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Silence isn’t golden in the dark

Aaron Wolowiec

When I called to report the power outage, the recording told me there were system problems and to call back later. In other words: mid-Michigan’s second largest utility company had no idea what to do and therefore nothing to communicate – which is probably why it took three days for messaging to trickle out on social media.

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Fix MI State Campaign Takes Aim at Infrastructure Issues

Associations Now

An initiative from the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association draws much-needed attention to the state’s aging and failing systems. From its stormwater and wastewater systems to its roads and bridges, Michigan’s infrastructure needs some love—a lot of love. Out of sight, out of mind.”.

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Instructional Design: The New Normal

Aaron Wolowiec

If you follow me on social media , you know just how much I’m digging the magic of the holiday season this year. Fundamentally, it’s a systems approach to analyzing, designing, developing, implementing and evaluating any instructional experience. Which brings me to today: day one of the program. So, what is instructional design?

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Life goes on…and so does learning

Aaron Wolowiec

As some of you may know, in addition to my role with Event Garde , I work for Michigan State University’s central communications office. I love working with students. They’re brilliant. They’re ambitious. They’re overachievers. And some of them are old, well, older. I’m amazed by the nontraditional students I encounter on campus.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.20.17

Reid All About it

As a CAE whose studying and exam experience is still imprinted in my brain, I can relate to this post from WBT Systems about motivating certification candidates. One focuses on robots in the workplace with a close look at an office furniture factory in Michigan and a telecommunications equipment factory in China. Tue 10/24 at 8:30 a.m.

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Best Benefit Ever: Chiropractic Credit Expansion

Associations Now

Now, by being an ACS member, Alaskan chiropractors are also members of CFCU, opening up a whole new world of low-rate loans for expanding offices, purchasing new equipment, or improving their health records systems. Why it works: Simply put, the financial flexibility CFCU offers can be pivotal to the success of a chiropractic practice.

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Striving for Success: Streamlined Processes

GrowthZone

We have great features added like video, and a favorite feature is our social media posts from Facebook and LinkedIn now “magically” appear automatically on our website when we post. We’re all about working within the system and maximizing the tools within it to drive positive results.

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