Social clubs and groups like the Monday Club are not dissimilar from the merchant guilds of the medieval era. These guilds were formed in medieval Europe to bring together aligned individuals and business owners. Together united members of a guild benefited from mutual aid and assistance and shared production standards that they could not attain separately without unifying. The social …
This time of year is for reflecting on who and what we are truly thankful for in our lives. From personal life to business associates to each of our respective roles in the community, it is important to remember how different relationships all taken together create a sense of belonging and a feeling of camaraderie amongst our neighbors that promotes …
As I celebrate my 25 years of sobriety this year, I have been reflecting on all of the groups and individuals in my life who have helped me reach this momentous milestone. My Higher Power First I am grateful for God, for His design is why I am so fortunately blessed to be able to share my story of sobriety. …
by Chris L. Kenny We are faced with the difficult challenge of finding truth and the public narrative in a news landscape dominated by special interests, weaponized reactionary culture and media manipulation. In the digital media era where fast-moving news, opinion and narrative are constantly being influenced by outside interests, we must look for ways to see through narrative bias …
When we started Aisle Trials last year in order to help during the pandemic, we created a series to cultivate and promote local Delaware food entrepreneurs. We wanted to support local food brands to potentially carry in our Kenny Family ShopRites and help showcase them to the Delaware community. In the process, we discovered varying levels of “shelf-readiness”: were these …
Just in time for this year’s July 4th holiday celebrating the founding of our nation, I am excited to introduce the very first episode of my new podcast Founder’s Folio. In my new podcast I will be interviewing founders on their experiences with references to American history. Don’t miss the first episode below with legendary Delaware boxer Dave Tiberi who shares with me …
by Chris L. KennyInflation has arrived with many of its hallmark indicators. A charged-up economy stoked by shortages, price hikes, money printing and spending is fueling the modern inflation boom. Almost everywhere we look, we see increased prices from lumber and housing to food and clothing, not to mention ever-reducing product sizes thanks to shrinkflation. Will this inflationary trend continue …
by Chris L. Kenny”Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed.” –The Declaration of Independence Many understand the Right to Vote to be a quintessential American right. Under a Representative Democracy, we use voting to have a say in how our government behaves and operates. It gives us the ability to have a …
After sharing my blog article on how to improve your organization’s annual planning and budgeting, I received questions about the follow-through: how do entrepreneurs, company managers and team leaders manage expectations, productivity, team morale, accountability and performance reviews? Running a successful business, organization or operation is not just about prudent planning; it is about planning combined with leading a team …
by Chris L. KennyOur right to Freedom of Speech protects us as individuals from government censorship. It gives us the freedom to speak what is on our mind without fear of retribution from the government. This right was established in the Bill of Rights in 1791, 15 years after the 1776 signing of the Constitution, and the Amendment reads: Congress …
