PUBLISHER Pam Mashburn
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Jina Miniard
EDITOR Jennifer Stewart Kornegay
MANAGING EDITOR
Kinsey de Torres
ART DIRECTOR
Erika Rowe Tracy
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Heather Ruddock
DESIGN Jessica Barganier
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Kinsey de Torres
PHOTOGRAPHY
Grace O ’ Connor Frank C . Williams Aubrie Moates April Bagley Photography
WEB MASTER Brandon Householder
SALES / ADVERTISING
Christina Bennett Angie Jordin Mary Emily Byrd Ciara Gresham
DIGITAL CONTENT / SOCIAL MEDIA Savanna Pruitt
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Amber Estes
ENEWSLETTER
Kinsey de Torres
CentrAL INC ! is published by exploreMedia . Copyright ® 2023 exploreMedia . All Rights Reserved . exploreMedia strives to provide accurate information but cannot guarantee information .
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First and foremost , I would like to express how much we value your support and engagement with our publication . It is your continued readership and enthusiasm that inspire us to bring you insightful and engaging content every issue . We take pride in being the bridge that connects commerce and community , and we are committed to providing you with the latest business information from this vibrant intersection .
In this issue , we explore the significance of workplace culture and offerings for recruitment and retention . Our feature article , “ Great Places to Work ,” highlights local businesses that excel in creating exceptional work environments . Discover how these companies prioritize employee well-being , growth and engagement , fostering workplaces where individuals thrive and stay committed .
We are also featuring career programs offered by our area ’ s higher education institutions . We firmly believe that education plays a pivotal role in shaping successful careers , and these programs are a testament to the commitment our local institutions have towards preparing students for the ever-evolving job market .
As always , our team has worked diligently to bring you a diverse range of articles , interviews and editorials that reflect the pulse of our local business community . We believe in highlighting the stories that often go unnoticed , championing the efforts of both established businesses and emerging entrepreneurs . Through our magazine , we aim to foster a sense of unity , collaboration and shared success among the members of our community . We are deeply grateful for the privilege of being your trusted source of business news and insights . Your feedback , suggestions and contributions are invaluable to us . If you have any ideas , stories or topics you would like us to explore , please don ’ t hesitate to reach out .
Pam Mashburn Publisher , CentrAL INC ! President , exploreMedia pam @ exploremedia . org
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