As an example of adapting to changing market conditions and serving a need, Red Fork Distillery in Tulsa now is brewing hand sanitizer. The sanitizer not only is serving a need during the coronavirus pandemic, but it's proving popular as well. KTUL-TV in Tulsa reported: “Is it our long-term plan? Probably not, but it is … Continue reading Red Fork Distillery in Tulsa now brewing its own hand sanitizer
Category: Businesses
Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios sets April 25 deadline to buy bricks for new neon sign
Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on Route 66 in Tulsa has set a 5 p.m. April 25 deadline to buy commemorative bricks for a soon-to-come neon sign at the store. The bricks, which go for $66 each and can be personalized with a short message, can be purchased here. The store also recently posted on Facebook … Continue reading Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios sets April 25 deadline to buy bricks for new neon sign
Not dead yet: Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program still offers assistance
Though its popular and well-regarded cost-share grant program legislatively expired last fall with little chance of renewal, the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program continues to offer aid to the public. Kaisa Barthuli, program manager for the National Park Service program, stated in an email Friday: As you likely are aware, the authorizing legislation for the … Continue reading Not dead yet: Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program still offers assistance
Albuquerque will spend $500,000 to publicize its Route 66 corridor, ART
The City of Albuquerque will spend $500,000 to publicize its stretch of Route 66 and its troubled Albuquerque Rapid Transit system. The city has issued a request for proposals that will be due April 28. It stated: The City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department is seeking a qualified marketing firm to develop and implement a … Continue reading Albuquerque will spend $500,000 to publicize its Route 66 corridor, ART
Several Route 66 states tighten access inside bars, restaurants because of virus
The Route 66 states of Illinois, California and New Mexico imposed new rules over the weekend that would restrict interior access of restaurants and taverns. All are being done an in effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Sunday all restaurants and bars will close for inside dining for more … Continue reading Several Route 66 states tighten access inside bars, restaurants because of virus
Ireland, UK added to 30-day European travel ban to U.S.
President Trump's recent 30-day travel ban on people from Europe was expanded Saturday to the United Kingdom and Ireland. The UK-Ireland ban will take effect at midnight Eastern time Monday. The ban was in response to the coronavirus pandemic, which had sickened more than 156,000 people worldwide (and rising) and killed 5,800 as of Saturday … Continue reading Ireland, UK added to 30-day European travel ban to U.S.
Route 66 Navigation launches “Keep Calm and Travel Route 66 (Later)” campaign
Touch Media on Thursday announced the launch of a "Keep Calm and Travel Route 66 (Later)" campaign in the wake of President Trump's 30-day ban of travelers from Europe because of the coronavirus pandemic. Touch Media, which created the Route 66 Navigation app, started the campaign because of some grim data in the wake of … Continue reading Route 66 Navigation launches “Keep Calm and Travel Route 66 (Later)” campaign
President Trump restricts European travel to U.S. for 30 days because of pandemic
President Donald Trump on Wednesday night announced he is restricting travel from Europe -- a significant portion of Route 66 tourism -- for 30 days in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic. The travel blockade, which doesn't cover the United Kingdom, takes effect at midnight Friday. Coronavirus COVID-19 has sickened more than 126,000 people and … Continue reading President Trump restricts European travel to U.S. for 30 days because of pandemic
FitzGerald’s nightclub in Berwyn sells to local club veteran
The 40-year-old FitzGerald's nightclub, one of the most iconic music venues in the Chicago area, sold last week to a veteran Chicago restaurateur and club owner after it was on the market for 2 1/2 years. Will Duncan closed the deal Wednesday on the rock-and-roots club in the Route 66 town of Berwyn, Illinois, from … Continue reading FitzGerald’s nightclub in Berwyn sells to local club veteran
Redneck Nutz going into Uranus
Louie Keen, owner of Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store in St. Robert, Missouri, announced he acquired Redneck Nutz of Springfield, Missouri, and is moving its operations there. Appropriately enough, both places have their roots on old Route 66. Redneck Nutz confirmed the deal in a post on its Facebook page: Keen also revealed the … Continue reading Redneck Nutz going into Uranus