Updates from Organizations - Government agencies - Advertise Various Artists

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Friends, it's #GivingTuesday again,
and we could really use your help.

Over the last 20 months, #O1ARTS has 
created PLATFORMS, PANES, and WALLS,
engaging over 10,000 local residents and visitors.

We've offered PAID exhibition and performance opportunities to more than 150 artists, students and performers ... and sponsored that nifty mural above!

We've collaborated with Weber State, Ogden City Arts, Summit Institute, Ogden Nature Center and PANDO Art Collective
AND
Returned nearly $150,000 into the local Arts Economy.

We've got some amazing projects on tap for 2019, including a new mural project and of course, the opening of our best-in-class exhibition space, XIBIT.

We'll be more than doubling our operating budget, and need your help. 
So please, if you can, consider clicking below -
you'll be making an investment in the future of the arts & artists in Ogden:
www.ogdenfirst.org/giving-tuesday

DONATE NOW

We're thrilled to announce we have a donor who has committed to match YOUR contribution, dollar-for-dollar, up to a max of $10,000. 
Support #artwithpurpose today! 

WHERE: Big Lots, 3931 West 9000 South, West Jordan, UT 84088

WHEN: November 30, 2018 at 7:30 a.m.

WHAT: Ribbon cutting ceremony with local community dignitaries, a local Celebrity Shopper, and representatives from South Valley Services, a local Big Lots charitable partner. Plus, the first 50 shoppers at this ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday or coming into the store on Saturday morning will receive a special goody bag filled with tasty treats.

On November 30, Big Lots kicks off a donation program benefiting South Valley Services . Big Lots will donate five dollars to the local charitable organization each time a BIG Rewards loyalty member redeems a reward at the West Jordan store over the opening six-weeks (November 30-January 12).

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Avoid Legal Hangovers from Your Holiday Party
NFIB offering some helpful advice on two problem areas

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 27, 2018—Keep celebrations safe this holiday season by watching out for two problem areas – drunk driving and harassment – advises NFIB’s Small Business Legal Center.

Drunk Driving
An increasing number of states require employers to exercise reasonable care to prevent injuries by intoxicated employees leaving holiday parties. To minimize the risk of liability an employer should do the following:

• Keep attendance at parties voluntary and host the celebration off-site and outside of normal business hours.
• Use professional bartenders and instruct them not to serve anyone who appears intoxicated. 
• Distribute drink tickets to limit the number of free drinks or limit the time for open bar.
• Serve lots of free food to soak up the alcohol.
• Ask trusted managers and supervisors to be on the look-out for people who have had too much to drink and unable to drive or need assistance getting home.
• Pay for cabs or Uber to take impaired employees and guests home or offer designated drivers.

Harassment
Socializing, alcohol, and mistletoe combine to create an environment that can lead to sexual harassment or fighting. Just because it’s a holiday party doesn’t mean you can’t be liable for what happens as an employer. Employee lawsuits can result from voluntary events held outside the office and outside normal work hours.

• Remind employees about company anti-harassment policies before the party.
• If your business does not have an anti-harassment policy, get one!  Check out the free sample policy developed by NFIB. Have an attorney review it.
• Don’t hang mistletoe.
• Ask trusted managers and supervisors to intervene and stop any fighting or inappropriate conduct witnesses or reported.
• Finally, make sure that all employees understand that a holiday party is a work-related activity and that rules for appropriate work behavior still apply.

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