Posts by Colleen Doucette
The Power of Social Media in Business: Building Your Brand, Attracting Clients, and Boosting Sales
By Colleen Blackmore-Doucette, President In the digital age, social media has emerged as a powerhouse for businesses. Whether you’re a small startup or a multinational corporation, leveraging social media is no longer optional—it’s essential. Let’s dive into why social media matters and how it can transform your business. 1. Connecting with Your Audience Social media…
Read MoreContinuing Education in the Structural Steel Industry
By Colleen Blackmore-Doucette, President Continuing education in the structural steel industry plays a pivotal role in ensuring the industry’s long-term sustainability. Here are some of the subjects that must be focused on in order to keep this momentum going. One subject that would not be top of mind for those in the structural steel industry…
Read MoreHow to Stay Cool in This July Heat!
By Colleen Blackmore-Doucette, President Dealing with scorching July heat can feel like a battle against the sun itself, but fear not—I’ve got some refreshing strategies to help you stay cool. Remember, surviving July heat is a team effort: you, your water bottle, and a well-placed palm tree. Stay cool out there! 🌞🌊🕶️
Read MoreHow to Build Connections in the Structural Steel Industry
By Colleen Blackmore-Doucette, President In the dynamic world of structural steel, building connections is essential for business growth and professional success. Here are some effective ways to connect with industry professionals. Remember, personal connections matter—whether it’s a handshake at an event or a virtual conversation. 🤝🏗️
Read MoreWelding in High Temperatures: Strategies for Staying Cool Under the Hood
By Colleen Blackmore-Doucette, President Welders working in fabrication shops face intense heat, especially during scorching outdoor temperatures. Unlike outdoor workers who may benefit from a cool breeze, indoor welders lack that relief. And with the recent heat domes settling over parts of the western U.S., with excessive heat warnings in effect, our members in the…
Read MoreCelebrating Father’s Day in the Structural Steel Industry: Honouring Legacy and Ensuring Future Success
By Colleen Blackmore-Doucette, President As Steel Plus Network and its members celebrate Father’s Day, we take the time to recognize the significant contributions of founders and leaders in the structural steel fabrication industry. These visionary individuals have shaped their organizations and the industry itself, leaving a lasting impact. Let’s explore how Father’s Day intersects with…
Read MoreGolf and Business: How Golf Impacts Business Relationships
By Colleen Blackmore-Doucette, President, Steel Plus Network Golf is often seen as an important tool for making business connections and Steel Plus Network endeavours to create those connections as often as possible. Our members, particularly in the Quebec region, are no strangers to our annual golf tournaments and see this as a time to exchange…
Read MoreWelcome TENAQUIP to Steel Plus Network!
We are excited to announce that TENAQUIP has joined SPN as a new preferred supplier for our Canadian members! Founded in 1968 by Ken Reed. Ken had one vision for his life’s passion: to take the customer’s procurement experience to a higher level. TENAQUIP has proudly served Canadian businesses with this model for 55 years…
Read MoreUnleashing Corporate Success: The Power of Courageous Leadership
by Colleen Blackmore-Doucette, President, Steel Plus Network Developing courage is essential for effective leadership and being courageous is a vital component of corporate leadership. Let’s dive into why this is so important. Courageous leaders build trust by demonstrating authenticity and vulnerability and when leaders admit their limitations, apologize when necessary, and take calculated risks, they…
Read MoreWhat is structural steel fabrication? Info and insight from SPN and its members
Structural steel fabricators play a vital role in the construction industry. Here’s what it is and insight from some of our very own members: “’Drafting and detailing is the name of the game. If the shop drawing is wrong, fabrication and installation are wrong. If the shop drawing is right, fabrication and installation are right.”…
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