With the higher standard deduction, receiving a tax benefit for charitable giving requires more planning. 

In this episode, tax partner Jeff Dvorachek provides practical strategies for maximizing the impact of your charitable giving on both the community and your tax return. Learn how to optimize your tax deductions, plan for year-end giving, and choose the right charitable organizations to support. Join us for this informative discussion and start making a difference today!

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Strategies for Charitable Giving and Tax Benefits

In the 4th episode of the Fuelling Growth Podcast we had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with someone that knows more than a thing or two about the importance of organisations being mission led - Paul Critchley who is the new CEO at Active Cornwall. We tapped into Paul’s fifteen plus years of experience in this area whilst Martyn King related thoughts and ideas back to Fuel’s mission to fuel growth for its clients and team.

Mission Led Growth - Ep. 4

Jeffrey Mosher welcomed Ellen Gilchrist - incoming CEO, and Natacha Hildebrand, Co-Founder of BasBlue, Detroit, MI.

There were several questions he wanted to cover in this conversation:
Ellen tell us about your past experiences and how you hope to use them in your new role as CEO of BasBlue 

Tach, tell us about this newly created role and what you hope it will help BasBlue achieve 

Before we go further, it's useful to bring the Michigan business community up to speed on BasBlue,
and how you support thousands of women in the community every year. Can you talk a little bit about your mission and offerings?

Why is it so important for Detroit to have an organization like BasBlue supporting women of color and nonbinary individuals?

1. Ellen, can you share more about what inspired you to take on the role of CEO at BasBlue

2. BasBlue emphasizes creating pathways for economic mobility and leadership development. Ellen or Natacha, how do you intend to measure the impact of BasBlue's programs and services in achieving these objectives?

3. Ellen, collaboration and partnerships seem to be integral to your past initiatives. How do you plan to foster partnerships with local organizations to further BasBlue's mission?

4. Natacha, can you elaborate on your vision for BasBlue's future and how Ellen’s experience and goals align with the organization's mission and values?

5. Can either of you speak on BasBlue's impact programs and what they mean for the community?

6. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential aspects of BasBlue's mission. How do you both plan to ensure that these principles are embedded in all aspects of the organization's operations and programming?

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Michigan Business Beat | Meet Ellen M. Gilchrist, BasBlue's New CEO

Faces of Manufacturing is a new show to Michigan Business Network. Cindy Kangas, Executive Director, CAMC, Capital Area Manufacturing Council, Lansing, Michigan, co-hosts with Joy Wagner, HR Manager of Granger Waste Services, also Lansing.

Cindy and Joy strive to share the corporate culture, personal stories, and unique personalities of those making a living in manufacturing today, in Michigan. With that in mind, this month they connected with several members of the LaFontaine family of dealerships. The Family Deal: It’s Not Just What You Get, It’s How You Feel.

For this episode they're speaking with members of the team with LBWL, the Lansing Board of Water & Light. They are; Lisa Benson - Senior Human Resource Generalist

Dawn Plenar - leadership Development Administrator

Breina Pugh - Government & Community Relations Manager.
The discussion covered a wide range of topics including: 
Please provide a brief history of the BWL internship program.

Please provide a brief overview of the internship program structure.

What type of learning and development opportunities are available for the interns?

How are the interns compensated?

How are interns integrated into the company?

Can you provide a success story regarding the internship?

How does the internship program support long-term career goals?

How does the internship program benefit the local manufacturing industry in Lansing?

What role do you play in these outreach initiatives, and what motivates you to be involved?

How do you measure the success of your outreach programs? Are there any specific metrics or feedback you focus on?

Why do you believe connecting with the community is essential for a utility company?

How does building strong community relationships benefit the company and its employees?

In what ways has your work in community outreach impacted your personal perspective or professional growth?

How do you think effective community engagement influences customer trust and satisfaction?

How would you describe the company culture at your utility company? What makes it unique?

What efforts does the company make to create an inclusive and supportive work environment for its employees?

