Community Playmaker Awards Hays, Kansas 2025 Community of the Year
(Clearwater, FL) Jan. 22, 2026– Community Playmaker, a media platform dedicated to celebrating and empowering civic leaders, has named Hays, Kansas, as its 2025 Community of the Year. The annual honor recognizes cities, towns, parishes, and counties across the United States for their outstanding commitment to enhancing quality of life through innovative programs, visionary leadership, and community-driven solutions. The Community of the Year Award highlights impactful initiatives in areas such as economic
CREDIT UNION OF AMERICA AWARDS $48,700 TO SUPPORT 56 KANSAS TEACHERS
WICHITA, Kan. — Credit Union of America (CUA) has awarded $48,700 in Teach, Grow, and Inspire the Future (TGIF) classroom grants to 56 teachers across Kansas. Since TGIF launched in 2000, CUA has contributed more than $600,000 to help teachers bring creative ideas to life through classroom projects, supplies, and experiences that enrich learning. During this application period, more than 175 teachers submitted proposals with ideas aimed at sparking innovation and engagement in their classrooms. Recipients
From Stuck to Streamlined: Breaking Free from Hidden Business Friction
When you’re running a business, the biggest roadblocks aren’t always dramatic—they’re often silent time-thieves: approval delays, inefficient tools, legacy processes. Over time, these invisible hurdles stack up, draining your team’s focus and energy. If you're in a critical transition—hiring, expanding, or launching something new—those drag points only intensify. Tackling these operational bottlenecks early frees up momentum for growth and helps business owners operate with more confidence, clarity, and
Essential Factors to Consider When Opening a Franchise
Opening a franchise can be an exciting and lucrative business opportunity. With the support of a proven business model and an established brand, the potential for success may seem certain. However, before jumping into this venture, it’s crucial to consider several factors to ensure the right choice is made. The decision to open a franchise should be based on a thorough evaluation of not just the financials but the operational, legal, and personal factors that will affect the long-term performance of your
Senior Living Apartments OPEN HOUSE at St. John's Place
Now that St. John's Place Sr Living Apartments are 100% complete on the interior, the Victoria Community Coalition (VCC) will be hosting an Open House!!Sunday, August 3rd 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. We invite everyone to come out and see the progress that has been made on the renovation as well as ideas for the vacant areas of the building.
Rethinking Customer Engagement for Small Businesses
Customer engagement used to mean smiling behind a counter or remembering someone’s name when they walked in. That’s no longer enough. In a landscape where attention is currency and loyalty is fragile, small businesses face a complex challenge: how to connect in ways that resonate without coming off as just another marketing pitch. Navigating that line—between being familiar and being strategic—has become an essential survival skill. Designing Experiences, Not Just Interactions It’s no longer about
Classic Marketing Techniques That Still Drive Success
In an age where digital marketing often seems to dominate the conversation, it’s easy to overlook the timeless strategies that have been delivering incredible results for decades. While new technologies and platforms arise, certain tried-and-true methods continue to prove their worth in a marketer’s toolkit. These strategies have stood the test of time, consistently driving engagement, conversions, and ROI. This article delves into these enduring marketing tactics, revealing how they can still be as
Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant: All You Have to Do Is Ask Acrobat’s Generative AI Document & PDF Tool
Adobe Acrobat has long been an invaluable tool for business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees all over the world thanks to its wide array of PDF generation and editing tools. Now, Acrobat AI Assistant offers new benefits for businesses of all sizes. Acrobat AI Assistant’s revolutionary software can transform your business with its incredible features: Intelligent Search and Retrieval: Entrepreneurs frequently need to access specific information buried within a vast collection of documents. The
A Business Owner’s Guide to Avoiding Costly Mistakes
Starting a business is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be overwhelming. As a business owner, there are common mistakes that you need to be aware of. Our guide offers a list of the most common mistakes that business owners make and how you can avoid them.Nonexistent or Poorly-Written Client and Vendor Contracts One of the most significant blunders new small business owners often commit is neglecting to establish contracts with both clients and vendors. These contracts serve as vital
