Jan Bolick, Author at Chapelboro.com

And the survey says….

Posted by Jan Bolick | Apr 11, 2012 | Uncategorized

You know those surveys you fill out and then forget about? Do you ever wonder, but never know what other people said? Do you ever wonder if the input made a difference anywhere? Do you ever wonder if your responses were even...

Any Jackass Can Kick Down a Barn

Posted by Jan Bolick | Apr 4, 2012 | Uncategorized

After attending a few recent meetings in town and hearing about a few others, this favorite quote came to mind: It seems many people want to complain, blame, criticize, make fun, rip apart and tear down people, policies,...

Hoppin’ Idea from VilCom

Posted by Jan Bolick | Mar 28, 2012 | Uncategorized

If you’ve had the pedal to the medal, pushing hard to make sales quotas, production schedules and tax deadlines, I encourage you to take a break for a morale and productivity boosting bit of nonsense. If you need an off...

Good Business by Harrison Barnes & UNC

Posted by Jan Bolick | Mar 21, 2012 | Uncategorized

It’s hard not to be impressed by UNC sophomore, Harrison Barnes on the basketball court. And then – there is the business side of Barnes. A friend sent an article to me yesterday and while reading it, I decided I...

Luck & Laughter

Posted by Jan Bolick | Mar 14, 2012 | Uncategorized

If you are a Chapelboro insider and read your email yesterday, then you already know of at least one person who is celebrating St Patrick’s Day this week. That would be Digital Media Dynamo, Kit FitzSimons. Here’s...

Good Business by the Town of Chapel Hill

Posted by Jan Bolick | Mar 7, 2012 | Uncategorized

There’s a story on my wall which is on my wall as an important reminder. It goes like this. A boy was working on a project in the garage. He was trying to lift a big box but couldn’t budge it. His father passed by and...

The Shining of Grimball Jewelers

Posted by Jan Bolick | Feb 29, 2012 | Uncategorized

You’ve seen their ads (perhaps one on your computer screen right now). You’ve heard and probably laughed at their ads on WCHL – about bling, the end of the world or the choice of sleeping on the sofa with your...

Exploring for Business Success

Posted by Jan Bolick | Feb 21, 2012 | Uncategorized

Since September or so, I’ve been working with one of the Chapel Hill Vision 2020 theme groups; the one called Community Prosperity & Engagement. The group has identified three goals for recommendation to Town...

Do a Grouch a Favor

Posted by Jan Bolick | Feb 15, 2012 | Uncategorized

One of my favorite days to celebrate and promote is Do a Grouch a Favor Day. Yes – there really is such a thing. And it’s tomorrow. I’ve always wondered why the creators of this occasion chose February 16 as...

The Power of a Mosquito

Posted by Jan Bolick | Feb 1, 2012 | Uncategorized

The Chapel Hill 2020 process is flying by with discussions, workshops, presentations, report out sessions packed onto the calendar. All focused on developing a plan for an even better Chapel Hill. I’ve had the pleasure of...

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