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Fitch Family Secrets – Revised 6/17

Posted by Jan Bolick | Jun 9, 2011 | Uncategorized

Note: Since original pub date, I got the chance to speak with two of the 4th generation Fitch Lumber owners. See additions in green.What better place to learn about best practices and secrets to success than a business that...

The Unexpected at Whole Foods

Posted by Jan Bolick | Jun 1, 2011 | Uncategorized

When I saw this sign (actually two of them) in front of Whole Foods, I smiled and thought, “Wow! How cool!” It was the last thing I would have expected when I was expecting. It’s a good thing I’m...

The Heaven & Hell of Making Things Right

Posted by Jan Bolick | May 25, 2011 | Uncategorized

There’s been a bit of buzz about Making Things Right at UNC. Several people wrote to say thanks for the memories. Some thought it was a bunch of froof and fluff. I mean after all – what was the big deal about being left out of...

We have to stop meeting like this

Posted by Staff | May 23, 2011 | Uncategorized

Do you attend a lot of meetings? Are they productive, a waste of time or somewhere in between? Will you participate in our survey about meetings? I’ll share the results in a later post. Link to survey.

BUY LOCAL: A 2-Way Street?

Posted by Staff | May 20, 2011 | Uncategorized

I really believe in trying to spend my money locally. I don’t always do so but I really do try. And this is true not only for goods, but services as well. I look at it as sort of part of a public service that benefits all if...

Leaner, Meaner, Keener & Greener

Posted by Jan Bolick | May 18, 2011 | Uncategorized

Got any idea how many people ride their bikes to work in Chapelboro? I don’t. But I do know that Ride Your Bike to Work Week (this week) and Ride Your Bike to Work Day (Friday) is a good way to nudge more in that direction....

Making Things Right at UNC

Posted by Jan Bolick | May 10, 2011 | Uncategorized

This weekend’s graduation ceremonies reminded me of a story from recent history – an example of the university doing not just good, but great business. Three light blue gowned graduates from the class of 1997 sat through...

Congressman David Price on Lessons from Mom

Posted by Jan Bolick | May 6, 2011 | Uncategorized

What lessons did you learn from your mother that have helped you in your business or career? As part of the Lessons from Mom series, I’d like to share an excerpt from a Business Class interview with United States Congressman...

Aaron Nelson on Lessons from Mom

Posted by Jan Bolick | May 5, 2011 | Uncategorized

What lessons did you learn from your mother that have helped you in your business or career? As part of the Lessons from Mom series, I’d like to share an excerpt from a Business Class interview with Aaron Nelson,...

Molly Broad on Lessons from Mom

Posted by Jan Bolick | May 4, 2011 | Uncategorized

What lessons did you learn from your mother that have helped you in your business or career? As part of our Lessons from Mom series, I’d like to share an excerpt from a Business Class interview with Molly Broad, during...

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