North Country Business Products

?? ??Congratulations to Festival Foods on the grand opening of their stunning new Hudson, WI, location! ?? ?? ? North Country is honored to have equipped this state-of-the-art store with Toshiba checkout solutions and Oracle Simphony POS at the in-store Caribou Coffee shop. Our grocery and hospitality expertise and Festival's focus on guests resulted in creating an unparalleled shopping experience. ? Thank you, Festival Foods, for your continued partnership. Here's to your continued success! ?? ?? #RetailInnovation #CustomerExperience #GroceryTechnology #BusinessPartnership #FestivalFoods #NorthCountry #RetailTechnology #POSSolutions Jeff Zimmerman Kirk Benson

?? Exciting news! We just helped another amazing local restaurant level up their operations! ? Congratulations to Pham's Rice Bowl in Minneapolis on their new SkyTab POS installation! ?? We're thrilled to equip their team with cutting-edge restaurant technology that will help them serve their delicious cuisine even more efficiently. ? With SkyTab, Pham's Rice Bowl can now: ? Streamline their ordering process with tableside mobile ordering and payments ?? Accept contactless payments anywhere in the restaurant ?? Access real-time analytics and reporting to make data-driven decisions ? At North Country, we're proud to be a trusted technology partner helping local restaurants thrive. Nothing makes us happier than seeing our clients succeed! ? Ready to transform your restaurant operations? Let's talk! Drop us a message or call our team to learn how SkyTab can help your business grow. ?? ? #RestaurantTechnology #MinneapolisRestaurants #SkyTab #NCBP #RestaurantPOS #LocalBusiness #TwinCities Kirk Benson Chihiro Gustafson https://lnkd.in/gXTR9QBm

After a month of spine-chilling security warnings and hair-raising headlines, it's natural to feel a bit haunted by cyber awareness fatigue. But here's the treat: protecting your business doesn't have to be frightful. At North Country, we're like your IT department's friendly neighborhood ghost-busters–minus the proton packs! We partner with businesses to ward off digital demons and keep the data-snatching goblins at bay. No smoke and mirrors here–just real solutions to help you stay cyber-aware without losing sleep. Because when something makes you go "hmmm," you shouldn't have to face it alone. Ready to put those cyber security nightmares to rest? Let's chat! #CyberSecurity #ManagedIT #SmallBusiness #TechnologySolutions #DigitalProtection #BusinessIT #CyberAwareness #ManagedIT Tyler Scepaniak Daniel Beitelshees

?? Doubled Down on Excellence! We are thrilled to share some exciting news! ? Our team had the honor of accepting not one but TWO prestigious awards last week during the LOC Software Partner Growth event: ? ? The LOC Diamond Partner of Excellence Award - recognizing our position as one of the largest LOC resellers in the United States ? ? AppCard, Inc.'s Partner of the Year Award - celebrating our commitment to delivering their innovative loyalty marketing solutions to our clients ? A special shoutout to Jim Freed, Jeff Zimmerman, and Josh Kroening for representing us. Your leadership continues to drive our success! ? Strong partnerships aren't just business relationships—they're the foundation of exceptional client solutions. We're incredibly grateful to both LOC and AppCard for these recognitions and are excited to continue delivering value together in 2025! #RetailTechnology #BusinessPartnership #Innovation #CustomerLoyalty #RetailSuccess #GroceryTechnology #BusinessExcellence #Gratitude Matthew Swanson

We are excited to announce that our North Country Implementation team has completed a Simphony POS installation at the stunning Westin Edina! ?? This state-of-the-art system represents a significant investment in operational excellence, and we're thrilled to help the Westin team elevate their guest experience. While the current implementation is already streamlining operations, we're even more excited about the untapped potential: ?? Efficiency and Mobility Capabilities Ready to Deploy: - Take orders tableside for faster, more accurate service - Enable front desk staff to process payments anywhere in the lobby - Unified interface across all service points - Real-time inventory management - Seamless integration with existing hotel systems - Instant data access The Simphony POS system isn't just a technology upgrade—it's a complete transformation in hospitality operations management. Are you wondering if Simphony from Oracle Restaurants could be the right solution for your property? Let's talk! Our team is ready to help you explore how this powerful system can transform your operations. Contact us today to learn more. #HospitalityTech #HotelInnovation #GuestExperience #Symphony #OracleRestaurant #TechnologyTransformation #NorthCountry Joe Maun Kirk Benson The Westin Edina Galleria

