by John Tessier | Oct 22, 2012 | Farrell Backlund, Halloween, Miscellaneous, Safety
With Halloween just over a week away, I thought it would be nice to take a moment to discuss the origin of this holiday and share some tips on how to make Halloween a safe and enjoyable evening. According to the Library of Congress’ American Folklife Center found at...
by John Tessier | Oct 1, 2012 | Farrell Backlund, Homeowners Insurance, Safety
September is National Preparedness Month, which is sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the US Department of Homeland Security. The goal is to promote disaster preparedness for people, businesses, and communities. An integral part of...
by Tom Rogers | May 3, 2012 | Commercial, Farrell Backlund, Risk Management, Safety, Workers Compensation
Have you ever played the game of “If I was starting a football team today, who would I draft to be my starting quarterback?” Tom Brady, of course. That’s a no brainer, but a topic for another blog. What if we were starting a company today? Where would you invest...
by John Tessier | Jan 18, 2012 | Farrell Backlund, Safety
Winter is a wonderful time of year, filled with beautiful scenery and scores of outdoor activities. Whether you enjoy the simple pleasures of sledding, ice skating, the occasional snowball fight, or you enjoy more involved winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding...
by brennagimler1 | Dec 2, 2011 | Safety
Now that Thanksgiving has passed, it’s time for holiday decorating. For some people, outside decorating is a passion. Hopefully your holiday decorating does not take on a competitive nature like that found between the main characters in the 2006 Holiday movie “Deck...
