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Lightbulb 💡 , here! As the last days of summer embrace us, we're thrilled to bring you the latest updates and highlights from an exciting month at BOX. In August, our offices came alive with the vibrant energy of colleagues from across the map. The sense of unity and camaraderie made for such a fun week in the office! What better way to commemorate our collective achievements than with a dose of excitement and fun? Our employees were treated to an event at CrushIT!, where laughter, games, and great conversations flourished. It was a reminder that while we work hard, we also know how to play hard and savor the victories – both big and small.

August saw a string of influential broker visits, and we have a good amount planned for this fall! Along with broker visits, our suppliers have been planning fun events for our team and we are so excited to be able to meet everyone face-to-face. 

We have been adding new faces to our team and all the new hires are taking initiative and proving how beneficial they are already to BOX which makes us so pumped to see what the future of BOX is going to look like. 

Don't miss out on any moments we're sharing across our digital platforms!  Follow us on social media to stay tuned to the latest updates, some new behind the scenes videos and insightful industry content. The most exciting thing coming up you do not want to miss, is the new look and feel to our software that we will be launching soon! 

Thank you for your continued support and engagement. Here's to a future filled with even more opportunities and discoveries. Until next time!

Employee Spotlight

Stories We're Following

The American power system is changing. How can electricity rates keep up?

As the industry prepares for the electrification of different sectors of the economy, experts are looking at new ways to make electricity rates more equitable.

BRICS Expansion Could Reshape Global Energy Markets

From August 22nd to 24th, BRICS leaders are set to convene in South Africa, marking a pivotal moment for this loosely knit coalition of major non-Western nations including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

BOX Favorites & Happenings Roundup

What is Your Favorite Condiment?

Featured Pet

Beau and Minka

Beau - Beagle/Terrier. 8 years old. Loves treats, walks, hiding under the bed, and staring out the window. His favorite food is regular dog food with chicken on top. Loves to people watch from the balcony and loves to watch dad vacuum because he sheds like a beast.

Minka - Huskey/Lab. 8 years old. Loves treats, walks, jumping on furniture, playing with other dogs. She will eat anything in front of her. Loves to go up to strangers and lick them and loves being fat.

—Philip Sweeney,  Sales Coordinator

If You Could Compete in Any Olympic Sport, What Would it Be?

What is Your Favorite TV/Movie Villain?

Wicked Witch of the West - Wizard of Oz

FUN FACT

White-tailed jackrabbits are the greatest land jumpers, having been recorded leaping an astonishing 21 feet vertically.

—Kyle Cook, Sales Coordinator & BOX's Fun Fact Guy

If You Could Be on Any Game Show, What Would It Be?

Favorite Breakfast Food

BOX MONTHLY WEBINAR

Scott Ebeling, Director of Pricing and Strategic Solutions, and Allison Coldewey, Pricing and Solutions Manager, will be hosting September's webinar on September 13th, 2023 at 10:00am CST.

A Note From BOX's Vice President: Benji

Pride In Your Work

In 7th grade, I had a teacher named Miss Anthe Anagnostis, who we referred to as Miss “A”.  Miss A was one of those teachers who was involved in everything including the middle school gossip, but she was a teacher you never forget. 

Miss A had a wooden sign above her chalk board that said “Pride in your Work”.
Miss A was the daughter of first generation immigrants and always pointed to that sign before you turned in your assignments.  She reminded us that there was something on the line every time you displayed your work.  It was a reflection of you, your character, your attention to detail, your ability to write a story, or detail a book.  At the end of the year, she always gave every student a picture of her sign.  In preparing for this note, I scoured everywhere for it, because up until a few years back, I still had that picture.  I took it to college with me.  It became very important to me. 

Miss A taught me something way more valuable than 7th grade English Literature…she taught me that value of your work. 

You’ll never hear me complain about working.  Aside from God and family, I think work is a stable connection to the infinite creative of life.  When you view your work as a modern day alchemist who turns resources into gold, it gives us the chance to make something we can take pride in!  TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR WORK!

As we approach Labor Day, I think of the greatness of work and labor and the ability to build something everyone can be proud of!  Thanks You, Miss A!

With Great Pride!
Benji Coomer
VP, Broker Online Exchange

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