Podcasts about business excellence awards

Community Focus with Gregory T. Roberts and Melvin Burns II with guests Hillary Jones and Mickkayla Callahan from the Boys and Girls Club regarding their art show and Rachel Gorman President/CEO of Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce regarding their Business Excellence Awards.  

Community Focus with Gregory T. Roberts and Melvin Burns II with guests Hillary Jones and Mickkayla Callahan from the Boys and Girls Club regarding their art show and Rachel Gorman President/CEO of Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce regarding their Business Excellence Awards 

In this episode, Dr. Rex Liu, owner of Family and Cosmetic Dentistry and a Vegas Chamber Trustee, shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful dentist, landlord, and community advocate.Dr. Liu grew up in New York, Maryland, Texas, and Las Vegas, where he settled in fifth grade. Raised by Chinese immigrant parents, his early years taught him resilience, adaptability, and the importance of community. Dr. Liu attended the University of Southern California (USC) for undergraduate studies and dental school, inspired by a high school careers class and aptitude tests that guided him toward dentistry. His journey was supported by the WICHE program, which helped fund his education in exchange for serving Nevada's underserved communities.Over the years, Dr. Liu has grown his practice from a solo operation to a group practice, eventually becoming his own landlord. He emphasizes the importance of blending cutting-edge technology, like 3D imaging and printing, with the human touch to provide personalized, life-changing care for his patients. His practice focuses on improving oral health, boosting confidence, and enhancing quality of life—work that has earned numerous accolades, including the Business Excellence Award for Company Culture and Customer Service Excellence Award.Outside of work, Dr. Liu enjoys bodybuilding, boating at Lake Mead, raising German shepherds, and participating in community theater. He encourages young people to stay active in their communities, embrace lifelong learning, and focus on self-improvement. “Prioritize your health and work on becoming the best version of yourself,” he advises.Family and Cosmetic Dentistry:https://www.familycosmeticdentistryinc.com/about

It's been another big year for Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce, including membership growth, Business After Five (BA5) events and the annual Business Excellence Awards. Chamber president Phillip Bell joins the show with the year in review, business challenges and sentiment, and what's ahead in 2025.Published: 4 December 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Chamber president Phillip Bell (Facebook)Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce: https://ipswichchamber.org.au/Christmas in Ipswich: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/christmas-in-ipswich/Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-galleryDiscover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshopsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/ 

In this episode, I am speaking with Ashley Deland. Ashley is a Strategic Business Advisor for female founders specializing in marketing, branding, and business development. She is also the Founder and CEO of Maison De Land, a full-service creative design house that supports lifestyle brands and founders through comprehensive done-for-you services. With over a decade of experience, Ashley is a recognized expert in the field of business, has been featured in Forbes, INC, and Entrepreneur, and currently sits on the Forbes Business Council for the third consecutive year. She was the Business Elites “Top 40 Under 40” winner in 2022, was recognized by Business World Magazine as “20 Under 40: Inspiring Leaders To Watch in 2023,” nominated by The Women Empowerment Awards of Toronto for “Roger's Entrepreneur Of The Year” 2023, won “Best Female Entrepreneur In Canada” at The 2023 Stevie Awards For Women In Business, was nominated for the YWCA “Women of Distinction” awards 2024, and more recently was the winner of “The Female Business Leader Award” from The Business Excellence Awards of Burlington. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00:20 - Championing Female Founders 00:01:32 - The Impact of Women's Wealth 00:02:43 - Empowering the Next Generation 00:04:32 - Ashley's Entrepreneurial Journey 00:07:35 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 00:08:14 - Building Self-Belief 00:10:22 - Challenges in Entrepreneurship 00:12:29 - Facing Fear Head-On 00:14:09 - Recent Vulnerable Release 00:20:04 - Gratitude for Past Challenges 00:23:25 - Choosing Sobriety 00:26:47 - Creating a Supportive Community 00:29:22 - Collaboration Over Competition 00:30:30 - Handling Criticism and Haters 00:32:38 - The Importance of Authenticity 00:36:40 - Next Steps and Future Vision Connect with Ashley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleydeland/ Website: https://www.ashleydeland.com Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster Download FREE “You Are Supported” Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE  Join the next cohort of OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification (kick-off in March 2024) HERE Learn more about changing the Stories We Tell Ourselves Digital Program HERE. Use Code PODCAST to receive 20% off. Code FASTACTION20 Tap the “Follow” button never to miss a show, and if you love the show, please feel free to tag me on social media, share it with a friend, or leave me a rating and review. This really helps the show grow! Website: www.marshavanw.comConnect on IG click HERESubscribe on YouTube click HERE

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Have you ever wondered how to create a thriving community for pet owners while running a successful business? Traci Bisson, founder of Golden Dog Adventure Company and Start a Dog Walking Club, shares how she transitioned from a corporate marketing job to founding a professional pet sitting company and eventually Golden Dog Adventure Company, which has a very unique model. She delves into the concept of dog walking clubs, fostering a sense of community among pet owners, and the benefits of a membership model. Addressing the needs of reactive dogs and their owners, Traci highlights the importance of creating inclusive and supportive environments for all. The episode also explores partnerships with local businesses, and managing burnout through the model of business you design. Main topics: Transition to Dog Walking Clubs Membership Model and Benefits Supporting Reactive Dog Owners Partnerships and Community Events Managing Burnout and Fatigue Main takeaway: Building a community around pet care has had a profound impact on our members' lives. About our guest: Traci Bisson is the Owner/Founder of Golden Dog Adventure Co., formerly the NH Dog Walking Club.In 1994, Traci received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of New Hampshire where she studied wildlife management and business. She has over 30 years' experience in marketing and public relations, including 15 years as the owner of Bisson Barcelona, a PR and marketing firm, and 12 years' experience working in the nonprofit sector. In 2018, she established a dog walking club as a community outreach program for dog lovers throughout the state. Today, Golden Dog Adventure Co., works with local, national, and international experts to offer quality education for dog owners.Traci created Golden Dog Adventure Co. to offer unique experiences for dogs and their people, including an annual Doggy Easter Egg Hunt, Doggy Olympics, Scavenger Hunt at the Mall, Skijoring, SUP with Your PUP, Maple Sugaring Experience, Corn Maze & Halloween Party, Wine & Wags Socials, Apple Picking, “Reindeer” Games for Dogs, and much more!In addition, the company offers corporate wellness programs, special occasion events (i.e. birthday pawties, Adoptaversary, Puppy Shower, Gotcha Day Pawty, etc.), membership, partnerships, and more.Traci was featured in the January/February 2020 issue of Pet Sitter's World for her focus on sustainability and community. She was also named a Northeast Credit Union (NECU) Planet Protector for her contributions to sustainability. In addition, she has been featured on NH Chronicle, on the front page of the Portsmouth Herald, chosen as a 2022 Best of NH Editor's pick in NH Magazine, 2022 Best of the Seacoast, and 2022 winner of NH Business Review's Business Excellence Award for Consumer Services (Small Company).When Traci is not busy dreaming up creative events for dog lovers, she teaches pet pros around the country how to boost their revenue, attract new clients, and give back to their community by starting a dog walking club in their area. To learn more, visit StartaDogWalkingClub.com. Links: https://goldendognh.com startadogwalkingclub.com Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/startadogwalkingclub Check out our Starter Packs Give us a call! (636) 364-8260  Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Email us at: feedback@petsitterconfessional.com Full show notes and transcript   Sponsored by: ❤️ Our AMAZING Patreon Supporters Time to Pet Visit: https://timetopet.com/confessional Code: 50% off first 3 months Pet Perennials Visit: https://petperennials.com/pages/register-for-a-business-account Code: 'PSC' when registering for a $2 off coupon on any purchases in the 1st 90 days  

