fbpx
 

Inside the Shell

The arrival of the holiday season has us contemplating how we can best show appreciation for our clients, but determining gifts that are both meaningful and appropriate can feel like quite the balancing act. At one time I worked for an architecture and construction company and...

15 November, 2019 /

Ah, the holidays. The perfect time of year to showcase our communities, to bring people together, and to celebrate the gifts our small towns have to offer. At Emerge Marketing Solutions, we’ve been reflecting on community traditions past and what makes them so special. Our guess...

01 November, 2019 /

[caption id="attachment_763" align="alignright" width="300"] Emerge Marketing Solutions receives the Iowa Farm Bureau Renew Rural Iowa Entrepreneur Leader Award[/caption] Recently, Emerge Marketing Solutions was nominated by Sara Slater of Audubon County Economic Development and Tourism for the Iowa Farm Bureau Renew Rural Iowa Entrepreneur Leader award, and...

22 October, 2019 /

8 guideposts to demystify the process Let’s be honest: applying for a grant can be intimidating. The key is knowing what to expect ahead of time for a clear path on where to focus your time and energy. Read on for some benchmarks to guide you...

17 October, 2019 /

Do you need actionable ideas to breathe life into your downtown? My recent trip to Rapid City, South Dakota turned out to be a work study experience I hadn’t anticipated! Our family set-up camp in Rapid City for four days, as it was central to nearly...

04 June, 2019 /

Have you ever felt the urge to take on something new? To run a half marathon? To start a new business? To move to a new community? Or even change the world? Have you ever felt like you were made for more? Maybe you’re happy with...

31 May, 2019 /

It’s graduation!  An exciting time to see and hear our high school and college graduates finalize their studies and begin to pursue a variety of paths to the future.  Over the past few weeks I have been reflecting on my upbringing and the pivotal points...

22 May, 2019 /

Do rural Iowa communities have what it takes to go from 'Good to Great?' Right now is an exciting time to be an Iowan living in rural Iowa and advocating for revitalization and investment in our small town communities.  The amount of momentum and support that...

03 May, 2019 /

Today is Good Friday. But when you really think about it…what “good” is there in Good Friday?  This is the day that Christians remember Christ’s crucifixion and death. I don’t know about you, but when we gather at mass and say, “Crucify Him, Crucify Him,”...

19 April, 2019 /

I simply can't believe we did it! We set a goal to launch our website and social media efforts in the 1st quarter of the year, and WE DID IT!!! I have been mulling over this website and have hesitated about putting myself out there for...

02 April, 2019 /