by hgmstaff | Jul 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
As part of its commitment to promote economic development and the well-being of neighborhoods in the communities where People’s United Bank operates, the People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, has awarded a $7,000 grant to...
by hgmstaff | Jul 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Neil Young famously said that it is “better to burn out than fade away,” which has begun to worry me lately, because most of us – and this sounds very un-rock and roll – can’t afford to burn out. I just returned from visiting a group of long-time friends, and when the...
by hgmstaff | Jun 3, 2014 | Community Wealth, Construction Focus, Note from MAK
Periodically we like to hear from our small businesses: What are the main challenges they face? What do they need to be successful? What have they learned? And of course, how can businesses contribute to a vibrant community? Today Gabriel LaPlume, Owner, BuildSmart NE...
by hgmstaff | May 27, 2014 | Small Business Marketing
Almost every small business owner I meet has hopes for a little bit of magic, because it can be tough out there. By magic I mean simply that the business or its products will be featured in a national publication, become the subject of a reality television show, be...
by hgmstaff | May 20, 2014 | Business Management
Work life can be challenging to say the least, even downright precarious. Situations arise or are ongoing that have us feeling anxious, frustrated, jealous, scared as well as many other adverse emotions. In short, we get triggered. These feelings sometimes overtake us...
