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Jan 17, 2025 | 
businessexaminer.ca | Mark MacDonald |Mark Macdonald
VICTORIA – A successful, long-time B.C. development company has chosen a new PATH. PATH is the new name of the award winning company PCRE Group along with its subsidiary GableCraft Homes. The group, based in Victoria and Vancouver, has a solid two-decade track record and is currently spearheading one of Vancouver Island’s largest master-planned communities at Royal Bay, a 240-acre master-planned seaside community in Colwood.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
businessexaminer.ca | Mark MacDonald |Mark Macdonald
OKANAGAN FALLS – Mercer Celgar has announced a partnership with Skemxist Solutions to jointly operate a log sort yard in Okanagan Falls. Skemxist is an Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) company, and the collaboration highlights a shared commitment to sustainability, responsible forest resource utilization, and creating economic opportunities that respect cultural values and strengthen community connections.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
businessexaminer.ca | Mark MacDonald |Mark Macdonald
VICTORIA – One of Vancouver Island’s premier tourism industry companies, the Oak Bay Marine Group (OBMG), has been purchased Vancouver-based Graham Clarke Group (GCG). GCG’s purchase of OBMG includes its four Vancouver Island marinas – Oak Bay Marina, North Saanich Marina, Ladysmith Marina and Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina – along with OBMG Boathouses and the Marina Dockside Eatery. In Victoria. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! World of Adventure in Newport, Oregon is also under the OBMG umbrella.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
biblicalleadership.com | Mark MacDonald |Mark Macdonald
In times of church crisis, clear and effective communication can make a crucial difference in maintaining trust and ensuring the safety and well-being of your congregation. As a pastor of congregations of all sizes, having an effective crisis communication plan is not just a necessity but a responsibility.
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Dec 26, 2024 | 
worshipfacility.com | Mark MacDonald |Mark Macdonald
by | Administration, Leadership As a pastor or ministry leader, you wear many hats. That’s an understatement, right? Spiritual shepherd, visionary, counselor, and often an administrator. But in the coming year, leadership demands are shifting. To navigate this dynamic season, it’s time to adopt some unexpected skills that will strengthen your leadership and amplify your impact in ministry.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
research.lifeway.com | Mark MacDonald |Mark Macdonald
Christmas Eve presents pastors with a unique opportunity to clearly and creatively communicate the gospel, as people come with expectations. By Mark MacDonaldChristmas Eve is one of the most attended services of the year, giving pastors a unique opportunity to clearly and creatively communicate the gospel. It’s a special opportunity when guests and regular members come with expectant hearts.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
biblicalleadership.com | Mark MacDonald |Mark Macdonald
In our ever-changing world, where attention is scarce and choices are abundant, church rebranding has become more critical than ever. As a pastor, you have a unique opportunity to shape the identity of your congregation and effectively communicate its message to your community. But where to start? Let's break it down into a super simple and practical formula: Identity + Audience + Thread + Logo + Consistency1.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
worshipfacility.com | Mark MacDonald |Mark Macdonald
by | CFX Community, Church Communication, Leadership The end of the year is your chance to shine as a church and prepare for the future. These tips will help your church be known for clear, strategic communication as you close out 2024 (and anticipate 2025)! 1. Thank Your Team: Send personal notes to other church leaders and volunteers. 2.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
biblicalleadership.com | Mark MacDonald |Mark Macdonald
Your church website content needs to be compelling for your members as well as potential visitors. Making it engaging, informative, and welcoming is crucial for connecting with your community. To simplify the content process, here's a practical formula to develop impactful church website content:Simple Thread + Engaging Content + Strategic Organization = Church Website ContentThread: Your church's foundational focus and identity, encapsulated in a concise tagline.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
businessexaminer.ca | Mark MacDonald |Mark Macdonald
By Mark MacDonald, Business ExaminerPARKSVILLE –Kelsey Pringle, Jordan Sandhu and Suzanne Hedges want women to feel Worthy. That’s the goal of events that are filling venues on Vancouver Island and the Okanagan, and are heading north and east across Canada. The day-long Worthy seminars provide a space where women feel seen, heard and truly supported through dynamic workshops and engaging sessions that focus on mental and physical health as well as business development.
