playful way to accessorize with green be festive. A green pin will also look festive and won’t get in the way if you are doing physical labor. It doesn’t get much more elegant than green nail polish and don’t forget about green socks, which you can pull up for all the world to see.
We hope you have an enjoyable St. Patrick’s Day!
Read This Letter from Our Customers
/in Service Area in TX, Customer Service, Just for Fun/by Blue Chip UniformWhy is our customer service the best in the business? Because we are always available to communicate with you, and we make everything simple and easy. But don’t just take our word for it. Take a glance at what Service Uniform customers had to say about us—it’ll be worth the read!
So free yourself from the “hassle and headache”! With Service Uniform you will never have to worry about late or dirty uniforms again, and you will have developed a professional relationship with a company who understands your needs and is tailor-fit to meet them.
It’s in the Name! We’re Here to SERVE You
/in Service Area in TX, Customer Service/by Blue Chip UniformAt Service Uniform, our mission is to provide outstanding customer service. Just check out the name—we’re here to serve you!
We recognize that if it weren’t for you, we wouldn’t be where we are today, and we are not afraid to show our gratitude by providing you with the customer service that you deserve. Our customers are our top priority. This means that everything we do—from washing uniforms to delivering them, from managing your account to consulting on the phone—is done with the utmost pride, knowledge, and effort. We know that everything we do makes a difference to you, our customers.
It is our goal to help you. Our company was founded on the ideals of superior customer service and technology. It is embedded in the values of Service Uniform and the dreams of our founders to lead the way in customer service. If you are extremely satisfied, then we have succeeded.
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Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Service Uniform provides highly specialized products and services...