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Amy Susan, director of public relations at EquipmentShare, says EquipmentShare relies on its four core values to promote cohesive working spaces. She says those values are Humility, Integrity, Drive, and Intelligence.

Sandy Higgins, owner of Crackerjack Shack, says the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to pivot in unexpected ways, but it also provided an opportunity to improve. Higgins says as an entrepreneur, she sees fertile ground when she is forced into a position where she has to be creative.

Becky Thomas, co-owner of Third Street Sportswear, gives her two book recommendations. She says “Factory Man” by Beth Macy and “The Power of One” by Bryce Courtenay have both influenced her and her business outlook.

Andrea Petersberg, owner of The Local Bevy, says believing in her product means she doesn’t have to sell it. Petersberg says while she has a variety of artists who sell in her store, she takes the time to learn about each artist and how they work, and how that makes their product unique.

Randy Bacon discusses his decision to do projects he enjoys instead of exclusively focusing on projects that pay well. Now a professional photographer with nearly 40 years of experience, Bacon says despite not always taking the highest paying projects, he is the richest he could be.

Service members bring a lot to the team, says Amy Susan, director of public relations for technology company EquipmentShare. After a veteran’s day celebration last year, Susan says EquipmentShare decided to do more than a celebration. She says the company gets a lot of value from its veteran workforce.

Andrew Drennen, president of Springfield Sister Cities Association, discusses the opportunities that 2020 gave young professionals of Springfield. Drennen says technological improvements have really helped “make the world flat” as it connects more people around the globe.

From school teacher to business owner, Sandy Higgins talks about her life and how she became the owner of The Crackerjack Shack. Higgins says the story started when she began sewing for her six year old daughter, and she began to get requests to buy the clothes she made.

Becky Thomas, co-owner of Third Street Sportswear, discusses an issue she sees in how business is presented to young women. She says because social roles are different for men and women, women can be led to expect an unrealistic work-life balance as business owners.

Randy Bacon, a longtime professional photographer based in downtown Springfield, says preparation before making big decisions helped him transition between important stages in his life. He says his big decisions were ultimately a big leap of faith.

Andrea Petersberg, owner of the Local Bevy, says the appeal of a local store holds a lot of value for people in and outside of Springfield. Petersburg says being a supporting part of the local connection for artists is important for her.

Randy Bacon, professional photographer and humanitarian, shares his story on how he left his job in the corporate world to pursue his dream. Now 60 years old and with signature character to his photography and business, he says he still is a 15-year-old boy with a camera.

Becky Thomas, co-owner of Third Street Sportswear, gives her advice for maintaining good relationships with clients. Drawing on her experience working with customers coast to coast, Thomas says equity and fairness are some of the best ways to build trust and respect.

Don Helms, co-owner of Munchie Moe’s, says it's important to know your business and to think ahead of your supply chain. Helms says COVID-19 has changed the way he has experienced business operation. He says foresight is key.

Janet Susdorf, business consultant and founder of Brain Power for Hire, LLC, discusses the importance of adapting and learning from failure. Drawing from the struggles she has faced in her own life as a sixtime cancer survivor, Susdorf talks about when to fight and when to accept change.

Jennifer Charleston, a 20-year veteran of the Springfield Police Department and the only female lieutenant in the department, talks with SBJ’s Christine Temple about her career in law enforcement and her new position in the department as a liaison to the LGBTQ+ community.

Moving from physical meetings to digital meetings can feel like a barrier, but Mackenzie Scherer, an independent technology business consultant, says it can be an opportunity. Scherer says that with good moderation, a digital meeting experience can make people feel more included in the discussion.

Abby Glenn, development director for Habitat for Humanity, says corporate partners are a huge asset to the work they do. Corporate donation matching programs help individual donors feel they are contributing more and help Habitat for Humanity cover the large costs of their projects.

Alex Neville-Verdugo, museum director at the Discovery Center in Springfield, describes the opportunities the Discovery Center has through partnerships with other educational organizations. Neville-Verdugo says the Discovery Center’s virtual learning program reaches across multiple countries, with traffic mostly coming from the U.S. and Canada.

Elizabeth Hurst, business development manager at HR Advantage, says we do see fewer women in the workforce today than before the pandemic. Hurst says many women want more flexible work environments and that is one way employers can capture the female labor force.

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