US: Chiquita latest to join Charlotte social madness
A nomination for Chiquita Brands International Inc., which moved its headquarters to Charlotte from Cincinnati last summer, was received this week.
The companies comprising the field of local competitors hail from a variety of industries. Previously reported entrants include an uptown hotel, restaurants that range from a French bakery to a specialty hot-dog bar, a mortgage-services provider, an equipment manufacturer, a commercial real estate firm, a craft-beer brewer and an Internet service provider.
Social Madness, created and run byCharlotte Business Journal parent American City Business Journals Inc., gives companies a chance to showcase prowess on all things social media, gain exposure and win a $10,000 donation for charity in a national contest.
Nominations are open through May 15, and the first round of local judging begins June 3.
Source: bizjournals.com
