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7 Powerful Strategies for Aligning Your Team with Your Vision and Values
7 Powerful Strategies for Aligning Your Team with Your Vision and Values The success of a small business hinges on having a cohesive team that shares their company’s vision and values. Seven strategies are outlined to help align the team with the company’s vision and values: communication, lead by example, setting expectations, fostering open communication, collaborating,…
Read MoreMember News – December 13, 2023
Member News – December 13, 2023 Columbia Montour AVTS Survey Columbia-Montour AVTS wants to help your company attract, retain, and inspire its workforce by using education as a strategic advantage. They are teaming up with Dream2Career and GAR Associates to bring your organization innovative solutions in training and development. Please complete a 5-min survey to…
Read MoreNew Member Highlight – Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation
New Member Highlight – Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Grandview Nursing & Rehabilitation is committed to providing the highest level of treatment, compassion, and service to its patients and residents by delivering comprehensive specialty care tailored to each person’s individual needs. They strive to continually foster the progress of each person towards their maximum level of…
Read MoreMember News – December 6, 2023
Member News – December 6, 2023 Member Holiday Happenings Authentic Victorian Christmas Tours at the Jackson Mansion – Now through December 30 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center – Berwick – December 6th. Hand In Hand Sensory Santa – Locations Vary – starting December 9th. Riverside Parade of Lights -…
Read MoreCostumes, TV Specials, and the Chamber Code of Conduct
Costumes, TV Specials, and the Chamber Code of Conduct A holiday message from Chris Berleth, President, Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce “…and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.” Costumes Homemade Charlie Brown costumes never looked so good as the Berleth clan pulled off this Halloween. The Berleth family Halloween costumes were inspired by the…
Read More5 Biggest Challenges Small Businesses Face Right Now
5 Biggest Challenges Small Businesses Face Right Now Source: CO- (a publication of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce) As small business owners take stock of their performance metrics and look forward to the year ahead, many are feeling more optimistic than in the past. The most recent MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business…
Read More5 Content Marketing Strategies for Small Business Owners
5 Content Marketing Strategies for Small Business Owners Summary Small businesses can benefit from content marketing as a way to attract and engage customers. Define your ideal customer’s needs, motivations, and behavior patterns to tailor content. Create content that provides solutions to problems and helps achieve goals. Incorporate a call-to-action into your content, such as…
Read MoreNew Member Highlight – Joy and Smiles Gifts
New Member Highlight – Joy and Smiles Gifts Joy and Smiles Gifts has a mission of helping the community spread Joy and Smiles to all, with a side of laughter. Send a personalized, creative and unique gift experience, including fun Sing-a-grams. Learn more about Joy and Smiles Gifts.
Read MoreEconomic Viewpoints: Holiday Shoppers Lean on Discounts and ‘Buy now, pay later’
Economic Viewpoints: Holiday Shoppers Lean on Discounts and ‘Buy now, pay later’ Source: Curtis Dubay, Chief Economist, US Chamber of Commerce The first weekend of the holiday shopping season shows consumers are spending, but they are looking for discounts and making more use of ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ as they contend with inflation and rising…
Read MoreThe Advantage of a Well-Designed Communication and Education Strategy in Employee Benefits
The Advantage of a Well-Designed Communication and Education Strategy in Employee Benefits Few business owners would disagree that a comprehensive employee benefit program plays a critical role in the acquisition and retention of key talent, fostering employee well-being and contributing to the overall success of a company. To ensure that employees can fully understand and appreciate…
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