The Chronicle News Electronic Publication No. 49 March 8st – March 21th, 2024

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Dr Carmen Thomas Multifaceted Servant Leader and Community Connector

Meet Dr. Carmen Thomas, a remarkable individual with a multifaceted life journey. She inspires, promotes, and connects women to people, information, and resources to help them live their best lives.

She is an emotionally Intelligent Servant Leader born in Albion, Michigan, and raised by a village of people who set good examples for

her personally and professionally. Her family worked in various careers, owned businesses, and were in political positions.

Dr. Carmen Thomas wears many hats. She is an author, entrepreneur, servant leader, volunteer, wife, mom, and grandmother. In addition to these roles, she works as the Chief Government Relations Officer for an exceptional organization

that supports the community.

The Unstoppable Movement: Dr. Carmen’s journey began in 1991 when she was hired by a Real Estate Developer to oversee a major rental property transformation project. Despite the property’s distressed state (528 units that had reverted

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Black Woman Entrepreneur Launches US Book Tour and Starts Publishing Company to Promote Diverse Authors

Black Woman Entrepreneur Launches US Book Tour and Starts Publishing Company to Promote Diverse Authors

In light of the growing trend of self-publishing, which is dramatically changing the landscape of the publishing industry, Author Yanice Jackson is embarking on a US book tour... and has also established her own new publishing company. The tour, which will cover ten cities across the country, aims to promote her new

book and connect with readers from various communities.

Yanice Jackson, an accomplished writer, and the current Publisher of the Chronicle News stated, 'I have always had a passion for writing and helping aspiring authors achieve their dreams.'

With the launch of her new publishing company, Chronicle Publishing Co., she aims to provide high-quality and affordable resources to writers of all genres, including non-fiction, fiction, cre-

ative writing with illustration, children's books, and self-help books.

To kick off this exciting endeavor, Jackson will be hosting an official book signing and meet and greet event at the Socialight Society (a one-of-a-kind blackwoman-owned bookshop) in Lansing, Michigan. The Book signing/Meet & Greet takes place on Thursday, March 14th from 5-7 PM.

Courtesy Photo-Dr Carmen Thomas Founder and Executive Director of Transformation GEMS Nonprofit 501c3 organization

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Shirley Chisholm: Made History as the First Black Woman in Congress

The United States Congress is as diverse now as it has ever been, however, when Chisholm was attempting to shatter that glass ceiling, the same was not true. During the racial tension of the late 1960s, she became the first Black woman elected into congress. She represented New York's

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12th District from 1969 to 1983, and in 1972, she became the first woman to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. Her campaign slogan: "Unbought and Unbossed". During her Kamala Harris's Vice Presidential campaign, she paid homage by using a similar slogan.

Born : November 30, 1924, Brooklyn, New York, NY

Died : January 1, 2005, Ormond Beach, FL

Spouse : Arthur Hardwick (m. 1977–1986), Conrad Chisholm (m. 1949–1977)

Awards : Presidential Medal of Freedom

Parents : Ruby Seale, Charles Christopher St. Hill

Siblings : Odessa Chisholm, Muriel Chisholm Party : Democratic Party

Women's Suffrage and The Fight for Equality – Is the Fight Over?

BY J. DOMONICK DIXIE

The women's suffrage movement was a long and hard-fought battle for women's right to vote and participate in political processes. Many individuals played key roles in this movement, including Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Alice Paul, and Lucy Stone. These women, and many others, worked tirelessly to promote gender equality and secure the right to vote for women.

The fight for women's suffrage differed in various countries around the world, with some countries granting women the right to vote earlier than others. For example, New Zealand became the first country to allow women to vote in nation-

al elections in 1893, while it was not until 1920 that women in the United States were granted the right to vote. In some countries, women were only granted the right to vote after significant political

upheaval or social movements, while in others, it was a gradual process.

The impact of women's suffrage on society and politics was significant and far-reaching. Women's suffrage movements not only granted women the right to vote, but also helped to promote greater gender equality and social justice. Women's participation in politics and public life increased significantly following the granting of the right to vote, and women began to play increasingly prominent roles in shaping society and politics.

