With the end of the year looming, it’s natural to think about the future. For family businesses, that future could include a change in leadership. In fact, according to author Raméz Baassiri, succession planning and an eye toward the future is a necessity to ensure the survival of any family business, no matter the size, and failure to do so is one reason why most family businesses don't make it past the second generation.
Baassiri says family businesses who don’t tackle the hard questions about succession now are gambling with their futures – and their legacies.
About Raméz Baassiri
Raméz Baassiri, author of Interrupted Entrepreneurship: Embracing Change in the Family Business (www.ramezbaassiri.com), is a board member of a multinational, multigenerational family business. Raméz is a firm believer in education through storytelling—a concept that can, and does, change the world for the better.
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Bank of Utah, Arctic Circle Restaurants and Red Hanger team up for annual
Warm Bodies, Warm Souls Coat Drive to benefit 10 Utah charities
Arctic Circle and Red Hanger offer special incentives for people to drop off donations
OGDEN, Utah, Nov. 13, 2018 – Three well-known Utah-based businesses are partnering once again to collect warm coats, blankets and clothing to give to 10 local charities across the state. Bank of Utah, Arctic Circle Restaurants and Red Hanger are co-sponsoring the seventh annual Warm Bodies, Warm Souls coat drive Nov. 19 – Dec. 14. The public is invited to collect new or gently-used coats, hats, scarves, gloves, socks and blankets and drop them off at any of Bank of Utah’s 14 full-service bank branches and additional mortgage offices; Arctic Circle’s 33 restaurants from Tremonton to Spanish Fork and Red Hanger’s 23 locations along the Wasatch Front.
To urge participation from the community, Arctic Circle is offering a coupon for a free double cheese burger to those who donate at their restaurants, and Red Hanger will give customers a certificate for a free shirt cleaning for donating at their dry cleaner locations. Bank of Utah will offer the coupons for donating at their bank locations.
“The combined strength and resources of the Warm Bodies, Warm Souls partners has helped make donating more convenient, with a total of 70 locations,” said Douglas L. DeFries, Bank of Utah president. “Bank of Utah started the Warm Bodies, Warm Souls coat drive in 2011, as part of our effort to give back to our bank communities. Arctic Circle Restaurants and their foundation, Arctic Cares, joined us in 2014, which broadened the reach of the campaign through their 33 locations and their in-store and direct mail advertising. And now, for the second year, we’re excited to have Red Hanger’s wonderful help. Not only do they offer 23 drop-off locations, but they also generously use their trucks to pick up and collect the donations until we give them to the charities. We are extremely grateful to these generous partners.”
After Dec. 14, Bank of Utah will distribute donations to the following charities:
For more information on the coat drive and drop off locations visit https://www.bankofutah.com/warm-bodies-warm-souls.
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About Bank of Utah
Bank of Utah’s roots were firmly planted in Ogden in 1952 by the Frank M. Browning family, and in 66 years it has grown to more than 300 employees and more than $1.3 billion in assets. Like the sturdy pine in its logo, Bank of Utah has thrived to become one of the top banks for capitalization and security in Utah and one of the strongest banks in the country. Bank of Utah has 14 full-service branches along the Wasatch Front, mortgage offices in St. George, Price, Logan and Sandy, and personal and corporate trust teams in Ogden and Salt Lake. Bank of Utah offers personal and business banking, mortgage and commercial lending, and trust and investment services. Like the durable evergreen Bank of Utah will remain strong in order to serve its thousands of customers for many years to come. For more information call 1-800-516-5559 or visit bankofutah.com.
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TONKS
Premieres Debut Album
Windows Down & Dying
via Atwood Magazine
Out This Friday,November 16th, 2018
Recently featured on Billboard
"...TONKS delivers raw humanity and compelling vulnerability through
tender songs full of warmth and sincerity." - Atwood Magazine
"'Running Downhill'...sounds heartbreaking yet hopeful - created by subtle
yet effective guitar work, and Foley's ability to masterfully croon out his lyrics
to paint something delicate and exciting." - Substream Magazine
November 13, 2018 - New Jersey - South Jersey-based singer/songwriter TONKS is thrilled to share his debut album, Windows Down & Dying. Fans can stream the record in full now, exclusively on Atwood Magazine.
The solo acoustic project of Dryjacket bassist Ian Foley, TONKS offers an introspective collection of songs set to brightly shimmering melodies - amidst a quiet and unassuming melancholy. "This record is about aging out of 'live fast, die young,' and prioritizing a happiness that is simple and consistent."
Foley, a multi-instrumentalist who recorded the violin, piano, and vibe as well as the guitar and vocals on Windows Down & Dying, will release his debut album on November 16th, 2018. For additional information on the new record, as well as upcoming album release shows, please visit: www.facebook.com/TeamTONKS
For Additional Information, Please Visit:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonksNJ
Twitter: www.twitter.com/tonksnj
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tonksnj
Windows Down & Dying Track Listing:
1. The Great Idaho Fire
2. Water Damage
3. Running Downhill
4. You Aren't Missing Anything
5. Pictures of Privilege
6. Through the Daylight, the Moon Appears
7. Garden State Blue
8. St. Charles Place
9. Paris
10. Giles Corey
Upcoming Album Release Shows:
11/16 - Flemington, NJ @ Flemington DIY
11/17 - West Hempstead, NY @ Creative Corner
11/18 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Pharmacy
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Press Contact:
TONKS
Premieres Debut Album
Windows Down & Dying
via Atwood Magazine
Out This Friday,November 16th, 2018
Recently featured on Billboard
"...TONKS delivers raw humanity and compelling vulnerability through
tender songs full of warmth and sincerity." - Atwood Magazine
"'Running Downhill'...sounds heartbreaking yet hopeful - created by subtle
yet effective guitar work, and Foley's ability to masterfully croon out his lyrics
to paint something delicate and exciting." - Substream Magazine
November 13, 2018 - New Jersey - South Jersey-based singer/songwriter TONKS is thrilled to share his debut album, Windows Down & Dying. Fans can stream the record in full now, exclusively on Atwood Magazine.
The solo acoustic project of Dryjacket bassist Ian Foley, TONKS offers an introspective collection of songs set to brightly shimmering melodies - amidst a quiet and unassuming melancholy. "This record is about aging out of 'live fast, die young,' and prioritizing a happiness that is simple and consistent."
Foley, a multi-instrumentalist who recorded the violin, piano, and vibe as well as the guitar and vocals on Windows Down & Dying, will release his debut album on November 16th, 2018. For additional information on the new record, as well as upcoming album release shows, please visit: www.facebook.com/TeamTONKS
For Additional Information, Please Visit:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonksNJ
Twitter: www.twitter.com/tonksnj
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tonksnj
Windows Down & Dying Track Listing:
1. The Great Idaho Fire
2. Water Damage
3. Running Downhill
4. You Aren't Missing Anything
5. Pictures of Privilege
6. Through the Daylight, the Moon Appears
7. Garden State Blue
8. St. Charles Place
9. Paris
10. Giles Corey
Upcoming Album Release Shows:
11/16 - Flemington, NJ @ Flemington DIY
11/17 - West Hempstead, NY @ Creative Corner
11/18 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Pharmacy
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Press Contact:
