Fresh Links – August 19th

A curated list of business, career and community links.


Croixstone Earns 2nd National Certification!

The past couple of business days have been celebratory ones at Croixstone.  Last Friday, our CEO Patti Weber announced that Croixstone has received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Greater Women’s Business Council, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). 

The world-class WBENC certification is accepted by more than 1,000 corporations representing America’s most prestigious brands, in addition to many states, cities and other entities.  Croixstone’s new WBENC certification enhances our ability to help clients meet their diversity supplier objectives.

Today, Croixstone is pleased to announce that we have been granted certification as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) by WBENC, who serves as a third party certifier for WOSB certification as part of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) WOSB Federal Contracting Program.  This certification provides Croixstone with greater access to federal contracting opportunities. 

Read our Press Release for Croixstone’s WOSB Certification here.


Big News from Croixstone!

We are THRILLED to announce that Croixstone has received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Greater Women’s Business Council, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). This new certification fuels continued growth opportunities for Croixstone in terms of revenue growth, jobs growth, and our ability to help our clients meet their supplier diversity spend objectives.

Read our press release!

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News, Advice, Info, Conversations + Stories Curated for People Over 50

Croixstone is known for the exceptional level of expertise that both our consultants and direct-hire candidates offer.  And much of that expertise comes from professionals over 50.

We love the curated, online content created for America’s booming older population that is crafted by Next Avenue (produced by Twin Cities PBS out of Minneapolis/St. Paul).

Next Avenue delivers timely insights pertaining to the following topics: 
 – Health
– Money & Policy
– Work & Purpose
– Living
– Caregiving
– Technology

Get to know Next Avenue here.



Back by Popular Demand!

How do you practice the art of networking STRATEGICALLY during a global pandemic?

Join career expert Emily Lopez, the leader of Croixstone Consulting’s human capital practice, for an interactive, 60-minute Zoom video meeting.  With more than 20 years experience in talent acquisition, retention and culture building, Emily is known for her high-energy and motivating style of leadership

You will learn the following: 
 – The “what” of strategic networking
– The “why” of strategic networking
– Practical ideas on “how” to network strategically
– A specific action plan with next steps to leverage your professional & personal ecosystem

Register for free by 5pm on Monday, July 20 here.


Reimagine Your Organization

Now is the time to imagine + build a better company. But how do you thoughtfully create + build impactful + lasting organizational change?

As current business conditions continue to flex and change, now is the time for leaders to recognize that the “next new normal” will require team and agile organizations with the right people in the right places to drive the results. 

Join global business leader Beth Stolarick, founder of Prism Leadership Partners and a senior consultant in Croixstone’s human capital practice, for an interactive, 60-minute Zoom video meeting. Beth is a global human capital leader who has worked across multiple industry sectors and has driven organizational transformation in companies ranging from $1.7B to $55B in revenue. 

You Will Learn the Following

  • How to craft a roadmap to reimagine and transform your organization
  • Tips for strategic communication planning
  • Best practices to drive impactful and lasting organizational change

Event Details

  • Cost: Register for free with Eventbrite registration
  • Registration Deadline: 5pm EDT on Monday, July 6
  • Zoom Log-In Info: Is available via Eventbrite’s “online event page” and will be sent to each registrant in a “Know Before You Go” email to be delivered the night before the event.