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Saturday, October 18, 2008
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BUSINESS NEWS Blanchard completes requirements
Julie Blanchard, Brainerd, successfully completed all requirements through the Center for Aromatherapy Research and Education and the Natural Therapies Certification Board as a board certified Raindrop specialist.
In addition, she completed all requirements through the Alliance of Christian Healers License Board as a licensed spiritual healer. She is a certified Reiki master/teacher, practicing Reiki in the Brainerd area since 1999, with a primary focus on integrative healing modalities. She is a board member and assistant director of Alternative Options Health Care Foundation.
Doucette gains honor
Dennis Doucette, Brainerd, was named a 2008 Blue Partner by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota for sales and service excellence.
Fewer than one in 10 Blue Cross agents across Minnesota are given this recognition. Doucette works for AgencyOne in Baxter.
Barrett joins Bank of the West
LITTLE FALLS - Terrence Barrett, Nisswa, joined Bank of the West as vice president and branch manager in Little Falls.
Barrett is responsible for ensuring superior customer service, deposit and loan growth, revenue generation and overseeing branch operations.
Barrett has more than 25 years of banking experience and previously served as community banking president and business development officer for Wells Fargo in Pequot Lakes.
Goos joins Marr Sales Group
Dave Goos, Baxter, joined the Marr Sales Group as its state representative.
Marr Sales Group is a promotional business that provides creative solutions using screen print, embroidery and specialty advertising services for businesses, schools and associations.
Goos has 17 years of experience in the industry, with previous employment at Greg Larson Sports.
Officers attend training
Officers for the Paul Bunyan Toastmasters Club recently attended officer training:
Jeannie Bridgeman, president; Colleen Faacks, vice president public relations; and Emily Roragen, secretary attended training.
The training was provided by Mark Ziegler, Prairie Division governor, and Gretchen Coons, Eastern Division governor. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills. The Paul Bunyan Toastmasters meet from noon to 1 p.m. Fridays at Prairie Bay in Baxter.
Peterson, Shepherd gain new roles at 'Y'
Kris Peterson was recently hired as the wellness coordinator at the Brainerd Family YMCA and Lynn Shepherd was named member services coordinator.
Peterson will oversee the Wellness Center, weight room, Cybex trainings, Group Cycle fitness classes and body composition testing. She also is a group fitness instructor certified in NETA, Group Power, Silver Sneakers I & II, Yoga stretch and Lemond cycle trainings. Peterson received her bachelor's degree in marketing from Arizona State University's college of business.
Shepherd is responsible for approving individuals and families that are eligible for the reduced-rate membership program at the Brainerd Family YMCA. Shepherd has been employed at the YMCA for 13 years as a member service staffer and also a group fitness instructor certified in NETA and Silver Sneakers.
Rosenberg gains certification
Berit Rosenberg recently became certified as an Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer by the National Kitchen and Bath Association.
The certification is granted to designers who meet educational, training and experience qualifications in the professional kitchen and bath industry.
Rosenberg has a bachelor's degree in interior design from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and also is an allied member of the American Society of Interior Designers. She has been employed by Floor to Ceiling since 2003.
Friday Morning Coffee planned in Little Falls
LITTLE FALLS - The Little Falls-based Chamber of Commerce's networking event is planned from 7:30-9 a.m. Friday at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service, 900 First St. S.E.
All chamber members and their employees are invited to attend. Friday Morning Coffee is the third Friday of each month. Announcements are made at 8:15 a.m.
CHOW planned Thursday in Brainerd
The Brainerd Lakes Chamber's networking luncheon event CHOW is planned from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at Good Samaritan Society-Bethany in Brainerd, 804 Wright St.
A light lunch will be served in the Meditation Gardens and participants will be able to tour the new Garden View Room.
Cass County EDC hosts annual meeting
The public is invited to the fifth annual Cass County Economic Development Corporation meeting planned to start at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Northern Lights Casino.
