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Inside Publishers Message…………………2
What’s Happening Around Town… 4
Government/Business/Finance...…..5
Education……………………….…. .6
Sports…………………….………….7
Special Section ……...………….…..9
Inspiration & Church News…..…...13
Style & Beauty…..……………..…..15
Homemade Holidays……………....16
Real Estate ………...….……….…..17
The Inside Success Story………….19
Just for Fun……………….……….21
Calendar of Events…………....…..22
IE Business Directory…………….23
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Volume 4, No. 19 News & Entertainment from the Community! December 2010
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Inland Pacific Ballet Presents
The Nutcracker Discover the magic of the holiday season with family and friends at Southern
California's most spectacular production of The Nutcracker.
Celebrating their 16th season, critically acclaimed Inland Pacific Ballet brings The
Nutcracker to life in this magnificent production with dazzling sets, beautiful
costumes, and more than 100 dancers on stage.
This annual yuletide favorite tells the story of a young girl named Clara who
receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve, and sets out on a wondrous
journey to the Land of the Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. Toy soldiers, life-
sized dancing dolls, and a fantastic dream with battling mice, dancing snowflakes,
waltzing flowers, and the delightful Sugar Plum Fairy stir the imagination. This is
family entertainment at its best – and after the performance, cast members will be
available for photos and autographs. IPB's The Nutcracker is the holiday tradition
your family will treasure! For more information and tickets, visit
http://www.ipballet.org/index.php
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Hi Inland Empire Family! Christmas is FAST
approaching. In November, many organizations around the
gave out turkeys and the fixins’ for those without the
resources. Economic conditions have made times extremely difficult for many.
We highlight some of the events. Thanks to all the groups, organizations and
individuals that gave out of their supply. We salute you!
Black Friday got off with a BANG! Sales were to be found everywhere! This year
Sears was even open on Thanksgiving! While Black Friday sales are over, there
are a lot of deals out there and we’re partnering with local businesses to get you
to Shop Local. Support your local small businesses…tell them Inland Empire
Community News sent you!
Have you always wanted to start a business but didn’t know how, didn’t know the
steps you needed to take? Maybe didn’t know what you wanted to do? Well,
we’ve got some news for you! Custom Business Planning & Solutions, along with
SmithPublish.com is partnering to help individuals transition from employee to
entrepreneur with the program e2eNow. Read more about this exciting program
and how you can take charge of your life in 2011.
We’ve included a new Special Section – this section will include inspirational
conversations with extraordinary individuals.
To our readers, thanks for the support. Let us know how we’re doing and what
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What’s Happening Around Town?
ABC7 Salutes Ontario Resident
Edith Naranjo with Jefferson
Award
ABC7‟s Jefferson Award-winner in October, Edith Naranjo, is
a hairdresser who helps families and teachers understand the
nuances of autism. Congratulations, Edith! Learn more about
her story CLICK HERE.
Do you have a relative, a friend or a co-worker who is having an impact in your local community? Every day there are
good people doing great deeds in our community -- volunteers who are going well beyond their expected duties. For more
infor mation on nominations, CLICK HERE.
Calling All Artists Claremont Banner Competition
Claremont artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to enter a competition to design and
create banners to be displayed on lampposts in the Village. Entrants must live or attend school in Claremont, kindergarten through college, to be eligible.
The City of Claremont Banner Competition is a project of the art in public places program.
Artists of all ages and skill-levels are encouraged to submit designs. The banner theme is "Enjoy
Claremont" and selected artists will be provided with canvas banner material on which to paint
their original artwork. Selected artists will receive a $250 award and the banners will be
displayed throughout the Claremont Village in April. Entries must be submitted by January 11,
2011 to the Human Services Department. All entries must be accompanied by a completed entry form, which can
be obtained from the City's Arts Coordinator, Francine Baker, by calling her at (909) 399-5391 or sending
an e-mail message to her at [email protected].
San Manuel Donation Helps Local Kids Enjoy the
Holidays
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians presented a $10,000 check to the Operation Phoenix
Foundation to purchase toys and sporting goods for 1000 children and youth in the City of San
Bernardino this holiday season.