Lansing/East Lansing (MI) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated will Honor ATHENA Award Recipients While Celebrating Women’s History Month

Lansing/East Lansing (MI) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated will Honor ATHENA Award Recipients While Celebrating Women’s History Month LANSING – The Lansing/East Lansing Chapter of Links, in partnership with Black K.A.R.E (Kidney Awareness, Resources and Education), a program created by Baxter International Inc., will celebrate Women’s History Month by hosting the Links’ 2024 White Rose Gala on Thursday, March 21st. The dinner event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Eagle Eye Golf & Banquet Center, 15500 Chandler Road, Bath, Mich. During the event, themed The Wealth of Wellness, the Links will present the Young Professional Leadership and Organizational Leadership ATHENA Awards and will highlight the chapter’s ongoing community service efforts. This distinguished event provides the community with an opportunity to network with leaders from the business, legal, health, and education sectors.

Mable Martin-Scott, Esq., is the President of the Lansing/East Lansing Links. As the chapter prepared to celebrate Women's History Month, she asked members to reflect on the words of Ethel Isaacs Williams, J.D. National President of The Links, Incorporated,

who asked all members to answer the following questions as we present programs and award scholarships within our communities: “Is it really better for all of us? Is it better for the least of us and the community we serve as friends? And most importantly, do we still care enough to genuinely be our

sisters' and brothers' keepers?” President Martin-Scott has urged each member to answer those questions honestly and sincerely for oneself and to consider the questions as we reviewed the work and contributions of this year's recipients, who she believes have, too, answered these questions

with a resounding ‘yes’ as they continue their excellent and much-needed work in our community.

Dr. Shimia Isaac, DO, MPH, will receive the Young Professional Leadership Award. “I am truly humbled and thankful to have been nominated and awarded the 2024 ATHENA award,” said Dr. Isaac, a family medicine physician with Lansing’s Sparrow Medical Group. “Being a recipient of this award has motivated me to continue being authentic in the care I provide to those in this community but to also do even more with my compassion, skills, creativity, and interests.”

Comerica Bank will receive the Organizational Leadership Award. “The Lansing/East Lansing Chapter of The Links has had a profound impact on our community, and its extraordinary service for the past 50 years has uplifted women and improved the lives of our youth,” said Debra Van Hevele, Comerica Bank Senior Vice President, and Retail Regional Director. “We are humbled to be bestowed the honor of this year’s ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award. Our steadfast commitment to diversity, such as fostering the growth of women leaders at Comerica, further strengthens our culture and bolsters how we help serve our customers and communities.”

Sponsorships remain available at various levels and tickets are available for purchase. For more information, contact any member of the Lansing/East Lansing Links or access the organization’s website: https://www. lansingeastlansinglinksinc.org/whiterose-gala.

Courtesy Photo-Dr Shimia Isaac, DO, MPH

Lansing BWL, Community Partners to HoldCommunity Resource Fair

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) and more than a dozen nonprofit organizations and community partners will host a CommunityResource Fair tomorrow, Tuesday, March 19 from 2-6pm at the Letts Community Center,1220 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. The fair is designed to help connect BWL residential customers and greater Lansing residents behind on their bills to information on resources and financial assistance per available funding and eligibility.

These events have now helped an estimated 2,000 BWL customers catch up on nearly $3 million in past due util-

ity bills. The fairs are free and open to the public with no pre-registration necessary. A full list of community partners include: BWL Customer Service and

Hometown Energy Savers

4Capital Area Community Services

4Capital Area Housing Partnerships

4City of Lansing Economic Development & Planning

4City of Lansing Office of Financial Empowerment

4DivDat Kiosk

4EVE (End Violent Encounters)

4Greater Lansing Food Bank

4Ingham County Health and Resource Navigators

4MDHHS Division of Environmental Health

4Nation Outside

4State of Michigan Treasury Unclaimed Property

4Tri-County Office on Aging

4Women's Center of Lansing

For more information about what assistance is available, visit www.lbwl. com/shutoffprotection.

First Presbyterian Church of Lansing Podcast earns two gold awards in national marketing competition ‘A Mother’s Perspective’ podcast created to engage the community, advance DEI earns two top awards

LANSING, Mich. — The podcast

“A Mother’s Perspective” has earned two gold awards in the national 21stAnnual Service Industry Advertising Awards competition. The awards are in the categories of Podcasts and DEI — Diversity Equity Inclusion.

The marketing competition recognizes achievements in the service sector. Of more than 1,000 entries only 177 were recognized. Entries were reviewed based on execution, creativity, message impact, technology application, content innovation and overall breakthrough marketing content.

