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Incorporating the Core Value of Community in Business

Incorporating the Core Value of Community in Business

If I were to open a new business, it would be a recreation center. I have always dreamed of making a positive change in my community. This is all about making a change in a manner that promotes group connection and a sense of belonging. I believe I will make my dream come true by starting a community recreation center. The social bonds that individuals create at a recreation center have several benefits – they improve lives and help build safe, inclusive, and safe communities. Some of the recreational facilities that I am considering offering include spas, steam baths, saunas, swimming pools, playgrounds, tennis courts, etc. The goal is to give my community a place to have fun, take part in different activities, and improve the community, both economically and socially.

To ensure success, I would incorporate the core value of community into my new business. According to Heathfield (2021), a core value is a quality or trait that represents an organization’s or an individual’s highest priorities, core driving forces, and deeply held beliefs. It is the heart of what a business and its workers support or represent. At the new recreational center, we will foster a sense of belonging and interdependence. I want every member to feel included and welcomed. Being “included” implies that everyone is able to participate in the same activities, same facilities, and enjoy life in a manner that is meaningful and enjoyable to them (Iturriaga, 2020). Being “welcomed” means that everyone feels comfortable, accepted, and important when they arrive at the recreational center.

References

Heathfield, S. M. (2021). Core Values Are What You Believe. The Balance Careers. Retrieved from: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/core-values-are-what-you-believe-1918079

Iturriaga, M. (2020). The Power of Belonging in Community Recreation. Community rec. Retrieved from: https://communityrecmag.com/the-power-of-belonging-in-community-recreation/