We love being able to work alongside non-profit groups to help them raise the funds necessary to assist people whose needs align with their missions. One of the best things about woking with the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation on their annual City Blossom fundraiser is that the proceeds raised are then put to work, right here in Sioux Falls, through various city-wide projects that help to better the community we live in. This week we welcome the Vice President of Philanthropy for the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, Mary Kolsrud, to the table to share more about the amazing work her and her team are a part of each day in our community! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of, “The Good Work,” now!

Happy Tuesday, friends! We are beyond excited for this week’s episode of, “The Good Work!” A few weeks back, we turned the tables and had you ask us the questions for once! Whether they were business-related, event-related or even just personal questions for us, you all outdid yourselves! (So much, that we had too many questions and we'll be doing a second-round of Q&A next month!) We received so many amazing, fun and out-of-the-box questions from you, and on this week’s installment, you’re finally going to get the answers you’ve been waiting for! We hope you have fun listening to this week’s segment now!

One of our very favorite steps during the design process is getting together with our floral designer friends to add a little color and life into the final look of an event. Luckily enough, we get to sit down with the amazing, Stacy Schaap, founder and owner of The Flower Mill, on a regular basis throughout the event season! With nearly 14 years in the business of blooms, Stacy and her unbelievably talented team are a key addition to so many of our events, helping us incorporate the “WOW!” factor that we look forward to seeing on event days! For this week’s episode of, “The Good Work,” we are excited for you to get to know our dear friend, Stacy, and all of the amazing work she is a part of each day! We hope you enjoy listening to this week’s installment now! 

Sometimes even the best intentions are not quite enough to keep an event from catching fire…or should we say Fyre! As event designers watching the documentaries, listening to the podcasts and keeping up with the many media interviews associated with the failed festival, we were cringing. But, we also couldn’t stop talking about the devastating and disastrous details. On this week’s episode of, “The Good Work,” the ladies at The Event Company are talking through the ever-famous Fyer Festival and all of its glory. We hope you enjoy digging into the details with us! 

Alright friends, it’s time to slip into your best blues while you get to know our special guest, Bethany Mckenzie, founder of Let Me Be 83! On this week’s episode of “The Good Work,” Addie joins Bethany as she gives a behind the scenes scoop on The Blue Ball, as well as details on all of the hard work she and her team put into planning the debut of their new documentary, “Madness: The Cost of Carbs.” By spreading the word that a low-carb lifestyle can greatly improve the lives of those diagnosed with diabetes, Let Me Be 83 helps people struggling with the disease across the globe! Enjoy listening to this week’s installment now!

Silent or live auction? Cocktail social or sit-down dinner? Live entertainment or DJ? The “either/or” possibilities are endless in the event design industry, but that’s what keeps us on our toes throughout the planning process, and we love it! In the end it all comes down to what we think will best suit that specific event…or venue…or client. See what we mean? So many decisions, but it's so much fun! This week on “The Good Work,” Addie, Sarah and Kali share their favorite either/or topics, and although most of the time our decisions truly depend on outside factors, we definitely have our favorites! We hope you enjoy listening to this week’s episode now!

Put your pedal to the metal, because this week on “The Good Work” we’re introducing to you our friends at Vern Eide Honda! We’re getting the inside scoop on all of the amazing work they are a part of throughout the community and the workplace. They have created a fun and interactive program called “Eide Accelerate” which paves the way for their employees to get involved in the community. With Terra Zahn and Maggie Saugstad in the diver's seat and Addie Graham-Kramer in tow, we hope you enjoy listening this week’s episode!  

Want to see how the magic happens? You're in luck, because this week on “The Good Work,” we are taking you behind the scenes to see how we bring our vodcast to life! From the very beginning when it was only a glimmer in the eye of our fearless leader, to now being 30 episodes in and loving every minute! We are so proud to be able to continue to share the good work of the various organizations we are able to work alongside and be a part of each day! We hope you enjoy listening this week’s episode!

Graduation season is right around the corner, (yeah!), and the ladies at The Event Company are excited to share their best advice for making this year's grad-parties something to cheer about! With just a few simple tricks that will make set up, decor, and catering for your guests as seamless and stress-free as possible, our 1998 graduate, Addie, (here we go, Central City Public Schools Mighty Mighty Bison!), and 2014 Deuel School District Alumni, Kali, are ready to help you get your party started! Enjoy listening to this week’s episode of “The Good Work” now!

Whether it’s hitting the trails for a hike on a beautiful South Dakota day, or spending a night at Fernson Brewing Company for Harry Potter trivia, the ladies at The Event Company try to find that perfect balance between work and play! On this week’s episode of “The Good Work,” Addie, Kali and Maddi give a little insight into their lives outside of the office. During the busy event season, finding time to relax can be quite a challenge; however, we still find time for fun! We cannot forget about the Taylor Swift concert, our weekly team yoga sessions with the wonderful Elizabeth Gotham and even our spontaneous shopping trips! We hope you enjoy watching this week’s episode of “The Good Work” or give it a listen on iTunes!