Welcome to the Impact Report!
“Summer should get a speeding ticket." – Unknown
Wow! What a whirlwind! From attending national conferences to teaching local classes, Team Impact spent the summer soaking up knowledge. It’s hard to believe that fall is upon us, yet with the federal fiscal year beginning and the calendar year’s 4th quarter staring us down, summer has clearly left the building.
But don’t worry. No need to say goodbye to weekend getaways simply because the season changed. Take this time to massage your business plan, indulge yourself in an updated editorial calendar, or simply relax and unwind with a fascinating and captivating Ted Talk.
How will you pamper your business and spoil your team? Remember to focus on teamwork and teaming. So, instead of stressing over how quickly the summer months flew by, take a deep breath, think intentionally and embrace this new season with a refreshed attitude and updated purpose.
Spoiler Alert - I intend to treat myself to a Simon Sinek webinar, start with Why, and then inspire action.
Happy Dreaming!
– Cheryl McCants, president & CEOm
Impact Updates
An Impact Summer: More than Menial Tasks
At Impact, everything is extraordinary – including our internship program. This summer Rutgers University student Morgan Ulrich and NJIT graduate Wuraola Ogunnowo had real-time, real-life, hands-on experience in media relations, marketing communications, digital marketing, social media, event management, and web design and development. They left the program with new knowledge and tangible skills for college achievements and career advancement.
Impact Fall Internship Program
We welcomed Morgan Ulrich back for our fall internship program. She resumed her outstanding work in media and public relations. International student Shwetha Krishna and Ramapo College senior Janiya Wade also joined us this fall. Shwetha, a Rutgers graduate student brings her information technology and analytics knowledge to Impact. Janiya’s business administration and management skills contribute to our team’s social strategies.
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We're excited to share the news that Impact Consulting Enterprises has been named one of UpCity’s Top Agencies. Receiving the UpCity certified badge reaffirms that companies seeking marketing and public relations support from Impact are obtaining it from reputable professionals.
Impact President and CEO Cheryl McCants was a featured speaker last October at the Institute for Supply Management’s 2018 Women and Leadership Conference: Leaving Your Legacy. Cheryl led an interactive session in Somerset, New Jersey, where she developed a roadmap for attendees with three essential takeaways, 1) manage your personal brand, 2) read the room and 3) don’t apologize for being you.
In October, nearly 30 women leaders in technology from the Tri-State area gathered for an afternoon of dynamic dialogue, discernment, and dining. The event was hosted by PKA Technologies and powered by Impact. Participants enjoyed a “Power Talk” led by Linda Clemons. HPE’s Global VP Michelle Weiss prompted leaders to share their stories and perspectives about being top executives in technology.
In November, Cheryl, a voracious continuous learner, participated in the Building a High-Performance Minority Business week-long program offered by Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth in partnership with the Healthcare Supplier Diversity Alliance. The program focused on strategy implementation to drive results, leveraging your organization's value chain and improving participants' bottom line. Special shout out to both Jade Melvin and Kevin Price.
This holiday season, we networked with fellow members, their guests, and sponsors at the Newark Regional Business Partnership’s Annual Meeting and Holiday Reception. The NRBP is a voice for member businesses, focusing on issues that impact economic growth and vitality in the Newark business community and the region.
The year culminated with Cheryl attending Bevan Capital’s Investments and Partnerships Gala in New York, where she dined and networked with U.S. and international entrepreneurs, investors, and executives. His excellency Zulfiquar Z. Ghadiyali was present and met with gala attendees to discuss investments and cooperation opportunities between Abu Dhabi, UAE, and the U.S. The Royal Reception was in honor of Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Saeed Al Nahyan.
Client News
The Council’s Leader Recognized by Odyssey International
Congratulations to Terrence Clark, president and CEO of the New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council (The Council), on receiving the Odyssey International Productions Lifetime Achievement Award. The annual awards ceremony, which was held in Newark, NJ, honored Clark for his professional achievements and community contributions.
Partnership Awards Gala
The Council culminated its yearlong 45th-anniversary celebration with a grand Partnership Awards Gala in November at the New York Marriott Marquis. It was an elegant evening that saluted the successful collaborations between corporate members and Council-certified Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native-American businesses in the New York-New Jersey area.
United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA)
Impact is producing recruitment videos for the prestigious United States Merchant Marine Academy. We interviewed students on campus to get firsthand stories about life at Kings Point.
Impact Social Ambassadors
A special thank you goes out to our Social Media Ambassadors, Leslie Summiel @Lo.summiel and Rosa De Soto Harrison @Rosa.desoto. They have done a tremendous job of telling the Impact story.
The Impact Blog
5 Key Steps to Business Success
Successful business leaders are not complacent, they're proactive! Build a more sustainably successful organization with these five key steps to stay active and achieve success in your business. Read our blog
Women Over 50
Whether we decide to start our own businesses or pursue other endeavors, we women over 50 are destined to live more fulfilling lives and contribute more to society. Join us as we celebrate dynamic women entrepreneurs over 50. Check out our 50+ Entrepreneur video series.
12 Days of Christmas Tips & Notes
We’re counting down the 12 Days of Christmas by sharing a few encouraging words. We hope they inspire you. Here’s to a great 2019! Check out our blog here.
Impact in the News
Cheryl is thrilled to become a new member of the National Small Business Association Leadership Council. She begins her term in January 2019 and will serve on two of the four primary NSBA Issue Committees: Economic Development Committee and Health and Human Resources Committee. Cheryl will also join the NSBA’s Small Business Technology Council.
Toyota Ad At Impact Consulting we enjoy and salute excellence whenever and wherever we find it. Excellence inspires us to reach farther and climb higher. In the last month, we were particularly touched by an excellent television ad from Toyota. This ad strikes all of the right notes: love, togetherness, family, diversity, sacrifice, patriotism, and community. Take a look: Toyota Home for the Holidays Ad.
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Why Clients Choose Impact
Learn what our clients already know! See past projects for a sampling of our work.