Author Archives: seanocallahan

There are stories all around us.  Some are blatantly obvious, as the media bombards our attention with endless noise.  Others are barely a blip on the radar, yet no less compelling. Stories are the impetus of action.  We cannot help … Continue reading →

Every month, INCREASE CDC hosts an event for the Increase Community Business Network (ICBN).  The event allows business professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members to network and enjoy a presentation by an expert in popular business topics. The topic of July … Continue reading →

“What gets measured gets done.”  We have all heard this adage before, yet these words never truly resonated with me until this summer project. Like many of my fellow colleagues, I have been collecting data for several weeks.  I am … Continue reading →

Wielding an impressive arsenal of dry-erase marker colors, I took to the whiteboard.  I was determined to turn my scattered thoughts into an organized, technicolor dream program guide regarding business sustainability. Our team was meeting for discussion on how to … Continue reading →

Last Tuesday I attended my very first webinar.  The presentation was titled: What Does it Take to Build Sustainable Micro-Businesses?  Over 200 leaders in the micro-enterprise field logged in to hear three respected organizations describe their successful programming. For the … Continue reading →

“Doing Business in the Cloud” This was the title of ICDC’s (Increase Community Development Corporation) June workshop that featured a local authority on the subject. The event also doubled as a networking opportunity for small business owners.  I was surrounded … Continue reading →

I walked out of our orientation fully motivated and anxious to start my summer at INCREASE CDC.  As I was strolling through the parking lot, my sense of elation came to a sudden halt as I reached into my pocket … Continue reading →