Industry Tips & Resources
How We Stay Safe Around Electricity
By Carol Obando-Derstine | Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities Nothing is more important to us than educating the public about being safe around electricity. And we recognize how important it is to teach those lessons to young people. It’s why we created “How We Stay Safe Around Electricity,” a unique book that teaches youngsters…
Read MoreAppreciation
By Kathy Henderson, Director of Economic Development You don’t have to be a business owner to show appreciation to those you work with. Unfortunately, most people go through their workday never being told that they are doing a good job, or that their hard work is sincerely appreciated. As Margaret Cousins once said: “Appreciation can…
Read MoreEnergy Efficient Holiday Decorating Tips from PPL Electric Utilities
By Carol Obando-Derstine, Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities Think of December holiday season and you’re likely to think of something shining brightly often, it’s something powered by electricity. Using more electricity is a natural part of the holiday season. Family and friends come to stay, and we cook for them. The weather gets cold,…
Read MoreWhat Makes a Great Company?
Lessons from the Top By Kathy Henderson, Director of Carbon County Economic Development I don’t always eat fast food, but when I do, one of my favorites is Chick-fil-A. It’s too bad I have to travel so far to get it. Why do we love Chick-fil-A so much? Their food is a little more expensive…
Read MoreHappy November! As the Thanksgiving Holiday Approaches, Pay It Forward…
By Marlyn Kissner, Executive Director of the CCEDC, E.V.P. Northern Region, GLVCC Many of us have heard the phrases “pay it forward” as well as “random acts of kindness.” Simply stated, when someone does a good deed for you, instead of paying them back, pay it forward by doing a good deed for someone else.…
Read MoreGrid of the Future: Role of Transmission
By Carol Obando-Derstine, Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities The world is changing fast and the electric power grid is no exception. New technologies will produce more changes in the grid over the next 10 years than during the prior century. For the longest time, power flowed just one way: from the power plants, across…
Read MoreWhat is Custom Picture Framing?
By Guest Blogger, Carla Binder, Creative Framing by Carla What is Custom Picture Framing?Custom picture framing is basically a package that to enhances, protects and displays your art or cherished mementos. Although the definition makes it sound simple enough, there are many things that must be taken into consideration. Don’t be mistaken, there’s a big difference…
Read MoreBe Kind to Your Customer
I was encouraged to be nice and friendly at a very young age thanks to my mom, my grandparents and a few great teachers. In addition, my participation in basketball, track & field, and field hockey helped give me that competitive edge thanks to the many coaches who inspired me throughout my life. In today’s…
Read MoreInnovation as an Absolute Imperative
By Guest Blogger, Carol Obando-Derstine, PPL CLICK HERE to Learn More About PPL “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower” is an often-repeated quote attributed to Steve Jobs. But how is this playing out and helping to create the grid of the future? Innovation requires all of us to make honest and, at times, difficult assessments of disruptive…
Read MoreInvesting in Human Capital
By Marlyn Kissner, Executive Director, CCEDC Let’s talk about Human Capital. What is it? Human capital is defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as “the skills the labor force possesses and is regarded as a resource or asset.” As a business owner, the success of your organization depends upon the work productivity of your staff.…
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