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This month, we spoke with Courtney Harrness, a multi-site executive director for the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities, about summer youth programming. Can you...

When Trish Harrison, the association health and wellness director of the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo, found out about the discontinuing of her mother’s Parkinson’s class...

Social media personas are fictional representations of your ideal customers. They are developed by an in-depth analysis of your target audience — whether it’s age,...

When guests are visiting your facilities, what kind of messages are they hearing over your sound system? All too often, it’s easy to just plug...

It’s no secret that most of us are addicted to our mobile devices. The average person will spend in excess of four hours per day...

Is there a particular segment in your community that isn’t being met? It could be a burgeoning demographic of young parents, or neglected groups and...

In The Last Word, we sit down with an industry expert to share their wealth of knowledge with you. This issue, the conversation features Beth Kennerhed,...

A lot can change through the years. Communities constantly change, and the neighborhoods of Louisville, Kentucky are no different. As the community’s needs have changed,...

The fitness industry is constantly changing, with new technology and exercise classes surfacing regularly. It’s imperative for community rec centers to keep pace with these...

When it comes to hiring and instructing lifeguards, most jobs require training and certifications prior to applying. These are often at the cost and responsibility...