The limited-episode podcast was co-produced by First Presbyterian Church of Lansing and Prince Solace, in partnership with Vision Success Marketing. Solace was also the host. The goal was to engage the Greater Lansing community and advance DEI within the church. It is available on Spotify at https://bit.ly/MP-P.

“Churches need effective and impactful ways to communicate with their com-

munity,” said Solace. “It’s rewarding to know that our communications work in Lansing compares favorably with, and in many cases exceeds, work done at the national level by major corporations.”

Solace is director of congregational life at Lansing First Presbyterian and president of the Justice League of Greater Lansing Michigan. The League is a not-for-profit, faith-based reparations

organization addressing racial wealth inequity in Greater Lansing through support of education, home ownership and entrepreneurship.

The podcast focuses on how mothers’ perspectives on faith, culture, class, race and parenting impact adult children’s interaction with their community. The lesson is people are not that different. All mothers use their passions to help their children have fulfilling lives and to make positive impacts in their communities.

Solis said that the diversity of guests was key. Represented are members and nonmembers of Lansing First Presbyterian, persons with traditional and nontraditional family backgrounds, and individuals of various ethnicities and races.

Jean Dietrich, Grand Ledge, at left, an 89-year-old member of First Presbyterian Church of Lansing, shares a lighthearted moment with “A Mother’s Perspective” co-producer and host Prince Solace, Lansing.

Island Nations' Songs Fill Wharton Center

EAST LANSING, MI — Island life has traveled far and wide as it has made its way to Wharton Center for one night only on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale now for Small Island Big Song through the official Wharton Center Ticket Office, online at whartoncenter.com, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON.

Small Island Big Song is a multimedia project uniting the seafaring islands of the Pacific and Indian Ocean through artistic collaboration to highlight humanity’s impact on the ever-changing planet we call home. The artists working with Small Island Big Song have chosen to maintain the cultural voice of their people, to sing in their language, and to play the instruments of their land. These unique lineages mixed with their diverse contemporary styles establish a contemporary musical dialogue among cultures of islands from Madagascar to Rapa Nui to create "one coherent jaw-dropping

piece" as described by Rob Schwartz (Billboard).

Across the Indian and Pacific Ocean regions, environmental and cultural loss threatens island life.

The collective lifestyles of humanity have directly affected the global environment, and the planet is now a fragile island which everyone is responsible. Rather than point fingers, Small Island Big Song’s inspirational artists sing from the

depth of their heritage for a sustainable future, celebrating tradition, and uplifting the music of their homelands.

"In our globalized, computerized world, music can bring us awareness of who we are, our history and our values, and our connection to nature. I bring what my grandfather poured into me.” — Yoyo Tuki, Small Island Big Song (from Rapa Nui - Easter Island)

Violinist Charms at Wharton Center; An Evening with Ray Chen

EAST LANSING, MI — Ray Chen mixes classical strings with 21st-century charm at Wharton Center for one night only on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 7:30PM. Tickets are on sale now through the official Wharton Center Ticket Office, online at whartoncenter.com, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1. 800. WHARTON.

“Ray Chen can do pretty much anything he wants on the violin.”

—Anne Midgette, The Washington Post Superstar violinist Ray Chen has it all: charisma for days, a deep musical sense, and incredible virtuosity. Chen prides himself on linking the traditions of classical music to today. His audiences praise his virtual performances almost as much as his live recitals. Additionally, Ray Chen hosts

his music practice platform, Tonic, for young musicians to get involved with the classics in a fun and innovative way. Chen does it all!

“To die for. He had the kind of liquid tone that carries with it the emotional depth of great intimacy.” —The Huffington Post

This special performance with pia nist Julio Elizalde puts Chen’s talents on full display with a program including the grandest in the violin repertory, Beetho ven’s Violin Sonata No. 7 (“Eroica”), Bach’s cheerful, high-spirited Partita No. 3 for solo violin, Giuseppe Tartini’s fiend ishly demanding Devil’s Trill Sonata, Dvořák’s romantic Slavonic Dance No. 2, a special arrangement of Chick Corea’s Spain, and more.

EVENTS & ENGAGEMENTS

Cultural Dinner at Akers Hall

4Mar 18, 2024

4Open to the public

4The MSU culinary team will be creating a menu of food from the Pacific Islands, highlighting sustainability practices.

