Posts by mark.pursley@yorkcountychamber.com
Celebrating Black Business Month: Empowering Entrepreneurs and Communities
Celebrating Black Business Month: Empowering Entrepreneurs and Communities August 7, 2023 2 minute read Celebrating Black Business Month: Empowering Entrepreneurs and Communities Summary: Black Business Month celebrates the achievements of African-American entrepreneurs, showcasing their contributions across various sectors. By supporting black-owned businesses, individuals foster economic growth within local communities, creating job opportunities and circulating wealth.…
Read MoreLocal Government Update – July 2023
Local Government Update – July 2023 August 1, 2023 Mark Pursley In our first Local Advocacy update video, we’re featuring quick hits from the month of July for Tega Cay, York, Fort Mill, Rock Hill, and York County governments. Some items are important for existing business while others impact future recruitment and hiring through quality…
Read MoreCelebrate Cinco de Mayo With Your Staff and Customers
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With Your Staff and Customers May 1, 2023 Mark Pursley In the US, Cinco de Mayo has become a huge celebration. It’s also an opportunity to show support for the Mexican community, including Mexican-owned businesses. Here are some ways that you can bring the celebration to your own workplace: Offer themed…
Read MoreMindful Communication = Team Success
Back to Blog Mindful Communication = Team Success April 12, 2023 Mark Pursley Communication is key to cultivating a diverse workforce. Here are a few mindful practices that will help improve team success: 1) Avoid interrupting or moving the conversation too fast. Let others finish a full thought without assuming you know what they’re about…
Read MoreBecome an Inclusive Leader in the New Year
Become an Inclusive Leader in the New Year January 5, 2023 Mark Pursley The events precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, now known as the “Great Resignation” have shone a new light on the role of leadership in business. It is now clear that millions of people across the nation are looking more closely at how…
Read MoreCreate a More Positive Workplace Culture in 90 Days
Create a More Positive Workplace Culture in 90 Days December 9, 2022 Mark Pursley Resolve to Take Small Steps for a Big Change in the New Year Building a positive workplace culture results in happier employees, which in turn, increases your productivity rates, decreases staff turnover, supports goal achievement, and ultimately impacts your bottom line.…
Read MoreInclusive Schools Week, Dec 5-9
Inclusive Schools Week, Dec 5-9 December 5, 2022 Mark Pursley Happy Inclusive Schools Week! Started in 2001, this week-long awareness effort aims to acknowledge and celebrate the work that parents, teachers, and volunteers do to improve the quality of education for all students. 5 Facts About Inclusive Education That May Surprise You No one-size fits-all…
Read MoreBusiness Leaders Consider Impact of Culture on Workforce Needs
Business Leaders Consider Impact of Culture on Workforce Needs November 11, 2022 Mark Pursley Following last week’s successful IDEA conference, a Regional Chamber board members, area CEOs and other special guests gathered together to learn more about how to improve employee recruitment and retention through intentional changes in organizational culture. Consider Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and…
Read MoreWe’ve Got a Winning IDEA: Building a Stronger Workplace
We’ve Got a Winning IDEA: Building a Stronger Workplace October 26, 2022 Mark Pursley We’ve got A Winning IDEA for CEOs, supervisors, and managers at all levels: A half-day conference to support your long-term growth strategy (with your employees in mind). Take a look at this quick interview as Mark Pursley, YCRC Director of Programs & External Affairs,…
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