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Very concerning and saddening indeed. Brands need to support and promote this as the true innovation it is. Make it a specialty if you need to, to manage the cost, but make the investment. It will take time, one perspective is that there are engineers who worked entire decades-long careers in the polyester fiber industry optimizing cost and output, these newer models based on chemical and mechanical reprocessing need time and scale to close the cost gap. They won’t get that time if they are expected to be close to commodity priced on day-1…

Started off yesterday with a great panel from Cincinnati Business Courier regarding the Future of Cincinnati. Lee Crume, Kimm Lauterbach, Darryl Haley with Sorta, and Michael Schuster of MSA. Fascinating dialogue about what has been accomplished, what is in the pipeline, what's to come or needs to come, and who we don't want to be as much as who we want to be as a region. Thanks Jamie Smith for bringing everyone together with an eye on the future of #Cincinnati #NKY and our entire region. Cool fact - Metro ridership is 110% since pre-pandemic. Talking about leading the way on innovation regarding connectivity, access, and collaboration for our communities. Kudos SORTA! And, as usual from my perspective - GO TEAM GO! #economicdevelopment

I’m not a fan of the phrase “favorite student” but I do like celebrating the successess of ALL my students, and after 22 years I know of a few 🥇 and they are the “memorable” ones, the ones who never stop being a student, who know that experiencal “failure” is the only true path to success, otherwise it is all theory with no application. They are often the ones receptive to building an entrepreneurial MINDSET/SKILL SET. Guest speakers spark their imagination, and I nurture their creativity and confidence. I also teach collaboration skills and hold students accountable for their success. The concept of “grading” is fading fast, I prefer the portfolio approach and grade the project AND the process. Students also peer and self assess. The weekly reflection is my usual go-to. And yes, I still have to turn in those A’s and B’s with an occasional C, D or F. If you get below a B it is not my fault btw. Some students (and parents) still see good GPA’s (aka Godly Professor A’s) as the path to a great ROI, and turn to US News and Reports as their “financial advisor.” But a better way to think about “investing in someone’s future” is to learn about what those “creative kids” are up too. News flash, they are not all art students but most of mine are. Granted, less are Art History majors, most are Studio who take an art history class or two! Chris Sainato was one such student. After Modern Art and a paper on Russian Revolution Graphic Posters, he took my Business of Art and Entrepreneurship. I had to wait till after I got the “golden ring” to unwed myself from worrying about what others think and develop this course, yes, I got tenure in 2008. I have to admit, it felt good to title my course with those two words; I can’t tell you the number of times I heard “we’re not a business school, you are teaching at a Liberal Arts College Lorraine.” Some I knew had not yet wrapped their head around teaching #entrepreneurship and that was ok. But the students….that was a whole different story. Class had waiting lists, taught it every other year now every year for past four and may teach 2 x a year given the demand. But I digress….this is not about me being spiteful, holding grudges or complaining or any of that, who has time !? It’s about the STUDENT. And the ones who are happy (THAT is what success looks like) they tend to be the creative, compassionate, kind and dedicated ones, not deterred by the naysayers, the “what are you going to do with an art degree?” kind. No, these are the students who knew that hard work is not a sprint but a marathon. The students who knew it might take a few years to get to the “starting pay of a STEM grad” (also a myth btw). But at the end of the day, I do have “favorites” and they are the ones who make me a better Professor. And here is one such former #Union student. Congratulations Chris. You have no idea how much joy this brings me!! Bravo my friend, bravo! Can’t wait to see what you and your team do next. 🏆🐳🌊⛵️👏✌🏼

Friday vibes are in full swing! 🎉 There's nothing like the thrill of a Friday celebration. When the confetti cannons come out, we take it to the next level. Great work on your latest sale, Aaron! Keep crushing it. 👏 #WeilandDoors #ThereIsNoEqual #IndustrialSolutions #IndustrialDoors #IndustrialInnovations #WorkHardPlayHard #ReliableDoors #WeilandProducts #Innovation #IndustrialDesign

Müllerhaus Legacy provides a one-of-a-kind heritage experience uniquely tailored to HNW/UHNW families and multigenerational family-owned businesses. We use the essential ingredients of business history, knowledge base, collections, and family history to create a comprehensive history collection. Key takeaway: Once we develop this comprehensive collection, our clients can decide how best to use their history. Some families come to us knowing exactly what they want. These folks are usually looking for a prestigious coffee-table book or a compelling history video. Most clients, however, are more concerned about preserving their heritage than wanting a specific product. Both kinds of clients have one thing in common: they are always surprised by what they discover in their pursuit of legacy.   That’s why we start by helping our families discover a complete picture of their past before they commit themselves to a specific product. Separating the discovery, collection, and safeguarding of history from the final creative applications allows our customers to take the time to enjoy the process of discovery and alleviate a great deal of pressure, expense, and uncertainty.   #Heritage #FamilyBusiness #History #Legacy #MüllerhausLegacy

Excellent article on the Salford Innovation Forum home page outlining this strategy. I highly recommend reading this Launch@SalfordUni members!

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