| In celebration of 45 years in business, Red Wing Software hosted a dinner cruise on the Mississippi River for our staff and retirees. It was a perfect night to sit on the boat’s deck and enjoy the scenery and camaraderie with current and past team members. It was a pleasure to reconnect with some former staff, some traveling long distances and others who have been retired for several years. |
| Since COVID-19, our entire staff has worked remotely most of the time, with occasional work-at-the-office days. While our internal meetings are held via video conference using Microsoft® Teams, this event allowed us to gather and network in person. |
| On another note, I’ve mentioned several times the importance of continuing education. To that end, Tim, the Red Wing Software Support Manager, and I traveled to Louisville, KY, for the Farm Financial Standards Council annual meeting. This organization was started around 35 years ago and has also experienced many changes. Seeing so many new (and younger) attendees this year was refreshing. We were also able to connect with several long-time customers who help us continuously improve our offerings and, of course, stay current with the ever-changing needs of our customers. I can’t stress enough the importance of this kind of continuing education on the success of any business. |