7 Steps for Business Continuity in Uncertain Times From Fifth Third Bank The COVID-19 pandemic has created a stark awareness of how vital it is to have a business continuity plan in case of crisis. The virus has caused untold… Read more→
President’s Message – Hello EFBC!
Hello EFBC! I would like to introduce myself to those I have not yet met. My name is Nirel Inman and I have been a proud member of the EFBC since 2013. My thanks to Jeff Wisdom, who seven years… Read more→
A Letter from the Executive Director
As we bring our 25th Anniversary year to a close, I think about all that’s happened in the last twelve months. The year kicked off last July with our rebrand to EFBC as we became a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We… Read more→
President’s Message – The Enemy of Change
I am writing my final newsletter as my time as President has come to an end. When my term started, my goal was to continue the work of transitioning to our smaller working Board of Directors and Executive Committee structure,… Read more→
Marketing Technology We Can’t Live Without
Marketing tech you can’t live without? MOZ Where can I find it? moz.com What is it? SEO software, data and analytics to help you increase website traffic, rankings, and visibility in search results. Why can’t you live without it? MOZ… Read more→
Taking a Bite Out of COVID-19
During this “novel” time of unprecedented instability and increasing unknowns, what can you do to lessen the negative impact? How can you spread positivity to yourself and the people around you, whether at work or at home? The response is… Read more→
The SECURE Act: Why You Should Revisit Your Retirement and Wealth Preservation Plans
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, signed into law on December 20, 2019, contains some of the most significant changes to retirement planning in over 16 years for employees, employers who sponsor plans and plan administrators. … Read more→
President’s Message – Leaning on Community in Trying Times
Hope everyone is feeling well and staying healthy as even more change has happened. As I mentioned in my last newsletter, we are all at mission control at our companies making decisions and reacting to a daily moving target. I’m… Read more→
Recommendations for Business Leaders Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
George Karavattuveetil, Psyched LLC Human Resources Strategic Partner Transparency and trust with employees is always important, but in crisis it’s critical. Your most important resource is your people. Identify the stakeholders and think about these two questions: What do you… Read more→
2 Critical Ways to Support Your Employees Right Now
In good times, communication and trust are important for success. In tough times, communication and trust are critical, if not the difference between survival and extinction. To improve your chances of survival and eventual success, it’s important to keep the… Read more→
