{"id":480,"date":"2025-05-28T10:39:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T14:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/?page_id=480"},"modified":"2026-09-08T10:52:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T14:52:32","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>\ud83c\udf89 Employee Appreciation Week 2026: Your Home Base for Everything Happening This Week!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Employee Appreciation Week is officially here, and this week is all about YOU!<\/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\/09\/EAW-Week-2026-MB-News-Hero-Image-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/EAW-Week-2026-MB-News-Hero-Image-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/EAW-Week-2026-MB-News-Hero-Image-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\"><strong>The Merrellympics are underway, and there are two ways everyone can get in on the action!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Make Your Executive Challenge Picks<\/strong><br>Who will come out on top in this year\u2019s Merrellympics Executive Challenge? Make your picks, follow along with the daily videos, and try to guess who will come out on top. <strong>Earn Rewards if your pick wins the gold medal!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Please have your selections made before Wednesday at midnight!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MAKE YOUR PICKS HERE:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSejnD1DWEh3Jggm03Q_7KaapXjjkgogEZTzu1xRuGqx84HpLg\/viewform\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSejnD1DWEh3Jggm03Q_7KaapXjjkgogEZTzu1xRuGqx84HpLg\/viewform<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Play the Merrell Bros. Olympic Arcade<\/strong><br>Think you can top the leaderboard? Choose from <strong>four virtual arcade games<\/strong>, put your skills to the test, and compete against coworkers for the high score. Each game has its own leaderboard, plus there\u2019s an overall leaderboard to determine our <strong>Merrellympics Arcade Champion!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Mobile games scoring will end Friday at noon!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PLAY THE ARCADE:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/static.mbros.info\/mbolympics\/\">https:\/\/static.mbros.info\/mbolympics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Make your picks. Play the games. Cheer on your coworkers. Most importantly, have some fun. This week is for YOU!<\/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\udccc The Merrellympics Executive Challenge Kicks Off | Let the Games Begin<\/strong>!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Merrellympic Challenge - DAY 1\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H4MTHTEgWOw?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/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 Employee Appreciation Week: Family Fun Event<\/strong> (Kokomo, IN Headquarters)<\/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=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Merrell-Bros-Family-Fun-Event-Graphic-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Merrell-Bros-Family-Fun-Event-Graphic-980x653.png 980w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Merrell-Bros-Family-Fun-Event-Graphic-480x320.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\">Our Merrell Bros. Family Fun Event is coming up <strong>Friday, September 11 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM<\/strong> as part of Employee Appreciation Week!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>All Indiana employees, please RSVP (YES\/NO) whether or not you plan to attend.<\/strong> If you are attending, please include how many family members will be joining you. An accurate headcount is very important so we can plan enough food for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please click the link below to RSVP with YES or NO.<\/strong> It only takes a few seconds and helps us get an accurate count:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/XpFMcap8WhbEiACz7\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/XpFMcap8WhbEiACz7<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re looking forward to a great evening celebrating our team and hope to see you and your family there!<\/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 ERP Quest Update: The Technomancer\u2019s Training<\/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\/08\/ERP-Quest-Loading-Screen-The-Technomancers-Training-IT-Mission-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ERP-Quest-Loading-Screen-The-Technomancers-Training-IT-Mission-980x552.png 980w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ERP-Quest-Loading-Screen-The-Technomancers-Training-IT-Mission-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\">As ERP Quest moves forward at 43% complete, the IT team has entered a new training quest. Steve, Brandon, and Clint are leveling up their IFS knowledge so Merrell Bros. can support and manage more of the system from within our own walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through upcoming training on IFS page configuration, lobby dashboards, ClickLearn, and Super User tools, the team is building the skills needed to configure the system, create training, answer questions, and support employees as we prepare for the transition to IFS. Each lesson learned brings more knowledge into Merrell Bros. and strengthens the kingdom for the road ahead.<\/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;Tickets at Work: Unbeatable Fall Savings!<\/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=\"795\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tickets-at-Work-Update-795x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2157\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start September strong with new <strong>Tickets at Work<\/strong> savings available exclusively to Merrell Bros. employees!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This month\u2019s featured offers include savings on <strong>travel, Disney World vacation packages, childcare, college advising, fitness and wellness, and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit <strong>TicketsatWork.com<\/strong> and use company code <strong>MERRELLBROS<\/strong> to access your employee discounts and see all available offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out this month\u2019s featured deals below!<\/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>Take a moment to recognize someone you work with and let them know why you appreciate having them on the team.<br>Enjoy this week and have fun! You\u2019ve earned it!<\/strong><\/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\/09\/Whole-Life-Leadership-Journey-Weekly-Update-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Whole-Life-Leadership-Journey-Weekly-Update-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Whole-Life-Leadership-Journey-Weekly-Update-1280x720.png 1280w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Whole-Life-Leadership-Journey-Weekly-Update-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Whole-Life-Leadership-Journey-Weekly-Update-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: Where Is God When It Hurts?\" 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\/446PtTjLwKqdEThpdRqRAp?si=dZYXBn37TLqwsfTPZYuLgg&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 wrestle with one of life\u2019s hardest questions. When devastating floods take lives, when we lose someone we love, or when a doctor delivers news we never wanted to hear, where is God in the middle of it all?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pain and tragedy have a way of cutting through the noise. Like a megaphone, they remind us how fragile life is and call us to examine where we\u2019ve placed our hope. In those moments, we have a choice: get angry and run from God or turn toward Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join Greg and Brian as they discuss how life\u2019s hardest moments can become a wake-up call to realign our lives with Christ, listen for His voice, and trust in Him.<\/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 Photo &amp; Video Contest | Weekly 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: Cody Sherrill<\/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, <strong>Cody Sherrill<\/strong>, caught this sunrise stretching across the horizon at the Biocenter in Young America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An early start comes with its perks, and every once in a while, the job gives you a front-row seat to something worth stopping for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Great shot, Cody! \ud83d\udcf8<\/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\/09\/Employee-Photo-Contest-Winning-Photos-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Employee-Photo-Contest-Winning-Photos-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Employee-Photo-Contest-Winning-Photos-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\"><strong><em>There were several submissions last week, the most we have seen so far in any single week since beginning the employee photo contest. It was really hard to narrow it down to just one. Please keep the submissions coming!<\/em><\/strong><\/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\/09\/MB-Photo-Video-Contest-Leaderboard-797x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2155\" 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 \ud83c\udf89 Employee Appreciation Week 2026: Your Home Base for Everything Happening This Week! Employee Appreciation Week is officially here, and this week is all about YOU! The Merrellympics are underway, and there are two ways everyone can get in on the action! 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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":83,"href":"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/480\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2174,"href":"https:\/\/merrellbrosnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/480\/revisions\/2174"}],"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}]}}