Back and in action from taking June off! We discuss the hottest stories this week, and breaking news today with Trent Johnson of Blue Book, and the Blue Book Newswire. If you are not a current subscriber to the Lumber Newswire, click here to subscribe for free today! www.lumberbluebook.com All thoughts and opinions are our own and do not represent those of our employers, or anyone mentioned in this podcast. Questions of Comments? lumberslingers@gmail.com Covered in this episode: -Summer plans and updates -Amazon prime day, and expensive bassinets -Camel Camel Camel (?) :) Favorite stories: 21:17 Rona raises $400kf or childhood cancer: https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/07/05/rona-presents-401000-to-the-foundation-charles-bruneau-for-a-cancer-free-childhood/ 21:17 22:50 Wildwood Announces retirement of Mike Phillips: https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/07/10/wtg-announces-retirement-of-mike-phillips/ 23:48 US Department of Labor Awards $800K https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/07/08/us-department-of-labor-awards-800k-to-provide-employment-training-services-for-workers-displaced-by-lumber-mill-closures/ 25:30 Lumber prices and current demand https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/07/12/lumber-price-index-for-week-ending-july-12-2024/ 31:25 Mergers & Acquisitions US LBM makes completes another acquisition in Midwest Nations Best acquires big bear hardware in TX Westwood products acquisition in OH 32:40 Expansions & Curtailments Stimson Lumber invests $50m into new mill for smaller diameter log mills in OR Timberlab updates Greenville mass-timber fab. facility 34:18 Movers & Shakers A1 global holding promotes Miguel A. to President of Manufacturing in FL. LBM Advantage appoints new CEO 35:08 Market Update US dept labor cited GA sawmill penalty of $267k Tractor supply company faces backlash after statement Freddie mac notes 30 year mortgage 6.89 % Weston Forest wins Business Excellence Award

Business Excellence Awards, Readers Theatre, Farmers Market and lots more from Kathy Wagaman, Exec. Dir. of the South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce has released its shortlist for this year's Business Excellence Awards, a Windsor man who was considered a "high-risk offender" has been arrested in Sarnia, and Chatham-Kent has a new film champion to promote the potential for the municipality to become a film industry destination.

Early on in his business Daniel Lewis committed to being local.  He started a tea business… which ultimately led to a rendezvous with royalty.Lewis is an entrepreneur, author, motivational speaker, and the 2023 chair of the Brampton Board of Trade. In this episode Daniel shares his story starting his tea business, T by Daniel, and how it grew from a local venture to an international brand. He emphasizes the importance of community involvement and creating memorable experiences for customers. This is what helped him become international.Lewis also discusses his what he learned in his role as the 2023 Chair of the Brampton Board of Trade and the potential for growth in Brampton. He encourages business owners and investors alike to be authentic, be intentional, and to read books to gain knowledge and insights.Listen For3:26 Brampton's Unique Character7:00 Having a Local Focus as a Springboard for Business Success23:39 Daniel's Personal Lessons About Authenticity in BusinessGuest: Daniel Lewis, Daniel's Chai Bard and past chair Brampton Board of TradeDaniel is an author, entrepreneur, and international speaker. He's the proud founder of the award-winning tea company Daniel's Chai Bar (formerly known as T By Daniel). His people-focused outlook on entrepreneurship and his experiential business tactics have garnered him and his company nationwide recognition and many awards and honours such as: 2014 Young Entrepreneur of The Year (Brampton) 2016 Business Excellence Award 2017 Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneurs (Brampton) 2019 Toastmaster International Community Award  2022 Global Visual Victories Silver Medal for most creative Pop-Up Store Design! Daniel's success with his retail tea brand have even landed him an opportunity to serve His Majesty King Charles III during his 2017 Royal Tour to Canada. With his official public speaking platform iAMDaniel.ca he touches on his non-traditional approaches to many business-related topics and themes with a special focus on helping organizations Cultivate a People-Centric approach to Business, Master The Art of Customer Experience & Discover the Power of PersonalityWebsite | Creative Agency House of Lewis | LinkedInContact Nicole LopezReal Estate AgentRoyal LePage Credit Valley Real Estate, BrokerageEmail | WebsiteBook mentioned during episode:  The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason

Norm Murray speaks with Mississauga Ward 7 Councillor, Dipika Damerla about the upcoming "First Annual Ward 7 Business Excellence Awards" being given out January 30, 2024 at Mississauga City Hall. Norm is emcee for this event! Visit: 1st Annual Business Awards — Dipika Damerla

A record attendance for this year's Business Excellence Awards had plenty of wow factor. Ipswich Chamber of Commerce president Phillip Bell joins the show with highlights of this prestigious event held at Ipswich Events Centre Ipswich Showgrounds on October 7.Published: 13 October 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Chamber president Phillip Bell with Marty Branigan of BOQ Winston Glades, winner of the Ipswich Region 2023 Ipswich Chamber of Commerce and Industry President's Award (supplied)Ipswich Chamber of Commerce: https://ipswichchamber.org.au/ Business Excellence Awards winners and photos: https://www.facebook.com/IpswichChamberhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ipswich-chamber-of-commerce-&-industry/Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elections Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN  Ipswich Today recommended listening: SOURCED podcast with Michael Crutcher and Jordan McDonald. https://www.55comms.com.au/podcast-summaryIpswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.Visit www.ipswichtoday.com.au

PARVEEN HAFEEZ  | MANAGING DIRECTOR-SUNRISE GROUP OF HOSPITALSA nominated Kerala State Women's Development Corporation member, she was also the Founder and Chairperson of the Ladies Forum of Kerala Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Ms Parveen Hafeez was selected for best women entrepreneur in 2013 byKerala's Leading Business Magazine - Dhanam Publications c Ms Parveen has been awarded Business Icon of the Year 2015 by the School of Business Studies, Calicut University.She was awarded the Business Excellence Award 2020 by Media One.

Dr. Randal Pinkett has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author and scholar, and as a leading voice for his generation in business and technology.  He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of his fifth venture, BCT Partners, a multimillion-dollar research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics firm headquartered in Newark, NJ.Dr. Pinkett has received numerous awards for business and technology excellence including the Information Technology Senior Management Forum's Beacon Award, the National Society of Black Engineers' Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and the National Urban League's Business Excellence Award.  He has been featured on nationally televised programs such as The Today Show, Fox Business News, MSNBC, and CNN.Dr. Pinkett is the author of Campus CEO: The Student Entrepreneur's Guide to Launching a Multimillion-Dollar Business and No-Money Down CEO: How to Start Your Dream Business with Little or No Cash and co-author of Black Faces in White Places, which was named one of “The Best Books of 2010.”  He holds five degrees including: a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers, an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Oxford, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering, an MBA, and a Ph.D. from MIT.  Most notably, he was the first and only African-American to receive the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship at Rutgers University; he was inducted to the Academic All-America Hall of Fame, he was a former high jumper, long jumper, sprinter, and captain of the men's track and field team; and he was the winner of NBC's hit reality television show, “The Apprentice."Born in Philadelphia and raised in New Jersey, he is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and the First Baptist Church in Somerset, NJ, where he resides with his family.  Dr. Pinkett firmly believes that “for those to whom much is given, much is expected,” so throughout his endeavors, he places great emphasis on his desire to give back to the community.A Quote From this Episode"I will have authentic, culturally diverse, and global relationships. I will bridge differences and be a bridge between communities of the like-minded. I will behave inclusively toward others and be an inclusive servant leader. And I will dismantle personal, interpersonal, institutional, and systemic barriers to help create environments that produce equitable outcomes for all."Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeRandal's Books and BCT PartnersAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for ILA's 25th Global Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, October 12-15, 2023.About The Boler College of Business at John Carroll UniversityBoler offers four MBA programs – 1 Year Flexible, Hybrid, Online, and Professional. Each MBA track offers flexible timelines and various class structure options (online, in-person, hybrid, asynchronous). Boler's tech core and international study tour opportunities set these MBA programs apart. Rankings highlighted in the intro are taken from CEO Magazine.About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.

