Holidays

Celebrating 36 Years of ATR International This past weekend marked ATR International’s 36th anniversary! On September 14, 1988, my parents officially opened ATR, a company born in part because of a misunderstanding. A Misunderstanding That Sparked an Idea My father, a Mechanical Engineer, was sent on an interview for a job in a shipyard. Oops—wrong […]

My parents founded ATR on September 14, 1988, which means that ATR’s anniversary is always a few weeks after the holiday each year. The combination of the end of summer and the approaching anniversary makes me reflective. My parents’ courage in taking the leap to become business owners is always a source of pride and […]

Thanksgiving is here! I hope you’re able to celebrate alongside family and friends, with any traditions that make you happy. Thanksgiving is often cited as the most popular holiday in the U.S., and I can understand that. It is a secular celebration that any and all can join in, and being grateful is universal. I’m […]

Feliz Navidad and Happy Hanukkah! I feel blessed to be able to celebrate both, and I wish you the happiest of holidays, whichever ones you choose to celebrate. I love this time of year. With the festive season upon us and a new year to look forward to, we can all reflect on the things […]

The holiday season is upon us once again, a time often filled with lights, laughter, and delicious food! At the same time, opportunities arise in professional settings for unintentional discrimination if we are not careful. I want to raise awareness on how companies can be inclusive this holiday season by spreading awareness to your teams. […]

Mi Historia In my early days, I grew up at my grandparents’ business. I watched them help customers as I played with my favorite childhood toys. I loved being with them and eventually became fascinated by their work. I paid close attention and quickly volunteered to answer the phone and assist with customers’ questions – […]

The holiday season is a great opportunity to support minority business enterprises—commonly known as MBEs. Whether you want to show your employees and clients you appreciate them, or purchase a few extra goodies for yourself, if you’re buying it, there is likely a great diverse-owned supplier offering it. And if it’s not right in your […]

Every Father’s Day, my dad, mom, and I—like many others—watch the U.S. Open Championship. For those not familiar, it is one of the four major championships in men’s golf and has coincided with Father’s Day weekend since 1910, when the holiday was first celebrated. For golf fans like my dad, it is a match made […]

Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day are in March and both celebrate and bring attention to the “social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.” Which are substantial. Women are awesome and have been for centuries! Women inspire me. Women’s History Month inspires me. Seriously, it is truly important to recognize the contributions women […]