The New Year is less than a month away and you are just getting started with your budgeting process and business plan.  Don’t panic and don’t worry, but heavens please, don’t delay any further.  If it brings you any comfort, you are far from alone.  I know, it doesn’t give you much reassurance as you […]

Anyone who opened the October 2018 IOM Newsletter may have noticed the addition of the newly adopted Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement for Institute. As a member of the National Board of Trustees who worked on the ad hoc Diversity Task Force that helped develop the statement, I want to share some of the intentions […]

Unfortunately, today’s younger workers have garnered a negative reputation for being job hoppers when, in fact, all new hires are a flight risk, regardless of their age. New hires don’t have the “golden handcuffs” seasoned workers do, and most new hires have the confidence and courage to change jobs, or they would have stayed put. Think of […]

We often think about shopping locally during the holiday season, but as a Chamber professional, you know the important of shopping locally year-round. Here are 10 reasons why it’s important to shop local and shop support small businesses. Feel free to share with your membership! 10. When you shop a locally-owned business, more money is […]

Losing a beloved family member is always hard, but it can also bring intense moments of joy as memories are shared and savored. When my father passed away this spring, I was comforted by dozens and dozens of stories of his warmth, generosity, and sense of humor. As expected, his church family, ham radio buddies, computer […]