The following post introducing CWEnder Jef Ebers, above, has been languishing on the "shelf" for months while I've played with many different scenarios to give it all that it deserves. There's so much to share about this illustrator, designer, teacher, and author that it's been hard to know what to keep and what to leave…
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Grown in the CWE: Synek, a countertop beer dispenser
The following post is another example of the creative energy and entrepreneurial spirit that abounds in the CWE: Synek, which has garnered notice from Time Magazine, Fast Company, ABC News, and local news sources such as the Business Journal and STL Today, is a countertop beer dispenser (see photo below) that is the brainchild of…
Mary Engelbreit’s poster draws an unexpected reaction
Mary Engelbreit, whose very "cute" studio is located in the CWE, says she was shocked at the response she received after posting a drawing, above, on Facebook. About 700 people "unFriended" her, and Facebook removed the poster in reaction to requests saying it was offensive. On the "breit" side, 10,000 people became "Friends." Facebook has…