Attention SMBs in Grocery and Hospitality Industries: Cyber Threats Are on the Rise! ????? Did you know that they are now the seventh most targeted industry for cyberattacks in the US? With the rapid shift to online business, the vulnerability of restaurants and grocers has never been more pronounced. The time to act is now. ?? Key Stats: ? 43% of all cyberattacks target small businesses (Verizon) ? DDoS attacks increased by 542% in Q1 2022 compared to Q4 2021 (Nexusguard) ?? What are DDoS attacks? Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks overwhelm your network with traffic, causing outages and disrupting business operations. They're like a traffic jam blocking the highway to your digital storefront! ??? Protect Your Business: 1. Implement robust firewalls 2. Use cloud-based DDoS mitigation services 3. Regularly update and patch systems 4. Train staff on cybersecurity best practices ?? North Country: Your Cybersecurity Partner As your trusted advisor, North Country is committed to ensuring your business is protected with cutting-edge security solutions. With us by your side, you can rest assured that cyber threats won't derail your success! #Cybersecurity #SmallBusiness #Grocerytech #restaurantTech #NetworkSecurity #NorthCountry Tyler Scepaniak Daniel Beitelshees

North Country's Hospitality Service team is on a mission! ?? This week, we're diving deep into our processes, brainstorming ways to elevate the client experience, and fine-tuning our service delivery. Our goal? Creating synergy while having a blast! At North Country, continuous improvement isn't just a buzzword—it's a core value. We're committed to evolving, innovating, and always putting our clients first. #HospitalityInnovation #ContinuousImprovement #ClientExperience #NorthCountry

Cybersecurity Human Factor: Your Strength or Weakness? Your team can be your most valuable defense or your biggest vulnerability today. Here's why: ???????????Scammers target human trust with phishing scams. ???????????The most common cause of breaches is weak passwords. ???????????A simple human error can have major consequences. Did you know that? Human error is the most common cause of data breaches, not technology failures. North Country believes in empowering your team. Our technology and training keep your employees cyber-aware. ?? Cyber-smart workforce tips: 1.???????Provide regular security awareness training. 2.???????Establish and enforce strong password policies. 3.???????Develop a cybersecurity culture. Do you want to strengthen your human firewall? Our Managed IT team is here to help! #Cybersecurity #DataProtection #HumanFactor #EmployeeTraining Tyler Scepaniak Daniel Beitelshees

?? October is Cybersecurity Month: Is Your Business Protected? ??? ? Small and medium-sized businesses, listen up! Cyberattacks are surging, and they're not just targeting tech giants. Retailers, grocers, and service providers are increasingly in the crosshairs. ? Ask yourself: ? Is your network truly secure? ? Do you know your vulnerabilities? ? Are you prepared for a potential attack? ? At North Country, we're here to educate and protect. Don't wait until it's too late—reach out to learn how we can fortify your digital defenses. #CybersecurityMonth #SmallBusinessSecurity #ProtectYourBusiness #NorthCountry Tyler Scepaniak Daniel Beitelshees Matthew Swanson

RIS is a one-day conference for the restaurant and hospitality industries that’s focused on innovation, consumer trends, industry disruptors and intel on where the future of foodservice is headed.?RIS is the only event like this in Wisconsin that provides training to help food & beverage operators get inspired on how to shift their business operations to meet challenging consumer needs. Brett McFall will be there, make sure to stop by and say "Hi". ? Interested in joining us??Register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/d2d953_C Wisconsin Restaurant Association