FEATURES FEATURE STORY | WHAT’S INSIDE
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WORKPLACE GIVING The Impact of Helping Others
COVER STORY | LOCAL PROFILE
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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS The Roar on the Shore® motorcycle rally marks its milestone anniversary in 2016 as one of fastest-growing charitable motorcycle rallies in the United States.
SPOTLIGHT Q&A | PHILANTHROPY
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DEPARTMENTS
EVENTS & EXTRAS
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BUSINESS BUZZ WHAT’S NEW
EDITORIAL
NETWORKING AND MORE
HEALTH MATTERS | SOLUTIONS
ASSOCIATION HAPPENINGS
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PEOPLE BUZZ
AWARDS AND PROMOTIONS
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HR CONNECTION
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HR Q&A
WORKPLACE TRENDS
GET ANSWERS
Executive Editor Karen Torres ktorres@mbausa.org Contributing Writers Denise Elliott Michael Parkinson, M.D. Jamie Schumacher
Feature Photography Casey Naylon Karen Torres Christine DeSantis Additional Photography iStock Photography Brad Drumheller
John Kearns, executive vice president of Sales & Marketing at Erie Insurance, a key sponsor of Roar on the Shore®, shares why the company is proud to support this annual charitable event and the power of giving back.
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How small changes can produce big results when it comes to a company’s health and wellness. Michael Parkinson, M.D.
LEGAL BRIEF | PLANNING
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What nonprofit organizations should do to help ensure that board members understand their legal duties and obligations. Jamie Schumacher
ON THE HILL | GUIDANCE
Design, Production & Printing Printing Concepts Inc. printcon@erie.net
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Advertising Sales David Thornburg 814/833-3200 dthornburg@mbausa.org
Guest columnist Denise Elliott of the McNees Labor and Employment Practice Group explains what employers should know about the Medical Marijuana Act.
On the Cover: The Roar on the Shore® charitable motorcycle rally celebrates 10 years of rides, rock and more. For full story, see page 4.
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