We are so proud to support the work of the Covenant House. Their annual Chef’s Challenge is scheduled for March 14, 2017 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Charleston Civic Center. This event is more critical than ever. During the last 12 months, the Covenant House Food Pantry has provided food for 12,762 individuals. Over 160…
From: Event Manager Blog Are you in charge of hiring a speaker for your conference or event? How do you know who to hire? What message are you looking for? How do you know if you are securing the ‘right’ fit for your audience? The following article gives you 10 tips or signs to look…
Our Charleston, West Virginia community has a lot of fundraising events for charitable organizations. And it is well documented that Charleston/Huntington is ranked the 4th most charitable market in the United States, according to Deseret News. We are a very giving community. I have always been amazed that each and every non-profit organization gets supported…
From: Medium By: Chris Strub Are you involved in a non-profit organization? Would you like to enlist more supporters? Would a steeper revenue stream help the cause? Are you telling the organization’s story to the right people or on the right channels? Here is an excellent piece done by Chris Strub, the first guy to…
Each year, YWCA Charleston honors four Kanawha Valley women for their outstanding personal and professional achievements, as well as their contributions to the community at the annual Women of Achievement luncheon in March. Along with these women, a woman who has overcome obstacles and life challenges through participating in one or more of the YWCA’s…
Are you an introvert? Do you know one? As we celebrate President’s Day today, we are reminded of one of our greatest U.S. Presidents, Abraham Lincoln. President Lincoln was an introvert; quite a successful one at that. The personality of an introvert has some common traits which include: solitude, quietness, highly-sensentive, spiritual, over-thinker, and introspective.…
Jim Strawn & Company is proud to support the 13th Annual ‘Night with the Stars’ Oscar Gala to benefit the Children’s Therapy Clinic. The annual event is an opportunity to experience the ‘Red Carpet’ in Charleston, WV. The fundraiser for Children’s Therapy Clinic, is scheduled for February 26, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the…
Jim Strawn & Company is proud to support the 13th Annual ‘Night with the Stars’ Oscar Gala to benefit the Children’s Therapy Clinic. The annual event is an opportunity to experience the ‘Red Carpet’ in Charleston, WV. The fundraiser for Children’s Therapy Clinic, is scheduled for February 26, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the…
Highlights: From the Heart of Our Community, is a 30 minute weekly TV show featuring organizations, events, grass-roots efforts and people who move our state and community forward in a positive way. The show is a collaboration with Kanawha County Schools, Suddenlink Communications and Jim Strawn & Company. The show airs daily at 8:30 a.m. and…
By: Jim Strawn As the co-author of the Sad Mad Glad book series, books that teach children of all ages the importance of character and having a positive attitude, I have read numerous articles on emotional intelligence. One thing that always surfaces to the top is that emotional intelligence has 3 key features: adaptability skills,…