LINCOLN NAMED 2013 GOOGLE eCITY for NEBRASKA

Lincoln has been named the 2013 “eCity of Nebraska.” The eCity Awards recognize the strongest online business community in each state - the digital capitals of America. These businesses are embracing the web to find new customers, connect with existing clients and fuel their local economies.

Lincoln joins the ranks of America’s leading cities in the digital economy. Google will recognize the city’s innovative businesses by holding a community celebration with United States Senator Deb Fischer, Mayor Chris Beutler, local leaders and business executives on Monday, August 26 at 10 a.m. at Licorice International in Lincoln.

WHAT: Lincoln is designated as the strongest online business community in Nebraska

WHEN: August 26, 2013

10 a.m. doors open

10:15 a.m. event begins


WHO: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer

Mayor Chris Beutler

Lincoln City Council Members

Chris Russell, Google

Elizabeth Erlandson and Ardith Stuertz, Licorice International

Wendy Birdsall, President, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce


WHERE: Licorice International Candy Store

803 Q Street #300

Lincoln, NE 68508


MEDIA CONTACT: Robert Haus, roberth@policyworksllc.com, 515-224-8955

Licorice International Featured on TV News

If you want to see what goes on behind-the-scenes as we fill orders for the holidays, check out this news clip by Channel 1011 in Lincoln, NE. They contacted us to do a segment on Cyber Monday and we were thrilled with the coverage. 

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Licorice International Named Retail Pioneer by the Nebraska Retail Federtion

Licorice International received one of the top awards for 2011 from the Nebraska Retail Federation at the group's annual awards banquet.  President Jim Otto said: "The board was impressed with how Licorice International really is a pioneer in retail marketing and perfectly named as they excel in marketing licorice internationally from right here in Lincoln."

Photo: Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy and Licorice International partner, Ardith Stuertz, display the beautiful wooden plaque awarded to Licorice International at the 2011 Nebraska Retail Federation banquet. To their right are Miller Derr, Chairman of the Nebraska Retail Federtion and the Manager of JC Penney at Westroads in Omaha and Ted Harris, Treasurer of Nebraska Retail Federation and Manager of Oak View Mall in Omaha. 

More News About the Burglary at Licorice International

If you've been following the story about the robbery at Licorice International, you'll be happy to know that it was a tub of our licorice that connected the burglar with the theft at our shop. Click the link to read the newspaper article and to see who this guy is.
Take a look at the guy who buglarized Licorice Interantional.

Police Arrest Lincoln Man in Haymarket Burglary

Wow! That was fast work on the part of the Lincoln Police Department. They tracked down the man who burglarized Licorice International late Tuesday night. Click this link to see Officer Katie Flood reporting on the apprehension.
http://www.1011now.com/home/headlines/LPD_Three_Business_in_the_Haymarket_Burglarized__125883373.html

Licorice International Was Robbed Last Night. Here's a news clip about the break-in.

Burglar breaks into Haymarket businesses - News, Weather and Sports for Lincoln, NE; KLKNTV.com

Licorice Lover is a Top 100 Candy Blog

This blog, Licorice Lover, was chosen as one of the top 100 candy blogs by the Daily Reviewer. Thanks to all of you who read and comment. We're making the news!

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Licorice International on Wikipedia

Licorice International is now has an entry on Wikipedia. Check it out here.

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Licorice Has Become Hot

Though called "candy's black sheep," licorice is gaining popularity. From candy stores to fine dining establishments, licorice is in high demand. The National Confectioners Association reports that licorice sales are growing considerably faster than candy in general. Customers at Licorice International often start out buying licorice for their parents, but soon discover they like it too. Read more about this phenomenon here.

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