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Rock the School Year
As Principal Smith stood at the main entrance of his high school he anticipated the flood of students on the busses pulling into the parking lot. He began to mentally review his check list. The teachers have arrived. Coach says this year’s team looks strong and they are sure to make it to the district playoffs. The school has never looked better. Maintenance installed a beautiful U.S. flag on the flagpole this morning and the custom Waterhog entrance mats, with the school’s mascot, look great inside the double doors. Newly installed signs line the walls to help guide lost freshmen to their homeroom and visitors may easily identify the main office. The auditorium is ready with our new custom achievement banners and the (PTA) Student Council was able to get a new custom tent and table throws to continue their fundraising efforts at all school and community events. This year will be a success!
US Team Takes Hard Road To Victory
When it comes to soccer, it’s the women who have led the way. Perhaps it was Mia Hamm and the world Cup team of 1999 who started it, but soccer-- sometimes called the world’s sport-- truly has begun to take hold in the U.S. Admitted or not, we owe a great deal of that progress and popularity to the US Women’s National Soccer Team, both the current team and those prior. Their triumph not only symbolizes how much we as Americans love to win, but it also demonstrates that success is not just about winning. It’s about class, professionalism, focus and hard work. The women of the US National Soccer team have proven once again that a team is always greater than the sum of its parts and that Americans don’t settle, blame others or make excuses. We work harder.
Good Etiquette Unites Us All
With the recent controversy surrounding the raising and lowering of flags, one has to wonder what flags mean to us. Clearly flags are more than mere banners of cloth stitched together to look nice, but rather they are symbols which carry weight, meaning and responsibility. If our flags do truly matter, our care of the American flag reflects how we see them in our daily lives, and how we see ourselves as Americans. According to the Flag Code, flags are the representations of living nations and therefore are living emblems themselves. Their maintenance and upkeep should mirror our allegiance to them. When caring for our U.S. flag, remember that it is not just an arrangement of stars and stripes but rather it is a symbol of unity connecting all Americans together. Our flag may be red, white and blue but it symbolizes an American heart that beats pure gold—encompassing our collective struggles, triumphs, victories, and defeats. How we care for, maintain and protect our American flag ultimately reflects how we care for our country, ourselves and each other.
Celebrating Veteran's Day On The East Coast
All around the United States, events will take place to honor the brave soldiers who put their lives on the line in defense of our nations and rights. Many events surrounding our national memorials are gearing up to celebrate these brave individuals. A short drive from Carrot-Top Industries, in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, a Veteran Monument honoring heroes of the World War I and II as well as the Korean War is erected.
Saving Those Who Saved Our Nation
When you think of that morning, the deafening scrape of metal on metal, like a freight train slamming it’s brakes, and the thick clouds of ash that fell like snow, you see easily why people were filled with fear and reacted instinctually by running for safety. As these great buildings, wonders of the modern world, threw daggers of glass that showered like glitter over thousands of people, not everyone ran out. Some reflexively ran in.
City of Gurdon: Custom Street Banners
After completing two street banner design projects with us, the City of Gurdon shared these inspiring photos and kind words. We are looking forward to helping them combine their efforts with the local schools to strengthen their ties and reap the benefits of cross-promotion.
Thee Viking World Order: Diehard Fans & Determination
The Fan behind the Costume
City Of Belmont, North Carolina: Reinventing Their Community
On April 13th, the City of Belmont will host the Second Annual Belmont Criterium, a bike race that takes place in historic downtown Belmont, NC. The Criterium is a 2/3 mile fast-paced cycling course featuring six turns and a hill climb to the finish line. Participants include amateur, professional and Olympic cyclists and the race is part of the National Criterium calendar.
Carrot-Top Celebrates Our First Retirement
After 34 years of business, Carrot-Top Industries is proud to announce our first ever employee retirement. Interestingly enough, the first two people our president employed were both named Wanda. They joined the team within a year of each other. While Wanda Raynor, the first employee, continues to work in Customer Relations, we honor the second of the two, Wanda Barnett.
Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center
The History of Dolphin Landings Charter Board Center
The Origin Of The Olympic Rings Flag
No event better embodies the spirit of international cooperation than the Olympic Games. Every four years, thousands of athletes from across the globe come together to compete on the world’s stage. Indeed what was said at the 1908 London Olympics is still true today, “The most important thing is not to win but to take part!”
Wake Forest Fire Department: Heritage, Honor And Tradition
When a volunteer fire department was first organized in Wake Forest in 1922, no one gave any thought to having a fire department flag. However, over 90 years later, that volunteer unit has become the Wake Forest Fire Department, serving the town and surrounding rural populations with four fire stations. To celebrate and commemorate their rich history, they approached us to design and produce their first ever fire department flag, to be carried by their honor guard. At Carrot-Top Industries, we take the responsibility of creating a flag very seriously and we wanted to honor the sacrifice members of the Wake Forest Fire Department make to their community with a flag they would be proud of.
Kansas Soldiers' Home
Veterans Day may be behind us, but for Carrot-Top Industries and many of our loyal customers, every day is an opportunity to give back and show support for our veterans. We’re honored to spotlight one of our amazing customers, the Kansas Soldiers’ Home, located at Fort Dodge, Kansas, who has been serving veterans for over 100 years. This incredible organization works directly with the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs to support our soldiers in mind, body and spirit.
We Support Our Troops with the Fisher House Foundation
Carrot-Top Industries has always been proud to support our troops by offering quality American made products that allow organizations and businesses across the country show their support. Now we are taking it to the next level. We are proud to announce our pledge to support the Fisher House Foundation for the duration of one year by donating a portion of our profits from your purchase of our exclusive Support Our Troops flags to the organization and their many programs. Carrot-Top Industries is dedicated to supporting the Fisher House and we have decided to sponsor the organization with a donation up to $5,000. Help us make a difference and fly one of our flags at your home, office, or school today.
Hillsborough Elementary School
Atmosphere is everything in a school today! With so many classes focused on testing, how is your school inspiring creativity? For the last year and a half, we have been working with one local elementary school principal to help convert their blank slate into a space where students feel welcome and parents get involved!
2013 Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride
The 25th Annual Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride took place the 7th and 8th of September and we had the honor of being a sponsor. Currently, multiple sclerosis (or MS) is thought to affect more than 2.1 million people worldwide. Fundraising generated from the ride goes to research and programs for people with MS. With over 2000 cyclists, ages twelve and up, the beautiful waterfront location featured flat landscape and miles of rural roads. This cause offered an amazing experience for even the beginner to participate. Racing began at 8 am in Union Point Park on Saturday and Sunday with a choice of 30, 50, 75 or 100 mile routes including rest stops, medics, mechanics and support. We were excited to be a part of this annual event and contribute to its success as they fight to find a cure.
Pledge of Allegiance & US Flag in Classrooms
In the fall of 2012, Michigan passed a law requiring every public school classroom to display the American flag and give children the opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. This law is a similar statute to one that currently exists in forty-three other states. Michigan state law already required every public school to display at least one US flag within the building; the challenge now will be to see that each classroom has the tools it needs to meet the new requirements.
Town Of Egremont's First Official Flag
***UPDATE*** The town of Egremont in Massachusetts sent a flag to Wirral to be flown and announce the forthcoming Egremont Festival in Wallasey. Check out this video and article!
A Pie for our President
Keeping up a company picnic tradition, our President, Dwight Morris, takes a pie to the face from Taylor, one of our Carrot-Top employees!
Flags for Fallen Vets
Too often we are distracted by our everyday worries and overlook the sacrifices made by millions of brave men and women to ensure our freedom. Not Bob Fussner, who founded a non-profit organization, Flags for Fallen Vets, which works to honor our fallen heroes. He and his organization’s commitment to recognizing our veterans are inspirational and we at Carrot-Top are proud to work with them.