We're always on the road to creating brand people love, and we've made a few friends along the way:

Dr Pepper Museum: According to their mission statement, "The Dr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute is dedicated to being the finest museum in the world devoted to telling the story of the soft drink industry and to using this industry as a practical model of the free enterprise system." Check out drpeppermuseum.org for more information.

Dublin, Texas Dr Pepper Plant: The Dublin, Texas Dr Pepper bottling plant is the oldest Dr Pepper manufacturing company in the world, having been in operation since 1891. Visit dublindrpepper.com, and order Dr Pepper made from pure cane sugar, or browse their site for more information.

Hipanic Heritage Awards: Each year, the Hispanic Heritage Awards recognize the brightest achievements within the Latino community. This awards show is one of the highest-profile events of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 each year. Check out www.hispanicawards.org for more information.

American Beverage Association: If you’re looking for information about refreshment beverages in general or your favorite brands in particular, the American Beverage Association is a terrific resource. With everything from marketing research to ingredients information, ABA will have the information you need or will be able to point you to someone who does. Check out their site at www.ameribev.org to learn more about the refreshment beverage industry.