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Q: DOES IT REALLY MATTER TO BE CONSISTENT WITH HOW MY MATERIALS LOOK FOR MY BUSINESS?

A: There’s a reason why 94% of the world’s population recognizes the Coca-Cola logo. Two words – brand consistency! Being consistent in your branding helps people recognize your business more easily. In turn, this helps build trust and loyalty with current and future customers, increasing your business. No matter how you’re advertising, if you consistently present your brand you could increase your revenue by up to 23%, according to Forbes. So how do you start building brand consistency? A great first step is creating a mission statement that helps clarify and keep everyone on the same page as to what your brand’s goal is. Once you know what your mission is, we can help you create brand guidelines that will put purpose behind your marketing efforts. This will act as a clear framework for what your brand’s voice, look and feel is, making it easy to be consistent.

At HexaHive, we're here to help you achieve that consistency and make your brand more recognizable. Just email info@ hexahive.co to schedule your free consultation and get started!

Q: IS THERE AN EASIER WAY TO CUT AND PASTE?

A: The short answer is yes. The focus here will be on Microsoft Word. Perhaps you already know how to copy/ paste text and images using a mouse, and the keyboard shortcuts CTRL+C/CTRL+V. But anyone who copies, then pastes, copies, then pastes, copies and pastes ... (you get the idea) is wasting time.

Copy what you need, then copy the second item, then copy the third ... until you have copied all the text or images you need. Then use the Windows Clipboard History to paste the items where needed. To get to your clipboard history, press Windows logo key + V. From the clipboard history, you can paste and pin frequently used items by choosing an individual item from your clipboard menu. Pinning an item keeps it from being removed from the clipboard history to make room for new items. Place your cursor where you need something pasted. Press Windows logo key + V, then double click the text or image that you want to paste.

Capital Credit Union Announces Agriculture Manager Vice President Chad Williams

Capital Credit Union today announced the hiring of Chad Williams as agriculture manager vice president at their Mandan Branch, located at 600 E Main Street.

As agriculture manager vice president, Williams will be responsible for the credit union’s agriculture loan and deposit portfolios, as well as collaboration with loan officers in all regions to deliver business products and services to existing and prospective members. In addition, he will oversee all agriculture services staff. Williams rejoins Capital Credit Union from Eide Bailly where he worked for two years as ag finance manager. Prior to that, he was ag manager vice president at Capital Credit Union’s Main Office in Bismarck. Williams graduated from Northern State University in 2000 with bachelor’s degrees in accounting and finance.

Cedric Theel Toyota Welcomes New Service Advisor

Cedric Theel Toyota recently welcomed Luz Villa-Villa as the newest Service Advisor. Luz is tasked with being a liaison between the service technicians and service customers helping with warranty questions, answering other questions, and scheduling guests’ maintenance needs. She is also bilingual to help assist our Spanish-speaking customers.

Luz grew up in a small town in Nevada and is one of ten children. She moved to North Dakota in 2019 and has experience in jewelry sales and vehicle sales. Prior to moving to Bismarck, she served as an Army Combat Engineer.

BIRD, KIRCHMEIER, AND SCHLAFMAN QUALIFIED FOR THE AMERIPRISE CHAIRMAN’S ADVISORY COUNCIL

Joel Bird, Jason Kirchmeier, and Dave Schlafman, Private Wealth Advisors with Legacy Financial Partners, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Bismarck were recently named to the 2023 Chairman’s Advisory Council.

Bird, Kirchmeier, and Schlafman qualified for the prestigious Chairman’s Advisory Council based on distinguished performance. They join other top-ranked advisors to discuss current issues and business opportunities with Ameriprise Financial Chairman and CEO Jim Cracchiolo and other Ameriprise Financial leaders. The Chairman’s Advisory Council was established in 1984 and advisors qualify each year based on superior business results.

