Friday is here once again, and with it a cool weekend ahead. Not the shades-and-swagger kind of cool, but the make-sure-you-wear-a-jacket-or-you’ll-catch-a-cold kind. Whatever your plans for the weekend (heyo, Mother’s Day!), we’ve got a solid roundup of articles to help you end your week right. This week, Our Favorite Headlines run the gamut – from

#ReachIntoOurPockets for #GivingTuesday to find out.   With Giving Tuesday right around the corner, Team EYR is anxious to give back. That’s why, for the second year in a row, we will be donating $1,000 to a worthy nonprofit organization… And we need your help (again)! You’re invited to #ReachIntoOurPockets this Giving Tuesday by nominating

This past week started out gloomy (remember the 48 hours of nonstop rain?) and seems to be ending in a similar fashion. Plus, with shorter days and the lull of the final quarter, we might all be in need of a little pick-me-up. That’s why our roundup this week is centered on one theme: inspiration.

At the end of this week, #TeamEYR will bid adieu to Reach president Amer Gerzic as he pursues a new opportunity. But before he leaves, Amer offered to share some final bits of wisdom with us: specifically, about his experience running the 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Amer ran the Chicago Marathon earlier this

Or try these before your next big meeting or brainstorming session. If you follow us on social media, you probably know that #TeamEYR is gearing up for the 2017 Lake Michigan Credit Union Bridge Run this weekend (Sept. 17). We’ve put in the training, our team shirts are here, and there is just one thing

Wednesday, May 17 has been designated DIPG Awareness Day in Michigan – a cause that holds a special place for many, including us at Extend Your Reach. DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma) is a rare type of pediatric brain cancer that is found in the Pons of the brain stem. Each year, approximately 300-350 children

  Name Larry Sieting Title Developer Location Grand Rapids   Where did you grow up? I have spent much of my life in Western Michigan – Big Rapids and Grand Rapids. I was born in Oregon and lived in Washington until moving to Michigan. What was the last book you read? The Golden Torc (Saga

Name Justin Ward Title IT Manager Location Grand Rapids   Where did you grow up? Traverse City, MI What was the last book you read? Dune by Frank Herbert. What are you most proud of, either professionally or personally? I have learned how to appreciate the little things and have empathy for those around me.

Name Angela Varga Title Account Executive Location Grand Rapids Where did you grow up? Battle Creek What was the last book you read? SuperLife: The 5 Forces That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome by Darin Olien. What are you most proud of, either professionally or personally? I am most proud of my

Name Scott Maki Title Director, Human Resources Location Grand Rapids & Lansing Where did you grow up? Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – I’m a Yooper, eh. What was the last book you read? The King’s Deception by Steve Perry What are you most proud of, either professionally or personally? That I have treated people fairly. Describe