Documentary Screening

4Mar 18, 2024, at 6PM

4Akers Hall, MSU

4Free to the public

4Join for a screening of the Small Island Big Song documentary: Small Island Big Song: An Oceanic Songline

Climate Crisis: Our Response as Artists Panel

4Mar 19, 2024, at 7PM

4Erikson Kiva, MSU

4Free to the public

4Hosted by Small Island Big Song’s BaoBao Chen, this panel will explore ways artists can use their voices to push the needle on political, economic, social, and cultural questions.

EARLY DETECTION STARTS WITH A MAMMOGRAM

BREAST IMAGING CENTER

3520 Forest Road, Third Floor

Lansing, MI 48910

mclaren.org/lansing_breastimaging

Spring Into Action: Ways to Stay Active and Prevent Sports-Related Injuries

Spring is finally here. As the weather starts to warm up, many people spend more time outdoors and get back into sport-related activities after the long winter months. While living an active lifestyle is vital for your overall health, injuries can and do happen.

“Injuries can occur at all ages in a wide variety of joints,” said Dr. Toufic Jildeh, orthopedic and sports medicine specialist at MSU Health Care, who performs procedures at McLaren Greater Lansing. “Whether it is a sudden or chronic injury, there are steps people can take to prevent

further pain and damage that would lead to more concerning injuries.”

Dr. Jildeh is the head team physician for MSU Athletics and for the U.S. Olympic Ski and Snowboard team, and he sees patients for sport-related injuries such as those affecting the knee, shoulder, and hip joints, including broken bones, dislocated joints, and injuries to ligaments and tendons (such as the ACL and meniscus).

Transitioning Outdoors

With shorter days and colder temperatures, some people may

not be as active in the winter. Even if you are going to the gym regularly or perform athletic activities, your muscles and joints can weaken. A sudden increase and demand for these muscles and joints can lead to injury.

“When you are getting back into an activity, it’s important to take the necessary steps to help strengthen and support your...

Lansing City Election Has So Much At Stake, But Do Voters Know About It?

Lansing, Michigan-The City of Lansing’s most important election in more than 40 years is less than 2 months away and candidates like Ross Yednock are working to make sure city voters know both about the stakes of the election and their candidacy.

In last November’s election, Lansing voted to form a City Charter Commission by a 51.6% - 48.4% margin. The Charter Commission will be made up of 9 commissioners who will be elected on May 7,

2024. Once elected, they will be responsible for reviewing the current city charter and proposing changes.

“I started going door-todoor after it passed to talk to people about the city charter, what it is, and what the election could mean for our city,” said Yednock, a State of Michigan worker, 20+ year Lansing resident and community volunteer. “While some did know, far too many did not and that was concerning. This election is essentially selecting the people who will serve on our city’s constitutional convention to

study if our city’s government is living up to its responsibility to us. I want to make sure it engages people from all our neighborhoods and communities and every person who calls Lansing home.”

Unlike other city elections where a few candidates are selected to serve a term and make decisions on what rules impacting people should be adopted and how to spend the city’s tax dollars, the Charter Commission will look at the rules the city government follows and if they are working, or not. It could: change the number of City Council members; the number of districts and at large seats; the role and power of the mayor’s office; the Board of Water and Light; how advisory commissions and boards are set up; and even if Lansing elections are held during presidential and gubernatorial elections or continue on odd-number

years.

There are 36 (you read that right) people running for 9 positions. Lansing voters who vote by mail will receive ballots in less than 3 weeks. Voters can vote for up to 9 people, but they do not have to vote for 9, however, if they accidentally vote for more than 9, none of their votes will count.

“Lots of people I’ve heard from are frustrated with the state of things in our city and want to see our city government function better and provide more equitable outcomes,” said Yednock. “That can happen, but now more than ever, voters need to do their own research. This election is right around the corner and so much is at stake. I encourage people to go to www.Ross4Lansing. com and other candidate’s sites and then contact the candidates to see who best represents your values and vision for Lansing’s future.”

More information about this important election can be found at lansingvotes.gov.

Ross Yednock

How to Keep your Marriage Hot with Young Children

BY KRISTEN V FREEMAN

In the midst of tending and caring for young children, married couples can allow their union to be diluted down to mere coexistence. It does not mean you don’t love one another. It does not mean you cannot have a great marriage. If you have fallen into the habit of dancing around one another, it does not mean you are too far gone to revive what, at times, may feel lost in your child or children's schedules and big emotions.

