Though not originally from Marion, Lauren Schifer has not been far. Coming from Bucyrus and a graduate of Colonel Crawford, Schifer attended The Ohio State University at Marion. She graduated as an Economics major with a minor in Finance. Schifer started selling Mary Kay in 2015 part-time. “If I sold one mascara a week, it […]
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ERN helps people succeed in Marion
By MarionMade!
The Marion Area Employer Resource Network (ERN) is a low-cost, shared resource to help improve employee retention and productivity. The local ERN Success Coach, Natalie Longmeier, provides on-site coaching to employees of participating businesses through this program of Marion Matters. “The program ultimately helps shape a positive culture that businesses care about their employees,” says […]
Prioritizing Health and Wellness in Marion
By MarionMade!
Dr. Coleen Denton-Prater didn’t always know she wanted to go into the family business. Denton-Prater says her father knew since the eighth grade that he would be a chiropractic physician, but it wasn’t until she was finishing her undergraduate degree that she realized she could pursue her passion as a chiropractor. Denton-Prater, a Pleasant grad […]
For the Children Building a World Free From Childhood Trauma
By MarionMade!
Forty local children who have experienced abuse or neglect and have been placed in foster or kinship care experienced a week of fun and royal treatment at the Royal Family Kids (RFK) Camp. Children enjoyed fishing, swimming, a talent show, and fireworks at the camp in July in Marion. “Royal Family Kids Camp is a […]
