Our CEO team had the opportunity to hear from Heather Hampton Knodle, who shared valuable business lessons from her experiences.

Heather spoke about the growth that comes from being part of the CEO program, reminding us that "you are never done becoming—let yourself grow." Her journey began when she was very young - with a small business in pet rocks and nature crafts, proving that creativity and resourcefulness are key to success - and she has continued growing and developing new endeavors ever since.

Some major takeaways were how packaging and presentation matter when it comes to products, as well as the transferable skills we gain even if we don’t run our own businesses long-term. "Show up on time, be reliable, and always do more than expected."

Thank you, Heather, for inspiring our team to keep growing, serve our community, and be creative in all that we do!