Workplace Culture
Celebrate 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 More2022 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report February 24, 2023 Colleen Dick In this featured post, our executive team provides a look back at the Regional Chamber’s accomplishments in 2022, a preview of our plans for 2023, and a challenge to work together with our local partners for the success of all. Take a few minutes to view this…
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 More3 Things to Know, 12/12/22
3 Things to Know, 12/12/22 December 12, 2022 Colleen Dick 1) Catawba Regional Forum: A Winning Workforce January 5, 2023 at The Gateway Conference Center 3200 Commerce Dr. #C, Richburg 4:30-6:30pm Registration is now open for The Catawba Regional Forum 2023! Over 250 attendees, including elected officials and business leaders from across our region are…
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 MoreTearing the Paper Ceiling
Tearing the Paper Ceiling November 20, 2022 Celeste Tiller There are millions of workers who are STARs (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) that are seeking higher-wage jobs, but have been blocked by the Paper Ceiling – an invisible barrier that comes at every turn for workers without a bachelor’s degree. This is an outdated practice that…
Read MoreThe 5 Levels of Entrepreneurship
The 5 Levels of Entrepreneurship November 16, 2022 Colleen Dick Embarking on the road of entrepreneurship can be frightening, uncertain and turbulent — especially at the start. On your journey, it’s helpful to have a mental roadmap and to know what to expect from yourself along the way. Nobody is 100% clear and consistent from the onset…
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…
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