How Does Your Garden Grow?

How Does Your Garden Grow? Funny how your mind wanders from one place to another, seemingly random at times. While puttering around in my garden this Spring, watering some newly planted veggie seedlings, I was reflecting on how much I enjoy gardening. Planting new seeds of life, watering, tending, and feeding them fertilizer for their […]

Silver Linings for Public Space Strategy 

Silver Linings for Public Space Strategy  Right now, we are looking at a silver lining opportunity not to be missed.   Previous strategies on public space have been turned upside down during the pandemic.   Acceptance of more public use of sidewalks  Businesses utilizing parking spaces that were previously sacrosanct  Regulations have been relaxed, open to new ideas.   Cooperation between business and […]

Board of Director Leadership Development 

Board of Director Leadership Development The who, what, why and how to create and retain an effective board of directors. Get the right people on your Board Actively recruit – this is an ongoing pursuit, don’t wait for the AGM. Current Directors and the Executive Director can be part of recruiting potential directors. A few […]

Community and Business in Recovery

Community and Business in Recovery Who specifically can help business owners and who can help build back a thriving community? Between Organizations like Community Futures, Chamber of Commerce and Business Improvement Associations (BIA’s) and the City or Township itself, there are many people at the ready to take this task on.   Communities in recovery […]

Time Management for Email

Time Management for Email

Time Management skills are a fundamental part of creating a successful Non-Profit Organization foundation. We have all heard that time is money, and how we spend it counts.  Over the years I have struggled with this skill but learned many ways to better manage my time. I continue to find solutions as the workplace changes. The pandemic has been a good test […]