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Differentiating a Financial Institution

Monica Hemmert

Hey there! Say you’re looking for a new financial institution for your business or yourself … We studied this moment and found that prospective financial services clients want: Trust Honesty Aligned goals Great customer service But wait! It’s noisy out there. And cluttered. While the list of needs is simple, unfortunately most people […]

A Dog’s-Eye View on Rescue

Jim Morrissey

We’re an agency that loves pets. Dogs in particular. But also cats, chickens, fish, frogs, lizards and (at least) two yellow neocaridina shrimp. We’ll wait here while you go Google … But back to dogs. We are softies for rescue and shelter dogs. So, looking out on 2021 and how we could do more good […]

#tapculture with Jameka Lewis

Vladimir Jones

We’ve had the past on our minds a lot lately, and even more in February as we’ve been contemplating Black History Month within a broader context of diversity, equity and inclusion. So we decided to dig in and talk to some people who know Black history best. Jameka Lewis is the senior librarian at […]

#tapculture with Kwame Christian

Peyton Hopkins

For the third installment in our series of conversations with diverse voices, we went seeking insight on a really common event: conflict. And, specifically, how to manage it better. And we were thrilled to connect with Kwame Christian, director of the American Negotiation Institute, and author, attorney, and speaker in the field of negotiation and […]

#tapculture with Tori McConnell

Peyton Hopkins

November is Native American Heritage Month. Did you know? We spoke with Yurok Tribe member Tori McConnell, a current college student and an American Indian College Fund student ambassador for 2020-2021, for perspective on her journey and how anyone can recognize this cultural moment. 1. What are you studying? Where? I’m studying neurology, […]

Dropkick Your Creative Past

Jim Morrissey

As a dad of two young girls, I’m always looking for ways to instill a sense of creativity in their young spirits. Feed their curiosities. Let them not paint by numbers. To look up in the sky and see pigs and pillowcases in the clouds. We even play a game where I’ll take something as […]