Notes from the President

14 July 2023 khilton Notes from the President

Ken Hilton - President Red Wing Software

This may sound a little strange at first, but I choose not to celebrate the 4th of July. However, I do celebrate Independence Day, which happens to be on July 4th.
We tend to recognize, observe, and celebrate dates rather than the events that made the dates important to us. Remember the special events that happened on a date and recognize why that date is significant.
These thoughts can carry into your business management, as well. Every day, week, month, and year we run various financial reports to track how our business is operating. We look at a Balance Sheet and get a snapshot of the financial health of our business, but do we dig into it and determine what caused the changes on this report? We run an Income Statement, P&L, Statement of Farming Activities, or Statement of Revenue and Expenditures (depending on your type of organization), but do we take the time to drill down and determine why the business is heading in the direction it is?
Every country and business has events and reports that they recognize and review at certain times of the year. Let us make it a point to remember why we are running these reports and the reason we are celebrating these dates.
Independence Day is also a great time to remember everyone who keeps us free and safe, especially in challenging times.

Employee Spotlight - Chad Glover

14 June 2023 chad Employee Spotlight
My name is Chad Glover, and I am a Sales Consultant at Red Wing Software. I’ve been with Red Wing Software for almost 18 years. While at work, I spend my time helping our customers and prospective customers with their accounting and payroll software needs. I also travel to trade shows and conferences a few times a year, which allows me to get some face time with our customers. I truly enjoy meeting our customers and putting a face to the names of those I have worked with throughout the years. While not at work, I spend most of my time with my wife Rachel and our golden retriever, Birdie, watching my kids Brik(10), Remi(6), and Etta(4) play sports, gymnastics, and swimming. With any free time I have after all of that, you can find me in the outdoors golfing, fishing, hunting, or spending time at our camper.

Microsoft .NET Framework Technology Update

12 June 2023 StephanieE Customer Information
With our next major version update of CenterPoint (version 18), we will upgrade to Microsoft .NET 6. Keeping current with technologies like Microsoft .NET allows Red Wing Software to continue to provide our customers with the best experience possible when using our products.
If you developed an interface with CenterPoint using our original .NET Framework 4.7 SDK, you will need to update your application to target Microsoft .NET 6 in order to continue to integrate after version 18 is released. Note: Red Wing Software now offers a new REST API for CenterPoint that does not require you to use Microsoft .NET. For more information see the CenterPoint Development & Integration Resource Portal.

Upcoming Conferences/Trade Shows

08 June 2023 StephanieE News
Red Wing Software will have an exhibiting presence at the Arkansas Municipal League Annual Convention. CSA Software, a Red Wing Software partner, will be exhibiting at the event in Little Rock, Arkansas at the Little Rock Statehouse Convention Center, June 14-16, 2023. Please stop and say hello and ask any questions you may have about CenterPoint and/or CSA!