Change is in the air at The Worthwhile Company as we say goodbye to Dave Ruse and transfer Will Gray into his position as the new Creative Director. (more...)
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Culture || 06.16.2011 by Beth Honshell
Publix – Where Shopping is a Pleasure
Problem True to form, I managed to find the slow line while checking out at Publix. Not only slow, but stalled. I was behind a mega-coupon queen. By the time I realized my predicament I had already unloaded my cart. So, I just resigned myself to a long, hopefully patient wait. (more...) [...]
Culture || 06.07.2011 by Worthwhile
Update on A Child’s Haven Project Development
On Friday, June the 3rd members of the Worthwhile team visited A Child’s Haven, a non-profit based in Greenville, SC. As our first Web for Good client, they will receive a new website for their organization, backed by our normal rigorous process, but at no charge. (more...) [...]
Culture || 05.27.2011 by Worthwhile
The Worthwhile Company Young Innovator Award
Each year The Worthwhile Company presents The Worthwhile Company Young Innovator Award of $500 to a Bob Jones University college student who exemplifies exceptional character and expertise in his work. (more...) [...]
Culture || 05.20.2011 by Brandon Godwin
If Reading is Fundamental…
Cue the library-sponsored jingle. As early as junior high school, my English teacher impressed upon me how important reading was for continual development, both in education and in life. Honestly, I never enjoyed reading until I wasn't required to do it. Maybe that's the contrarian, anti-establishment blood that runs in my veins (and arteries as well, I guess). (more...) [...]
Culture || 05.17.2011 by Worthwhile
Summer Interns join The Worthwhile Company
The Worthwhile Company recently added three interns to its team for the summer. Joel Shaffer and Nathan Gillow will be a part of the Summer Bit Builder Program, while Rebecca Burns will be working as a Communications Intern. (more...) [...]
Software || 05.16.2011 by David Dorothy
Django
My last experience with the Python Django framework were back when it was version 0.96. Back then they had an API that changed so much so quickly that I easily dismissed it assomething that was not for Worthwhile. However, I have recently given it a second look and am pleased to say that they have made some very good changes. (more...) [...]
Culture || 05.11.2011 by Jonathan Pait
Our first Web for Good client: A Child’s Haven
Web for Good is pleased to announce our first client. After significant thought and deliberation, the Web for Good board has chosen A Child's Haven for a pro bono project. (more...) [...]
Culture || 05.10.2011 by Christopher Nicholas
To Volunteer or Not to Volunteer…
What do 2 small children, 5 women, 5 men, 20+ trash bags, and a massive pile of debris have in common? You guessed it – HOG, err, Hands on Greenville that is. (more...) [...]
Social Media || 05.03.2011 by Will Gray
Do you need Self Control for your web?
I just finished taking 46 days off from Facebook. Why, you ask, would I do something so extreme? I work for a web firm, right? So how could someone like that ignore the globe's most popular site for so long? Good question. (more...) [...]