The event is "Working Together - A partnership for a Vibrant Cass County Economy." The keynote speaker will be Jim Hoolihan, Blandin Foundation president and chief executive officer. His address - "Community Development, A Blandin Foundation Perspective" - will focus on small, rural communities and the benefit of collaborating to bring economic well-being to all.
Hoolihan is a native of Grand Rapids and is a former mayor, businessman and civic leader. He has served on several boards and commissions, including the Governor's Task Force on Mining and Minerals, the Taconite Production Tax Committee, United Way of Grand Rapids, Itasca County Family YMCA, the Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Foundation board and Itasca Development Corp/Jobs 2020.
Steven C. Olson, Leisure Hotel Corp. president, will speak about his newest development - The Chase on the Lake Resort and Spa on Leech Lake in Walker. Jani Wiebolt, St. Joseph's Medical Center president and CEO, will speak about the development process of their newest clinic - the Hackensack Family Clinic. Both projects received coordination assistance from the Cass County EDC.
An annual business meeting is planned with the election of officers for voting members. Tickets are $20 each and reservations are requested. For more information, contact the EDC office at cass.edc@co.cass.mn.us or call (218) 947-7522.
OSHA training institutes set at CLC
Central Lakes College will host two OSHA training institutes at its Business and Industry Center later this month on the Brainerd campus.
The day-long events will run on consecutive days, with the first, Oct. 28, specifically designed for the construction industry, and the second, Oct. 29, for general industry. Both will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The instructor is Joe Casey of Casey Safety Consultants. The fee for each institute is $155. Completion cards are issued to those completing the training.
Deadlines to register are Tuesday and Wednesday for the respective institutes.
For more information, call (800) 933-0346, ext. 8142, or 855-8142.
CLC offers Quickbooks accounting classes
Central Lakes College has scheduled a two-credit course on the Brainerd campus for computerized accounting.
Quickbooks Pro Accounting for Windows is scheduled on two Mondays, Nov. 3 and 17, from 6-9 p.m. Jay Bock is the instructor.
Students will learn the basics of system setup, invoicing, cash receipts, deposits, accounts receivable, accounts payable and cash disbursements.
Each participant receives two individualized, on-site sessions and will receive two college credits upon successful completion of the course.
Tuition is $247.08. A $20 application fee may apply.
The deadline to register is Oct. 27. For more information, call (800) 933-0346, ext. 8142, or 855-8142.
Workshop aims to use 'emotional intelligence'
The Business and Industry Center at Central Lakes College in Brainerd will host a two-hour workshop Nov. 7 to equip managers with exercises to build what is known as "emotional intelligence" with employees.
"Emotional intelligence" refers to an ability to recognize the meanings of emotion and the impact emotions have on relationships. The session will include knowledge about EI, information on measuring attitudes and skill-building exercises that managers can use to build Emotional Intelligence with employees. Research on the value of EI in organizations will be presented.
This session is based on the work of Daniel Goleman, author of "Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ."
Jean Mershon will lead the workshop, which costs $35 and includes lunch. The session runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Deadline to register is Oct. 31.
For more information, call (800) 933-0346, ext. 8142, or 855-8142.
Be nice when firing, and other tips
MELVILLE, N.Y. - Be nice, even if you have to fire an employee. A new Five O'Clock Club survey shows that managers often do the opposite during the termination process:
82 percent of the job seekers surveyed by the Manhattan career-coaching and outplacement firm received no positive feedback about their time at the company, even those workers who had been with the company for five years or more.
Based solely on their exit interview, 69 percent of the respondents said they wouldn't recommend their employer to other job seekers.
74 percent said that managers could have treated employees more equitably and kindly during an exit interview.
The Five O'clock Club suggests the following exit interview strategies:
- Be honest and tell the employee what went wrong.
- Be positive. "Yes, a kind word helps."
- Be compassionate. Let them have some control over how and when they leave.
- Be pragmatic. Have ready written summaries of severance benefits.
- Seek closure. "Discuss other issues such as professional references, so the employee can formulate a strategy to move forward."
- Help them move on: Provide employees with outplacement services.
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