Posts Tagged ‘Berkshire Shareholder’s Meeting’

Are Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Hungry?

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

That’s like asking if the sky is blue. Judging by the food we go through at Borsheims during the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders weekend, I’m going with a resounding ‘yes’. And now I’m hungry, too.

That’s because I’ve been updating our page on Where to Eat in Omaha. Spending an hour looking at all the delicious restaurants we have in Omaha has me in the mood for some serious eating. The page needed updating because of a fabulous new development in town, Midtown Crossing. It’s added 7 restaurants in a 4-block area within the past year. And they’re good.

Our established restaurants are great, too! As I was entering the websites of the restaurants, I knew exactly what I would order right now from each of them. Asiago and artichoke dip = Upstream. Mac and cheese = Marks. Twisted Cork Burger = Twisted Cork. Hotel Cali roll = Blue. Chicken Enchilada = Jams. Think I eat out too much?

We divided up the page into steakhouses (of course), Old Market area, and then the rest of the city. That’s usually what out-of-towners want to know. Local shareholders should find the page useful, too… since it has websites, cuisines, and phone numbers of many of the great restaurants in town.

And now I’m headed to raid the kitchen and try to satisfy this hunger! What are you looking forward to eating this year?

More about the Berkshire Theme

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

So I think I let you in on a little secret that there’s a theme for each year’s Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders’ meeting. (This year’s is Planes, Trains and Automobiles… and we’re not talking about the John Candy movie!)

Each year we also pick a color scheme to go with the theme. So what color scheme fits Planes, Trains and Automobiles? Beats me. But we do love the Pantone Color of the Year, honeysuckle.

Pantone calls it a “captivating, stimulating color,that gets the adrenaline going.”

We’ll take it!

You’ll see the color scheme carried out throughout Borsheims and occasionally mimicked at other Berkshire Hathaway events throughout the weekend as well. Here’s a quick look at some of the color already up inside Borsheims:

Preparing Jewelry for Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Ever wondered what it’s like at Borsheims in the days leading up to the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders’ weekend? Here’s Borsheims’ Director of Merchandise to fill you in:

New Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders’ Weekend Memorabilia

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

The 2011 Berkshire Hathaway memorabilia has been unveiled, and you’ll want to get your hands on some before you set foot in Omaha! Since the theme of this year’s annual meeting is “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” the great staff at Borsheims selected the perfect pieces of memorabilia to complement the theme.

For instance, traveling by plane? Don’t use the nasty old neck pillow and blanket that everyone on the hundreds of flights before you has used. Carry your very own travel pillow and blanket, emblazoned with the BRK logo! The blanket actually comes inside the pillow, and then you can inflate the pillow when you take the blanket out. How convenient is that!?! And I touched this set while I was photographing it. It’s cozy. It made me want to curl up right on the sales floor in Borsheims for a nap. It’s $45 and can be purchased here, now!

I haven’t traveled by train in a while, but the last time I did you could bring your own water (a definite perk over air travel!). No one will look sportier on the train than you if you’re carrying this Warren and Charlie Travel Mug. Fill it with water, tea, Coca Cola, or whatever beverage warms your heart (within security regulations, of course!). This mug will keep hot things hot and cold things cold. In addition to the photo of Warren and Charlie on the front, it also has the names of each of the Berkshire Hathaway companies exhibiting at the Qwest Center during the 2011 Berkshire Hathaway shareholders’ meeting. Buy it here for $15.

Driving to the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting? Keep track of your keys on this Berkshire Hathaway stock certificate key chain. This sterling silver key ring was custom made to look like a Berkshire Hathaway stock certificate. It will dress up any set of keys so much, no one will be able to tell if you’re driving an old beater or the newest model right off the showroom floor. The BRK Key Ring costs $99 and can be purchased here.

For the few shareholders who live within walking distance of us, we have you covered. Literally! This Berkshire Hathaway umbrella will keep you dry. And since you live here, you know that it can rain at a moment’s notice. Keep this umbrella handy and impress your friends with your preparedness and stylishness! Buy it now here for $25.

Of course, all of the Berkshire Hathaway memorabilia will be available during the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders’ weekend. You can visit the booth set up at the entrance to Borsheims Friday and Sunday, or visit our booth in the exhibit hall of the Qwest Center on Saturday. But a word of warning… some of the popular items last year sold out on Friday. So if there’s something you really want, grab it Friday. Or grab it now and browse the selection at www.borsheims.com.

