<span class="vcard">Samuel Farrell</span>

While we regretfully canceled our 2020 Annual Retirement Party to prioritize safety, we remain deeply grateful for the dedication of our retirees. We have honored this year's class from afar and invite you to read about their future plans and business updates in our latest commemorative booklet. We look forward to celebrating them in person soon.

Join the excitement as we kick off the season with our Fall into Peak event at Colony Brands. We are celebrating with two fun-filled contests this October, including the Grand Pumpkin and the Fall Harvest and Witches Brew Recipe challenges. Check out the details below to submit your entries and participate in all our seasonal activities.

As we enter the busy fourth quarter, cybercriminal activity increases significantly. Protecting company and customer data is essential during peak season. This guide outlines critical security practices, including identifying phishing emails, using strong passwords, and enabling multi-factor authentication. Learn how to safeguard your personal and corporate devices against malicious threats to ensure a secure season.

Join the Colony Brands family in celebrating major milestones for three core businesses. In 2020, Ginny’s and Tender Filet mark 30 years of providing customer-centric solutions, while SC Aviation celebrates 20 years of premier private charter service. Discover the shared history, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to excellence that define these three successful, long-standing company brands.

We are saddened to share the passing of several members of our extended family this month. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to Carla Borsdorf, Donna Williams, Jackie Randal, Marsha Schulz, Jenifer Kenworthy, Becky Walden, and the loved ones of Betty Olson. Please join us in keeping these families in your thoughts during this time.

This Labor Day, we are celebrating the maintenance, janitorial, and safety teams at Colony Brands. These essential employees worked tirelessly behind the scenes to adapt our facilities, implement new safety protocols, and maintain rigorous sanitization standards. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills throughout these challenging and changing times.

We are proud to celebrate the incredible milestones of our team members reaching 25 to 45 years of dedicated service. The hard work and commitment of these individuals have been instrumental in shaping the success and future of Colony Brands. Join us in honoring their achievements and reading their inspiring stories in our digital anniversary booklet.

We are deeply saddened to share the loss of several cherished family members within our community this August. Our hearts go out to Mo Stites, Lucas Hefel, Jen Patterson, Sandy Wallgren, Valerie Suminski, and Gary Burns as they mourn their loved ones. We also honor the memory of our dear retiree, Barb Wyss, this month.

Colony Brands is proud to celebrate 51 employees who earned special incentives through our Community Volunteer Program. By contributing over 7,000 combined hours, our team continues to fulfill our corporate purpose to empower people and enrich lives. We are dedicated to supporting the communities where our employees live and work through time and talent.

The Home Sweet Home Booster Group recently hosted a fun virtual cook-off to showcase their culinary talents. Team members competed in categories ranging from main dishes and appetizers to creative kitchen-themed attire. Join us in congratulating our talented winners and explore our Ginny Circle Blog for more delicious recipe ideas and helpful holiday cooking tips.