Normally, I don’t tout corporations. However, in the case of !NDIGO, there’s a story behind it that encourages me to support the company.
The story is about ageing and still being a valuable member of the community when retirement would seem to be a time to stop making community contributions.
The story
About a year ago, two events brought !NDIGO into the news: the then CEO of the company stepped down with no explanation. With a little research, !NDIGO’s financial situation was shown to be in questionable state. Second, Heather Reisman, owner of the corporation and retired for a couple of years, announced she would be returning as helmsperson of the company.
Kudos to Reisman
It seems too often many retirees decide the golden years should become the years of inactivity or passivity. Not to suggest that all retirees take that path, the most active thing they do is push the TV remote buttons. Not suggesting that at all as many retirees shift gears into new activities, new passions leaving the hallowed halls of the commercial world to the younger generation. It is admirable and praiseworthy to see a retiree return to those hallowed halls declaring that they still have notable energy and valuable contributions to make there.
Hence, I congratulate Reisman on her initiative and wish her well in her return to her old endeavours. !NDIGO will be better for her return and should be appreciative of the return of a tried and tested CEO with energy, commitment and dedication to the helm.
Bravo Heather Reisman!
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On another note
Though it may seem I am contradicting my opposition to book buying to save the environment and abandoning my encouragement of book borrowing from local libraries to save the planet, I am not suggesting people stop patronizing !NDIGO stores. Rather, I suggest visiting your local !NDIGO’s chapter to be inspired by what the store is displaying, the books it is currently promoting and to have a coffee in their associated coffee shop where you can browse the magazines for free.
!NDIGO is a great opportunity to see the latest in the book world along with getting ideas for gifting and presents shopping. With luck, you may even bump into the new CEO.
!NDIGO, a great place for ideas and inspiration.
