The Beacon: October 2024

Oct 8, 2024 | NEWSLETTER

The Skills-Based Model and Its Impact on Positive Attitudes in Small Business​ I consider myself a positive person. I’ve had plenty of negativity in my life to know that being positive is a choice and one I make every day as a female, as a mom, as a mimi and as...

The Beacon: September 2024

Sep 11, 2024 | NEWSLETTER

Celebrating the Social and Economic Achievements of American Workers: Hiring for Skills and the Power of Small Businesses​ As we navigate through an ever-evolving economic landscape, it’s essential to take a moment to celebrate the social and economic achievements of...

The Beacon: August 2024

Aug 7, 2024 | NEWSLETTER

How can skills simplify your business and your life?​ As a small business owner, I know the daily juggle of numerous responsibilities, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiencies are crucial. Adopting a skills-based hiring model can significantly simplify both...

The Beacon: July 2024

Jul 10, 2024 | NEWSLETTER

The definition of diverse is showing a great deal of variety. “Diverse ability” refers to the range of skills, perspectives, and capabilities that individuals with disabilities bring to the workplace. It emphasizes valuing the unique contributions that...

The Beacon: June 2024

Jun 13, 2024 | NEWSLETTER

Summer is a season that bursts with warmth, both from the sun and the company of loved ones. It is a time when families and friends come together, free from the rigors of school schedules and the hustle of everyday work life. This break in routine offers a unique...

The Beacon: April 2024

Apr 10, 2024 | NEWSLETTER

April showers…..as the saying goes. We are showered with blessings and truly grateful for the two SkillBridge interns who chose to spend their time with Talents ASCEND. Thank you to Tatiana and Rachelle.​ ​ April is also the month to recognize and appreciate...

The Beacon: March 2024

Mar 13, 2024 | NEWSLETTER

March is Women’s History Month and inspiring/expanding young women in science and engineering. My 14-year-old granddaughter aspires to be an astronaut and go to Mars by way of the Naval Academy or MIT. It is with her future in mind that I am...

The Beacon: February 2024

Feb 7, 2024 | NEWSLETTER

February is one of my favorite months. First because it’s my birthday month and second because of “love” day which is what I refer to for Valentine’s Day. Not everyone has a “valentine”, but everyone can have someone to love or...

The Beacon: January 2024

Jan 10, 2024 | NEWSLETTER

January is the month of new. A new year and people making new resolutions, deciding to make new changes to hopefully better their lives. The sad news is that only 9% of people will actually keep their resolutions for the entire year. Why are we so resistant...

The Beacon: December 2023

Dec 13, 2023 | NEWSLETTER

December is a month of many things. Religious holidays, the remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor, National Fruitcake Month and National Read a New Book Month. Universal Human Rights Month. The end of a past year and the wish for the new year to be merry and...

The Beacon: November 2023

Nov 9, 2023 | NEWSLETTER

November is National Military Family Month. Since its declaration in 1996, this special month has served as a reminder of the challenges that military families face every day. It wasn’t until many years after I served in the Navy and stationed in Keflavik,...

The Beacon: October 2023

Oct 11, 2023 | NEWSLETTER

October 30 – November 3 is National Veteran Owned Business Week. Did you know that there are two million veteran owned businesses in the US. Those businesses employ over five million Americans and represent $1.3 trillion in sales. ​ Veterans are 45% more likely to...