It pays for businesses to go extra mile for customers

The North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce launched its annual Go the Extra Mile program rewarding excellence in customer service last month. The website says: “People encountering great customer service can nominate the individual by completing an entry form on the Chamber website, www.gotheextramile.ca or by picking up a form from a local sponsor.” Cash prizes and gift certificates …

Students who raise awareness of charity can get a real gift

Are you a college or university student underemployed this summer? Being creative and community-minded might just win you more money than you could ever make on the job. A press release headline caught my eye recently: “Have you heard the $50,000 story about the charitable sector? Neither have we … Yet!” Imagine Canada and the Muttart Foundation launched a national …