Each year at The
Flourishing Company we dedicate pro bono hours to work
with organizations in Northwest Ohio. While these pro
bono engagements have typically supported
non-profit boards, the current employment market
motivated us to reach out to professionals in the
Greater Toledo area currently in search of
employment.
A SPECIAL VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENT
FROM HEATHER (1 min 44 sec)
One big question I
had even as I designed and launched the system was
"will there be a home for the club at the end of
the pro bono project?". I am delighted to
report that effective August 12, 2009 the Toledo
Regional Chamber of Commerce assumed day-to-day
operations under the new name the
Chamber Job Club.
A home for the job
club within the Chamber provides visibility,
resources and sustainability not possible within
the pro bono structure. With this move we
ensure continuous support for local job seekers as
long as the need exists.
Special Thanks
The Flourishing
Job Club was a community run by volunteers.
The success of this pro bono project was possible
because of the efforts of many community members.
The Toledo Lucas
County Library for their collaboration with
venues, expertise and promotion. Nancy Foth,
Manager Branch Services for her support from the
very beginning the staff at the Sanger,
Washington, Holland and Main branches.
The Facilitators
of the TFJC play an integral part in the launch of
the pods.
Thank you to my
wonderful colleagues who believed in and supported
this effort -
Sara Best. Best
People Solutions
Charlie Alter,
Bentrbrook Advisors
Nick Nigro,
Davis College
Marsha Drees,
Harbor Behavioral
Linda
Schlachter, Davis College
Sue McMahon,
Living From The Heart
Local
LinkedIn expert, Leasa Maxx, Maxx Marketing and
Design, for sharing her time and expertise in using
social networking in their job search.
Steve
Herwat, Herwat & Associates, for his counsel and
guidance.
And a big thank you
to my husband, Gary Wiegand, for his unfailing support
and understanding as this project began as a seed of
an idea and flourished into an incredible community
project.
