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HAVE MORE FUN, GET MORE DONE In recent years, more and more companies have begun to recognize the need for a little levity around the office. So much so that many consultants now make a living offering advice on how to infuse humor and fun into the workplace. Why? The answer is simple. Studies haveRead more

REEVALUATING AND REINVENTINGHow rural communities are changing inside and out to overcome their challenges Rural communities all over the country are facing steady depopulation, economic decline, and deteriorating main streets. This typically stems from the loss of a community’s original or main industries that provided the foundation for the local economy in the past. DespiteRead more

DON’T LET TECH BE A PAIN IN THE NECK The term “Tech neck”, meaning the act of stressing muscles while using phones, tablets, and computers, resulting in neck and shoulder pain, stiffness, and soreness. Have you experienced the pain of Tech Neck due to the many hours you spend using your mobile devices? If so,Read more

STRONG TEAMS MAKE STRONG BUSINESSES Successful businesses recognize the importance of strong teamwork. When people work together cohesively to achieve common goals, both the company and its employees will thrive. The hard part can be building that team mentality. Here are five tips to help you: Define the team. You may have several internal teams,Read more

HONORING OUR MADISON VETERANS We hope that everyone had a great Veterans Day! The Madison Family honored their veterans with a personalized military Christmas ornament to show their appreciation for their service and sacrifice. In honor of all the men and women who served and continue to serve this country, we thank you! Randy Roach–Read more

FOOD AND TOY DRIVE DONATIONS During our Employee Appreciation Week celebration in October, the Madison Employees were challenged to donate non-perishable items for the local food pantries as part of a team bonding exercise. We collected around 40 bags/boxes of food and chose to divide a portion of our items to the Mt. Olive CareRead more

10-DIGIT DIALING CHANGES Beginning October 24, 2021, you must dial the Area Code + Telephone Number (10-digits) for all local calls. On and after this date, local calls dialed with only the 7-digits may not be completed and a recording will inform you that your call cannot be completed as dialed. You will be requiredRead more

WORD-OF-MOUTH MARKETING Word-of-mouth marketing is highly valued because of its power to bring in new customers without the expense of paid media. It’s also one of the most credible forms of marketing since people tend to trust recommendations made by their friends and family. Once limited to in-person conversations and phone calls, word-of-mouth marketing nowRead more

GROW WITH THE TIMES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS It’s impressive to be a longstanding business with deep roots in the community. Keep in mind however, that holding on too tightly to tradition from the past may be hurting your business in the present. Why? Because blindly following traditions causes us to turn off our brainsRead more

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU SHOP FOR APPS Apps make everyday life easier. In today’s society, apps make it easier to connect, learn, relax, shop, and much more. More than 592 million apps are downloaded each day around the globe, thanks to their incredible variety and usefulness. Apps can help you with everything from tasksRead more