On August 17th, 2023, Be Bendigo threw their annual Business Excellence Awards bash, where they rolled out the red carpet to honor the rock stars of Greater Bendigo's business scene. And guess what? This year, they cranked up the excitement meter by introducing the dazzling debut of the Creative Industries Award. Picture this: Country Creative Caleb Maxwell strutting in as a nominee. But hold the phone, because Reece and Aimee didn't just stand by as spectators. Armed with their trusty microphones, they dove headfirst into the celebration chaos, snagging interviews with nominees, the eventual conqueror of the award, and oh-so-much more. Get ready to come along with as in this awards recap episode. We're unleashing a lively chatwith the maestro of Blunt Agency, Brent Nolan. Plus, we've cherry-picked the juiciest, most head-turning highlights of the night, all while throwing in a few curly questions to the Creative Industries nominees Stay tuned, because this is one wild ride you won't want to miss!

Good morning ladies and gentlemen! We have a great show for you all today. Our guests are John & Gail White of Garage 31, located in North Aurora. They are recipients of the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce's Business Excellence Award! Great stuff! Let's get ready to learn: - The Frida Kahlo birthday fashion show and vendor event will take place Saturday, July 8th at Fox Valley Mall. The event will be from 10 am to 8 pm and features many great sponsors. This event is presented by the fantastic team of Mr. Jose Torres, Angie Garcia and Fiestamaster Martin Martinez. This is a great event for the family and community so come have fun! - The next CAAN Network vendor pop up event will be Friday, August 4th beginning at 5 pm. This will take place in Water Street Mall, adjacent to City Hall. There will be music and a lot of great vendors. The next event will be in October so don't miss this! Call 331-575-4630 for more information. - Saturday, July 22nd the office of State Representative Stephanie Kifowit is hosting a recycle and shred day from 9 am to noon. This event will be held rain or shine and take place at 1677 Montgomery road in Aurora. There are exceptions to what will be accepted, see the flyer for more details. This event is free and open to the public. Have a marvelous day and an awsome 4th of July weekend. We will see yo all Monday morning with more news, weather and the very best of Aurora. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in every Monday, Wednesday & Friday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #cityofaurorail #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorningaurora #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #morningnews #morningshow #friday #garage31 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/support

In Episode 59, Scott's topics include: the Planning board reviews an ambitious 5-year public arts plan, Alameda is in the running for a major arts grant, more details and more players in the rash of catalytic converter thefts, Alameda Recreation and Parks has a new director, warmer weather is headed our way, the 4th of July Parade is this Tuesday, the Bay Farm biotech boom continues, and the Post is among the honorees at this year's Business Excellence Awards.  Plus local events of interest.Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact • Facebook • Instagram • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor •

Good morning friends! We have an awesome interview for you this morning. Our guest today is Regina Rogers, founder and owner of Compassionate Edge. This is an Aurora based private counseling practice and we're excited to learn more so get ready! They were also recipients of the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce's Business Excellence Award! We look forward to a great interview. Here's the news: - The next Coffee & Connections will be taking place Tuesday, July 11th at Jennings Terrace, located at 275 LaSalle street. These events are great ways to network, fellowship and meet Aurora professionals from all different backgrounds. Learn more about the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce today by visiting the link and becoming a member today: https://www.aurorachamber.com/membership/ - Summer camps for youth will take place next on July 11th through the 13th at Mutual Ground, 418 Oak avenue. There will be many fun family activities and registration is required. Contact Kim Allen by email at kallen@mutualground.org or call (630) 320-3316! - Tuesday, August 22nd join State Representative Barbara Hernandez for her golf outing at Tamarack Golf Club in Naperville. Sponsorships are available and the event will be much fun with great food, prizes and much more! For more information and to purchase tickets visit the link here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bhgolfevent?refcode=invite Have a wonderful day and we will see you all next week with more news, weather and the very best of Aurora. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in every Monday, Wednesday & Friday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #cityofaurorail #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorningaurora #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #morningnews #morningshow #friday #compassionateedge --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/support

Good morning and happy Wednesday! We have a great show for you this morning. Our guests today are Mr. Cody Lorance, owner of Endiro Coffee & Wendy Lopez, General Manager of the Aurora location. They are the recent winners of the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce's Business Excellence Award. Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - Bardwell Residences will host a Summer Carnival on Wednesday, June 21st from 11 am to 1 pm. Entry is $1 or $5 for a family and there will be fun, games, prizes and much more! This event will coincide with Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month for June and will be held at 301 Weston avenue in Aurora. For more information call (630) 892-5790 or visit their website here: https://www.gardant.com/bardwellresidences/ - The Office of State Representative Stephanie Kifowit is hosting a recycle & shred day Saturday, July 22nd. The event will take place at the constituent office, located at 1677 Montgomery road in Aurora. There are specific items that will be allowed, see the flyer for more details. The event will be from 9 am to noon, for more information call (630) 585-1308! - Saturday, June 24th from 10 am to 9 pm the 2nd Annual Picnic in the Park, Round 2 will be taking place at Lebanon Park (1010 Lebanon street). This is an all ages event with great music and will be a contest between Aurora & Chicago house dj's. This is presented by DJ Spanky D and features a lot of great sponsors. Check it out and enjoy a safe summer here in Aurora! Have a wonderful day and we'll see you all Friday morning with more news, weather and the very best of Aurora. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in every Monday, Wednesday & Friday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #cityofaurorail #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorningaurora #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #morningnews #morningshow #wednesday #endirocoffee --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/support

This week's episode of #CWC features David Burman, Principal Stylist, Founder & CEO of Mister HQ Group, a local interior design, staging, home care, and residential & commercial cleaning company. David was also named Entrepreneur of the Year at the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce 2023 Business Excellence Awards. Tune in to learn more about David's passion for entrepreneurship and where Mister HQ Group is headed next!

Good morning friends! We have another great inteview for you this morning. Our guest is Sunny Patel, Branch Manager for NuMark Credit Union in Plainfield and Aurora. Recently, NuMark Credit Union was another recipient of the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce's Business Excellence Award! Join us as we learn about Sunny, NuMark Credit Union, and how to strengthen your finances. Here's the news: - The next date for fun activities with our friends of Family Focus will be on Thursday, June 22nd at 550 Second Avenue in Aurora. The Aurora Public Library's Bookmobile will be on site and the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will distribute food! With events like these our youth and their families can enjoy themselves, while receiving nutritious food in a safe environment. See the flyer for dates throughout the summer and to RSVP. - Free financial coaching as a public service is available from the City of Aurora's Financial Empowerment Center and the Neighbor Project. Help is available in over 150 languages and our counselors are standing by to help you. Visit their office Mondays thru Fridays from 9 am to 5 pm at 712 South River Street or call (630) 256-4552 and schedule your appointment today! - Monday, June 19th the City of Aurora will host the Juneteenth Flag Raising at One Aurora Plaza (8 E. Galena Blvd). The flag raising will take place at 1 pm with many special guests. In attendance will be the famous South Shore Drill Team, Mr. & Miss Black Aurora and Earle, Arkansas Mayor Jaylen Smith. Mr. Smith holds the distinction of being the youngest black mayor in America! Save the date and come experience a great community event! Have a great day and a wonderful weekend! Good Morning Aurora will return Monday morning with more news, weather and the very best of Aurora. Be blessed! Subscribe to the show at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in every Monday, Wednesday & Friday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #cityofaurorail #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorningaurora #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #morningnews #morningshow #numarkcreditunion #friday --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/support

Good morning friends and neighbors. We have a special episode for you this morning. Our guest is Ady Rubio, drop-in supervisor for Alive Aurora and a recent winner of the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award. Today we will learn about Alive Aurora and discover more about the programs, staff, and what's next for this great organization. Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - This Saturday, June 10th from 8 am to noon the Aurora African American Health Coalition will be presenting the 16th annual Health Fair. This will take place at the Pricso Center (150 W. Illinois ave.) and is free and open to the public. Health screenings, snacks, vendors and much more will be on display. Come out and support health and wellness in our community! - Join our friends of the Neighbor Project for their 2nd Annual Community Day to be held at Everlasting Word Church (22 N. Highland ave) on Saturday, June 10th. This will be a fun family event with music, food, and of course housing resources and information. The event is free and open to the public, and in collaboration with many great sponsors. This event will be held from 11 am to 1 pm, we look forward to seeing you! - Monday, June 19th the City of Aurora will host the Juneteenth Flag Raising at One Aurora Plaza (8 E. Galena Blvd). The flag raising will take place at 1 pm with many special guests. In attendance will be the famous South Shore Drill Team, Mr. & Miss Black Aurora and Earle, Arkansas Mayor Jaylen Smith. Mr. Smith holds the distinction of being the youngest black mayor in America! Save the date and come experience a great community event! We have even more great interviews coming up with several other business recipients of the Chamber's Business Excellence Awards so stay tuned. Be blessed and subscribe to the show on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in every Monday, Wednesday & Friday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorningaurora #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #morningnews #morningshow #wednesday #aurorachamberofcommerce --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/support

Author, entrepreneur and International speaker Daniel Lewis is the proud founder of the award-winning tea company Daniel's Chai Bar (formerly known as T By Daniel.) His people-focused outlook on entrepreneurship and his experiential business tactics have garnered him and his company national recognition and many awards and honours such as the 2014 Young Entrepreneur of The Year (Brampton), 2016 Business Excellence Award, 2017 Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneurs (Brampton), 2019 Toastmaster International Community Award, 2022 Global Visual Victories Silver Medal for most creative Pop-Up Store Design. With his official public speaking platform iAMDaniel.ca he touches on his non-traditional approaches to many business-related topics and themes with a special focus on helping organizations cultivate a people-centric approach to business, master the art of customer experience and discover the power of personality. Dr Irene and Daniel discuss his start in his career and early influences, why he helps other people to reach their potential, choosing positivity, his marriage, public speaking, and an experience with British Royalty! KEY TAKEAWAYS Daniel started as a songwriter so is no stranger to marketing himself and pitching his product in a high-competition market. Daniel has turned a near-death experience into a positive reason for life and continuing creativity. Sometimes we have to use our power to choose and our responsibility to choose a positive attitude. No matter how serious a situation, laughter can be freeing. People do not receive from you when you force them to believe what you believe. Daniel's success with his retail tea brand has even landed him an opportunity to serve His Majesty King Charles III during his 2017 Royal Tour to Canada. BEST MOMENTS‘All the people who had contributed to my life at that moment, the paramedics, the ambulance, the helicopter, my girlfriend now my wife, how she was with me in the hospital, everybody I saw how their contributions helped save my life and impact my life.'-Daniel ‘You make it easy because you are somebody who is very proactive, you decided not to be a victim but decided I'm the victor, I am deciding for myself now.'-Dr Irene ‘If we find something to laugh about and we go back to the great, free us, it just makes life lighter.'-Daniel ‘On stage, I share the message of impact, hope, and positivity.'-Daniel ‘Two months later we got a Royal Mail letter in the mailbox and it was from His Royal Highness saying how much he's enjoying the tea and it was just an amazing milestone.'-Daniel  VALUABLE RESOURCES Join Patreon : http://www.patreon.com/drireneching Instagram: irene.ching.777 Tiktok: @ireneching777 Youtube channel: Dr Irene Ching Twitter: @ireneching7777 Clubhouse: @ireneching1 https://www.facebook.com/irene.ching.735 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/irene-ching-742623219 ABOUT THE HOSTDr Irene Ching is a medical practitioner who specialises in Family Medicine, Wealth and Life Coach, Property/ Business Investor, Speaker, and Podcaster. Dr Ching speaks on health, wellness and wealth in talks, workshops and events. She has her own coaching programme on money mindset - Quantum Wealth Creation Accelerator (online course with weekly coaching). In her coaching sessions, she works with emotional freedom techniques, energy works, NLP, Intuition/ Superconscious mind, Inner child healing, Timeline therapy, Self love works, behavioural change, goal settings and money attraction healing. Her motto: Reset Your Mind, Reset Your life. The podcast is aimed at people who wants to be high achievers who perform at their peak performance in all aspects of life. She has been interviewing successful entrepreneurs, keynote speakers, influencers and millionaires on this important subject. So stay tuned to get the deep dive on how to be happy, healthy and wealthy- the million dollar questions!

Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry chalks up 117 years in 2023. Chamber president Phillip Bell joins the show for a look back on more than a century of history, current issues facing business including staffing, sentiment, council's Economic Development Strategy, the birthday bash and Business Excellence Awards.Published: 16 May 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comIpswich Region Chamber of Commerce: https://ipswichchamber.org.au/Economic Development Strategy: https://bit.ly/3M4AsPtSmall Business Month: https://bit.ly/450vZG1Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.Visit www.ipswichtoday.com.au

Last episode you heard our interviews with two of our Business Excellence Award winners—Businessperson of the Year, Dusty Eaton, and NextGen Emerging Leader Bo Bruinsma. This episode, you'll hear our interviews with Customer Service Excellence award winner Matt Hall; Inclusion Award winner, William Henry; and Employer of the Year, Entre Technology Services.Thank you so much to PayneWest for sponsoring ChamberCast!

Over the next two episodes we are going to be celebrating our 2023 Business Excellence award winners. We interviewed all 5 winners. Please enjoy our interview with the Businessperson of the Year, Dusty Eaton; and the NextGen Emerging Leader of 2023, Bo Bruinsma. Thank you so much to PayneWest for sponsoring ChamberCast!

CPT-RNC. Master Athlete. Founder and President of Velocity Athletic Training. Helena Smolock has over 35 years of proven expertise within the fitness industry. Her journey as a track athlete in high school sparked her passions in the field, leading her to create a decorated career in fitness and personal health. With her initial career path of becoming a criminal lawyer, she worked in the criminal division at the Ottawa courthouse in Canada. quickly shifting gears after 6 months once she began uncovering her natural talents and interests. This proved to be a worthwhile decision, as she has earned numerous accomplishments and recognitions since devoting herself to the fitness and nutrition industry. Today. Helena continues her journey as a fitness professional and master athlete. She has been featured on several radio stations for her achievements and has written fitness columns for various magazines and newspapers. Helena has gone on to being nominated for Business Person of the Year in 2021, and was honored with the fourth place of the top ten Business People of the Year in 2022. She was also awarded the Business Excellence Award by the Langley Chamber of Commerce in BC. Canada in 2003. Helena has supported a wide portfolio of corporations. semi-pro athletes, clients with cancer and heart disease. and post-rehab individuals. helping them to recover from injuries by gaining strength through resistance training and mind-body connection via meditation and anchoring. She has led thousands of classesacrossmanylevelsandisacertifiedSTEP.SPIN.Strength.andAQUA-Fitinstructor.Sheiscelebrated for her compassionate yet firm approach to helping others strengthen their health and relationship with themselves. Helena infuses and leads each class and personal training session with a comical but firm style that allows her clients to build a positive relationship with their Health and Wellness goals. In the ever-changing world of fitness. she continues to remain on top by continuously seeking out new methods and research to advance her abilities and knowledge within today's modern industry. In spring of 2022. Helena will embark on a journey to obtain her PhD in Natural Medicine and Wellness, fusing her wealth of experience in fitness with the powers of personal health and wellbeing. Helena's Mission - Velocity Athletic Training has created an environment where a trusted bond is developed between client and coach. Together we design your 1:1 Functional Conditioning to boost your Athletic Performance and Mindset to WIN!! Believe it. Be it. Live it. https://velocityathletictraining.com/about

CPT-RNC. Master Athlete. Founder and President of Velocity Athletic Training. Helena Smolock has over 35 years of proven expertise within the fitness industry. Her journey as a track athlete in high school sparked her passions in the field, leading her to create a decorated career in fitness and personal health. With her initial career path of becoming a criminal lawyer, she worked in the criminal division at the Ottawa courthouse in Canada. quickly shifting gears after 6 months once she began uncovering her natural talents and interests. This proved to be a worthwhile decision, as she has earned numerous accomplishments and recognitions since devoting herself to the fitness and nutrition industry. Today. Helena continues her journey as a fitness professional and master athlete. She has been featured on several radio stations for her achievements and has written fitness columns for various magazines and newspapers. Helena has gone on to being nominated for Business Person of the Year in 2021, and was honored with the fourth place of the top ten Business People of the Year in 2022. She was also awarded the Business Excellence Award by the Langley Chamber of Commerce in BC. Canada in 2003. Helena has supported a wide portfolio of corporations. semi-pro athletes, clients with cancer and heart disease. and post-rehab individuals. helping them to recover from injuries by gaining strength through resistance training and mind-body connection via meditation and anchoring. She has led thousands of classesacrossmanylevelsandisacertifiedSTEP.SPIN.Strength.andAQUA-Fitinstructor.Sheiscelebrated for her compassionate yet firm approach to helping others strengthen their health and relationship with themselves. Helena infuses and leads each class and personal training session with a comical but firm style that allows her clients to build a positive relationship with their Health and Wellness goals. In the ever-changing world of fitness. she continues to remain on top by continuously seeking out new methods and research to advance her abilities and knowledge within today's modern industry. In spring of 2022. Helena will embark on a journey to obtain her PhD in Natural Medicine and Wellness, fusing her wealth of experience in fitness with the powers of personal health and wellbeing. Helena's Mission - Velocity Athletic Training has created an environment where a trusted bond is developed between client and coach. Together we design your 1:1 Functional Conditioning to boost your Athletic Performance and Mindset to WIN!! Believe it. Be it. Live it. https://velocityathletictraining.com/about

Kevin graduated with a blistering 67% average from Memorial University of NL with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1992. Upon graduation he smartened up and spent six years with M5 Advertising followed by four years as Director of Marketing and Sales with Labatt Breweries (Atlantic Canada).In late 2001, Kevin Co-founded the IDEA Factory with Ed Roche. Together, with their team, their agency has been named Progress Marketer of the Year, received the Business Excellence Award  from the St. John's Board of Trade and in 2011 Kevin was named as one of the Top 50 CEO's in Atlantic Canada.In April 2016, Kevin decided to step away from his day-to-day role with the IDEA Factory and joined Cal LeGrow as Senior Vice-President of Sales and Marketing as they embarked on a growth strategy in Atlantic Canada. In September 2018, Jeff LeGrow and Rod Vatcher welcomed Kevin as the newest shareholder and partner with Cal LeGrow.He is a Paul Harris Fellowship award winner from Rotary International, has kissed Richard Simmons all in the name of raising money for breast cancer and through the Toy Factory has helped donated almost $500,000 to much needed causes in Newfoundland and Labrador. His passion for community investment is now fueled by the Cal LeGrow Foundation with a plan to raise $1,000,000.He lives in St. John's with his wife Linda and daughter Olivia and when he isn't driving sales and marketing agenda's you'll find him somewhere near a tennis court biting his nails watching Olivia compete in a sport he failed miserably as a kid and continues to fail at as an adult. (Bio from St. John's Board of Trade)To connect with Kevin visit his Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-casey-56181217/#galeforcewins is an inspirational podcast with New episodes every Tuesday evening on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts.You can also visit https://galeforcewins.com/To message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/

Good morning friends! Today's guest is Lore Baker, President & CEO of Association for Individual Development. This will be a good one! Fill that coffee, make that tea, and tune in to Aurora's 1st daily morning news show. Here's the news: - Saturday September 10th is the Kid's Expo, taking place at Phillips Park! This is hosted by State Representative Stephanie Kifowit and will be held from 10 am to 1 pm. This is a free and fun event open to the public and will be held rain or shine. For more information call 630-585-1308. Bring the family out for a good time, we hope to see you there! - August 12th! The Neighbor Project and our community partners are back at it again. The next home buying seminar will be taking place on Friday, August 12th from 6 to 8:30 pm. This will be held at Everlasting Word Church, located at 22 N. Highland avenue here in Aurora. Guest speakers will be Guillermo Chavez-Angeles (State Farm Agent), Viviana Vargas (Realtor at Keller Williams Innovate) & Giovanni Salinas (Residential Loan Officer with CRA Base Residential Lending). The presentation will be in english and spanish and Neighbor Project home counselors will be on hand for direct service. The Neighbor Project is proud to be the premier community home-ownership organization in Aurora and Kane County. For more information you can call Jerria at (331) 300-3566. Spread the word! - Friday August 12th there will be a great Back To School Health & Resource Fair at VNA Health Care 400 N. Highland avenue. Our friends of the Neighbor Project will be there as well. This will take place from 1 to 3 pm, sponsored by Aetna Better Health of Illinois - Medicaid! There will be resources of all kinds, health screenings and much more! For more information call (866) 329-4701 with any questions. - Learn about our fantastic City of Aurora Financial Empowerment Center at the Aurora Public Library, Illinois on August 18th at 6 pm. This will be in-person and streamed online on the Aurora Public Library Facebook page. This will be held in room 125 of the Santori branch downtown. The FEC offers financial coaching to all Aurorans. Have a blessed and positive day! This was an awesome interview and we hope you all learned like we did. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on YouTube by clicking this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in everyday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorning #goodmorningaurora #comedy #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #morningnews #morningshow #tuesday #AID --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/support

Chris and Bernadette Pello had a vision. They wanted to provide an education that catered to the unique needs of students with learning disabilities. In his role as a principal, Chris saw firsthand, how schools were failing these students. After taking out a second mortgage on their home, Bernadette and Chris started the Livingstone Academy with only books, desks, and hope. Twenty years later, the Livingstone Academy is one of the largest private schools in Florida, and the Pellos are gearing up to open the Florida Trade Academy. A pre-apprenticeship program for anyone who wants technical training.   Specializing in educating the unique needs of children with learning disabilities. Recently, Bernadette Pello was awarded the Brandon Chamber of Commerce's Business Excellence Awards, 2022 Community Leadership Award. Livingstonr Schools won Business of the Year for the 21 and over employee category at the Business Excellence Awards.     Have a story to tell? We want to hear from you! Email: production@redhousestreaming.com for the opportunity to be a guest on the Sarina Fazan Network.   “On The Record With Sarina Fazan” is proudly sponsored by: Red House Streaming (com) labelswap | Upscale Thrift | Tampa (labelswap.com) Precision Overhead Garage Door St. Petersburg, FL | Repair, Openers & New Garage Doors (stpetegaragedoors.com)

Aaaaaaaaaaannd we're back! As you know we're conducting special edition episodes of winners of the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. Today the fun continues! Our guest today is Mr. Cody Lorance of Endiro Coffee - Aurora here to speak with us about life, business and everything in-between. This is a fantastic addition to our morning show and we're always happy to highlight our great community. Enjoy this special!

Good morning! We have a special edition show for you today. Recently the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted Business Excellence Awards and we're proud to interview some fantastic winners. Our guests today are Diane Renner & Christina Campos of Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, winners of the 2022 Nonprofit Excellence award! Congratulations! Check out this great interview.

Jeff Feingold of the New Hampshire Business Review joins A. J. Kierstead on WKXL in the Morning to talk about the Business Excellence Awards, Vapotherm moving, and housing. More from them at https://nhbr.com

•  You know, my parents had a welding machine shop. That's how I became a welder because you know, it makes good money. Much better money, especially, you know, when you go back, you know, 40 years ago, what I could make as a secretary or what traditional women's type, you know, roles professional would be. Right. So that's what I did. And, and when I met him, we were both blue collar workers and hard workers. I have to say. So one day he said, you know, my company's making a lot of money off of me, and I think I I'd just like to go into business for myself. What do you think let's start a business? (01:41)•  We are a general contractor and we're a carpentry subcontractor, which means we also work for other general contractors besides ourselves. We have a group of carpenters who do wood carpentry, which is different than Middlestead framing. Right now, it's private and in the past we've done government work. It just depends. I have to say in construction, you have to learn to pivot. We have trends right now. The trend is, is very much residential. If you look around every city in the United States, we're building a lot of homes for people. (05:16)•   So I saw that you're a part of the women in construction expo. Is that right? Yeah. The women in construction expo in San Francisco. We haven't had that since COVID. Is that the one you're talking about or the one? Well, yeah, it was just, I was reading through kind of some of your background and you guys have done so much and your company is so, you know, well renowned. I just, you know, because I can't ignore the fact that obviously you're a woman running this construction company. Is there a passion or a drive that you want to encourage more women in construction? Did you help start the expo? Like what things, what beliefs do you have about that? What things have you done to maybe, you know, try to, to expose more women to the industry? Yeah, I am passionate about it. I think that so many times we have, and all this gender talk today kind of cracks me up because I think that sometimes we focus too much on what men do, what women do, you know? Where, I think you are what you are born to be, you know? But at the same time, society tries to limit us, both men and women to define this is what women do. (17:13)•  What do you think is the best part of your job? The best part of my job is when I see us grow and how successful we come over the years and the making, you know? It's about the people that work for us and, and my family, it's all of us, the team. I like working with the team. I like it when we're successful on projects. And, also too, just seeing the projects when they're completed is a level of satisfaction. That's very tangible. And it feels good. Like I built that, right? I didn't really build it with my hands, but, you know? Yeah. I was a part of it. Everybody built it. That's, what I love about it, is like, it's such a communal effort and there's nobody that just gets to say, I did all of that thing myself. (24:37) ABOUT JEAN BJORK:Jean Bjork is Owner and CEO of Bjork Construction Company in the San Francisco Bay Area. A  professional with over 35+ years of construction experience, Jean's initial foray into the trades was as a  welder. In 1988, Jean co-founded Bjork Construction while also raising a family, working full-time and  earning both bachelor's and master's degrees.Initially, Bjork Construction established itself as a premier custom home builder and built many large  estates in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2006 Bjork Construction became a WBENC certified woman  owned company, and in 2011 signed with the Northern California Carpenter's Union. As Bjork  Construction has evolved and grown, it is now recognized as a successful commercial builder to many  Fortune 500 Companies and other influential clients.Bjork Construction continues to distinguish itself as a rising star. In 2022, Bjork Construction was awarded the WBEC Pacific's Business Excellence Award. In 2021, Bjork Construction ranked #9 on the SF Business  Times' list of Top Women Owned Companies in the Bay Area. In 2020, Jean was inducted into the  Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame. 2019 brought Bjork Construction the WCOE/WBE Star Award,  and in 2018, Bjork Construction was the recipient of the AGC's Diversity & Inclusion Award.Jean is an advocate for entrepreneurs, a champion of women in business and has been recognized  nationally for excellence in business and for her commitment to diversity & inclusion in the workplace and community. Jean is an active participant in college and industry mentorship programs, volunteer work and enjoys organizing and participating in industry educational and outreach opportunities.Jean's advice to others?“Be persistent. Pursue your passion. Know your worth, and don't sell yourself or your product short. Lead  with equality and inclusiveness. Strive to be the best, and always believe that you can improve.” CONNECT WITH JEAN:• Website: http://www.bjorkconstruction.com• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bjork-Construction-Co-Inc-202545299782847• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bjork-construction-company-inc- WAYS TO CONNECT WITH STEFANIE…• Website: https://shebuildshomes.com• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shebuildsbetter• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shebuilds.homes• YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/shebuildsshow

Subscribe to our Youtube Channel Ian Dickson Shares Top Small business Strategies and Secrets that the TOP Titans of industry don't even want you to know about. Ian has coached and mentored 100's of businesses throughout the UK. In the last fifteen years he has delivered over 450 Professional Business Seminars and International Motivational Speeches. (Cape Town SA, Malaysia, Sydney, Melbourne, San Diego, Munich, London, Auckland NZ, Uganda & Malawi SA, New York, Los Angeles). As the former Operations Director of two large national businesses he is now very proudly running his own business helping the business community using his own personal style, passion and business expertise. As an experienced business performance coach and speaker with an extensive and colorful career path taking him from London Police Officer to Corporate Director, you are guaranteed exciting and relevant content drawn from his knowledge, experience, and background. As the Operations Manager for one of the UK's leading Cancer Charities based in central London, Ian worked with over 500 employees across the United Kingdom. He says “It was truly an amazing role that was incredibly humbling; I learnt so much about the value and importance of the work these organisations provide”. In 2000 Ian joined Energis PLC (employing over 5000 staff globally) to run the UK's network management centre; predominantly responsible for the smooth transmission of highly sensitive customer information (data and live video streaming) across the globe. Clients included UK Central Government and the BBC live broadcast transmissions. “I thrive on challenges and the pressure of responsibility; I would guess that it is something I carried over from my Police days and working in London. This was a 24/7 365 day a year role. Every day I needed to call upon my core business and personal skillsets in communication, motivation, recruitment, project management, time management, leadership, and planning. It kept me sharp and I learnt the importance of perpetual personal improvement is the key to success.” Become a VIP Sponsor w/ Cool Perks In 2004 Ian started his own business and immediately began picking up achievement awards for his own work and his clients' successes. In 2009 he was awarded European Seminar Coach of the Year and more recently, more recently one of his long-standing clients has just received the accolade of Local Small Business of the Year. “My measure of success is based on the results I bring for my clients. Don't get me wrong, it's wonderful to be acknowledged by my peers, however, the buzz for me comes from seeing clients being recognised for their hard work, achievements and success.” In 2016 Ian was awarded Highly Commended Business Personality of the Year at The Business Excellence Awards. RMAS – Royal Military Academy Sandhurst In 2018 Ian was the first ever civilian speaker and coach to be invited into the world's most prestigious and renowned Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) to share motivational content and information with the 250 military trainers and academics. The Business Show – Excel London (UK) Ian has been invited to keynote at Europe's biggest business event every year for the last six years. The Business Show truly is Europe's biggest, busiest and most attended business event, boasting over 25,000 attendees over the two days. Ian says - “I am always humbled and honoured to be invited to keynote at such a prestigious business show year on year”.

The Bilateral is delighted to welcome Jacob Cooke, Co-Founder and CEO of WPIC Marketing + Technologies, who joins us in Beijing to discuss his nearly 20 years as an entrepreneur in China. WPIC won Gold in the Exceptional SME category. Jacob and his organization have grown from a fledgling tech startup in China to serving major multinationals from around the world with their in-house expertise and native big data analytics for China's e-commerce landscape. In this wide-ranging talk, he discusses WPIC's incredible growth story, his views on the Chinese consumer mindset post-COVID, new adaptations in retail, case studies in fintech and logistics, and much more with The Bilateral co-host Noah Fraser, CCBC Managing Director, China.This multi-part miniseries is sponsored by SnapPay. 

