![]() I’m a doc, so please drink in moderation □ Mark my words, it’s the next big regional and then national brand.Īnd, no, I don’t work for Schlafly. To me, Schlafly’s mind-boggling array of superb brews and rapid growth makes voting for it a no-brainer. I’ve lived in 12 states, three of them in the Midwest. It’ll do the entire Midwest proud (although last time I checked, the Dakotas are in the Great Plains region both by classification, topography, and culture, but, hey, the more states the better). Schlafly will eventually grow to be the true, undisputed Saint Louis Brewery it already calls itself, and hopefully will remain as consistently innovative, cranking out consistently excellent beers, ales, etc. In other words, my choice of Schlafly doesn’t stem from my rage concerning the loss of STL’s second “landmark,” after the Gateway arch, mediocrity of “King of Beers” products notwithstanding. “We have people that ask where they can look for work, and we point them there.Long before Budweiser’s hostile takeover by Belgium’s INBEV, I was, and remain most impressed with Schlafly. Kim says she’s eager to recommend Bowling Green Works for job seekers and employers alike. Then, the job seeker sees it, they post their resume online, and we receive it.” You go in and add a description of your organization, some of the things that you have and what skill sets are needed. When asked about the website user experience, Dawn explained, “From the employer’s standpoint, it’s easy. Also, attracting people from outside the area is really important as we grow and have all these jobs to fill. Dawn pointed out that, while she may receive more applications from the conventional job search sites, the ones she receives from Bowling Green Works tend to be more qualified matches. ![]() The Chamber has hired three people that used Bowling Green Works as a resource. “You have to connect with applicants immediately, interview them immediately and make a decision immediately,” Dawn explained. Upon receiving Kim’s resume, Dawn saw that Kim was the ideal candidate. I noticed lots of jobs in other categories, but the Chamber position stood out.” She applied, and within a couple of days the Chamber contacted her. “It was much easier than I thought it was going to be. She found the site very informative and easy to navigate. When Kim contacted the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, they referred her to the Bowling Green Works website. Instead of going to Indeed or Glass Door, I looked for a more local source.” I wanted to work in Bowling Green, and I wanted to use my skill set. I knew when my husband and I decided to relocate that Bowling Green was a great fit for me. “I’ve been in the workforce for a long time. Meanwhile, Kim Hand had recently moved to Scottsville and was looking for a job in Bowling Green-something that would fit her extensive background in tourism. When the Chamber needed to hire a Partnership Services Coordinator, she turned to Bowling Green Works. With 23 years of experience in the chamber industry and three years at the Bowling Green Chamber, Dawn is committed to the community’s growth and success. Bowling Green Works connects Dawn Johnson, Vice President of Partnership Services (left), and Kim Hand, Partnership Services Coordinator (right).
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