Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice

I recently had the pleasure of attending a Red Sox game back in Boston with Nuno, a U.S. Veteran, and Luna, his service dog. About a year ago, Sparkling Ice sponsored their training through K9s For Warriors - this was the first time I’ve been able to meet the pair personally and see their incredible partnership in action. K9s For Warriors is the largest provider of trained service dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma. They like to say that they’re “saving lives at both ends of the leash” because not only do the service dogs help U.S. Veterans with invisible wounds of war, but the organization also saves shelter dogs by training them for this purpose. By sharing our success, Talking Rain helps people live life in full flavor. To me this means that they feel welcome and accepted exactly as they are. Inclusiveness is core to our values as a company, and it’s been the bedrock of our corporate philanthropy. I’m so glad that we can support organizations like K9s For Warriors and help make life more flavorful for folks like Nuno and his family. For my colleague Veronica’s thoughts on the day, plus more pictures of our day at the ballpark, check out https://lnkd.in/gtqUs758 In addition, to learn more about Nuno’s story, you can watch the video we produced just after he graduated from the K9s For Warriors program last year. https://lnkd.in/g6fHexi4

Get ready to add some sparkle to your NACUFS experience!   Swing by the Sparkling Ice booth at the National Association of College & University Food Services Conference for a blast of flavorful refreshment and fun giveaways. Let’s chat, sip and sparkle together July 18-19. See you there! #SparklingIce #AnythingButSubtle #NACUFS #TradeShow

Excitement is bubbling up as we get ready for the SNA ANC trade show next week! Join us at the Sparkling Ice booth – we’ll be stocked up with fruity, fizzy refreshment and we’re bringing the fun: ·     Sample our newest flavors.  ·     Fun giveaways and surprises.  ·     Quench your flavor cravings and connect with industry friends. See you July 15-16 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center! #SparklingIce #AnythingButSubtle #tradeshow

Rocky’s resilience and strength make him a perfect candidate for the 2024 presidential race! Once a stray wandering the streets, to becoming a trained service dog, Rocky is the perfect symbol of hope for Americans, especially those who have served. We are proud to sponsor Rocky’s campaign to raise awareness about service dogs and shelter dogs everywhere, as well as K9s For Warriors’ mission of saving lives at both ends of the leash. For more on Rocky's campaign, read here: https://lnkd.in/gpj4Y83m #RockyforPresident2024 #SparklingIce #AnythingButSubtle

Over the weekend, in celebration of #PrideMonth, members of our Rainbows Resource Group sparkled with pride as they handed out over 10,000 bottles of Sparkling Ice along the route of Seattle's Pride Parade. A big thank you to our Rain Maker Inclusivity Council and all the Sparkle Squad Rain Makers involved for your continuous dedication to fostering inclusion and connection. "I feel so fortunate to work with people who give so much of themselves to the community. This weekend at Seattle Pride, the Sparkle Squad and Rainbows Resource Group connected and engaged with a bright, bold, and thirsty crowd. What a wonderful day to wrap up a month of fun and love!" - Liz Carter, Rain Maker Inclusivity Council Chair #PrideMonth #Community

Our Rain Makers create connections and community with every sip – it’s in our DNA at Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice. So it’s no surprise to see how our Rain Makers lean in to our “See You in the Aisle” tradition. We love this post by Executive Vice President of Sales Adam Lapp sharing our teams out doing what they do best – creating connections. Catch a Rain Maker in the aisle near you this fall! #people #culture #community

Since launching the Sparkling Ice Flavorful Futures Scholarship program over seven years ago, Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice has awarded $175,000 in scholarship funds to high school seniors seeking a Flavorful Future, from universities to trade training and beyond! Congratulations to the 2023-2024 scholarship recipients! It's been an honor to help this new generation of leaders take the next step in their future. Stay tuned for our 2024-2025 Flavorful Futures Scholarship program - applications opening this fall! #FlavorfulFutures #community #scholarship

There’s a bit of flavorful serendipity when both #NationalHydrationDay and #InternationalWomenInEngineeringDay happened to fall on the same day. Why? Because our illustrious Flavor Lab, where our zero sugar, bold, better-for-you beverage creations emerge, happens to be run by some amazing women scientists. Meet the women driving the science behind your favorite Sparkling Ice drinks: Manisha Polur, Technical Innovation Manager, and Sahana L., a food technologist in R&D — two incredible women leading the science (and deliciousness) behind Sparkling Ice today and every day. Check out our interview to learn how Manisha and Sahana are finding new ways to keep Sparkling Ice at the center of flavor fun: https://lnkd.in/g4_eKfR9 #LifeInFullFlavor #People #RainisGoodforGrowth #Careers

Sounders FC has (Sparkling) Ice in their veins! We’re excited to announce that Sparkling Ice is the official sparkling refreshment of Seattle Sounders FC. The Rave Green and Talking Rain Beverage Company have united as two high-energy hometown brands to fuel the team and its fans with better-for-you beverages that support an active lifestyle. Watch out for all the fun, fizzy activations at upcoming Sounders matches! Rain Makers celebrated this amazing partnership at an all-company BBQ this week. Scarves Up, Flavor Fans! #SparklingIce #SoundersFC #ScarvesUp #AnythingButSubtle

We are thrilled to announce some exciting news. Veronica Blankenship, who has been a cornerstone of our organization since 2010, has been promoted to Chief People and Communications Officer. With unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and a steadfast commitment to our Rain Makers, she played a pivotal role in our company’s explosive growth from 2011 and 2013 and has continued to power our team’s trajectory. In her new role, Veronica will oversee all aspects of human resources, corporate culture, communications, and philanthropic giving at Talking Rain. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gQChxhgw But wait, there’s more! Ryan Quinlan has been promoted to SVP of Sales. Ryan began his career at Talking Rain more than 12 years ago and his work was critical to building out our expansive DSD network, which now covers every county in the United States. Ryan’s people-first mentality not only speaks to his leadership but also to the training programs he has put in place to attract and retain some of the best talent in the industry. In his new role, Ryan will continue to lead our entire East Coast sales team, and national Trade Marketing, as well as focus on evolving and executing our go-to-market strategies as the brand continues on this growth path! Congratulations to both Veronica and Ryan. Impressive work, Rain Makers! #SparklingIce #AnythingbutSubtle #RainMakers #FullFlavorGrowth