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Volunteering has intrinsic value
Healthy communities depend on volunteers. Volunteerism can be one of the most fulfilling experiences an individual can encounter. With the fast pace of life, work, family and personal priorities, it...
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Making sense of health care law
In April, the Greater Watertown North Country Chamber of Commerce was awarded a grant through the Community Service Society of New York to help small businesses with health care and health insurance...
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JLI graduates embody leadership
Lynn Pietroski As the 22nd class graduated from the historic Jefferson Leadership Institute in June, I was sincerely impressed with the hard work and dedication of the 20 men and women who committed 10...
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Delivery, focus key to presentations
Lynn Pietroski There is truth in believing in what you want to be heard. Have you ever given a presentation, either to a small or large audience or even one-on-one and realize people appear to be...
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To rebrand or not: The big question
Lynn Pietroski As the economic world is changing, many businesses are finding it necessary to change to meet the demands of this shift in the way business is done. Change is inevitable and is part of...
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Employee training key to success
Lynn Pietroski Does your organization have an orientation process or training program for all new hires? Do you offer continuing education training to ensure employees receive necessary tools to be...
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Collaboratation key to our vitality
Lynn Pietroski The greater Watertown area is fortunate to have several agencies that drive its economic development. Most chambers of commerce have a separate division that focuses on economic...
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Cultivate a productive environment
Lynn Pietroski Retaining and attracting quality staff can be a challenge for small businesses and even nonprofit organizations, but it’s not impossible and does not always cost a lot of money. The...
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Your business can show its support
Lynn Pietroski In 1999, Congress designated May as National Military Appreciation Month as an opportunity for community members and businesses to publically demonstrate their appreciation for the...
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Policies, procedures guide business
Lynn Pietroski What are policies and procedures? Policies are most commonly defined as a business’s rules and guidelines that incorporate statements of how the organization intends to conduct its...
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