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Getting Your Volunteer Board Ready for Oversight, Insight and Foresight

Board Effect

The expert panelists included Dottie Schindlinger, Executive Director at Diligent Institute and founding team member of BoardEffect; James “Jim” Pieffer, President and CEO at Presbyterian SeniorCare Network ; and Laurence “Larry” Gumina, CEO at Ohio Living. And the board took a step back.

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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 45: Dan Miller and Brian Zuercher

Steve Blank

Seen was recognized as the “Innovation Game Changer” at the 2012 Ohio Interactive Awards. . Oh we had a happy, fun conversation over a couple of beers, but we did not sit down and say, ‘Hey wait, where’s everyone want to go with their life?”. We had never discussed everyone’s expectations when we founded the company.

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Experts share tips for mission-driven organizations on DE&I

Board Effect

To be clear, coming to an agreement with a diverse board does take more time, more challenging conversations and potential confrontation. And then we’ll hold ourselves accountable as board members.” — Larry Gumina, CEO, Ohio Living Diversity beyond gender and race.

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Mark Hauser’s Hauser Private Equity Spearheads Major Deals in Industrial Sector

The Startup Magazine

However, sound investors would do well to remember that although their prevalence has certainly made these industries a popular topic of conversation, they are by no means the only viable option for significant returns. Private equity investments offer access to growth in more scaled businesses. Photo by Tiger Lily from Pexels.

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Did you know that board management software isn’t just for boards?

Board Effect

Memorial Health System , a not-for-profit, independent, integrated health system with locations in Ohio and West Virginia, has also been able to expand the use of BoardEffect to many groups within the organization, with a significant number of committees and internal groups benefiting. Keeping the conversation in one place.

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4 Steps to Turn Tweets Into Customers

Up and Running

What many small business owners don’t know about using Twitter is how they can take the conversations already happening on the social media platform to get more customers in the door. At Main Street Hub , our team is full of experts who are skilled at reaching out and starting conversations on Twitter on behalf of our customers.

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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 45: Dan Miller and Brian Zuercher

Steve Blank

Seen was recognized as the “Innovation Game Changer” at the 2012 Ohio Interactive Awards. . Oh we had a happy, fun conversation over a couple of beers, but we did not sit down and say, ‘Hey wait, where’s everyone want to go with their life?”. We had never discussed everyone’s expectations when we founded the company.

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