{"id":480,"date":"2025-05-28T10:39:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T14:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/?page_id=480"},"modified":"2026-07-27T13:40:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T17:40:12","slug":"home-mb-news-weekly-updates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f This Week at Merrell Bros."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Discover what&#8217;s happening around the company.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border is-style-default wp-duotone-unset-1\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"942\" src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Weekly-Update-News-Site-Header.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-447\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:contain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Weekly-Update-News-Site-Header.png 1800w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Weekly-Update-News-Site-Header-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Weekly-Update-News-Site-Header-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Weekly-Update-News-Site-Header-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Weekly-Update-News-Site-Header-1536x804.png 1536w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Weekly-Update-News-Site-Header-1568x821.png 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcf0 Company News &amp; Announcements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc ERP Quest Update: The Road Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ERP-Quest-Team-Image-The-Road-Ahead-Update-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ERP-Quest-Team-Image-The-Road-Ahead-Update-980x552.png 980w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ERP-Quest-Team-Image-The-Road-Ahead-Update-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next chapter of <strong>ERP Quest<\/strong> is taking shape, and the road ahead is becoming clearer. On <strong>August 31<\/strong>, teams from across Merrell Bros. will begin workshops to design and validate how IFS Cloud will support their day to day work. On <strong>October 5<\/strong>, the Finance team will lead the charge as the first group to go live, helping pave the way for the rest of the company. Then, on <strong>March 1, 2027<\/strong>, the entire Merrell Bros. kingdom will unite under one new system as IFS Cloud goes live company wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every workshop, every test, and every milestone brings us one step closer to a more connected, efficient, and data driven Merrell Bros. Thank you to everyone helping move the quest forward. The adventure continues!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc Biggest Loser Challenge Update<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Biggest-Loser-Challenge-Final-Week-1024x657.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Biggest-Loser-Challenge-Final-Week-980x628.png 980w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Biggest-Loser-Challenge-Final-Week-480x308.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With <strong>only 1 week remaining<\/strong> in the challenge and <strong>over 200 pounds lost<\/strong> as a group, now is the time to stay focused and finish strong!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, <strong>every pound lost matters.<\/strong> Keep building on the healthy habits you&#8217;ve developed, encourage your teammates along the way, and don&#8217;t forget to submit your weekly numbers to Candice Collins in HR so we can keep the standings up to date. You&#8217;ve come too far to quit now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfc6 <strong>Grand Prize:<\/strong> Win a <strong>FREE 1-Year YMCA Membership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep up the great work, team. Let&#8217;s keep getting healthier, together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Biggest Loser Challenge Rules<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Who\u2019s In<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open to anyone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100% voluntary\u2026 but bragging rights are not.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Weigh-Ins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start:<\/strong>&nbsp;April 13, 2026 (must weigh in or send your starting number to Candace Collins in HR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finish:<\/strong>&nbsp;July 31, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Same scale, same general clothes\u2026 don\u2019t show up in steel-toes one time and flip flops the next.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. How You Win<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We\u2019re going by&nbsp;<strong>% of body weight lost<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple math:<br><em>(Weight Lost \u00f7 Starting Weight) \u00d7 100<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biggest percentage = biggest bragging rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Keep It Honest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No funny business, just be honest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What you weigh is what you weigh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Tracking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We\u2019ll keep track of starting and ending weights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Progress updates may be shared periodically\u2026 or we might just let people guess who\u2019s sneaking salads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Help Each Other Out<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We\u2019ve got some folks here who\u2019ve already been putting in work and making real progress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If that\u2019s you, help the rest out. Share what\u2019s worked, what hasn\u2019t, and any tips or tricks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re new to this, don\u2019t be afraid to ask. Nobody\u2019s got it all figured out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A little advice can go a long way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. Shop Rules Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is about getting healthier and having some fun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chirping is allowed. Being a jerk is not.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If someone\u2019s grinding, respect it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8. Prize<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner gets a GRAND PRIZE and permanent bragging rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9. Common Sense Clause<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t do anything silly to lose weight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your method sounds like a bad idea, it probably is.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bottom line: Show up, put in the work, help each other out, and let&#8217;s get healthier together!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc&nbsp;Merrell Bros. Whole-Life Leadership Journey<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Building Leaders. Bettering Lives.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Whole Life Leadership Journey is for every Merrell Bros. team member, no matter your role or title. Guided by the teachings of <em>The Way of the Shepherd<\/em>, it is designed to help you grow as a leader and as a person by focusing on faith, character, stewardship, and life beyond the job. This journey is about becoming the best version of yourself, at work and at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your Weekly Intentional Practice:<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><em>Choose one physical habit<\/em><\/strong><em> and <\/em><strong><em>practice it at least three times this week.