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The BEA is...

a group of business leaders dedicated to improving their businesses through networking and sharing management philosophies and ideas.

How it Happens

1. Events

The BEA is a social group. We love to get together. Our organization meets twice a month as a group and one on one any time we can. Obviously, in-person meetings are not happening now, but we are still meeting twice a month via Zoom. When possible again we will meet once a month at the East Bank Club in Chicago. Our second meeting of the month is always somewhere new.

2. Learning

The BEA is filled with a wealth of knowledge. There are literally hundreds of years of experience between our members. Our members are eager to offer advice and share their knowledge when they can. We also strive to continue to learn by inviting guest speakers and experts to present new and innovative ideas.

3. Relationships

Relationships drive the BEA. Our members form lasting connections. That is evident in the years our members stay involved. 60% of our membership has been in the BEA for over 10 years! We even have three-member companies that are second-generation members. This speaks to the deep connections that are fostered in the BEA.

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Our organization has a dual purpose: To facilitate the exchange of business and leads among our members and to learn and share business insight with each other.

Upcoming Events

june

08jun7:15 am9:00 amThe Importance of Humor, Laughter & Fun in Hard Times with Jacci Andersen

Event Details

The Importance of Humor, Laughter & Fun in Hard Times

with Jacci Andersen

Covid-19 has driven many people to a dark place. Engaging in Humor, Laughter & Fun is more important now than ever. Please join Jacci Andersen, Certified Laughter Leader – Expert, to find out how using humor during difficult times can help improve your physical and mental health at work and at home.
Jacci will share some interesting statistics on how work can be impacted by stressed-out, unengaged employees. She will also share a couple ways to introduce laughter into the work environment and ideas around how to change your mindset to “Find the Funny” in everyday life’s adversities.
Be ready to laugh out loud and be ‘silly’. It will be beneficial to be in a location where you can literally laugh out loud and move around. You will feel the effects of laughter within 10 minutes. The residual effect can last for 24-48 hours (provided you keep the stress under control).

A couple interesting facts:

Stress
- 3 of 4 Americans are stressed by at least one thing at work, costing billions of dollars in productivity, absenteeism & compensation claims
- 55% of Americans have difficulty coping with stress
- Negative effects of work stress – high blood pressure, muscle tension, irritable mood swings (at work/home)
Laughter, Humor & Fun in the Workplace
- Humor/Laughter lowers blood pressure, relaxes muscles and helps ensure the only swings you’re on are the ones at the playground
- Laughter helps improve morale, productivity & job satisfaction
Benefits of Laughter
- Laughter eases muscle tension, good for rheumatism
- Laughter increases catecholamines, known to boost mental function
- Laughter increases pain tolerance
- Laughter reduces the rate of cellular decay, slowing down the rate of aging
- Laughter brings an emotional high, giving a different perspective to stressful situations
- Laughter eases stress among parents of young children, which can reduce child abuse
Benefits of a Smile
- People who smile often are perceived as confident
- Smiling releases endorphins
- 99.7% of people say that an attractive smile is an important personal asset
- Approx. 50% of people will smile back if you smile at them
- Smiling is a painkiller and can boost your mood

Andersen Wellness

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Email: info@andersen-wellness.com