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Nothing like a little time outside (and a few DQ DILLY® Bars) to wrap up summer! Recently, members of our HR, legal, corporate communications and meetings, events & travel teams stepped away from their desks for a party in the park. With yard games, plenty of conversation and, of course, those DILLY Bars, it was a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, strengthen collaboration across teams and enjoy one of the last days of summer together. 

Let's meet another DQ® Red Spoon Award winner. As a reminder, these are DQ employees who provide outstanding service, deliver quality products and create positive memories for all who touch DQ. Today we recognize Lacey H., product development manager.

For many college students, the DQ® brand is one they’ve known for years. But a career fair might be the first time they discover the jobs and roles behind it. That’s one of the big reasons our team makes it a priority to spend time on college campuses throughout the year. Career fairs give us the chance to meet the next generation of talent, learn what they’re looking for in an employer and introduce them to the many different career paths with the DQ brand. Earlier this month, one of our recruiters, Brooke M., along with our packaging manager, Krishna M., had the chance to do just that as they spoke to students interested in the packaging field about co-op opportunities.

Behind every DQ® restaurant is a network of suppliers, distributors and partners helping our franchisees deliver memorable experiences for our fans. At this year’s DQ Supply Chain Summit we had the opportunity to recognize some of those outstanding partners with our annual Vendor of the Year Awards. These organizations stood out for their service, collaboration and commitment to supporting the DQ system: • U.S. Distributor of the Year – McLane – Orlando, Florida • U.S. Equipment Vendor of the Year – N. Wasserstrom – Columbus, Ohio • U.S. Purchasing Vendor of the Year – The Coca-Cola Company – Atlanta, Georgia • Canada Dairy Vendor of the Year – Saputo Dairy Products Canada GP – Edmonton, Alberta • Canada Distributor of the Year – Gordon Food Service – Edmonton, Alberta Warehouse • Canada Purchasing Vendor of the Year – Grand River Foods – Cambridge, Ontario Congratulations to all this year’s honorees—and thank you to all the partners who work alongside us every day to help the DQ system serve smiles to fans across the U.S. and Canada. 

Our DQ® employees use WOW points for all sorts of things--from concerts to vacations to...ice pellet machines? That's exactly what Chris R., director-distribution, purchased with his WOW points recently, and he couldn't be more excited: "I use it every single day! It's one of most useful things I own," says Chris. Over the last six years, Chris has used WOW points to purchase coolers, air conditioners, headphones and gaming units. The DQ WOW Program is in place to recognize, thank and celebrate our employees throughout the year. Through the program, employees earn WOW points they can use to purchase experiences, learning opportunities and many different types of merchandise including ice pellet machines. The big question now: What's Chris' favorite drink to use with all that ice?

It was another meaningful summer at Camp Gillette--both for DQ® employees and the kids they are helping. Each year, our DQ corporate team members come together to support "Camp Gillette", which gives young patients at Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul the opportunity to experience the joy, connection and fun of summer camp in a safe and supportive environment. But it's also an extremely rewarding volunteer opportunity for our employees. From helping with activity stations to handing out Dilly® Bars, our employees help these kids and families create memorable moments all summer long.

Are you this excited when you go to work each day? If not, maybe it's time to consider a career with the DQ® team! We're a small company with a big brand feel, powered by people with passion for creating positive memories for all who touch DQ. Ready to join the DQ team? Browse our list of current openings here: https://lnkd.in/gRekvEtX

Time for another edition of DQ Quick Bites, our quarterly newsletter designed to keep you up-to-date on what’s happening at International Dairy Queen and to give you a glimpse of what it’s like to be a DQ employee. In this issue, you’ll hear more about our international growth story; our origin story 85-plus years ago; and news about our new chief technology officer.

"We may be a small company, but we’re a big brand." It's a quote that's shared a lot at DQ® headquarters and it all starts with our people, like Will M., who recently celebrated his first 90 days with the company. Small company/big brand means more varied opportunities for some employees. For others, it means working for an organization that has a small feel but a massive reach. No matter the interpretation, it's a key component to our culture--and our employees', and fans', happiness!

Let's meet another DQ Red Spoon Award winner. As a reminder, these are DQ employees who provide outstanding service, deliver quality products and create positive memories for all who touch DQ. Today we recognize Emily P., LMS administrator/instructional.