“The City of San Bernardino has more children and families living in poverty than any other
City in San Bernardino County,” said Mayor Patrick Morris. “The holidays can be an
especially challenging time for these impoverished families, and we appreciate San Manuel‟s
generous donation to those most in need.” This project is a part of the “Spirit of Giving” campaign administered through the Parks
and Recreation Department, which identifies low income families in need who are served through the City‟s community centers.
“As a community partner, there is no greater feeling than giving back,” said San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairman James
Ramos. “Every child should experience the joys of the holiday season and we are pleased to support Operation Phoenix and the
City of San Bernardino in its effort.”
Local Government/Business/Finance
New Web Program Helps
Employees Become Business
Owners e2eNOW is an on-line program that helps participants select a business to start and create revenue projections and
compose a complete business plan.
e2eNOW.com enables employees seeking to start a business select the one that
is right for them and plan for its long term success.
e2eNOW, an extensive web-based program, is designed not only to help decide
the type of business they should start, but also to determine if the business will
produce the income they desire. Finally, using examples, templates and videos the
program takes them step by step through creating a
complete business plan with pro forma cash flow
projections.
The reduction in jobs by major corporations over the
last two years has left many highly educated,
experienced people adrift in a job market with few
prospects. A recent study by Wharton Business
School found that many managers will have difficulty
finding replacement employment, particularly if they
are middle aged or older. Starting a business may be
the only way many of these individuals can maintain
their standard of living.
e2eNOW (Employee to Entrepreneur NOW) was created by Peter and Lydia Mehit in response to the
large number of requests for business plan assistance from displaced workers. The program is based
on their experience drafting hundreds of business plans for bank and investor funding.
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is by far the best that I have seen and has helped me tremendously. Your videos are second to none,
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e2eNOW also has an affiliate program that compensates business coaches and others for referring
their clients to the product. Please contact us regarding the details of the program.
e2eNOW.com enables employees seeking to start a business select the one that is right for them
and plan for its long term success.
In association with SmithPublish.com and Carson/South Bay Community News, Custom Business
Planning & Solutions will be hosting a seminar in Carson, California, introducing the e2eNow program. Invited guests include Carson
Mayor Jim Dear, County Supervisor Mark Riddley-Thomas, as well Registration is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For early
registration, call 800-741-8444. E2eNow representatives will be touring Southern California cities to introduce this life-changing program .
To bring this event to your city, contact Peter Mehit at (800) 741-8444.
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Education
Welcome to James Grant – UCR’s New Vice Chancellor
for Strategic Communications
James Grant has been hired as UCR’s assistant vice chancellor for strategic
communications. He assumed his new role on Nov. 22.
Grant will oversee the media relations, marketing, web development, creative design
and video productions units.
Grant has been assistant vice president for media relations at USC. In that position,
he directed strategic media interaction on behalf of university administration and
provided support to communications colleagues at USC’s 17 professional schools.
After serving as advertising manager for publisher Viking Penguin in the mid-1980s,
Grant launched his career in university communications in 1987 at New York
University’s Stern School of Business.
Since then, he has worked in communications management and media relations at UCLA, UC San Francisco,
UC Merced, Thunderbird School of Global Management and Loyola Marymount University.
Grant’s experience also includes website and publications management, marketing, and strategic public
communications planning.
Grant replaces Marcia McQuern, who will retire in January.
“Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above
all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that
this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.”
- Marie Curie
Sports
IE Athlete Profile: Kristine
McNeese of Cal Poly Pomona
2010 Women's Volleyball Roster Kristin McNeese
Height: 5-10
Class: Junior
Hometown: Torrance, Calif.
High School: North High School
2009: Appeared in 29 matches and 100 games... Earned starts in all 29 matches...
Finished second on team in kills/game (2.38)... Opened season with five straight
double-digit kill matches... Ended season wtih double digits in six of the last seven
matches... Fired an impressive 26-6-50 in 5-game home loss to CSU Monterey
Bay... Finished season with 101 attacks in last weekend (vs. SFSU and CSUMB)...
Had 10 kills and 12 digs in road loss at Fort Lewis.
2008: Appeared in 10 matches and 12 games for the Broncos…
Threw down two kills twice against Cal State Dominguez Hills… Season-best two assists against Hawaii
Pacific.
