December 2023 Newsletter

THE JOY OF GIVING

Giving has profound emotional and psychological benefits that extend far beyond the festive decor. It’s an experience that warms the heart, nourishes the soul, and leaves a lasting imprint on our well-being.

Giving creates a sense of warmth and fulfillment that’s hard to match with anything else. It’s the kind of inner satisfaction that radiates from deep within, enveloping you in a cozy emotional embrace. In fact, studies have shown that acts of giving trigger the release of endorphins, the body’s natural stress reducers. The act of generosity can help alleviate holiday-related stress and anxiety. Knowing that you’ve made a positive impact on someone’s life can significantly boost your self-esteem and self-worth. It reaffirms your sense of purpose and the belief that your actions matter.

In addition, giving is intrinsically linked to feelings of happiness and joy. When you engage in acts of generosity, your brain releases chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin, which are associated with feelings of pleasure and bonding. These chemicals amplify your overall sense of well-being. Giving also fosters a sense of belonging and connection with your community and the people you help. It reinforces the idea that we are all interconnected, creating a deeper sense of purpose and community spirit.

Engaging in acts of kindness can help alleviate negative emotions like anger, resentment, and feelings of inadequacy. It shifts your focus from self-doubt to the positive impact you can make in the lives of others.

“We make a living by what we get.

We make a life by what we give.”

Winston Churchill

Source: GiveFinity

AROUND CIRTEC

VETERANS DAY

On Veterans Day each November, we honor U.S. military veterans for their service. We are forever grateful to all of you for protecting our freedom.

Shown are veterans from Brooklyn Park and Enfield.

FALL EVENTS

Cirtec and Vascotube Business Development and Sales & Marketing teams had a busy fall with five events during October and November!

MD&M Minneapolis featured new graphics and messaging, much of which will be incorporated into future shows. The objectives of this new approach included:

Establishing Consistent Cirtec Branding: Reinforcing our brand identity and unique value proposition to potential customers.

Showcasing Cirtec's Areas of Expertise: Highlighting our capabilities and target markets through updated graphics and engaging demonstrations.

Communicating Our Key Messages: Conveying our unique value proposition, including "accelerating medical device design, development and manufacturing."

Educating Customers on How We Work: Providing personalized guidance, resources, and collaborative solutions to help customers get the most from working with Cirtec.

Building a Scalable Framework for Marketing Going Forward: Fine-tuning our marketing strategy to create a blueprint for future success.

Below:

Top Row - MD&M Minneapolis, COMPAMED

Bottom Row - CVID, BIOMEDevice Silicon Valley

Not shown - Neurotech Leaders

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

We are pleased to recognize Freddy Rodriguez, Warehouse Supervisor, from our Costa Rica Center of Excellence. Freddy is an outstanding employee who positively impacts our team, consistently exceeding his goals.

When asked about working at Cirtec, Freddy commented, "At Cirtec, I not only found opportunities to grow in my professional career but also in my personal life."

Thank you, Freddy, for everything you do!

COSTA RICA

Birthday Celebration

Happy Birthday to all those with birthdays in November!

LOWELL

Food Drive

The Lowell team partnered with Merrimack Valley Food Bank to collect donations for those in need within the community.

Diwali: Celebration of Lights

In November, the Lowell team enjoyed Indian appetizers and lit ‘clay diyas’, a symbol of prosperity, knowledge and wisdom, to observe the Diwali Celebration of Lights.

One Cirtec Awards

The following Lowell team members were recently recognized by management for going above and beyond. Thank you for all of your efforts!

Ami Patel
Hicham Aguaouz
Geoffrey Lee
Jerry Ouch
Sevy Doung
Ayah Hadiri
Linaben Patel
Nereida Reveron
Cameron Kraus

NOVELCATH BROOKLYN PARK

Welcome Lunch

Special thanks to the NovelCath team for staving off the snow in Minneapolis and treating the Marketing team to a tasty Pho* lunch on Tuesday, November 14th.

"Our bellies were warmed by the soup and the values of camaraderie and teamwork shared by the employees of this site. We'll be back!," Brad Womble, Sr. Director Strategy & Marketing.

*Pho is a Vietnamese soup dish consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat. Pho is a popular food in Vietnam where it is served in households, street-stalls, and restaurants country-wide.

STURTEVANT

Annual Basket Raffle and Thanksgiving Lunch

Sturtevant's Annual Basket Raffle raised $1,431 this year and with additional donations from existing funds, the team was able to donate an even $1,500. Below are the charities that benefited: