Category: Creativity

South Atlantic JUBILEE – Bringing New Ideas to the Convention and Tradeshow

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By: Kim Barclay

You’re Having WHAT at the Conference?

The South Atlantic JUBILEE is a convention and tradeshow that started in 1955 in Carolina Beach, South Carolina and they joined Partners as a new client in 2012.  Attendees are comprised of many family owned businesses in the water well industry and have a long history of attending this event.  Exhibitors and sponsors are the companies that provide heavy equipment, products and services to the industry.  Continue reading “South Atlantic JUBILEE – Bringing New Ideas to the Convention and Tradeshow” →

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

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By Christina Welty

My husband and I enjoy watching Good Bones on HGTV. We originally started watching because it takes place in my husband’s hometown of Indianapolis, but it’s refreshing because the mother-daughter team of Karen and Mina are candid about the hard work required to renovate homes. Even though they are the stars of the show, the entire team who helps make the renovation(s) possible is shown throughout each episode. Even Mina’s favorite catch phrase is “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work”.

This idea made me think about our company and all of the people responsible for our successes over the years. One of the aspects our company focuses on is teamwork.  Continue reading “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work” →

Making over “The Holidays”: Association Edition

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By: Meghan Brasher

From decorating trees to lighting menorahs and setting budgets to meeting deadlines, the holiday closing at the office can make for a very hectic time. The office staff members are all scrambling to complete all their work, making that “homemade pecan pie” and fitting all the holiday social events into one month!

What we seem to forget though during this stressful process is our “work family”. Continue reading “Making over “The Holidays”: Association Edition” →

How to Utilize In-House Resources

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By: John Galligan

Work Resources. What is the first thing you think of when someone asks “Do you have the resources you need for this project?” Many of us think of the basics like our computer and databases. Some think, do I have the contacts I need in order to complete this, like a designer or printer? Obviously there are many factors in completing a project but one thing we often overlook is our coworkers.

No, not just the ones who might be working on the project but everyone in the office is a resource. Continue reading “How to Utilize In-House Resources” →