At North HS: Two-time, first-team all-Pioneer League selection… Captained her team to school’s first CIF
final appearance… School’s athlete of the year in 2008… Named team’s Most Inspirational Player in 2007…
Received the Kim Blankinship Memorial Scholarship… Named second-team all-Pioneer League in basketball… Earned three
letters in volleyball and two in basketball… Member of school’s Speech and Debate Club… Member of school’s Fellowship of
Christian Athletes.
Personal: Daughter of Robert and Karen McNeese… Liberal studies major.
Inland Empire 66ers Donate To
Local Little League
San Bernardino, CA - Inland Empire 66ers baseball is pleased to
announce its sponsorship of a creative educational program
through the Positive Coaching Alliance to benefit local little
league players, coaches and parents. A check for $1146.00 was
presented Wednesday night to the District 43 Little League which
will use it to bring a workshop aimed at parents to San Bernardino. The Second-Goal Parent: Developing Winners in
Life through Sports was created by the Positive Coaching Alliance to help kids become better
adults by tweaking the way parents and coaches interact with them in youth sports.
"We want to thank the 66ers for the donation," said Allen Pryor, District 43 Little League Safety
Officer. "It's going to be put towards building better relationships between parents and coaches
so everyone can work together to get the best out of the kids. We believe through sports, we
can help kids learn how to become better adults." READ MORE
Special Section
A Conversation with Naimah
Fuller – Producer of Upcoming
Film
A Place Called Home – The Documentary Movie
CLICK HERE TO VIEW MOVIE TRAILER
NAIMAH FULLER is the producer/writer/director of this incredible documentary. Five years in the making, the savvy producer has finally completed principle photography and is currently in the post production editing phase of the project, with a release date set for 2011. HOME - THE DOCUMENTARY MOVIE explores the mass migration of African Americans relocating to the southern regions of the U.S. in the turn of the 21st century. This mass migration reflects the historical Great Migration that took place during the mid-twentieth
century nearly seven million black folks left the south and moved to the north and the west. The project asks the poignant question: What is causing this 21st century mass migration of African Americans to leave the north, the mid-west, and the west coast to relocate to the southern regions of the country. Maya Angelou, Morgan Freeman, are among those who share their migration stories.
CSCN: It’s an honor to interview you. Thank you for taking the time
to speak with us. Tell us about your upbringing. Did you grow up in
a creative home?
N. Fuller: My father was a photographer, but by the time I
discovered his creativity, he was on to more practical creative
endeavors, like providing for our family. So regarding creativity
during my upbringing years, what I observed most was how creative
my family was as entrepreneurs rather than artists.
CSCN: You were raised by your great-grandmothers. What was that like? Dr. Maya Angelou
N. FULLER: Both my grandmother’s were deceased before I was born, so my great-grandmothers
took their place in my life. I spent various periods of my early childhood between these two women. Being a
child of divorced parents, my great-grandmothers were very involved in my life as a small child. I was
showered with so much love from these two women. So it was about love, it was also about spirituality, in
that I was introduced to prayer and faith and tapping in a High Power. And it was also about learning how to
be in the world. How to have respect for my elders, how to sit at the table and eat properly, how to treat
others with respect, and how to hold my own head up and be proud of myself. In essence, I was given a
strong foundation of self-esteem by both my great-grandmothers.
CSCN: What was your greatest inspiration for pursuing a career in film?
N. FULLER: My greatest inspiration for pursuing a career in film was the excitement of being on a movie set
of a Warner Bros. Production or Paramount Pictures production. When I got into film there were very few
African Americans working in that industry. It was the end of the Blackploitation era, and going into the 80’s
was a time of change for blacks in the motion picture business. So it was very exciting to be able to walk
onto a movie set and be part of that collaborative creative filmmaking process
CSCN: How did you feel after your first month of film school? If you remember, what was required of
you?
N. FULLER: My major in college was Commercial Photography. My interest in photography was part of my
DNA, because my father, my grandfather, and my great-grandfather were all photographers. However, as
fate would have it after I completed my photography courses, I immediately moved to NYC, and began
working with Gordon Parks. Just being around Mr. Parks was a great inspiration to me. He set the
professional bar for me on every level. Not only was he a
successful photographer, he was a filmmaker, a writer, and a
composer of music. So the whole filmmaking school process was
not how I entered the life of a filmmaker. My entrance to
filmmaking was through “old-school”, rather than film school.
