August 19, 2024 - Last week’s notables
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendar and join us at Longview Farm for a series of delightful events! Tucked away in the heart of Chester County's scenic beauty, our farm offers a panorama of rolling hills and stunning sunsets that you won't want to miss. We're excited to welcome you and share these moments—just make sure to set your GPS to 143 Cedar Ln. Glenmoore, PA 19343 (avoid Cedar Ridge Ln) for the best route straight to the fun!
📆 August 31st – Don’t miss the final Saturday of Andrew Snyder’s installation of ‘Casting Nets, Chasing Squirrels.’ On this final weekend, you’ll be treated to a live Artist Demo at The Longview Gallery!
📆 November 2nd – December 28th – Join us for the 1st Annual Holiday Exhibit at Longview Gallery. This cozy, market-style exhibition will be on display from November 2nd - December 28th at Longview Gallery. We are partnering with local arts organizations to select up to 50 artists to showcase their work in this exhibit. Come in, glance around, and purchase holiday gifts for loved ones!
📆 November 29th – Our Black Friday Friends and Family Market will feature dozens of vendors in our gallery space selling their handmade and artisan products and artwork at a friends and family discounted rate. Join us to shop around, meet new people, enjoy some snacks, and celebrate our community!
📆 First Saturdays – Step into a world of creativity and community every first Saturday at Longview Gallery, from 5 to 8 PM. Immerse yourself in the latest solo exhibitions, vibe to live music, and savor delightful refreshments. It's more than an event—it's a chance to connect, be inspired, and experience the pulse of the arts scene.
📆 Open Gallery – Longview Gallery is open to the public for visitation every Sunday from 12 to 3 PM.
Infrastructure & Support
At inWorks LLC, we understand that the operational landscape of your organization is constantly evolving. Keeping us informed of these changes is not just beneficial—it's crucial for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of your IT infrastructure. As your dedicated IT provider, our proactive approach hinges on our ability to anticipate and adapt to your evolving needs. Whether it's upgrading technology solutions or fortifying data security, our team is poised to respond effectively. By sharing updates with us, you empower us to tailor our services precisely, ensuring that your technology continues to drive your business forward securely and seamlessly.
Devices
Last week, while preparing a quote for Teams Phone equipment, we came across a few new wireless headsets from Yealink. We have found Yealink's desktop devices to be delightful for Teams phone use, particularly the MP56 Desk Phone and the WH67 Wireless Headset.
The new products we discovered were the WH62 and WH63 Portable Wireless Headsets. The WH62 is available in both single and dual-earpiece models and can connect to a PC using a USB dongle or pair with a desk phone like the MP56 for handsfree use in the office or on the go. The WH63 untethers the benefits of the WH67 from the office desk and takes them wherever you work, providing the superior noise cancellation features we love in any environment.
Operations & Growth
As our own team grows, we’re introducing some useful collaboration tips and tricks to our teammates to improve operational excellence within our own house. Here are a few that we think are great:
➡️ Outlook Scheduling Polls - allows meeting organizers to send multiple time options to participants, minimizing back-and-forth emails. It checks attendees' schedules and suggests suitable meeting times, considering factors like availability and whether attendees are required or optional.
➡️ Microsoft Bookings - an online scheduling tool that simplifies the process of managing appointments and calendars. It integrates with Outlook, allowing customers and colleagues to book times that suit them, while also providing email and SMS notifications to reduce no-shows.
➡️ Office365 Sharing Links - share files and folders within SharePoint and OneDrive by generating unique URLs. These links can be set with different permission levels, enabling access to anyone with the link, only people within the organization, or specific individuals designated by the user.
➡️ Creating SMART Support Requests – always a great reminder 😊 If you’re reaching out for support, please provide as much information as possible with your request. What app are you using? What is your end goal? What is the specific problem you encountered?
Information Radiation
We’re updating in inWorks LLC intranet! With the various enterprises under INW stepping into their own operational maturity, we need to ensure that our mode of information radiation is in-line with the needs of each entity. Stay tuned for future updates on this effort!