Our next episode in the awards miniseries is with Tianpeng WANG, Founder of Trustiics RealTime Global Counsel, Silver winner in the Exceptional SME category. Trustiics, which is kind of like Uber for legal services, helps SMEs affordably navigate legal services. Trustiics works as a one-stop solution for SMEs to get connected with trusted lawyers in China and other overseas markets. It is the world's first online platform connecting international businesses with pre-vetted English-speaking lawyers in China. It allows SMEs to mitigate their business and legal risk, expand and grow in international markets, and reduce legal expenses.Key takeaways from Tianpeng:The biggest legal risks for Canadian companies doing business in China are IP infringement, partner risk, contract risk, and regulatory risk. Some typical assumptions about the legal system are now outdated due to the rapid maturity of the system.Best ways to protect your IP include early proactive action/registration, good legal due diligence, and out-innovating the competition.Why developing trust with your partners is still crucial.How it always seems like the Chinese side wants to change things after a contract is negotiated, and how to prevent this.Tianpeng's China recommendations:Movie: To Live by ZHANG YimouBook: DENG Xiaoping and the Transformation of China by Ezra VogelThis multi-part miniseries is sponsored by SnapPay. 

The latest in our awards miniseries is Bright Mega Capital Corporation, Bronze winner in the Outstanding Member category. This episode features Sarah's conversation with Bright Mega's president, Toronto-based Bernard HE Jun, who describes the unique role Bright Mega plays in delivering Canadian products into the hands of China's middle class consumers. Key takeaways from Bernard:There is a big demand for products from Canadian SMEs, and Bright Mega provides “strength in numbers” by combining companies that might not be able to go it alone. Bright Mega has TMall Global specialty stores in the “mom & baby” and “healthy food” categories. Bright Mega combines products in these categories, buys them ex works, ships to a bonded warehouse in China, and handles store setup, translation, online promotion, and social media marketing.He cites an example, Simply Protein, which appeals to consumer desire for high protein, low sugar products. Using the Winter Olympics and athletes, the company quickly doubled, tripled, then quadrupled its sales month over month. The product received great reviews from people who love the taste, from kids, to adults, to seniors. Once brand awareness is established, momentum can take a company a long way.What does a company need to start selling via cross-border ecommerce to China? First, it must have strong sell-through and brand awareness in Canada, in well-known retailers. Second, it needs competitive products, at competitive price points. Third, a budget to invest in this market expansion. Fourth, it needs to use PR and trade shows. And fifth, it needs a China business plan for the next couple years, supported by senior management who are keen on expansion and patient with the time it will take.This multi-part miniseries is sponsored by SnapPay.

Next in our awards miniseries is Viva Naturals, Silver winner in the Outstanding Member category. This episode features Sarah Kutulakos' conversation with Candice Yin, who handles China e-commerce for Viva Naturals, a Toronto-based provider of vitamins, supplements, and wellness products. Viva was established in 2011 and started exporting to China via cross-border e-commerce in 2017. The company's growth has been amazing.Key takeaways from Candice:A successful Chinese e-commerce strategy can allow a small Canadian company to compete on a global scale. Viva's China growth has spurred new co-manufacturing in Mexico for organic food for the Chinese market, an expanded fish oil processing plant in Canada to meet growing demand, and doubling of Viva's headquarters staff.Since the 2017 China launch, annual sales growth ranged between 56% to 300% per year.How they knew it was the right time to go to China.How cross-border ecommerce can truly be a “China light” strategy. Pre-pandemic, Candice was only traveling to China 1-2 times/year and Viva's CEO would go only once every two years. Their third party TP handles all the in-China details for Viva's flagship stores on both TMall and JD. Because they are on the cross-border platform, packaging is exactly the same as in the US and Canada.Promoting product, using stars and influencers using livestream, including their criteria for choosing, and how a particular influencer sold >10,000 units in five minutes!Although they sell many products, fish oil and chia seeds are their leading products to drive traffic.  They plan to diversify to other countries. The US is Viva's largest market (60% of revenue). China is #2 and surpassed Canada in 2020. Europe is next followed both other Asian countries, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore.Recommendation: CCTV National Treasure, found here. This multi-part miniseries is sponsored by SnapPay.

Next in our Business Excellence Awards miniseries is Canada Goose, Gold winner in the Outstanding Member category. This episode features a conversation between CCBC Vice Chair Scott Brison and Dani Reiss, President and CEO of Canada Goose, at CCBC's AGM Business Forum in the fall of 2021. Scott and Dani cover a variety of interesting topics, including:Canada Goose's Human Nature initiative and its mission to “keep the planet cold and the people on it warm.”  The December 2018 opening of the first Canada Goose store in China, and how the business has grown significantly despite the headwinds of bilateral relations over the past few years.How people-to-people ties trump politics, and the strength of the Canadian brand, in China and across the world.  Canada Goose's methodical and thoughtful China entry strategy, choosing to go direct to consumer, and running China from China, with a local team which understands China better than anyone at HQ.How important IP protection is for a brand based on authenticity. The company tackles counterfeit product where the clothes are made and sold, by raiding locations, training border agents how to detect fake goods, and helping consumers understand how to buy authentic Canada Goose products.The complementary role of bricks-and-mortar retail vs online. Canada Goose had 18 stores in China at end of 2021, and in some cities, the cold rooms in their outlets help consumers experience subzero temperatures for the first time.Teaming up with Chinese designers for collaborations to make products that are hard to come by, using it to create more demand than supply. This multi-part miniseries is sponsored by SnapPay.

Radley Mackenzie is the founder of SinoSports Development in Toronto, which received the Bronze Award in the education category at CCBC's 2020 Business Excellence Awards.  SinoSports combines education and sports, arranging camps, coaching, and recruitment of Chinese athletes to Canadian private schools. Key takeaways from Radley:Sports help Chinese kids to be more well-rounded, something the traditional Chinese education system lacks.Drivers of sports development in China include top-down factors from government – it has benefits for public health and helps youth build character, grit, and leadership skills. Bottom-up drivers are parents recognizing the benefits of sports for their children.As with many Chinese sectors, there is a dizzying array of impressive numbers to consider. The National Development and Reform Commission has invested US$1.4 trillion into sport, including facilities and infrastructure. Youth sports participation was a $53b industry in 2018 and is growing 14%/year.People are watching sports on tv and on their mobile phones. A Douyin short video clip with ice hockey centre Connor McDavid did relatively poorly, only having 13 million viewers. Game 4 of the Stanley Cup had 60 million views, more than all the combined views in the US.Rapid-Fire Questions:Most popular sport in China? Basketball, with 600m fans and 300m participants. Soccer and swimming are also popular. Winter sports are growing, with more than a million figure skaters, and 20 million ski visits in 2019. Only about 10,000 people play hockey, but they are a sought-after demographic.Best-known professional athlete: Basketball player YAO Ming.  Recommendation to better understand China – a book by Peter Martin called China's Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy.This multi-part miniseries is sponsored by SnapPay.

Mark Roberts has over 35 years of experience helping organizations drive profitable sales growth. He is the CEO and Founder of OTB Sales Solutions, where he uses a “no smoke and mirrors” approach to improve sales teams and boost profits. Mark has held senior roles in sales and marketing for SPARXiQ, The Timken Company, Gardner Denver, VMI, and Frito-Lay, among others. He is the author of Branding Backwards, the creator of the No Smoke and Mirrors blog, and a popular keynote speaker, trainer, and thought leader on LinkedIn. Mark has been awarded The Business Excellence Award from the National Association of Sales & Marketing for his contributions to the industry. When he's not boosting sales and marketing for clients, he can be found volunteering for various community organizations. In this episode… What are some of the most common mistakes that lose a sale? Many potential clients feel disconnected from a sales pitch and choose to walk away. So, how can you drive, nurture, and motivate your sales team to expand its potential? What is the key to instilling a sense of value into your employees that translates across all parts of your company? Mark Roberts is an expert at helping organizations tap into their power and develop more effective sales teams. He has trained C-suite executives and sales teams to balance their roles and cultivate a culture of value — for both the company and their customers. Through his data-driven sales process, organizations have increased their revenue by as much as 10% to 15%. In this episode of the Level Up podcast, Nick Araco sits down with Mark Roberts, CEO and Founder of OTB Sales Solutions, to talk about establishing a formal sales process to boost profits and achieve exponential growth. Mark explains how to bridge the gap between your sales team and the consumer to increase revenue, the insightful interview questions that can help you develop a stronger team, and the benefits of valuing the high-performing sellers in your organization.