This season of living your married life with littles is an invitation to explore new ways to add kindling on the old flame that, in its very essence, created them. It’s never too late to make a change or create a habit together that will strengthen your bond, arouse deeper intimacy and rediscover the healing powers of desire and sexual connection. At times, we think about attraction as a given- an immovable force that just is if it once was. While this can feel true in the "honeymoon phase", effort needs to be made to stay attracted to one another over time.

Marriage in its design is not seasonal as it is a commitment for longevity, but chapters of a marriage most certainly are. Now, let’s talk about how you can infuse your marriage with the heat of a Houston summer that feels even better than the first time you made love, together.

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to the original owner), Carmen led its transformation, resulting in its successful sale within seven years. This pivotal experience ignited her belief that, with faith in God, she could accomplish anything—she became unstoppable.

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Carmen is the Founder and Executive Director of Transformation GEMS, a nonprofit organization based in Lansing, MI. Through this initiative, she has empowered several women to start and sustain businesses over the last decade. Recently, Transformation GEMS partnered with the Mid-Michigan Credit Union Association and CASE Credit Union to provide grants to women

1.) Try something new

For starts, this could be inside or outside of the bedroom.

*wink wink* You can try new activities, like a sport or a movement class. Maybe, you try one of those pottery or cooking classes you have been talking about wanting to do for years. You can try new cuisines, a new restaurant in town or prepare new, fun drinks based on recipes you find on the internet.

You could pick out a few new travel spots, either a short road trip away or catch a flight to a new country neither of you have visited. You can do a stay-cation in a new-to-you hotel.

For more tantalizing experiences, you can talk about and find a new type of foreplay you both want to try. You can try a new position or… if you don’t know of any new ones, move your bodies together to create one. Nothing is

of color in the Greater Lansing Area. These grants support business growth and sustainability. In December 2021, Transformation GEMS secured a six-figure grant to empower women in the Lansing area further.

Transformation Empowerment Solutions: Carmen also owns and founded Transformation Empowerment Solutions (TransformationbyCarmen.com). For over ten years, she has successfully consulted and coached executive teams and individuals. Her expertise lies in transformational leadership, culture, and developing women entrepreneurs.

Educational Background: Carmen holds a Doctorate Degree from Bakke

new under the sun but it can be new to the both of you. Use your imagination. If you enjoy wearing lingerie, get a new set. Sometimes, it is fun to pick a color, style or texture you would have never tried before.

The list is literally endless and the possibilities overflow. Doing something you both have never done before can add a layer of excitement that fuels passion. Most people genuinely enjoy gifting another human a pleasurable first experience. It gives you something fresh to talk about. It opens your mind, which in practice, creates space to dream into one another differently- more expansively.

2.) Get bored together

Flipping over the same token to the other side now, try all the same ol’ things you have been doing together

with a new lens. Be present together in what you may usually think to be boring or mundane. Try a day of intention- one where you experience each moment with sensation, not taking one second for granted.

Instead of filling your gaps and spaces in the day-to-day with a screen, turn off your phone for a bit. Stop scrolling for a few minutes when you feel boredom hit and alternatively, start exploring- specifically exploring your partner.

Like my husband says “Let me scroll on you. Let me double tap that.” We can be so consumed. The world is at our fingertips each minute of everyday. We can take to hyper-entertaining ourselves into never leaving space for the organic arousals that are bred out of boredom.

Look at your partner’s hand. Feel the creases or callouses. Draw over the lines. Take inventory of the outline of their body, the shape, the posture, the expression, the life, there. Have you looked into their eyes lately? I mean, really looked to see if you can differentiate their pupil from their iris? When you get bored, allow it. Then, use that space to drink one another in.

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Graduate University in Transformational Leadership with an emphasis on culture and women entrepreneurs. She is an alumnus of Spring Arbor College, with a master’s degree in Family Studies and a Bachelor’s Degree in Management & Organizational Development. Additionally, she is a self-esteem expert and an International Certified Holistic Life Coach.

Servant Leadership and Community Impact: Carmen is a Transformation Strategist with certifications in Lean Process Improvement (Green Belt) and Emotional Intelligence. She has facilitated workshops on servant leadership, foreclosure prevention, credit repair,

home buying, marriage and family dynamics, and self-esteem.

