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Monday, January 1, 2024
Commercial Banking: It’s NOT complicated!!!

Beginning a banking relationship is very like beginning any business relationship. To be a good one, the banking relationship must be good for you and for the bank. They have a basement full of money, but they always will want more. They want to lend some of that money, but they need the interest they charge to support their operations and profits. On your side, you want good and timely service, and the opportunity to borrow.

Tom Gallagher, SVP, Commercial Banking

Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Helping kids transition back to in-person learning

Julianne Neely, Executive Director - Individual and Family Connection

Monday, May 4, 2020
Face Masks and Hearing Loss: How to Effectively Communicate

Cyndie Chow, AuD, PhD, Consulting Audiology Associates, LLC

Sunday, October 28, 2018
Standing Out in a Sea of Competitors

You have a great idea for a start-up, but how exactly do you stand out in crowded field of competitors?

Dexter Cura

Sunday, September 16, 2018
What Is Employment Practices Liability Insurance?

Gary Longstein

Sunday, September 9, 2018
A Doctor’s Back to School Tips for Parents

Back to school is often an anxiety provoking experience for both parents and kids. As summer slowly winds down and September rolls around the corner, it can be difficult to break those summer habits.

Kimberly Eichie

Sunday, August 5, 2018
Should I Contact People I Met at the Golf Outing?

Now that the Golf Outing is over, what's the best way to take advantage of the opportunities that were available from all the people you met?

Cathy Yen

Sunday, May 20, 2018
Community Leadership is Good Business

Leadership

Carrie Summy, Program & Development Coordinator, OPRFCF

Sunday, May 13, 2018
Leadership Moments: Getting Employees Engaged

How does one become a transformational leader?

Alejandro Bodipo-Memba, OVP Management Consulting Group Inc.