Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is
In a recent planning session with some Marco leaders, we discussed what words we hope people use when talking about our company. One of the qualities that rose to the top was “generous.”
Tribute to a Leader Worth Following: Todd Erne
Over the years, I have written about leaders worth following. The leader that I’m writing about today we lost suddenly (and far too soon). I think the best way to honor Todd Erne is to continue his legacy of leadership.
What Makes a Good Corporate Citizen?
The Marco team finished 2019 by coming together to ring the bell to raise awareness and donations to support the Salvation Army – a charity that touches all the communities we serve. It stacked up to 180 hours of employee volunteering. It has become a tradition here at Marco that…
What We Can Learn From The Minnesota Twins’ Turnaround
Why are the Minnesota Twins playing so well this year (so far) after having the worst record in baseball three years ago? They went from being one of the worst teams in history to busting one record after another, and are one of baseball’s best stories this year.
Top 10 Highlights of 2018
As we look to the New Year, we spend a lot of time talking strategy and what’s next. But it’s also important to reflect on where we’ve been and celebrate the wins.
Sequoia Strong: Building a Resilient Business
On a recent walk through a canopy of 2,000-year-old trees in Northern California’s Sequoia National Park, I was struck by their strength and resiliency. These towering trees have endured storms, animals, drought, fire and strong winds. Yet, there they stand—even more majestic bec…
What Makes a Good Board Member?
As leaders, we’re often asked to join a board of directors – for a community cause, our industry or a business. It’s an opportunity for us to share our experience and skills with others. So, we oblige. But are we really being good board members?
Why Our Employees Love to Volunteer
On any given day, you will find Marco employees volunteering in the community. Some spend a day volunteering their time to help a local cause - cleaning, painting, packing or building. Some serve as classroom instructors teaching kids about finance and business. And others lead n…
Deciding How to Give Back
Giving back to our communities has been part of Marco’s culture since our inception. Since 1981, Marco has been a Minnesota Keystone contributor committing at least 5 percent of our pretax profits to charitable causes each year. Making the commitment, setting the dollar figure an…
Doing Good is Good for Business
Giving back to the community has been a hallmark of our company since 1973. Marco founders Gary Marsden and Dave Marquardt set examples of being leaders who were not only involved in their communities, but also encouraged other employees to do the same.