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On 314 Day, the Mazur & Co. team gathered to celebrate the St. Louis tradition at a beloved institution–the St. Louis Zoo–and held our first-ever team retreat. Our team typically facilitates retreats for clients, but this time we organized one for ourselves. I had the pleasure of planning our retreat and wanted to share some tips that we think all great in-person retreats need:

  • Align around realistic goals. Put some thought into what you want to accomplish and develop an agenda that advances those goals. The time will always go by faster than you think, so prioritization is key!
  • Use a third-party facilitator. An outside facilitator can help bring an unbiased perspective and create a safe space for tough conversations. Susan Conrad was our facilitator, and she was amazing!
  • Survey your team in advance. Ensure your retreat is inclusive of people’s needs and is set up for success.
  • Set expectations and provide details beforehand. Team members may be curious about specifics leading up to the retreat. We suggest creating a comprehensive memo for the retreat, detailing the specifics about the day(s) so that the team knows what to expect.
  • Take plenty of pictures. Since your team is all in one place, that time may be good to gather assets for your company website and future social posts.
  • Have plenty of breaks and snacks – and don’t forget to have fun! Remember that some of the most valuable conversations your teammates will have are the informal interactions that happen outside the facilitated sessions. Make sure to build in plenty of breaks and keep your team nourished, hydrated, and comfortable so they can focus throughout the retreat.

With these tips, we are sure your retreat can be as enjoyable and impactful as ours was. If you need help, don’t hesitate to reach out!

In March, we celebrated Chanelle Zak on reaching her 5-year milestone here at Mazur & Co.! We are grateful for Chanelle’s hard work and for being such a valued part of our team, and we were excited to toast🥂 with her in person at our retreat.

3/28/25 – Kids Rock Cancer Volunteer Pizza Party (St. Louis, MO)
KRC will also host a Friday, March 28 Volunteer Pizza Party to discuss increasing support and awareness of Kids Rock Cancer. The party will be held in Buder Commons at Maryville University and attendees can register online. Learn more.

4/1/25 – Agilities© Tour with The DeBruce Foundation (virtual)
Join The DeBruce Foundation to learn more about the Agile Work Profiler©, a free, 15-minute career assessment tool developed by The DeBruce Foundation, as a way for individuals to better understand their strengths and interests within the context of work activities, or Agilities. Discover how the Agilities and Career Explorer Tools can help individuals become more informed career decision makers and more confident in taking the next step in their education or career journey. Learn how these resources help individuals prepare for the future they want. Learn more.

4/9/25 – Creative Music Making @ Maryville University Auditorium (St. Louis, MO)
Celebrate creativity, connection, and the music that lives within us all as talented participants from St. Louis Arc, inspiring students and faculty from Maryville University’s Music Therapy Program, and musicians of the SLSO team up again in this year’s Creative Music Making concert. Learn more.

4/17/25 – Harris-Stowe CIE Hustle Expo Small Business Vendor Fair (St. Louis, MO)
The HUSTLE Expo is back, and Harris-Stowe’s Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is looking for entrepreneurs, innovative vendors, and game-changers to showcase their businesses! Whether a startup, small business, or side hustler, this is their chance to connect with customers, grow their brand, and be part of a powerful entrepreneurial expo! Showcase your products and services to a dynamic audience that supports local businesses and innovation. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your hustle! Learn more.

5/7/25 – United WE Champions for Change 2025 (hybrid, Kansas City, MO)
Join United WE and its allies for its signature event of 2025. Leaders from the NFL, MLB, and professional sports will discuss the economics of sports and the benefit of elevating women within a male-dominated industry. Learn more.

6/4/25 – Kendrick Lamar and SZA: Grand National Tour (St. Louis, MO)
The day after Kendrick Lamar scored a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 with his surprise album GNX, the rapper announced a North American stadium tour with SZA for 2025. The Grand National Tour will hit 19 stadiums, including The Dome at America’s Center on June 4. Learn more.

6/14-6/15/25 – Bommarito Automotive Group 500 NTT INDYCAR Series (St. Louis, MO)
Drivers to your cars! The annual Bommarito Automotive Group 500 IndyCar Series race draws NTT IndyCar drivers from across the globe to World Wide Technology Raceway. Racing enthusiasts can enjoy a pre-race party, an autograph session and the highest class of regional North American open-wheel racing in the U.S. Learn more.

Opportunities via HiredUpMissouri.org

Development Database Manager at St. Louis Public Schools Foundation

Scholarships opportunities: My Scholarship Central

United WE invites women in Mid-Missouri (Boone, Cooper, Callaway, and Audrain counties) to apply for an interactive learning journey exploring service on appointed boards and commissions: United WE Mid-Missouri Journey Groups