However I did have some formal filmmaking training for short
period at the Studio Museum In Harlem. The interesting thing
about the majority of people who are in the motion picture business
even today, most of them never went to “film school”. The old
saying “it’s not what you know, but who you know,” is how the
entertainment industry operates more often than not. Similar to the
music industry; I doubt if most of the rappers or and R & B and
even Pop artists that we follow, ever went to music school. Name
any one of them: Jay Z, Beyonce, Sting. So my training in the craft
of filmmaking was not from a formal classroom experience, all though I did go back to school after I was
already in the business. I would dare say, that even the people who started the film industry probably didn’t
even have a high school diploma (lol). Filmmaking is more entrepreneurial than academic.
Gordon Parks (Above) Some of Mr. Parks photos below…
Just being around Mr. Parks was a great inspiration to me. He set the
professional bar for me on every level. – Naimah Fuller
CSCN: What was your first real job in journalism and documentary production? Tell us about that
experience.
N. FULLER: Wow! My career has by no means followed the usual course of
trajectory into journalism or documentary filmmaking for that matter. By the time I
began a career as a journalist, I had already worked in the motion picture
business for several years in several capacities, including script supervisor,
assistant director, director, producer, etc. I went from working on large movie
productions to working in broadcast news at WABCTV in NYC. It was at WABC-
TV that I began my career in journalism, during which I enrolled at the New
School of Social Research to study journalism, and television
production. WABC paid for my education, so I took advantage of
it. But my first real documentary project was a film I did on my
mentor Gordon Parks during his production in Texas of
Leadbelly the historically famous folk and blues singer, for
Paramount Pictures. That project ultimately received several
awards including Best Writer and Best Producer of a
Documentary Film.
CSCN: Tell us about A Place Called Home: The Great Migration
of The 21st Century
N. FULLER: Home began as an
observation of a paradigm shift that
I found myself in middle of. That
shift was the migration of black folks
moving en mass to the south at the
beginning of the 21st century, of
which I was part because I had just
moved from New York City to
Atlanta. At first the filmmaker in me
wanted to capture the whole concept of Atlanta as the new Mecca. But
as I continued to explore the project of documenting
people relocating to Atlanta, I soon realized that it much more than
that. That’s when the journalist in me began to see the bigger picture.
That in fact, what I was actually experiencing was a Great Migration, much like the Great Migration of the
mid 20th century when over six million black people moved away the south, to the north and the west, in the
largest mass migration of any ethnic group in the history of this nation. Those people had no idea that they
were making history, and that their migration experience would re-shape the concept of “urban-life” in
America. As I pursued the HOME project – I realized that history was repeating itself in a reversal of trends,
as black people were relocating and moving back to the south in even larger numbers than had occurred in
the previous Great Migration, and are in fact re-shaping what is becoming the New South.
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Inspiration & Church News
It Can Never Happen To Me Now in my prosperity I said, “I shall never be moved.” —Psalm 30:6
Actor Christopher Reeve was paralyzed in a horseback riding accident in 1995. Prior to
this tragedy, he had played the part of a paraplegic in a movie. In preparation, Reeve
visited a rehabilitation facility. He recalled: “Every time I left that rehab center, I said,
„Thank God that‟s not me.‟ ” After his accident, Reeve regretted that statement: “I was so
setting myself apart from those people who were suffering without realizing that in a
second that could be me.” And sadly, for him, it was.
We too may look at the troubles of others and think that it could never happen to us.
Especially if our life journey has led to a measure of success, financial security, and
family harmony. In a moment of vanity and self-sufficiency, King David admitted to
falling into the trap of feeling invulnerable: “Now in my prosperity I said, „I shall never
be moved‟” (Ps. 30:6). But David quickly caught himself and redirected his heart away
from self-sufficiency. He remembered that he had known adversity in the past and God
had delivered him: “You have turned for me my mourning into dancing” (v.11).
Whether He has brought us blessing or trial, God still deserves our gratitude and trust.
I can always count on God, my heavenly Father,
For He changes not; He always is the same;
Yesterday, today, forever, He is faithful,
And I know He loves me, praise His holy name. —Felten
In good times and bad, our greatest need is God.
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Fashion & Style
Taking A Look At……
Phillip Lacoi Design and
Urban Fashion Tees
A Collection of Consciousness
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designs that grew into a few brands. Now
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and Paris, France. These urban fashion tees
are designed to visually and verbally express
truths we live by, what we want to embody,
and want others to know. It is about creating an experience, taking a journey, and
becoming part of a much bigger story.