MAKELKY JOINS N.D. LEAGUE OF CITIES

The North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) has announced the addition of Jennifer Vaagen-Makelky as the new Communications and Training Manager. Makelky brings nearly 20 years of experience in marketing and communications. She has worked in broadcast television as a news and web producer as well as leading the creative services team. Makelky also worked as an advertising and media specialist for a natural gas and electric utility. Jennifer holds a B.S. in marketing from Minot State University.

In her role as Communications and Training Manager, she will work closely with the Executive Director, NDLC staff, and communities across the state to develop communication materials about NDLC services, training opportunities, advocacy, events, and accomplishments. This position will aid in accomplishing the organization’s vision to empower North Dakota communities.

Anne Carlsen Names New Vice President Of Development

Anne Carlsen is pleased to announce the promotion of Rebecca (Becky) Scheerer to the position of Vice President of Development for Anne Carlsen.

Becky began her career with Anne Carlsen as the Director of Planned Giving in November 2021, bringing over 15 years of development and leadership experience to the organization, specifically in non-profit and higher education fundraising. Majoring in Communications, she received her Bachelor of Science degree from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN and a master’s degree in Philanthropy and Development from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Winona.

In this new role of Vice President of Development, Becky will be responsible for providing leadership, strategy, planning and guidance for comprehensive fund raising and day to day management for all development programs and staff performing these functions.

Campbell Joins Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Valvoline Instant Oil Change is pleased to announce Jeremy Campbell has joined our team as Area Manager for our four Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations in Minot and Bismarck. He has 13 years of leadership experience.

Jeremy is a graduate of the Brigham Young University – Idaho campus earning his degree in Business Management. He is originally from Idaho Falls and has been a Minot resident for the past six years. Jeremy grew up with a passion for cars and knows how they work. This, together with his 13 years of leadership experience provides a great understanding of the importance of maintaining the highest standards in service and customer care.

Dcn Hires Syverson As Cfo

Dakota Carrier Network (DCN) has hired Kristin Syverson as its new chief financial officer (CFO).

Jones To Lead Marauder Athletics

Weiand Joins Core Real Estate Advisors

Kristin Syverson

Syverson’s diverse background includes finance, marketing, and operations in the manufacturing, engineering, and nonprofit sectors. These combined with a decade of CFO experience have made her into a leader with strong analytical, change management, and strategic planning skills that will help DCN thrive.

As CFO, Syverson is also responsible for ensuring soundness of the company’s financial structure and managing DCN’s relationships with financial institutions and governmental agencies. She will be based out of corporate headquarters in Fargo. Syverson earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of North Dakota and a Master of Business Administration from University of Phoenix. In 2016, she was named to the Prairie Business magazine annual 40 Under 40 list.

The University of Mary has named Cooper Jones to be its executive director of intercollegiate athletics, in charge of athletic administration and all Marauders Armada fundraising in support of its new Greatness through Virtue Strategic Plan.

Jones comes to the University of Mary with nearly 25 years of leadership experience, with stops at NCAA Division I Power 5 conference schools Arizona State University (executive associate athletic director), University of Louisville (assistant athletic director for development), University of Maryland (director of major gifts), and Georgia Tech (development officer). His other Division I administrative posts include senior associate athletic director (University of North Texas), and assistant vice president and chief of staff for institutional advancement (Tarleton State University). He is currently the executive director of intercollegiate athletics and campus recreation at NCAA Division II Cal Poly Humboldt.

CORE Real Estate Advisors welcomes Alex Weiand. Alex is from North Dakota and grew up in Mandan. He attended Bismarck State College, where he graduated with two associate degrees. He continued his education at NDSU and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2017. Alex then got into law enforcement and is currently a Patrol Officer for the Bismarck Police Department. Alex has worked for the Bismarck Police Department for over five years. In 2022, Alex joined the North Dakota National Guard.

In 2023, Alex made a lifelong dream come true by obtaining his real estate license and starting his real estate career. His goal is to help his clients find the home of their dreams. He also wants to make the home buying and selling process as stressfree as possible for his clients!