I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead I run towards it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your foot.
Our greatest glory is not in never falling but rising every time we fall.
~ Confucius
Wise men say only fools rush in, but I can't help falling in love with you.
~ Elvis Presley
Did you know?
Conrad Veidt, star of the 1928 film The Man Who Laughs, inspired Batman's nemesis.
The Roman-Persian wars, the longest in history, lasted over 680 years -- from 54 BC to 628 AD.
German Chocolate Cakeis named after an American baker named Samuel German.
Caller ID usage tripled after the 1996 film Screamin which the killer was an anonymous caller who taunted his victims.
The Islands of Langerhans are in the human pancreas.
Plastic was first used in the USA for billiard balls to replace ivory.
~ I n M e m o r y ~
David Franks
1970 - 2020
David Franks (left), Mike Donnelly and Eric Siefer circa 1990s.
David Franks, husband to Wendy, father to three daughters, lifetime friend, climbing pioneer, Venture Up leader, middle school principal and father figure, passed away suddenly during the pandemic leaving us heartbroken for a great man lost. But we are grateful for the richness he shared that will stay with all of us forever.
Engaging Remote Teams
in Cyberspace
FDA
Virtual via Puerto Rico
The US FDA is jumping on the the CyberTeam ship running multiple programs with remote workers and Venture Up. Here's a shot of our latest Champions just this morning:
NERE
Minnesota, Texas, Nevada, Missouri, Arizona
INSIGHT ENTERPRISES
Phoenix, AZ
For teams who can't get enough, Venture Up always has a new event in the works for our Escape the Case game series.
PRIMEWAY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Houston, TXGame Shows stay in style, as Venture Up is on a continual mission to update questions and tune the game toward each client's current objectives.
Conrad Veidt
