Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. Following his example, it is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service meant to encourage all Americans to volunteer. Service to others is a tangible way to honor Dr. King’s legacy and one of the best ways to [...] 
By: Stacey Thousand - Sr. Learning & Development Specialist As you know, our purpose here at Colony Brands is to Empower People to Enrich Lives for our employees, customers, and communities. To empower our most valuable resource, our employees, we are committed to supporting them through professional development and growth opportunities. One of the channels [...] 
By: IT Security It’s the time of year for holidays, celebrations and unfortunately also cybercriminal attacks. Cybercriminals know employees are swamped with deadlines, emails and are banking on us being rushed and more likely to accidentally click on a suspicious link. Please notify IT Security of any suspicious emails. For further information visit the Security [...] 
By: Kali Drane – Corporate Communications Specialist LEADERSHIP CONVERSATIONS – A new podcast series where we talk with leaders about various topics throughout the business On today’s episode: As the holidays and our peak season approach, we’re paying extra attention to the complex challenges our supply chain and transportation groups are facing as a result […]
BIRTHS Frances Sporle, Daughter to Jamie and Kim Sporle (Non-Food Merchandising) Kenna Lattin, Daughter to Troy and Rachel Lattin (Catalog Info Development) Emmett Workinger, Son to Kyle and Tiffany Workinger (Shared Services) Claire Lehman, Daughter to Hannah and Aaron Lehman (Monroe Production) Navie Folk, Daughter to Tanner (Creative Marketing Servies) and Rudy Folk (Human Resources) [...] 
Congratulations to 54 Colony Brands team members celebrating a milestone work anniversary this year! We hope you’ll take a few minutes to read some thoughts they shared with us in the 2021 Anniversary Booklet below (click on the image.) Please congratulate these employees in the comment section below or by contacting them directly via e-mail, [...] 
By: Jessica Polfer - Talent Aquisition Manager In October, the US observes National Disability Employment Awareness Month by paying tribute to the varied accomplishments and contributions of the men and women with disabilities whose work helps keep the nation’s economy strong. This effort to educate the public about the issues related to disability and [...] ![AdobeStock_241315016-[Converted]](https://www.colonybrands.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AdobeStock_241315016-Converted-100x100.jpg "Congratulations 2021 Retirees")
It was with deep regret that we had to cancel the Annual Retirement Party again this year. With everyone’s safety and well-being our utmost concern, we honored this year’s retirees from afar and look forward to gathering with them in the future to thank them for their many years of contributions. We hope you’ll take [...] 
Colony Brands congratulates Bill Helt as the 2021 recipient of the prestigious Ray Kubly Achievement Award. Named after the founder of Colony Brands, this annual award spotlights employees who go above and beyond their given job duties, who offer a significant contribution to the business, and who embody one or more of Colony Brands’ core values: relentlessly [...] 
Reprinted with permission from Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative by Bob Erb, President & CEO, Colony Brands, Inc. Of all the achievements of Dr. Johan Hultin, it was one that eluded him that best displayed his healthy perspective on life. In a 2002 interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, he was asked if he regretted failing [...] 