Leighla Taylor, Outside Sales Professional at FASTSIGNS® of Bloomington was recently recognized at the 13th Annual 2023 FASTSIGNS® Outside Sales Summit held in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Leighla received the Platinum Sales Award for outstanding achievement as an Outside Sales Professional who generated record sales among the FASTSIGNS network during July 2022 through June 2023. 

“We are so proud of Leighla’s outstanding sales achievements.  She deeply cares about helping customers achieve their vision, and goes above and beyond for customers to ensure they receive excellent service to help them make their statement.  Her hard work has established her as one of the top Sales Professionals in the nation” said Mike Richardson, franchisee at FASTSIGNS of Bloomington. “We look forward to continuing to work with local businesses and organizations to help them solve their visual communications challenges no matter how bold and ambitious their goals.” 

With over 765 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS centers in 8 countries worldwide, 56 Outside Sales Professionals in the FASTSIGNS network received this award. 

FASTSIGNS of Bloomington is open from Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ​

Exodus Refugee Immigration is dedicated to ushering refugees into a new chapter of their lives in the Bloomington community. This dedication involves providing a plethora of essential services, including initial interpretation, assistance with job applications, job coaching, English language classes, and specialized training tailored to work with this unique population. Furthermore, they furnish any other assistance that might be required to ensure their clients achieve self-sufficiency.

Ideal partners for Exodus Refugee Immigration would be businesses conveniently located on bus lines, equipped to employ English language learners, and those that can provide a living wage. While these characteristics are highly desired, it's recognized that businesses have their unique offerings. With clients having varied needs and abilities, there's value in diverse business partnerships that cater to the distinctive employment requirements of these clients.

Exodus Refugee Immigration remains steadfast in its commitment to equip the newest members of the Bloomington community with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. The organization eagerly awaits to connect with businesses to explore the possibility of fostering partnerships that benefit both parties.

​NPR is hosting its third annual College Podcast Challenge — open to students of all ages pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree, as well as those who have already graduated earlier in 2023. The winner will receive a grand prize scholarship of $5,000, and the top 10 finalists will each receive $500 prizes.
 
The College Podcast Challenge is open for entries until January 5, 2024.
Students can create a podcast on any topic and in various formats: an interview, narrative story, or even investigative reporting. The podcast cannot be longer than eight minutes. Longer entries will be disqualified.
 
Examples of previous podcast entries include what it’s like to live in an isolated dorm room, the history and legacy of a student mariachi band in Texas, and the joys of rediscovering one’s love of learning at age 65.
 
For information on how to create a podcast, visit NPR’s Sound Advice page, which includes tips on how to choose a topic, how to edit audio and use music, and even advice from NPR podcasters. More podcast creation resources are also available through NPR’s The Students’ Podcast and by listening to submissions from previous NPR College Podcast Challenge winners Miriam Colvin and Anya Steinberg.
 
Learn more about the contest and how to submit entries on NPR’s College Podcast Challenge website: npr.org/2023/10/06/1203603708/college-podcast-challenge-contest-npr-2023.