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Real Estate
Ten things to keep in
mind when renting a
home or apartment
(ARA) - Rent vs. own? More Americans are wrestling
with that question as the economy continues its slow
recovery. Even though homes are selling at record lows,
many Americans are choosing to rent instead,
maintaining their mobility and financial flexibility until the
economy, as well as their job prospects, improve.
More than 38 million people currently rent their primary
residence, which represents about one-third of total
U.S. residences, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
With the recent downturn in the economy and the spike
in foreclosures, the demand for apartments and homes to rent has grown steadily in many parts of the country. For
those new to renting or those who haven't rented a place to live since college or their early 20s, it's important to
understand your legal rights, according to the legal experts at FindLaw.com, a leading online source of legal
information. Knowing your rights can help you avoid being taken advantage of or, avoid problems that could arise
between you and your landlord.
Every renter should become familiar with these 10 tips:
Know your rights. It is illegal for a landlord to refuse your rental application for discriminatory reasons such as
race, sex, color, religion, class, etc. If your application to rent an apartment is rejected,
you have a right to know why. Landlords cannot say an apartment is unavailable if it
isn't or use a different set of rules for assessing different applicants.
Background checks. Landlords want responsible, trouble-free tenants. To aid
them in selecting a renter, they can use background checks and credit reports to learn
about a prospective tenant's credit worthiness and potential criminal record. If you're
dealing with these issues, it's often a good policy to be upfront with the landlord about
any problems that may be revealed during a background check to gain the trust of the
landlord.
What should be included in the lease or rental agreement? A lease
can be wordy, but make sure that it has these important aspects: length of tenancy
(month-to-month, one year or another period of time), amount of rent and deposits the
tenant must pay, the number of people who can live on the rental property, who pays for utilities, whether the tenant
may have pets, whether the tenant may sublet the property, and the landlord's access to the rental property.
Keep a written copy. While most states honor a verbal agreement, they are more likely to cause a dispute.
Findlaw.com recommends getting your lease agreement in writing and using it as a reference for any complications
that happen during your time as a tenant. If a landlord offers any additional benefits for renting, make sure those are
spelled out in the rental agreement.
Call the landlord with a maintenance problem. Usually the landlord is responsible for all maintenance
issues. Document the problem by writing down the date it started and taking pictures if necessary. In some
agreements, landlords need to respond to the maintenance issue, so refer to your lease for specifics. If they don't
respond, typical options include withholding a portion of rent until the problem is fixed, paying for the repair yourself
and deducting the amount from your rent, or abandoning the property altogether without liability. Check the laws in
your state.
Noisy neighbor. One of the biggest hassles of renting is dealing with a noisy neighbor. If your neighbor is
disturbing you, notify your landlord. In most leases, tenants agree to be
respectful of those around them. It's also a good idea to use your landlord
as a third-party enforcer to preserve the relationship between you and
your noisy neighbor.
Safety first. In many states, landlords must provide minimum safety
equipment such as peepholes, deadbolts, window locks and safety glass.
If your landlord promises certain safety features, make sure he or she
follows through on those promises. Ask other neighbors about the
security and safety of the area before renting an apartment.
Get renter's insurance. Renter's insurance is relatively cheap and will protect you where your landlord's
insurance won't. If you suffer losses due to theft or damage or are sued by
someone who alleges they were injured in your rental because of your
negligence, renter's insurance can cover you and save you from a large financial
loss.
Preserve your security deposit. Security deposits are one of the most
disputed items between landlord and tenants, so make sure that your lease
clearly spells out the exact manner in which your deposit will be used or withheld.
When you first move in, do an extensive walk-through to record existing damage
and keep a copy of whatever report you give to the landlord.
Handling an eviction. It's hard to decide how to handle an eviction. If you can prove that the landlord was wrong,
then it may be worth it to fight against the eviction notice and protect your rights as a tenant. Sometimes, it's not worth
the fight even if you win. Remember that in some cases you will still have to continue to deal with the same landlord.
Also remember if you lose a lawsuit, you'll be evicted and have to pay a hefty fine.
To learn more about tenants' rights, go to FindLaw.com.
