Bill Gravell’s expertise extends beyond political success. He served as Pastor of Sonterra Fellowship in Jarrell for years & devoted numerous hours to hearing peoples’ concerns and providing counsel.
Entrepreneurs That Have Become Philanthropists
The term philanthropy refers to an act of giving time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes. It can be applied to individuals or groups who make a monetary donation. However, most of the time, people are labeled as philanthropists when they give large sums of money or make a significant impact through their volunteering. Those that have set up successful businesses have found themselves with large sums of money that they wish to bless others with. Continue reading to learn about some...
Taking a Look at the Business Cycle
What Is a Business Cycle?
A business cycle is a type of economic activity that occurs when the country’s long-term growth rate changes. It explains the contraction and expansion of economic activity that the economy experiences over time. A business cycle can be completed when the economy experiences a single boom and then a single contraction in sequence.
The length of a business cycle is determined by the period of time that it takes to complete its sequence. A boom refers to a period of ra...
Supporting the Homeless in Your Community
Looking for ways to help the homeless in your community? Volunteers are vital to the operations of homeless shelters all across the country. They help keep the doors of these facilities open and provide various services such as food and shelter. In addition to volunteering, you can also help build permanent shelters and deliver care packages.
Besides volunteering, you can additionally help build permanent shelters and deliver care packages. You can also help prepare the homeless for employmen...
Tips for Economic Developers
The goal of an economic developer is to create a conducive environment for businesses to operate and retain quality workers in their region. This can help boost the local economy and provide a variety of benefits to the community. In addition to creating jobs, it can also help improve the infrastructure and services of the local government.
The objective of an economic developer, in short, is to improve the quality of life in his or her region by creating a conducive environment for businesse...
Ways to Make a Positive Impact on Your Community as an Entrepreneur
While large corporations can be very successful at making charitable giving a priority, small businesses can also make a big impact in their communities. Bill Gravell discusses how to make a positive impact on your community as an entrepreneur in this blog post.
Inspiring the Youth to Become Entrepreneurs
The rapid technological change that has occurred over the past couple of decades has greatly impacted the job prospects for our children and future generations. Bill Gravell discusses inspiring the youth to become entrepreneurs in this informative post.
Supporting Kids Who Have Broken the Law
When teenagers commit a criminal offense, they are handled in a different way from adults who do the same thing. The goal of the law is to discipline teenagers for their actions but also to provide them an opportunity to learn from their mistakes. Usually, when an adolescent admits to committing a criminal offense, they are kept out of court proceedings. If they have not previously been involved in any trouble with the law, then the confession might be kept out of court records.
Instead of go...
Larger Economic Benefits of Starting a Business
You might envision yourself one day creating a business plan and launching a product or service line. Starting a small business is a great way to boost the local economy and make a difference in your community.
It Employs Local Workers
The most important benefit of starting a small business in a community is the opportunity to create employment opportunities for those who reside there. Even if you only have a few employees, working for a small business can help them pay their rent and keep th...
Economic Development Incentives
Economic development incentives can play a vital role in deciding if a company decides to proceed with a major investment. However, many companies do not understand the ins and outs of a multi-state incentives negotiation. This blog aims to help companies navigate the process and secure the best deal possible.
The success of websites can be attributed to their ability to provide a good overview of the various incentives available. However, when it comes to pursuing incentives involving multip...
Becoming a Mentor to People in Your Community
If you’re looking to give back to the community, you might be surprised how much you can help by taking someone under your wing. A long-term relationship may involve a planned mentorship program. A short-term arrangement may involve helping the mentee solve a problem. In addition, a mentor may provide the mentee with advice and guidance. They may also participate in scheduled meetings to share their knowledge and experience.
Mentors are people who inspire, motivate, and support others. They c...
Becoming a Recognizable Brand
Brand recognition is the ability of people to identify a brand based on its attributes. There are a lot of steps that a new company has to take in order to build brand awareness and get recognized by its customers. One of the most important factors that a company has to consider is the right brand personality. This will help them distinguish themselves from the crowd.
A brand personality is a set of characteristics that people can identify with based on the brand name. Having a consistent set...
Making Philanthropy a Family Affair
What Is Family Philanthropy?
Family philanthropy is a way for well-off families to give back to society and encourage their members to adopt social responsibility. Some people see philanthropy as a way for younger members of the family to become more financially responsible.
Many people believe that philanthropy is an essential component of creating a joyful life and that it can help children and grandchildren develop the skills they need to succeed in society. Family philanthropy is also mot...