Writing good emails is an essential skill to have but is very rarely discussed. It is important to be aware of email etiquette not only when email professionals, but also when emailing friends, family and coworkers. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

What are you trying to say?
–    Identify your purpose
Who will read this message?
–    Focus on your audience
What’s your point?
–    Be clear, concise, and specific

Do you know someone in the community that deserves to be recognized for everything they do? Perhaps they are exceptional volunteers or someone you love to work with. Now you can make sure they are awarded for everything they do. Perhaps the person you think is deserving is you! Community Ties Member of the Month's can be nominated now! There are a few things we need to know:
1. Name
2. Profession
3. Organization / Business
4. Why they should be the member of the month

Start nominating now!

The economy is struggling – there is no doubt about that. Young people can’t find jobs and business can’t afford workers. Community Ties is excited to be able to help do their part to solve the problem! Community Ties is officially announcing an Internship Competition.

Attention aspiring fashion designers, graphic artists and anyone who is creative - Community Ties is having a t-shirt design competition!  There is now a TC West Community Ties Online Store with TC West school merchandise. Profits go back to the school.

When you think of high school, what do you remember? Perhaps it is a commonly shared event such as prom or homecoming, but it also might be all of the inside jokes you had with friends and classmates. Most people wouldn’t say that that miss high school but that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be great to still have some sense of connection. With Community Ties, that’s possible. Instead of connecting with classmates from your time in school (which you can do too), now it’s possible for you to offer your experience with current students from your old high school.

Welcome to Community Ties! The new school year is beginning and Community Ties is ready to continue sparking interaction and inspiring innovation. The whole idea of Community Ties is to excite people about living and working in their communities! In addition to this, Community Ties will help provide resources for running a successful business, keeping up the grades in school and providing tips on being an employer as well as an employee.