December 22, 2016

What We’re Looking Forward to in 2017

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We’re closing up shop on 2016 and looking ahead to what 2017 has in store. Between special happenings for our clients and events we support in our non-work lives, the year’s first few months are looking busy. Take a peek at the things Team 834 is looking forward to in the new year.

City Built Brewing Company

Our client, Honor Construction, has had a huge hand in the development of City Built Brewing Company. We’re waiting with anticipation for the brewery’s official opening date, which will be announced soon. Located in the rapidly growing North Monroe business district, City Built’s menu will be Puerto Rican inspired and its beer will be made with nontraditional ingredients.

CMURC

CMURC is a business incubator site located in Mt. Pleasant… until now. CMURC is expanding to Bay City in early 2017, where it will have 5,000 square feet for businesses to occupy.

Shefit’s new bra

The next bra is on its way! We’ve loved being along for the ride of our client, Shefit. From Shark Tank to new bra developments, watching the company’s growth has been a blast. In 2017, Shefit is releasing its Ultimate Sports Bra Generation 3. Feedback from customers were integrated into the upgrade, which includes modified fabric, new color offerings, a more lightweight feel and revised sizing options.

GROW Connects Series

These once-a-month workshops will focus on topics that are specific to business owners and people who are interested in starting their own business. The kickoff is Jan. 26 and is hosted by Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women. Monthly topics include continuity, promoting your business, legal aspects, being strategic while growing, financing options and running a business confidently.

AMA Survived the Holidays – Panels & Pints

Sometimes you just need to get together with a bunch of people and celebrate surviving the holiday season. AMA West Michigan is hosting Survived the Holidays – Panels & Pints on Jan. 24 at Grand Rapids Brewing Company. Grab a beer and regroup while listening to marketing leaders from area breweries, distilleries and cideries.
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When your people lack skills like critical thinking or problem-solving, everyone pays. Businesses lose time, productivity, and money every time someone doesn't work out.That's why we need to address all parts of the crisis, and to remember, we're dealing with people, not a (work)force.See how much turnover is costing you at the link in bio.

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Happy Birthday to our fearless leader who sails the train (if you know, you know). Your never-ending strength and compassion keeps us all going. We hope your day is filled with even more dogs than this picture, and a pomegranate margarita (that Josh made you).

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We`re hosting workshops starting in June. Trust us, they`re going to be a blast.
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It's not about who you know, it's about who knows you. Kim recently talked to the @barry.chamber.eda Administrative Professionals Luncheon about Big Deal Energy™ and what it means to own what makes you weird, because that's what makes you memorable.We're hosting workshops starting in June. Trust us, they're going to be a blast.Register at the link in bio.

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Companies investing in skills development programs retain 58% more employees. Mentorship programs specifically increase retention by 38%. - World Economic Forum / LinkedIn LearningThe cost of doing nothing is one we can't afford. Calculate what turnover costs you at the link in bio.

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That`s exactly what Kim talked to buisiness owners about the Michigan Celebrates Small Business Summit, and "not hiring" isn`t the answer.

We created 8THIRTYFOUR Skills Survival School as the fix; it`s an integrated approach, because it has to be. Calculate what turnover is costing you at the link in bio.

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Skill gaps cost more than turnover. When your team lacks critical thinking and communication, you become the default solution for every problem, pulled away from growth and strategy to handle what employees should be able to figure out on their own.That's exactly what Kim talked to buisiness owners about the Michigan Celebrates Small Business Summit, and "not hiring" isn't the answer. We created 8THIRTYFOUR Skills Survival School as the fix; it's an integrated approach, because it has to be. Calculate what turnover is costing you at the link in bio.

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