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    Beyondrecessionleadersposition 10256761
    July 22, 2014
    Many operators have used the down time imposed by the recession to restructure their operations.
    Paul Endres, left, and Mike Ferguson applied lessons they learned at a large regional OCS company to launch Southern Refreshment Services in greater Houston, Texas in 1991.
    July 22, 2014
    New tools have enabled Southern Refreshment Services in the greater Houston, Texas market to meet evolving customer needs.
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    Paul Schlossberg
    Feb. 19, 2010
    Already, three new vending concepts are being field tested that meet the capabilities of tomorrow’s techno savvy consumers.
    Social Media: information shared via social networking sites instead of traditional media outlets such as newspapers or television ads.
    Emily Refermat
    Feb. 19, 2010
    More private companies are using social networking tools to reach customers; dedication and time drive success.