New Year, New Commitments

According to social researchers, we are in the midst of Gloomsday. The exact date varies from today, January 17th, or the 21st, with either of these Mondays predicted to be the saddest days of the year. The holiday cheer has worn away as workplace stresses resume, bills deflate our wallets and uncanny winter weather nips […]

Your Social Network

I have 1,276 friends…on Facebook that is. No one can question the website’s influence. It’s a great way to catch up with old friends, form relationships with new ones and stay on top of what’s going on with loved ones. Many, myself included, also find it a promising tool to help promote their business and […]

Human Spirit

As the Andy Williams song goes, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Ok, turkey dinners, excessive parties and presents aside, the best thing about the holiday season is the human spirit. It’s about giving thanks and giving back. When I first started Sudsies more than 15 years ago, I sought out the Chamber […]

Welcome Note

“A rising tide lifts all boats” has always been a favorite mantra of mine. John F. Kennedy coined the phrase in a 1963 speech, and the proverb has echoed ever since as we’ve endured waves of thriving and challenging economies. While its various interpretations have been praised by some and criticized by others, I believe […]