<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Whole-Life-Leadership-Journey-Weekly-Update-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Whole-Life-Leadership-Journey-Weekly-Update-3-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Whole-Life-Leadership-Journey-Weekly-Update-3-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udfa7 Solid Start Podcast | Weekly Devotional<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Taking The First Step\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/29GuKntULFbOtFndD2SsIv?si=OJDRY-lKRw6lY2TS1KxupQ&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Overview:<\/strong> This week on Solid Start, Greg and Brian are joined by AJ Edwards from the local YMCA to discuss why caring for our mental and physical health is an important part of honoring God. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, they explore simple, practical steps anyone can take to begin living healthier today. Whether it&#8217;s joining your local YMCA or simply taking a walk, every step is a step toward better stewardship of the body God has given us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hosted by:<\/strong> Greg Reed &amp; Brian Hertzog<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Special guest(s):<\/strong> AJ Edwards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf10 <strong>Listen on your favorite platform:<\/strong><br><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/solidstart.buzzsprout.com\">solidstart.buzzsprout.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc\u00a0Weekly Photo &amp; Video Contest | Weekly Winner<\/strong> &amp; Honorable Mention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Winner: Trace Mellady<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind every new idea is a team putting in the work to make it happen. Congratulations to <strong>Trace Mellady<\/strong> for capturing this awesome shot of <strong>Daltyn Childers<\/strong> welding on an R&amp;D project. Fantastic behind the scenes look at innovation in action!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trace-Mellady-Photo-Contest-Entry-Daltyn-Childers-Welding-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trace-Mellady-Photo-Contest-Entry-Daltyn-Childers-Welding-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trace-Mellady-Photo-Contest-Entry-Daltyn-Childers-Welding-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trace-Mellady-Photo-Contest-Entry-Daltyn-Childers-Welding-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Honorable Mention: Cody Kiernan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week&#8217;s Honorable Mention goes to Cody Kiernan for this unique perspective of a compost delivery to a new customer in Florida. With the trailer in sharp focus against a softened backdrop, the photo tells the story of another day on the road, another successful delivery, and the work that keeps Merrell Bros. moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cody-Kiernan-Week-35-Delivering-Compost-to-a-Customer-in-Florida-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cody-Kiernan-Week-35-Delivering-Compost-to-a-Customer-in-Florida-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cody-Kiernan-Week-35-Delivering-Compost-to-a-Customer-in-Florida-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cody-Kiernan-Week-35-Delivering-Compost-to-a-Customer-in-Florida-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to send submit your entries to us this week using one of the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em><strong>Text your entries to 574-699-1155<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em><strong>Email to mb.marketing@merrellbros.com<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Photo Contest Leaderboard<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Leaderboard Scoring Breakdown (Event Showcase Challenge Winner = 100 Points, Weekly Winner = 50 Points, Honorable Mention = 10 Points)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MB-Photo-Video-Contest-Leaderboard-2-797x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2036\" style=\"width:797px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep the submissions coming for your chance to earn MB Awards, and work your way up the leaderboard! Want to participate in this week&#8217;s photo contest? It&#8217;s really easy! See details on how to submit your pics below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>How to Participate to Start Earning Extra MB Awards Points<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Merrell Bros. Employee Photo Contest that gives you the opportunity to <strong>earn MB Awards points bonuses, have your photos featured online, and compete with coworkers<\/strong> as you rack up wins and <strong>climb the leaderboard for even more bonuses!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How It Works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Submit your photos and videos<\/strong> each week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If we <strong>use<\/strong> your photo or video on social media, the website, or in any marketing materials, <strong>you earn MB Awards points \u2014 no limit on how many times you can earn.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Multiple submissions = more chances to earn.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each week, we will announce our \u201cPhoto (or Video) of the Week\u201d contest winner on social media and in the weekly update text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We may also highlight additional weekly <strong>honorable mentions<\/strong>, which <strong>will also earn MB Awards points if used in marketing materials<\/strong> (social media posts, website, signage, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We\u2019ll track participation and highlight Top Contributors on a running leaderboard, occasionally running competitions and giving you chances to earn even more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to Send<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any cool, interesting, fun, etc. pictures or videos from around the company. Here are a few ideas to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job site action shots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team moments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment in use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cool project highlights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scenic shots featuring Merrell Bros., Inc. or FloridaGreen logos<br>There\u2019s <strong>no wrong submission<\/strong> \u2014 just have fun with it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Employee-Photo-Contest-Announcement-1024x732.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Employee-Photo-Contest-Announcement-980x700.png 980w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Employee-Photo-Contest-Announcement-480x343.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Send Us Your Pictures\/Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em><strong>Text your entries to 574-699-1155<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em><strong>Email to mb.marketing@merrellbros.com<\/strong> <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Replying directly to the weekly update text will no longer work, so <strong>please text your photos to the number shown above, or email them to marketing at the email address shown above<\/strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We will no longer be able to see pictures sent in via reply to the weekly update text.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\ude4f How Can We Support You in Prayer This Week?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a prayer request, <a href=\"https:\/\/merrellbros.com\/prayer\/prayer-requests\/\">click here to share how we can pray for you<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Merrell-Brothers-Logo-Red-3000x750-1-1024x256.