| Passing the torch or letting it sputter out?
With a successful and growing business, Ottawa entrepreneur Irene Martin seems to be in an ideal spot. Succession planning experts, however, say that she and business owners like her need to ensure they have a formal transition plan in place. And according to a recent survey, too few do. Fourteen years ago, Ms. Martin, a former nurse, founded Retire-At-Home Services Inc., catering to the needs of seniors who want to postpone or avoid a move to a nursing home. Now with almost 200 employees, a solid reputation for TLC and franchising ambitions, the "not-60-yet" Ms. Martin is looking to slow things down and pass most of the day-to-day administration to someone else. Her son, executive director Jonathan Martin, is educated, experienced, and interested in carrying on.
City of Salem: Open for Business
The city of Salem appointed an interim city manager Tuesday night. Story by Sarah Kapis Email | Bio
SALEM -- Old and rusty safety deposit boxes sit in what looks like an empty parking lot. The boxes are all that's left after a fire devastated downtown Salem in March of 2006. Since then, the smoke has cleared and the debris has been cleaned up, but a void is left where the buildings and businesses once stood. On Tuesday night, city council appointed Sherry Lovett as the new interim city manager to replace the out-going Frank Robinette. "I plan to work with council to meet goals and expectations. The future looks positive for Salem," said Lovett. Lovett says bringing in commerce and business is a top priority for Salem. The city has recently seen the promise of more businesses on Main Street including a new Second Chances Thrift Store, a pet grooming store and a hot dog franchise is also looking to move into town as well, Lovett said.
Statewide Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser to Benefit Special Olympics Washington
On Saturday, Sept. 29 from 12 to 8 p.m., local law enforcement officers will trade in their handcuffs and badges for serving aprons and burgers at Red Robin® restaurants in Washington for a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser. During the Tip-A-Cop fundraiser, law enforcement personnel will collect tips from restaurant guests to benefit Special Olympics Washington (SOWA). .
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