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What does community mean to you? 🤔 This weekend, I had the privilege of attending the Oktoberfest event hosted by Charter Senior Living. The atmosphere was electric, the food was delicious, and the company was even better. A heartfelt thank you to Kamini Cotton for the invitation! Supporting our seniors is not just a duty; it’s a joy. It reminds us of the rich tapestry of experiences and wisdom they bring to our lives. Each conversation, each smile shared, is a reminder of the importance of connection and community. During the event, I met some incredible new friends—Tanya Haswell and Gretchen Hahn. Our laughter echoed through the festivities, reinforcing the idea that relationships are the heart of any community. It’s these connections that create a sense of belonging, not just for our seniors but for all of us. As we look ahead to the launch of the new location and more events, I’m reminded of the impact we can have when we come together. Supporting one another, sharing experiences, and celebrating life is what truly enriches our communities. So, here’s a thought: How can we all contribute to building stronger connections in our communities? I’d love to hear your thoughts! Drop a comment below with your ideas. If you found this post insightful, please give it a like and share it with your network. Let’s spread the message of community and connection! #CommunityMatters #SupportSeniors #Connection

🎄 Day 1 of our 25 Days of Christmas in Whitehall & Montague! 🎄 Let's kick off the holiday season by celebrating our wonderful communities! Question: What's your favorite thing about the holiday season in Whitehall or Montague? Share below!

Did you know that September is National Courtesy Month? That's a whole month dedicated to reminding us all to be kind and courteous and, dare I say... demure!  This week's Loop News is full of thoughts and ideas about how to celebrate. For that plus your weekly list of local Happenings, follow the link in the comments below.

***Join Us For Our Next Event*** Cultural Clashes with Our Faith & Work: Hard Work Thursday, May 16 7:00-8:00am (Doors Open at 6:45...grab your coffee early!) Tall Rabbit Coffee + Community, 2001 Calhoun Street Historically, many Americans have viewed hard work as a key to success in the workplace. Indeed, many well-developed societies have upheld that the cultural value of hard work is a moral virtue. A common belief is that hard work leads to success, wealth, promotions, status, and much more. Thus, hard work results in a better job, and a better job results in a better career. But, at what point is our emphasis on hard work too much? Intense dedication to hard work often brings long hours, overcommitments, workaholic tendencies, and other challenges to many people. Hard work does not always equate to good works. Join Dr. Larry Rottmeyer for this discussion on gaining new perspectives of the value of hard work and practical steps to reframe your own approach to your work. What else you can expect from the event: - Free coffee and snacks - Connect with other believers who want their work to matter and want to make a difference - Learn more about NEI CFW and other ways to connect and grow - Free parking available in the lot just east of the building - enter off Williams Street Learn more and register for free at neicfw.org/events/.

4 Strategies for Promoting Fair Play at Work Read this post and more on my Typeshare Social Blog: https://lnkd.in/ds_s8uYW

Goodwill Industries of NEI is DOMINATING community connection. Last month we added in my sister station WOWO News Talk, to help spread education on how our 8 local Goodwill stores are impacting our community. We came up with the strategy to connect our listeners to Goodwill through asking them to nominate individuals they know who are an example of “goodwill” and actions to those around them, and thus “Goodwill In Action” was born ✨We just chose our winner for the month of December, Amy, but man was it tough. There were so many nominations from listeners that highlighted community members that are going above and beyond to make this a better place to live work and play! It was tough choosing a winner for December, but read what the person who nominated her had to say, and you’ll see why Amy won. Creating these campaigns that actually mean something and connect others, is what makes this career the best! If you would like to nominate someone in our community who exemplifies Goodwill In Action, text GOODWILL to 45364 and fill out the form through the link! Nomination: “Amy spends a lot of time talking to and spending time with my son who is disabled. He doesn’t have many friends and she has made him a good friend and she has incorporated him into going places and doing things to make him feel special. In this process she has done the same thing for another special needs boy giving him opportunities to do things and go places in the community that these boys would not be able to do without her. There simply are not enough people who put significant importance on our special needs children to be out doing things in the community.” #morethanradio #makingadifference #goodwillinaction #goodwillindustriesofnei #goodwill #fortwayne #federatedmedia #retail #community Kevin Morse, ADAC, SHRM-CP, CE

How can your chamber stand out and create events that truly engage your community? In our latest episode, Michelle Epling, President/CEO of the Madison Chamber of Commerce. Michelle shares her innovative strategies, like hosting the State of the City at a minor league baseball stadium and starting unique traditions like "Madison car snacks." Discover how Michelle focuses on adding value for members, making it easy for businesses to support the chamber, and celebrating local achievements to boost community engagement and social media impact. Listen to gain fresh ideas and inspiration for your chamber’s next steps. https://lnkd.in/gz9Xmepw

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 (𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐨) 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤? It's Celebration Friday! What progress did you make this week that you want to honor? What did you check off your list that made you feel proud? What big or small step did you take towards your goal? Celebrating progress—whether it’s your own or someone else’s—fuels motivation & strengthens relationships. This is your chance to pause & appreciate one step forward! This week, I'm celebrating: 🎉 Holiday events galore! 👇 🎉 Launching a new email campaign! 🎉 Designing two upcoming workshops! 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧! 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲? P.S. Share your celebratory (or holiday event) pics in the comments! P.P.S. Interested in joining one of those workshops or my email list? Look for the links in the comments.

Join us for the Grand Giving Seasonal Celebration—a festive event dedicated to connection, collaboration, and the spirit of giving! This special celebration will feature engaging icebreakers and fun connection activities to help you get to know fellow members and build meaningful relationships. We are excited to partner with Blaney Teal of MBX, Michael Whitehouse of The Guy Who Knows a Guy, Kim Serafini of Positive Prime, Dr. Richard Kaye of Top Talent Agency, Marc Jarrett of Virtual Power Net.Working, and Misty Henkel of Business@Breakfast. Enjoy multiple networking breakouts designed to deepen connections and expand your network. You’ll also gain inspiration on the power of grand giving, with practical networking tips that you can implement right away. Plus, there will be lots of gifts for all attendees to celebrate the season! This mixer brings together members from many of our GC friends’ communities, offering a unique opportunity to meet new faces, share insights, and celebrate the season with like-minded individuals. Come prepared to network, be inspired, and celebrate the spirit of grand giving. We can’t wait to see you there! Date: December 12, 2024 (Thursday) 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm PST 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm GMT Dec 13, 7:00 am – 10:00 am AEDT Location: Zoom Price: FREE FOR EVERYONE SAVE YOUR SEAT: https://lnkd.in/gigkb_FZ #grandgiving #celebration #seasonalcelebration #networking #businessnetworking #smallbusiness #connections #businessconnections #networkingtips #grandconnection

🌟 Big news everyone! 🌟 Our DEI page just got a major glow-up! 🎉 Dive into how Epoch empowers diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) with tools designed to help you create meaningful, inclusive events. From regional programs to speaker panels and beyond, we've got you covered. ✨ Here's what you can expect: ✅ Automated tracking for attendance and feedback ✅ Community management made simple with groups and analytics ✅ AI-powered insights to track sentiments and improve ROI ✅ Seamless integrations with the tools you already use Ready to see how Epoch transforms DEI initiatives? Look for the link below!