This fall I attended the Women of Excellence Awards in Halifax for the first time.  Sometimes it`s a little difficult not to grow weary of awards shows and fundraisers.  But this time was it was different.  It was personal.  And it was inspiring!

It was personal because our own excellent woman (Donna Alteen) was receiving an award that recognizes her courage, vision and compassion.   At an age when most 20-something’s were just starting their careers, Donna was starting her own business.  Not because she wanted to get rich.  But because she had the vision to see an opportunity gap in our market and she wanted to be able to contribute to her community on her terms.

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I’ve been spending a lot of time lately exploring installations that I think are smart.  Let me qualify smart – location, context, impact and participation to the max.  And this one literally ‘moved’ people. The ASICS Run with Ryan installation in a NYC subway station is in my opinion the poster child for how to do it right.

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