NH Business Review Editor Jeff Feingold and Publisher Ernesto Burden talk about the Oct. 6 Business Excellence Awards event, the high in-person turnout, and the outlook for events going forward in the age of COVID. Then, after the break, they dive into Burden's upcoming NH Business Review story on the latest from Dean Kamen's ARMI project and the potential for Manchester to become the hub of the nascent biofab industry. This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a complete listing of their practice areas, attorneys, and locations, visit www.mclane.com.

Rebecca is a 20-year-old fashion entrepreneur from Southampton, UK. She went from being a regular College student to designing/ launching her own mobile app and company, all in the span of 2 years. During school and college, she worked as a part-time swim teacher. It was a job she'd always loved and still does as a hobby. Her App is not only a way to give customers the chance to virtually model the clothes they want to buy, but has environmental drives behind it as well. R Reflections has won and been shortlisted for several awards. It was awarded Gold Globee Winner of Start-up of the Year, IT Software. Rebecca herself has been shortlisted alongside RR for the Business Excellence Awards 2021, Young Entrepreneur of the year and Sustainable Business respectively. She was featured on BBC News, BBC Radio Solent, Daily Echo (DE), among others. You could get in touch with her via: . LinkedIn: Rebecca Mabbett . Instagram: R Reflections . RReflection's Website You can also check her iOS app here.

Elizabeth Ashley is one of the world's foremost essential oil researchers. Unlike other authorities in the aromatherapy field, she looks at the medicine of a plant from every angle, searching for the very earliest archaeological evidence of its spiritual and medicinal uses, right up to the latest discoveries from clinical trials and the labs. In this episode, Elizabeth talks to us about her unusual childhood, a lifetime spent working with essential oils, and the numerous books she has written with her talent for blending mystical, orthodox, and traditional medical approaches. Elizabeth is the daughter of one of the first aromatherapists in the UK, Jill Bruce, one of the founding members of the International Federation of Aromatherapists. She began her professional journey into essential oils in 1992. Following on from her diploma, she then completed her Advanced diploma in 1994, followed by certificates in Medical Dowsing and Medical Astrology, and in 1996, was awarded The Business Excellence Award by Business Link.In 1999, after working for seven years in the family aromatherapy business, she decided to break away and try something new, entering the world of commercial recruitment. There she learned a skill that set her apart from pretty much any other aromatherapist she has ever met…how to sell gently in a fiercely aggressive sales arena. In the 21st Century, this is a perfect description of the essential oil world.Every aspect of this is woven through The Secret Healer books because Ashley fervently believes aromatherapy is set to become one of the single most important healing modalities on the planet, but that most therapists lack the skills to seize that opportunity since certifications and diplomas simply do not focus on business and how to speak the language of essential oils. Her books seek to level the playing field between fact and fiction, orthodox medicine and us!The UK Director for the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists and an overseas speaker for the International Federation of Aromatherapists, she is also a regular contributor for several professional and trade magazines. She writes about aromatherapy for Aromatika, where her work is translated into Hungarian, Aromaculture, and the NAHA Journal, and about sales and business for Holistic Therapist magazine, and has previously been professionally published by In Essence, the Aromatherapy Thymes, the IFA Journal, and The New Zealand Register for Professional Therapists.In 2018, together with Hungarian aromatherapist Gergely Hollodi, she hosted the world's biggest online summit for professional aromatherapists, Beyond The Essential Oil Recipe Summit, hosting interviews with of the other most respected authorities in aromatherapy.Useful linkshttps://www.thesecrethealer.co.uk/Tongue of the Trees CardsBooks by Elizabeth AshleyCyprus meditationTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Eric is a CEO Mentor, Author, and Peak Performance Expert. He has been named "CEO of the Year" at the 2019 Business Excellence Awards, one of the "Top 30 Entrepreneurs in the UK", 35 and under, by Startups Magazine, and among "Britain's Most Disruptive Entrepreneurs" by The Telegraph. Eric has advised Fortune 50 CEOs while at McKinsey, helped build Skype's multi-billion dollar success story, and has founded several businesses. His work has been featured on over 7 major TV stations, in the Wall Street Journal, and The Economist. He has also appeared as a guest judge on The Apprentice with Lord Alan Sugar.

Today Stephen interviews Eric Partaker. Eric was named "CEO of the Year" at the 2019 Business Excellence Awards, one of the "Top 30 Entrepreneurs in the UK", 35 and under by Startups Magazine, and among "Britain's Most Disruptive Entrepreneurs" by The Telegraph. His work has featured on over 7 major TV stations, in the Wall Street Journal, and The Economist. He has also appeared as a guest judge on The Apprentice (UK) with Lord Alan Sugar. Over the last 20 years Eric has advised Fortune 50 CEOs while at McKinsey & Company, helped build Skype's multi-billion-dollar success story, and co-founded Chilango.  Eric is also certified as a coach by the High-Performance Institute. He has completed a coaching certification and apprenticeship with Professor BJ Fogg, who leads Stanford University's Behavior Design Lab. He continues to research evidence-based studies in psychology, neuroscience, habit change, leadership, and peak performance. Eric coaches a limited number of entrepreneurs and leaders throughout the world, helping them reach peak levels of performance, in both their businesses and lives. He draws from his world-class work experiences at McKinsey, Skype, and Chilango, cutting edge research and behavioral science from Stanford University, and the approaches and techniques used in the worlds of elite sports and the military - areas where peak performance is key. For More Content on Going From Stuck to Unstoppable, we invite you to stay connected. Follow Us On... FaceBook Twitter Youtube Instagram LinkedIn  Journey Principles   Stephen Scoggins

As the Founder and Practice Director of Red Rock Fertility Center, Dr. Eva Littman has successfully guided the center to produce many successful pregnancies. Dr. Littman also specializes in challenging cases where the patient has less than a five percent chance of pregnancy and helps them welcome new lives into their families. Dr. Littman offers an outstanding level of empathy and a broader amount of compassion for her patients given that she has personally undergone some of the procedures involved with fertility treatment. Dr. Littman has three children of her own and she understands the desires of her patients to conceive. She has also contributed to worldwide knowledge of specific infertility problems by publishing numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals and regularly presenting at international meetings and local conferences. She also helps mentor future OB/GYN residents by serving as a Volunteer Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of OB/GYN at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Dr. Littman completed her medical training at some of the best medical centers and universities in the world.  In 1998 she graduated from Medical School from DUKE University.  She completed her OB/GYN Residency from DUKE University in 2002, while completing her ‘Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship from Stanford University in 2005. DR.EVA LITTMAN has many AWARDS and accolades, including:  • 2019 Castle Connolly Top Doctors • 2017 SBA Person of the Year Awards • 2016 Business Excellence Award • 2016 Top 100 Women of the Year; MY Vegas Magazine • 2013 Woman to Watch, Vegas INC • 2012 – 2017 – Top Doc in Infertility, Las Vegas, Castle Connolly MOST RECENTLY, she ran for the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2, where she received 23.6 Percent % votes in the election. Dr. Eva is a single Mom and resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her 3 beautiful daughters, all under the age of 15.