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Afidence Applause Goes To Christine Olding

As an owner of a business, you always want the people you are working with to have integrity, to be kind, to be frugal, but wise . . . so I just wanted to share a small, yet telling cool thing that our Exec Admin did recently. Christine had stopped at Target to pick up …

Training Beyond What You Learned In Kindergarten

In recent months, I had proposed that we look more carefully at the issue of whether or not social skills should be taught in school.  I’ve discussed a few strategies for working with the younger set, and I have since spent time exploring social skills training for older elementary and middle school students, kids who …

Quote of the Week

The need is not the call    - Oswald Chambers   Ever get caught in all the day-to-day stuff, all the things that need to be done?  All the things that should be done.  Take time to remember your call, where are you aiming?  Keep your hand on the plow, but your eyes on the …

Lakota East Dub! University of Cincinnati! And Moonbeam Studios!

You are going to love seeing a recent post of local Cincinnati high school, Lakota East, and their attempts to raise awareness for Spina Bifida. The video was filmed by Moonbeam Studios and is totally worth watching and sharing with others in order to raise more awareness! Go Thunderhawks! Watch the Lakota East Dub here!

Humble Beginnings

Did you  know that one of Barack Obama’s first job’s was as an ice-cream scooper? Or that Vincent Van Gogh was a social worker before he took up the arts? How about Whoopi Goldberg? Did you know that she was a brick layer in her young adult years? Lastly, although not too surprisingly, Sylvester Stallone …

Incredible Customer Service by Mini!

From” Mini Delivers Car That’s Missing Parts, Sends Best Apology Note Ever  ” by Matt Hardigree: “One of our readers is the proud owner of a 2013 Mini Cooper JCW which, as part of its package of goodies, gets a set of paddle-shifters mounted behind the steering wheel… except Mini forgot to attach them. Their …

Any Ideas for Mother’s Day?

First off, Afidence and Red Cedar Union would like to send out a GIANT thank you to all the mothers out there! Second, this is a reminder to the families that Mother’s Day IS coming soon. (May 12th, to be exact.) It’s time to go out, if you haven’t already, and find a special gift …

Concert Review!

We had a blast at the Michael W. Smith benefit concert! I enjoyed hearing all of the songs that I used to listen to as a child, and it was even more amazing in person. The Christian music legend has definitely still got it!  Here are some fun facts about Michael W. Smith, for some of …

A BIG Afidence Happy birthday to…

On behalf of the entire team at Afidence, we would like to wish Treg Gilstorf a very happy birthday! Here are a few pictures from the eventful day at the office!  

Taste of Afidence IT for May 2013

Our Expert Resources at Your Fingertips . . . “TOA” is a monthly publication which showcases consultants for possible IT projects and staff augmentation, IT support, and IT strategic direction. Interested in a bio? We’ll arrange an interview. Looking for a specific skill set? Include your contact information and Afidence will do the heavy lifting? …