Kathy Johnson, President of the Midwest Society of Association Executives, talks about the top three things an association leader needs to do to keep their association relevant in today's business market. 

 

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Jim Manke, Founder and President of Association Solutions Inc., a company that helps organizations build vision and vitality into their operations, offers help to associations on how to thrive during challenging times.

 

 Five Smart Moves in Challenging Times of Associations [15:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Dan Culhane talks with Vice President of Public Affairs at the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors, Bill Gerst. Bill discusses home buying in today's economy and offers advice.

 

 Home Buying in a Rocky Economy [15:39m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Special Guest, Patti Cullen addresses some of the factors that indicate that you or a family member may need long-term care services.  Patti Cullen is President and CEO of Care Providers of Minnesota, a trade association representing long-term care service providers since 1947.

 

 How Do I Know When I Need Long-Term Care Services [17:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Stuart Gray, President of 4 Remarkable Service – a company that works with restaurants to help them implement wait staff training -  discusses How to Conduct a Service Needs Assessment

 

 How To Conduct A Service Needs Assessment For Restaurants [18:07m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Dave Siegel, President and CEO of Hospitality Minnesota discusses the top three things restaurant owners need to do to be successful.  Hospitality Minnesota is comprised of three associations including the Minnesota Restaurant Association and has a mission to inform and educate its members on laws, regulations, industry trends and trade news.

 

 How to be Successful in the Restaurant Business [14:42m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors CEO, Dara Rudick gives tips on how to prepare for a small business move.  Discussion includes planning, checklists and how to manage the transition.

 

 How to Prepare for a Small Business Move [13:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Mark Fischer, Founder and President of Fischer On Finance - a financial planning firm that works with both businesses and individuals talks to host Dan Culhane about financial life plans, economic storms and how to sail through them.

 

 Weathering Economic Storms [15:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Kate Grathwol, Executive Director of Vision Loss Resources in Minneapolis talks to host Dan Culhane about new high tech products that assist the visually impaired.  Computer software, GPS, cell phones etc are available plus the training to implement them into daily life.
 

 

 New Technology for the Blind and Visually Impaired [11:54m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Dan Culhane interviews Annette Poeschel of the Intercongregational Community Association to give listeners some easy ways to contribute to the Minnetonka and western suburbs food shelves including types of food needs and volunteer opportunities available.

 

 Easy Ways to Support Minnetonka Food Shelves [14:44m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download