There are a number of things we have to keep up on as communication professionals. But, there’s a lot of information out there, so we have to funnel it somehow. Our team shares their favorite websites, influencers, apps and blogs they follow on a daily basis. In a fast-paced industry, these options make things a […]
The 4th Friday of every month is when we party with GR’s finest for Your Biz Your Town. This past week, Shelley and I chatted with HopCat GR, AM Yoga and New Holland Brewing. You can listen to the full segment here. Our friends at HopCat had our mouth’s watering with their Grandwich creation which […]
A few of our favorite things are beer, wine and networking. This month’s Your Biz Your Town encompassed all of this in a short 15 minutes…and no were weren’t drinking during the segment (not for lack of trying). Hudsonville Winery, Pike 51 Brewing, GRYP and BizStream joined us in studio on this chilly but beautiful 4th […]
Wow. Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the love and support we felt firsthand at our 834 Summer S’moirée. You came, you partied, you drank sangria. In the past year, 834 has grown more than we could ever have anticipated and it is because of all of YOU. The Grand […]
Let’s get real for a quick second: the job market in Michigan, while recovering, is still nowhere near what it once was. Employment opportunities are increasingly difficult to find and, when found, often appear blurred by qualifications and expectations disconnected from the education we worked toward (and paid out the ass for) to get there. If […]
Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, networking is a necessary evil, unless of course you work in a cave and are required to stay in said cave and never leave. Most of us in the professional world need to attend lunches, evening soirees and breakfast events to grow our network and to build […]
When business gets overwhelming, simple yet important tasks such as community engagement, volunteering and participation often fall to the side. Participating and being active in the community allows for advertising, networking as well as overall business growth. Here are seven reasons to reorganize your priorities in the community and embrace leadership for business growth. Photo: […]
Longstanding West Michigan Company Expands With New Name & Brand Fettig, formerly known as AmeriTemp Staffing diversifies services to meet customer demand Grand Rapids, Mich. —West Michigan’s premier staffing company, Ameritemp Staffing has rejuvenated and re-launched its brand and corporate identity to be in line with the organization’s new growth and diversification strategy, offering expanded […]
For most of my nonprofit career, I’ve been involved in volunteer management, most recently as Manager of Volunteer Services for a small nonprofit with a super robust volunteer-driven operation in the Greater Grand Rapids. I also serve as a programming officer for a professional organization that seeks to support volunteer managers in west Michigan. Recently […]
This afternoon, I will be presenting to the Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women organization on Marketing on a Shoestring Budget. This is one of my favorite topics to chat about, mostly because I truly believe it takes more time and energy than it does money to launch and maintain a successful marketing program. Marketing is […]
