Everything changed for nonprofits when COVID-19 first appeared in our communities. The organizations had to deal with increased demand, fewer resources and new rules for operation—and people had lost any semblance of routine. This resulted in severe mental health crises and challenges were exacerbated. So, […]
“I don’t know that you could really plan a pandemic in a way better designed to really just bring a kayak manufacturer to its knees.” Scott Holley, president and co-owner of Eddyline Kayaks, is direct about the challenges his company faced early in the pandemic. […]
Compendium is a place where people love to come to work every day. As President and CEO Kobi Yamada says, “I don’t go into the office, I go to the playground.” Compendium makes products that inspire people from pop-open cards to gift books, notebooks and […]
When Maidee Watson graduated college, most jobs in chemical engineering were in southern California and Texas. Plus, it was the tail-end of the 1980s recession. Exploring her options locally, Maidee widened her scope by embracing her love of art, travel and gardening. Watson’s Greenhouse and […]