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Who You Are Doesn’t Matter

By Cedric Friesen | November 17, 2020

Gift buying season is upon us.  If you’re doing any product research on-line or gift buying on the web, there’s a chance your family members will find out what might be in their stocking.  Sharing an Amazon account with your family can be dangerous this time of the year!  While you’re enjoying your holiday shopping, […]

Eat. Drink. Shop. Local.

By Brian Jackson | November 12, 2020

While listening to one of our radio stations this morning, (95.7 THE ROCK) I heard a very spontaneous conversation that cannot be overstated. Brian, Jean and Scott Shaw are LONG time Mid-West Family employees and they practice what they preach. I thank them for all they do for Mid-West Family and all of the other […]

A Recruiter Friended Me….I Guess Things Are Getting Serious!

By Lori Morton-Lockley | November 10, 2020

And then I realized the recruiter has probably friended a LOT of people! If you’re thinking of using social media to find and secure great talent, you’re not alone! If done well, it can create a solid return on investment.  You might want to consider the following when starting your campaign: Who is your audience? […]

Miracle on 34th Street

By Jen O'Brien | November 6, 2020

WIZM News will be broadcasting the La Crosse Community Theater play, Miracle on 34th Street, live on air! Tune in to 1410 WIZM on December 12th at 6PM to listen to the live performance. You won’t wanna miss this! About Miracle on 34th Street It takes more than seeing to believe! No one can deny […]

It’s About the Buzz

By Cedric Friesen | November 3, 2020

Be adaptable during a time of uncertainty. Those who survive are those who are prepared and best at handling change. Prepare and be ready so you’re in a position to make honey when your time is right.

Just Be Cool

By Brian Jackson | October 29, 2020

We’ve all seen the stories of people losing their minds about having to follow Covid-19 safety precautions. A quick YouTube search will take you down a hole of insane behavior of those for and against. All of it troubling. Pizza Doctors in La Crosse, shared an interaction that recently happened at their restaurant (see below) […]

But Are They Working?

By Lori Morton-Lockley | October 27, 2020

Are we now a “work from home” economy? Incredibly 42% of the U.S. labor force is now working from home full-time! (Stanford News June 2020) What has this done to our labor force and how is everyone holding up? One of the biggest concern’s companies have is the productivity of their “at home” employees. The […]

What’s Your Sign?

By Cedric Friesen | October 20, 2020

Whether looking down Broadway in Nashville or at a stick in the sand on a Cay of the Bahamas, “sign sign everywhere a sign” as the song goes.  This season our yards are littered with political signs vying for us to remember a name.  It’s no inflatable floppy man but the good sign spinners can […]

Rounds for Rescues

By Jen O'Brien | October 16, 2020

On Friday, October 9th Mid-West Family teamed up with the Coulee Region Humane Society for Rounds for Rescues! 36 teams competed in this golf tournament to raise money for the Coulee Region Humane Society. In total, we were able to raise $8,275.00! Thank you to all of the Rounds for Rescues sponsors: Al’s Autobody J […]

Covid Christmas Survey

By Brian Jackson | October 15, 2020

A little over a week ago, Mid-West Family conducted an online survey of people in the La Crosse area. Just shy of 700 people responded with their opinions on a variety of topics relating to our current Covid-19 situation and their outlook for the next few months. Let’s start with how people are currently feeling […]