{"id":480,"date":"2025-05-28T10:39:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T14:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/?page_id=480"},"modified":"2026-10-12T13:11:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T17:11:53","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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc FloridaGreen&#8217;s Newest Product Lineup<\/strong> | Bags Entering Final Design &amp; Bulk Ordering Stages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5-3-0 (previously 6-6-1) is FloridaGreen&#8217;s inaugural fertilizer product<\/strong> many of you are already familiar with. It is already in a number of local stores in the state of Florida where it is being sold actively, and the new 5-3-0 bag redesign is nearing completion. This was a necessary change required to stay compliant and ultimately so we can confidently ensure that customers are getting what is promised, and then some.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"647\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/New-FG-Fertilizer-Bag-Aug-27_2026-647x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2253\" style=\"width:527px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FloridaGreen Compost<\/strong> is currently only available for purchase in bulk quantities by the truckload and in super sacks. The new bags are currently being designed and once finalized, we will be bulk ordering bags to begin filling, warehousing, and selling to a broader base of customers that don&#8217;t require massive quantities, and prefer a smaller bag for projects at a price that makes more sense for their situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FloridaGreen-Compost-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2254\" style=\"width:529px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>First look at FloridaGreen&#8217;s 6-3-3 RootStart product.<\/strong> This product is designed to be thrown down wherever you will be planting trees, shrubs, and flower beds to help give plants a stronger root foundation upon which to grow. The logo that you see is the final agreed upon logo design that will be sent to our bag manufacturer for bulk ordering. The final resulting bags will look very similar to the concept shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FloridaGREEN-ROOTSTART-Fertilizer-Bag-1-1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2255\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6669980825225481;width:525px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>First look at FloridaGreen&#8217;s new 10-2-4 GrassGrower product.<\/strong> This will be FloridaGreen&#8217;s flagship product, billed as an all-in-one, can do everything that you need fertilizer that is packed with nutrients designed to help grow greener grass, stronger roots, and promote long-lasting nutrition. Bags and logo are currently being designed and finalized. Once the bag design is finished, we will be ordering bags in bulk and begin the process of bagging, warehousing, and selling to both commercial and residential customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Floridagreen-GrassGrower-Fertilizer-Bag-Mockup-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2256\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4993026102302809;width:556px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Floridagreen-GrassGrower-Fertilizer-Bag-Mockup-1-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Floridagreen-GrassGrower-Fertilizer-Bag-Mockup-1-480x270.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>\ud83d\udccc ERP Quest Update: Super User Training Underway<\/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\/10\/ERP-Quest-Super-Users-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ERP-Quest-Super-Users-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ERP-Quest-Super-Users-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 ERP Quest is underway as the Super Users enter the training grounds. From <strong>September 28 through October 9<\/strong>, this group will receive hands-on training in the final IFS solution, learning the tools and processes that will help guide Merrell Bros. into the next stage of the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once trained, these heroes will help test the solution, prepare teams, and support the road toward go-live. Their mission is simple but mighty: <strong>Train. Test. Prepare. Go Live.<\/strong> Each step brings us closer to a stronger, smarter, and more connected Merrell Bros.<\/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&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><em>NOTICE:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Look for someone who might feel new, uncertain, or left out.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>REACH OUT:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Take the initiative to include, encourage, or help.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>OPEN A DOOR:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Help them feel they belong and can succeed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Whole-Life-Leadership-Journey-Weekly-Update-1-1-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Whole-Life-Leadership-Journey-Weekly-Update-1-1-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Whole-Life-Leadership-Journey-Weekly-Update-1-1-1280x720.png 1280w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Whole-Life-Leadership-Journey-Weekly-Update-1-1-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Whole-Life-Leadership-Journey-Weekly-Update-1-1-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 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: Your Field of Vision\" 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\/7yakrQBpNrZewv7FvtnmAz?si=E8oENoa1TLW3Cl-yKY84tQ&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> What is it like to work with you, live with you, or simply be around you? This week on Solid Start, Greg and Brian challenge us to take an honest look at the influence we have on the people around us. Do we create a place where others feel safe, included, valued, and like they truly matter? Whether at work, at home, at church, or in our community, we all have the opportunity to create a sense of belonging for those around us. It\u2019s a personal question we all need to ask: Do people feel like they matter when they\u2019re around me?<\/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\">\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&nbsp;Weekly Employee Photo Contest Winner <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Winner: Ryan Small<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week\u2019s Employee Photo Contest winner, Ryan Small, captured a great shot of a combine making its way through a cornfield near HQ this past Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s something satisfying about seeing a season\u2019s worth of hard work coming out of the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Great shot, Ryan! \ud83c\udf3d\ud83d\ude9c\ud83d\udcf8<\/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\/10\/Ryan-Small-Harvesting-Pic-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Ryan-Small-Harvesting-Pic-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Ryan-Small-Harvesting-Pic-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\">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\/10\/MB-Photo-Video-Contest-Leaderboard-2-797x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2231\" 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-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 has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" 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 aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" 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\">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 FloridaGreen&#8217;s Newest Product Lineup | Bags Entering Final Design &amp; Bulk Ordering Stages 5-3-0 (previously 6-6-1) is FloridaGreen&#8217;s inaugural fertilizer product many of you are already familiar with. 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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":56,"href":"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/480\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2264,"href":"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/480\/revisions\/2264"}],"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}]}}