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…
Since founding executive search firm kpCompanies in 2001, Miquel McMoore is particularly proud of the talent that her company has provided to clients for more than 18 years. She credits the company’s success to the fact that diversity is included in almost all candidate submissions. “We’ve learned that finding the right diverse talent takes time,…
Did you know that 100% of the MHQ team volunteers as part of our commitment to our community? On Tues., May 21, seven of the MHQ team members volunteered with Minneapolis Parks to help cultivate gardens in the heart of the city! We helped lend a hand, literally by planting flowers and mulching to maintain the beauty…
On Saturday, May 18, a group of community members, entrepreneurs, and business leaders gathered in the Powderhorn Park neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minn. for the second annual Powderhorn Shark Tank competition. Management HQ (MHQ) CEO Dara Rudick was asked to judge the competition. “This was a great opportunity for small businesses to come together, pitch ideas,…