1. Why Businesses Should Get Involved With Their Community By Danielle T. Braxton

2.  Corporate Social Responsibility There are several reasons for businesses and the community to collaborate

3. The benefit(s) of businesses involving themselves with their community are: Developing positive relationships Developing positive public image Assisting others becoming their best Assisting in developing leaders for the community

4. The benefit(s) of the community engaging with businesses in the community are: Developing positive relationship with mentors Developing/enhancing skills Expanding their networking ability Personal growth

5.  Personal reason(s)  From my experience, I have connected with a few businesses that have helped me to become a better me. Because of them I have:  Learned to deal with finances better  Able to get out of debt quicker  Received quality education  Started my own business  Increased self-esteem (this is a picture of me after dropping from 220 lbs)

6. It’s always great when a business share the knowledge they have to enhance the lives of others in their community. Otherwise, why be in business. You can find more of how developing relationships with businesses in my community has enhanced my life at the following link http://www.womenaregam echangers.com/guest-post- unqualified-for- unsuccessful-living/ http://www.womenaregam echangers.com/guest-post- unqualified-for- unsuccessful-living/