Surging Waters: My Community Submerged By Patty Olsen, TVG Senior Project Manager On December 29, 2015, floodwaters started moving into my Eureka community at a rate higher than any previous floods in recent history. As a resident, I was fortunate that my only flood story was spending three days at home on an “Island” with Read More
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Super Bowl 50 Ads
Watching It For The Ads By Jesse Selz, TVG Graphic Designer I’d be lying if I said I was big fan of football, or that I even attend Super Bowl events for the purpose of watching the game. However, there are many other coexisting elements which are persuasive enough to make me an active participant: Read More
The Impact of the Flood
By Jesse Selz, TVG Graphic Designer
If you haven’t already heard about the current devastation caused by the historic Meramec River flooding in St. Louis that occurred in the days leading up to the New Year, there are endless numbers of articles and online sources that discuss the details. However, this blog will be focused on a micro perspective of this natural disaster, and the personal impact the floodwaters has had on my family and me. Read more
The Overlooked Side of Charitable Giving
The Overlooked Side of Charitable Giving By Laura Vandiver, TVG VP of Research & Strategic Insight Having worked with nonprofit organizations for a large portion of my career—both inside and as a board member—I know that it takes a wide variety of resources to keep programs and services going. And in most cases, there is never Read More
The Hidden Costs
The Hidden Costs By Andy Likes, TVG Vice President You can’t pick up a paper, read a blog, get on social media or watch TV without hearing a story about Stan Kroenke moving the Rams to LA. Opinions have been swift and pointed. It seems no one wanted to see the Rams leave and it’s Read More
Resolve to Appreciate Things That Still Work in 2016
Resolve to Appreciate Things That Still Work in 2016 By Donna Vandiver President & CEO TVG’s social media posed a question last week. We asked, “What’s your New Year’s Resolution?” Singular, not plural. This seemed odd to me, as I expected most people would have two or three resolutions, at least. However, it turned out Read More
How a Lack of Communication Became a Major Fumble for the Rams
How a Lack of Communication Became a Major Fumble for the Rams By Andy Likes, TVG Vice President Like it or not, Stan Kroenke, his Rams franchise and the NFL are squarely in the middle of a crisis—and it’s all due to a lack of communication. When Kroenke purchased the majority ownership of the Rams Read More
Giving Tuesday is the New Black (Friday)
Giving Tuesday is the New Black (Friday) By Melissa Breer, TVG Account Executive For the past several years, Black Friday sales have been starting earlier, with many stores offering sales days before Thanksgiving and stores now opening on Thanksgiving. Giving Tuesday is the New Black (Friday) March 3rd, 2021Heather James
Abstract Versus Real
Abstract Versus Real: St. Louis Initiative to Reduce Violence By Rich McEwen, TVG Senior Associate I grew up never having to be in fear for my life or wonder if a friend or family member was going to be a victim of violence. I always felt pretty safe. Abstract Versus Real September 20th, 2017Heather James
The Power of an Emoji
The Power of an Emoji By Melissa Breer, TVG Account Executive The wait is over… the taco emoji is here. The Power of an Emoji November 14th, 2017Heather James