by Dara Rudick, MHQ CEO Growth is on our minds and in our hearts as spring peaks through this last stretch of winter here in Minnesota. This morning, February 20, as I grumbled my way along a short but chilly (-3°) walk with my canine workout partner, I quickly put my attitude in check. I…
A cool thing happened Monday in our weekly team meeting. During our issues-solving segment, I shared my concern that we might not get our November newsletter out due to an increased workload. The group strongly encouraged me to share some words of gratitude on behalf of us all as a team. They pitched in, sharing…
On November 4, 2019, MHQ partners with ReUSE Minnesota in delivering ReUSE’s first-ever regional conference. “This is an incredible chance for individuals and businesses interested in reuse to connect with others, learn more, and drive a reuse economy,” said Jen Newberg, ReUSE MN executive director. ReUSE Minnesota is building a reuse movement nationwide, and launching…
Managing events is a major part of the work we do to support our client associations. In fact, our events team, led by Mackenzie Kelley, each year delivers dozens of conferences, webinars, meetings and networking events. Day-to-day, events require extreme attention to detail, precise scheduling, and expert project management. Big picture, we recognize the power…
Dr. Aida Martinez-Freeman, MHQ Managing Director extraordinaire, was recognized by the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) in October as a “Face of TRIO” alumni. The Federal TRIO Programs are educational programs that provide support to first generation, low income and students with disabilities so they can become successful college graduates. “Aida is an accomplished…
We at MHQ are pleased to announce Mackenzie Kelley’s promotion to Management HQ’s Events Manager – congratulations Mackenzie! “We are so fortunate to have Mackenzie leading and delivering excellent events and conferences to our clients,” said Dara Rudick, MHQ CEO. “Mackenzie consistently steps up with a great attitude, driving record attendance and revenue for events,…
We at MHQ support diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization and within our communities and are proud to celebrate LGBTQ History Month. Equality Forum’s LGBT History Month web site celebrates the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Icons. Each day in October, a new LGBT Icon is featured with a video, bio,…
Compassion is a core value at MHQ. 100% of our team volunteers. Every three months the MHQ team comes together to give back to our communities. On September 6th, the MHQ team reached out to send postcards and messages of support to two communities that were recently affected by gun violence. Six MHQ staffers sat…
Before July of 2018, ReUSE Minnesota (ReUSE) had been solely run by volunteers. These generous and dedicated volunteers had done an outstanding job of launching and supporting the organization. And they were volunteers with full-time work outside of their work with the association. After receiving a grant from the State of Minnesota Legislative-Citizen Commission on…
For the sixth consecutive year, the MHQ team enjoyed the addition of a Step Up summer intern. Samantha Lowe is a junior at Washburn High School in Minneapolis. She helped our team with several technology projects, and from her time at MHQ, is inspired to learn more about careers in the technology sector. During her…