How does the company support professional development and career growth for its female employees?

Can you share how the company’s culture has influenced your work and personal life?

What initiatives or programs are in place to promote work-life balance and employee well-being?

How does the company celebrate successes and recognize the contributions of its employees?

What attracted you to work for this utility company, and how have your expectations matched your experience?

How has working in this field and company shaped your views on the role of utilities in community development?

What advice would you give to women considering a career in the utility sector or similar industries?

Can you share any personal or professional achievements you are particularly proud of during your time with the company?

How do you see the future of community outreach evolving in the utility sector?

Can you walk us through your career journey in the utility industry? What initially attracted you to this field?

What were some of the pivotal moments or decisions that shaped your career path?

Did you encounter any specific challenges as you advanced in your career, and how did you overcome them?

Were there any mentors or role models who played a significant role in your professional development?

How did your education and early career experiences prepare you for your current role?

What skills or experiences have been most crucial for your success in the utility industry?
(AND Many many more questions, check the blogpost)

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Faces of Manufacturing | Episode 14 - Lansing Board of Water & Light

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💖 Explore how small acts of kindness can create lasting change through the ripple effect. Learn how simple gestures can transform lives, uplift communities, and inspire generational positivity.

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How Small Acts of Kindness Create Big Change | Ripple Effect

Leadership is more than just a title; it is a responsibility, a commitment, and an inspiration to others. Great leaders shape organizations, influence communities, and drive change in ways that leave lasting impacts. One such leader is Omar Diaz of Newark NJ, whose dedication and ability to inspire others have set a benchmark for leadership excellence.



Adaptive Leadership: Navigating Change and Challenges

In this episode, Hope and Michelle dive into building job skills!

✨ We spotlight Next Generation Zone for World Youth Skills Day, celebrate National Disability Independence Day, and share how Goodwill helps people of all abilities gain confidence and independence at work. 🎃 Get the scoop on our Halloween X-Spo sponsorship! Don’t miss our inspiring spotlight stories about Cole and Alicia—two participants who gained confidence, independence, and jobs with help from Goodwill.

Tune in to hear what’s good, right now, at Goodwill.

S4E7 Building Skills & Getting Spooky — July at Goodwill

In this episode, we explore how Chloe Doust is making a real difference for individuals and communities alike. Through her work as a compassionate and skilled attorney, Chloe provides guidance, support, and practical solutions that help people overcome challenges and thrive. Her dedication goes beyond the courtroom, creating positive impact and stronger connections within the communities she serves.

Chloe Doust’s Efforts to Support Individuals and Communities

From a challenging beginning in the south where she was not accepted for her gender expression, Lee Hill went into the foster care system. As an adult she has provided a safe space  for others caught up in a system not always kind to those who don't fit societal norms.
She found her voice on the stage performing drag. As a Drag King she won several awards including MsTer KSGRA, King of Pride at Lehigh Valley and Great Lake National Showman at Large.
She also founded Changemaker, a  nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering marginalized voices through education and advocacy especially women, communities of color and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Besides her work as an author, seasoned entrepreneur and philanthropist, Lee is a regular panelists on the "QUEENS" podcast presented by the House of Peach where she brings her unique viewpoint on a variety of topics.
Strong, outspoken, inspiring, Lee Hill brings Queer Royalty to all she does,

Lee Hill: Fostering Community While Building Safe Spaces

Changing inland northwest lives since 1939. More then a store, it's local lives changed for good.

Chloe Doust and she dedicated to helping clients in the Personal Injury and Debt relief fields. She serves North Carolina, Alabama, and Minnesota. Her law firm handles various claims, including automobile, truck, and motorcycle accidents, property law claims such as unlawful eviction, drafting lease agreements, and consumer rights matters. When she not practicing law, she helps her small business to thrive in South Carolina.

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In these lively interviews, Jeff Dvoracheck, CPA, breaks down complex tax topics into bite-size how-to's. 

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