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AMERICA
AT 250

Every birthday invites two questions.
Who have we been?
Who will we become?
This July, America celebrates an extraordinary milestone—250 years since the Declaration of Independence changed the course of history.
On July 4, 1776, a bold idea was set into motion: that all people are created equal, that our rights are endowed by our Creator, and that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed...

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SUMMERTIME IS HERE WHAT’S YOUR
PLAN FOR FUN?

July 4th is upon us as summer is now in full swing. As I write this, it’s 112 degrees outside in Lake Havasu City, AZ, my new hometown. What do you have planned this summer for yourself and your employees? Company outings, vacations, or in-store contests? Are the plans already in place, or are you feeling spontaneous this year?
Company BBQs and outings have always been a favorite of many companies I have worked for in the past. There’s nothing like getting together, firing up the grill, and enjoying summer food and fun. But has the annual summer cookout become passé? I think not! I feel that these events will still help bring employees together and help them burn off some built-up steam...