Waiting for you at the airport…

Friday, April 8th, 2011

If you’re flying into Omaha for the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders’ meeting, you’ll probably see these (unless you’re coming via NetJets). These very cool baggage belt ads will keep you entertained during your short wait for luggage.

Our agency, Bozell, gets the credit. And they’ve got an entire blog post about it since this is the first time these ads are being used in Omaha.

We’re excited to have you see the ads, we just hope you don’t have to look at them for too long!

What to Watch For: Jewelry

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

Several new jewelry lines will be available at Borsheims during the 2011 Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders’ weekend. Here’s a sneak peek at a few of the goodies:

Miriam Salat is all over the fashion world. Her pieces have been worn by Oprah, First Lady Michelle Obama, Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Hudson, Sandra Bullock and Sofia Vergara. With cuffs, bangles, earrings, rings and necklaces, Miriam Salat takes resin, sterling silver and 18k gold and transforms them into gorgeous statement pieces.

Soho jewelry uses its own unique array of multi-dimensional enamel to craft these gorgeous rings and earrings. Their website says it best – calling themselves a great mix of “bold yet comfortable dimensions that juxtapose the industrial, natural and artistic kingdoms.”

Charles Garnier, a longtime leader in the design of 18k gold earrings has something new for Berkshire Hathaway shareholders: sterling silver pendants and bangles, all plated in silver, yellow and rose gold! I’m sure more than a few shareholders won’t be able to resist using their shareholder discount and taking a few of these pieces home!


Berkshire Hathaway Weekend Author Reception Moved

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

After the overly-packed author reception last year at one of Omaha’s (and Berkshire Hathaway’s) finest Dairy Queens, the author reception is moving to a new location this year.

The reception features a number of authors who have written books about Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can purchase books, talk with the authors and get your purchases signed. It’s another fun event during the action-packed Berkshire Hathaway shareholders’ weekend.

A Dilly Bar from Berkshire Hathaway's Dairy Queen = delicious!

The new location is at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) in their new College of Business Administration building, Mammel Hall. It’s located at 6708 Pine Street, just south of 67th and Pacific. The author reception will run from 6 to 8pm on Friday, April 29.

Reservations are not required, but bring your annual meeting credentials for a complimentary ice cream. Who doesn’t love ice cream – especially when it’s of the dilly bar variety!

Stake your spot for Steak!

Friday, April 1st, 2011

Today is April 1st!… the first day you can make reservations at Gorat’s Steakhouse for Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholders’ weekend.

As Warren Buffett regularly mentions, he loves to eat at both Gorat’s Steakhouse and Piccolo’s. The Sunday of Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders’ weekend has now been designated by Mr. Buffett as “Shareholder Steak Night”!

So, here’s the info you need to stake your spot for steak!

Gorat’s Steakhouse

1:00-10:00pm Sunday

Reservations required

402-551-3733

 

Piccolo’s

Open at 4:00pm Sunday

Friday 5-10pm

Saturday 4:30-10pm

402-342-9038

Dallas Talks Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders’ Weekend

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

You know that we’re approaching Berkshire Hathaway shareholders’ weekend when some of the big journalists start writing about making travel plans for the event.

The latest of those came today from The Dallas Morning News and reporter Linda Swift. She has a pretty great rundown of what else to see when you visit Omaha (other than the essentials of Borsheims, Nebraska Furniture Mart and the annual shareholders’ meeting).

Read her article here: Omaha’s Woodstock of Capitalism to Convene.

We agree with many of her suggestions, and we may even add a few to the list. Stay tuned to this blog for all the inside scoops – where to go, what to eat and how to get around.

Warren Buffett ready to sell

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

People are starting to mark their calendars for Sunday, May 1st. That’s the day Warren Buffett will be working the counter at Borsheims. Mr. Buffett will be selling jewelry as part of Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders’ weekend, and we at Borsheims are so excited to have the Oracle on the sales floor!

The Associated Press ran a brief piece on Warren Buffett’s jewelry sales this week.

At Borsheims, we’re busy getting everything ready for Mr. Buffett and the crowds that will surely follow. Part of that planning involves preparing for the media crews who will want to document Mr. Buffett’s time on the sales floor. If you’re a member of the media, please email me at tmeuret1@gmail.com so I can ensure you get the access you need to document the day.

And if you can’t wait until May 1st, we do have plenty of sales associates ready to help you now. Visit www.borsheims.com to start shopping!