Overcoming Adversity: Carmen’s journey includes overcoming significant financial challenges. She went from being a million dollars in debt without filing for bankruptcy to achieving remarkable success.

Dr. Carmen Thomas’s impact extends far beyond her professional accomplishments. Her commitment to empowering others and creating positive change exemplifies true leadership. If you want to be part of this transformative movement, visit Transformationgems.com and get connected. Let’s empower our communities together!

Photo courtesy of Corey Hanks, Houston-based photographer

Why Continuous Education at Your Business Is Important

As a forward-thinking business owner, you understand the immense value of investing in your company’s growth and long-term success. One of the primary ways to ensure sustainable growth is by providing continuous education opportunities for yourself and your dedicated employees. This continuous education at your business is incredibly important, helping your team prepare and combat any challenges that emerge during day-to-day work. With the right education and preparation, you and your team can tackle these issues with ease.

Industry Changes

In today’s ever-evolving and fast-paced world, industries undergo constant shifts and changes. This dynamic environment requires businesses to stay updated with these changes in order to remain competitive and relevant.

Continuous education plays a pivotal role in providing you and your employees with invaluable opportunities to learn about the latest industry trends, cutting-edge technologies, and best practices. By

actively engaging in continuous education, businesses can gain a deeper understanding of emerging market trends, identify new growth opportunities, and enhance their ability to innovate.

Preventative Maintenance

Continuous education goes beyond just staying updated with industry changes. It’s a vital component in preventing potential issues in the future. By consistently learning, adapting, and honing their skills, employees can proac-

This event will not only allow readers to meet the author in person but also a chance to purchase limited copies of her new book. Attendees can expect an engaging and friendly atmosphere, as Yanice is known for her warm and approachable tone of voice.

The US book tour will cover the following cities: - Lansing, Michigan – Grand Rapids Michigan, -Detroit, Michigan - Chicago, Illinois - Indianapolis, Indiana- Atlanta, Georgia - Dallas,

tively identify and address problems before they escalate into major challenges for the business.

Team education helps you stay on top of preventative maintenance in a few different ways. Something like a packaging machine at your business can be complicated to handle, but with regular and extensive education opportunities, packaging machine preventative maintenance is easy. You can ensure your team can handle the equipment correctly and spot and address issues before they worsen. Embrac-

Texas - Washington D.C. and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and New York, New York.

With each stop, Yanice aims to connect with industry players, the general public, and local communities, sharing her journey as an author and the valuable insights she has gained along the way. Through her book tour, she hopes to inspire and empower aspiring writers to overcome barriers and obstacles in their writing journeys.

ing continuous education empowers your workforce to stay ahead of the curve, seize new opportunities, and drive success in an ever-evolving business landscape.

Attract and Retain Top Talent

Investing in continuous education showcases your dedication to staying ahead in a competitive market. By providing opportunities for ongoing learning and skill enhancement, you create an environment that encourages innovation and fosters a culture

For more information about Yanice Jackson's book tour and her new publishing company, please visit her website at https://www.yaniceyvette.com. You can also reach out to her via email at info@thechroniclenews86.com or visit the Chronicle News website at www.thechroniclenews.com.

Join Yanice Jackson on her US book tour as she embarks on this exciting adventure, promoting her new

of continuous improvement. This commitment to employee development enhances your business’s appeal to potential hires but also establishes your company as a desirable destination for top talent seeking long-term career growth.

Boost Employee Morale

Continuous education opportunities serve as a tangible demonstration of your genuine care and consideration for your employees’ personal and professional growth. By offering avenues for continuous learning, such as workshops, webinars, and mentorship programs, you empower your employees to expand their knowledge. Additionally, this education fosters skills that will benefit the employee as well as your organization.

Continuous education at your business is crucial for the continued success of your business. It benefits both employers and employees, but it does require a small disruption in dayto-day work. However, whatever financial investment this continuous education requires is well worth it. Invest in your employees now, and soon, you can start reaping the benefits.

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book and sharing her passion for writing with readers across the country. Don't miss the opportunity to meet the author in person and discover the valuable resources offered by Chronicle Publishing Co. Mark your calendars for the official book signing and meet and greet event in Lansing, Michigan, and stay tuned for further updates on tour dates and locations. Get ready for an unforgettable literary experience!

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