Writings from Force 5 Basecamp

12/21/23

Christmas commercials come and go, most try to pull at your heart strings and give you a warm and cozy feeling, and others make you wonder who gives someone a new car for Christmas, and how did they hide that purchase from their spouse, yet I digress. This year the Force 5 team would like to share with you our

12/15/23

Let’s face it, the world of marketing never sits still, and the changes seem to be coming at breakneck speed. How is one to keep up? Stop and take a deep breath.   You can and should be learning about all the latest marketing tricks and trends and implementing what makes sense for your company and marketing goals. However, all those

12/12/23

With Christmas just around the corner, we’re excited to share some of our all-time favorite gifts that have truly made a lasting impression on us. So, kick back and get to know the Force 5 team a little better. Who knows, you might just find some inspiration for those last-minute gift ideas. Deb DeFreeuw My favorite Christmas gift ever was

03/27/23

AI (Artificial Intelligence)🤖 You hear about it everywhere. But how does it actually work? And how can it enhance your ability to do marketing? Find out in today’s 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 with Keith Sayer, Force 5’s resident techy and AI experimenter!

03/15/23

In connection with our Sustainable 4 Life initiative, we feature Otho Farrow, founder of Metropolis Greens, an urban vertical farm located in South Bend and connected to South Bend Community School Corporation’s Navarre Middle School. We’re excited to see how this model could help the next generation make sustainable, local farming a reality!

02/08/23

“It’s not about what you did. It’s about what you’re going to do next.” That’s Mike Keen’s approach to #sustainability. As a former Professor of Sociology and Sustainability Studies and now President of Thrive Michiana, Mike has been leading people to live more sustainably and embrace the triple bottom line of 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒕, 𝑷𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆, 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒊𝒕. In this episode of #Sustainable4Life, Mike

02/01/23

Force 5 Joins the Battle! Being a marketing manager today can sometimes feel like playing a game where the odds are stacked against you. Luckily, help is here! Learn about the three games marketing managers face today and how you can get the power-up you need to beat them with Force 5! Remember, it’s dangerous to go alone. Contact Force

01/25/23

The city of the future is a sustainable one. That’s what Evie Bauman, South Bend’s Director of Sustainability, believes and leads her team to bring about. Today, she shares her vision for what the city could be. What does it look like to … Reduce emissions with electric vehicles, biking, and more Move to cleaner and more distributed energy, like

12/28/22

In today’s #sustainable4life episode, we welcome Paul Steury ( @paulsteury ), an environmental educator, activist, politician, and community builder. He has invested his time, energy, and passion over the years into making his home of #goshen #indiana more #sustainable. He has challenged leaders to think about how what we do today will affect the world 200 years from now. He’s also helped

11/30/22

In today’s edition of Sustainable 4 Life, we welcome Pat Regan from Crossroads Solar. Pat has a unique business model where he hires formerly incarcerated individuals to give them a chance to rebuild their careers. He’s building both a more sustainable and more equitable future. Pat is a wealth of knowledge about #sustainability, #solar, and #climatechange. In this video, he

08/11/22

What’s your connection to the Earth? For Sara Stewart and Unity Gardens Inc. planting, caring for, and harvesting fresh food has the power to connect us to the planet and one another.In today’s episode of #Sustainable4Life, Sara shares why the community experience of gardening is so powerful and how it builds individuals and society. Unity Gardens reconnects people to the Earth in nourishing ways.

07/18/22

Continuing our series on Sustainability 4 Life, we welcome Aaron Perri, Executive Director of South Bend Venues, Parks, and Arts, to share all the careful thought that went into the details of Howard Park. Howard Park is the nation’s first LEED Version 4 Gold facility, a prestigious honor that marks how much it’s doing to protect the environment. Join Aaron