A little over six months ago my wife came to me and said, “You know your Mother does not have long to live, we must visit with her and be present to her now because she will be gone soon.” She was in a nursing home and not happy there at all. She was in […]
United Way Hometown Huddle
Every year I look forward to participating in the United Way of Greater Cleveland’s Hometown Huddle. It is a day of hard work and Community Collaboration. This program is 18 years running. BlueBridge is happy to participate and represent the Cleveland Technology Community each year. This year Browns players supported by Volunteers from the United […]
The how and why of corporate social responsibility & volunteering
If no one were around to see an act of kindness, would you still behave as a hero? This is a terrific question a company must ask itself about participating in corporate social responsibility. Quickly, a company will benefit by answering “yes.” Most studies show that people do business with people they like, and most […]
Kevin Goodman Honored for His Commitment to Cancer Cure by Ohio Cancer Research
Star Award Gala to benefit Ohio Cancer Research CLEVELAND Thursday, August 11 at 6:30 p.m. Cleveland Marriott Downtown Honoring Ronald M. Berkman and Kevin Goodman Ronald M. Berkman, PhD President, Cleveland State University Kevin Goodman Managing Director, BlueBridge Networks For 25 years, Ohio Cancer Research has honored the most prominent and successful business and civic […]
Sports Training Strategies Apply to Business
Truth tends to be consistent across categories. This is an ancient idea that has resonated with many over and over again. According to Michael Hudak, a BlueBridge Networks account executive, “throughout my experiences as an IT technician, an athlete, a student, and a young professional in the business world, I have applied truths to various […]
Buying local is most impactful
If we can grow stronger locally, we can then act and deliver more successfully globally. We go to the global market in a more meaningful and lasting way when we have grown strong in our own backyards When and where we can buy local, we must do so. The impact to our local economies and […]
Cleveland Ohio’s Institutional Centennial Celebrations – A City Comes of Age
100 years ago the people of Northeast Ohio seeded cultural and educational institutions that remain as assets that continue to improve the quality of life of our Region and the world. Business leaders in our community have long recognized the impact these institutions have on the local economy, making Cleveland a better place for their employees […]
Boston & Beyond – Kevin Goodman & LLS
After being diagnosed with Stage 4 lymphoma in 2003, and while in treatment, I made a deal with God. If my life was spared, I would personally raise $100,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Indeed I have kept my word. I have raised significantly more than that to help find a cure by participating in […]
6 ways yoga can create a work-life balance
6 ways yoga can create a work-life balance work-life balance matters – bring yoga into the mix to be better at work So the internet’s definition of work–life balance is a concept including proper prioritizing between “work” (career and ambition) and “lifestyle” (health, pleasure, leisure, family and spiritual development/meditation). The good news is that we […]
Taking care of the community should be woven into the DNA of every company
Two of my criteria for contributing time, talent, and treasure, both personally and professionally, to a nonprofit and a mission revolve around whether the effort will give voice and whether the contribution will move the needle. GiveCamp is one such effort that does just that. In a web- and data-centric world, websites and online presence […]