The Inside Success Story
Building a Family-
focused Brand
Seven years ago, Jason and Kim Graham-Nye were about
to have their first child when they came across an intriguing factoid in the morning paper. They discovered that though only 5 percent of the population uses diapers, they are the third largest landfill contributor.
The only real alternative to disposable diapers was cloth diapers, and since those are water-intensive, they were a no-go in the couple’s arid Australia home. Soon they began to see the dearth of biodegradable diapers as a business opportunity and they picked up and moved to Portland, Oregon.
Why did the two of you relocate to Portland, Oregon? Why not found the company in Australia?
Jason: Portland seemed the perfect place to recruit a team and
build the brand we dreamed of. Portland is a catalyst in the green economy and full of really smart, and creative people. It’s also one of the best places to raise a family, so it just made sense.
So what are the statistics on disposable diapers?
Jason: There is only one thing to do with a disposable diaper
once it’s been soiled: throw it out. That means 50 million diapers go into landfills every day in the U.S. That’s a staggering 3.5 million tons of poop and plastic going into the ground each year. Due to the high-grade polypropylene used to make the outer covering and various layers, the materials [in diapers] remain intact in landfills for many years – reports estimate up to 500 years.
gDiapers are the only 100 percent certified biodegradable diapers on the market, and the most eco-friendly diapers available. They’re also more natural and gentle for babies, because they contain no plastic, no chlorine, no perfumes….and no guilt.
What’s the rationale behind encouraging employees to bring their kids to work? And why provide daycare to the larger community?
Kim: If there's one thing we understand, as parents ourselves, it’s that kids’ needs don't fit within the constraints of a
typical nine to five workday.
We strongly believe that work and family can go together better. That there shouldn’t be such a firm line between work and “life.” We’ve found that by creating a flexible work-life balance and offering on-site childcare, we’ve been able to attract and retain really valuable employees. That retention is really important in a fast-paced, fast-growing environment.
(Continued from previous page) Our commitment to this `balance goes beyond just our employees with kids and includes benefits to all employees including generous paid time off, flexible work schedules and job-sharing, in addition to the on-site childcare.
You’ve had employees say that the interview to work for gDiapers was the most difficult one of their lives. How do you conduct interviews?
Jason: Fair Dinkum is an Australian expression that means being genuine and real with everyone you encounter.
That’s our philosophy toward our business, our people and the planet. Our interview process really focuses on that.
It’s not intended to be difficult per se, but rather insightful as to how potential employees work with other people, how they view the world, what their personal aspirations are, etc. We’re looking for people who share our commitment to the environment, who are flexible enough to work in a fast-paced environment, and who we can have great discourse with. We like to say, “check your ego at the door.”
How do you ensure that you have a good work-life balance not just for your employees but for yourselves?
Kim: We do all sorts of things. We’re
taking advantage of our own flex-friendly approach and are working from 5:30 a.m. to about 3:00 p.m. This
allows us to pick our kids up from school and enjoy some down time with them in the evenings. It also allows us some quiet time at the office to do some
strategic thinking before the whole team comes in.
You aim to make your company flex-friendly but how do you adapt your management style to a team that’s rarely gathered together in the same place at the same time?
Kim: We do still have a critical mass most days, especially between 9-3. We do huddle each day at 9:30 to share our
top three priorities for the day, which is a great mechanism to gauge perspectives, priorities and any need for laser meetings. We also use Skype…a lot. There’s just something much more productive when you can see the other individual’s facial expressions. It’s really amazing what a difference that makes.
Is there anything else you’d like to add about gDiapers, how you treat your employees, or the daycare program?
Kim: Our customers are amazing. We wouldn’t be having this conversation if it weren’t for them. And with the
explosion of social media, we feel like we really know them. Kind of like how you used to know your grocer, your baker,
your butcher when towns were smaller. Social media allowed us to have that kind of personal relationship with the
people who are buying our products and we get to incorporate that feedback into our decision-making. In a world that
in many ways seems increasingly disconnected, we find that our world is really becoming smaller and more intimate.
It’s amazing. For more information on gDiapers, visit www.gDiapers.com.
gDiapers are the only 100 percent certified biodegradable diapers
on the market, and the most eco-friendly diapers available. They’re
also more natural and gentle for babies, because they contain no
plastic, no chlorine, no perfumes…and no guilt.
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