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Merrell-Brothers-Logo-Red-3000x750-1-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Merrell-Brothers-Logo-Red-3000x750-1-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Merrell-Brothers-Logo-Red-3000x750-1-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Merrell-Brothers-Logo-Red-3000x750-1-1536x384.png 1536w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Merrell-Brothers-Logo-Red-3000x750-1-2048x512.png 2048w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Merrell-Brothers-Logo-Red-3000x750-1-1568x392.png 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover what&#8217;s happening around the company. \ud83d\udcf0 Company News &amp; Announcements \ud83d\udccc ERP Quest Update: The Road Ahead The next chapter of ERP Quest is taking shape, and the road ahead is becoming clearer. On August 31, teams from across Merrell Bros. will begin workshops to design and validate how IFS Cloud will support their [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Discover what's happening around the company.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":447,\"aspectRatio\":\"16\/9\",\"scale\":\"contain\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"is-style-default\",\"style\":{\"border\":{\"width\":\"0px\",\"style\":\"none\",\"radius\":\"0px\"},\"color\":{\"duotone\":\"unset\"},\"spacing\":{\"margin\":{\"top\":\"0\",\"bottom\":\"0\"}}}} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Weekly-Update-News-Site-Header.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-447\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcf0 Company News &amp; Announcements<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc&nbsp;Merrell Bros. Whole-Life Leadership Journey<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Building Leaders. Bettering Lives.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Whole Life Leadership Journey is for every Merrell Bros. team member, no matter your role or title. Guided by the teachings of <em>The Way of the Shepherd<\/em>, it is designed to help you grow as a leader and as a person by focusing on faith, character, stewardship, and life beyond the job. This journey is about becoming the best version of yourself, at work and at home.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Your Weekly Intentional Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em><strong>Challenge:<\/strong> Practice undivided attention at home. Each day, pause and give one person your full attention. No phone, no multitasking, no rushing.<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1465,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Whole-Life-Leadership-Journey-Week-2-Intentional-Practice-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1465\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc&nbsp;Weekly Photo &amp; Video Contest | Week 6 Winner<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Congrats to NICK COOPER!<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A drone's eye view of an active job site in West Lafayette, showing crews installing equipment and structural framework.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1460,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nick-Cooper-West-Lafayette-Drone-Shot-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1460\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Congrats to this week's winner, Nick Cooper, for winning yet another photo challenge! Check your MB Award account shortly for a nice little bonus to start off your week.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Keep the submissions coming for your chance to earn MB Awards, and work your way up the leaderboard!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leaderboard<\/strong><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Leaderboard Scoring Breakdown (Event Showcase Challenge Winner = 100 Points, Weekly Winner = 25 Points, Honorable Mention = 10 Points)<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1462,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MB-Photo-Video-Contest-Leaderboard-1-797x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1462\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc&nbsp;How to Participate to Start Earning Extra MB Awards Points<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Merrell Bros. company-wide photo and video contest that gives you the opportunity to <strong>earn MB Awards points bonuses, have your photos featured online, and compete with coworkers<\/strong> as you rack up wins and <strong>climb the leaderboard for even more bonuses!<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>How It Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Submit your photos and videos<\/strong> each week.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>If we <strong>use<\/strong> your photo or video on social media, the website, or in any marketing materials, <strong>you earn MB Awards points \u2014 no limit on how many times you can earn.<\/strong><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Multiple submissions = more chances to earn.<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Each week, we will announce our \u201cPhoto (or Video) of the Week\u201d contest winner on social media and in the weekly update text.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>We may also highlight additional weekly <strong>honorable mentions<\/strong>, which <strong>will also earn MB Awards points if used in marketing materials<\/strong> (social media posts, website, signage, etc.).<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>We\u2019ll track participation and highlight Top Contributors on a running leaderboard, occasionally running competitions and giving you chances to earn even more!<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What to Send<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Any cool, interesting, fun, etc. pictures or videos from around the company. 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There are multiple positions open within the company. If you know anyone that would be a good fit, please encourage them to visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paycomonline.net\/v4\/ats\/web.php\/jobs?clientkey=39DBB3DBA2F0A78336E43FCE105FE4F4\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.paycomonline.net\/v4\/ats\/web.php\/jobs?clientkey=39DBB3DBA2F0A78336E43FCE105FE4F4\">careers page<\/a> to apply!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u2705 Don't forget to complete your assigned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paycomonline.net\/v4\/ee\/web.php\/app\/login\">Paycom<\/a> training modules.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\",\"style\":{\"spacing\":{\"margin\":{\"top\":\"var:preset|spacing|40\",\"bottom\":\"var:preset|spacing|40\"}}}} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\ude4f How Can We Support You in Prayer This Week?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you have a prayer request, <a href=\"https:\/\/merrellbros.com\/prayer\/prayer-requests\/\">click here to share how we can pray for you<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\",\"style\":{\"spacing\":{\"margin\":{\"top\":\"var:preset|spacing|40\",\"bottom\":\"var:preset|spacing|40\"}}}} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer -->\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Until next week\u2026 stay kind, stay safe, and keep doing great work!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":415,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Merrell-Brothers-Logo-Red-3000x750-1-1024x256.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-415\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-480","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/480","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=480"}],"version-history":[{"count":89,"href":"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/480\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2039,"href":"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/480\/revisions\/2039"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=480"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}