Notes from the President

01 June 2023 khilton Notes from the President

Ken Hilton - President Red Wing Software

We hear a lot about malicious activity in technology, with people attempting to access your connected devices and sometimes causing havoc with your data. We do what we can to secure our computers and networks from outside forces, but what about our internal security?
At Red Wing Software, we are fortunate to have Larry, our internal technology wizard, ensuring we have up-to-date and strong passwords that must change regularly. Even if you don’t have a “Larry” to keep your systems secure, there are some simple things to do that will help keep your information safe.
When did you last change your password to access your computer or confidential business information? When a new person joins your organization, do you ensure they know the processes you use to protect your systems? When a person leaves or retires, do you make sure that person’s logins are deactivated? Are you regularly changing passwords if you’re taking advantage of CenterPoint in the Red Wing cloud? When transferring access from a staff member that leaves to a new employee, don’t just give the username and password of the former employee to the new person to get access quickly, as that means they both now have access to your systems.
It is important to think about all levels of security in your operation, just like you would change the keys to your house when access needs change.

Employee Spotlight - Mike Zielski

10 May 2023 mikez Employee Spotlight
My name is Mike Zielski, and I am the Quality Assurance and Project Manager for Red Wing Software. My job is to make sure that the Red Wing Software products meet our customers’ expectations and that everything works as efficiently as possible. I have always enjoyed processing ideas that culminate into better management decisions and more efficient business flow. I have been at Red Wing Software for 23 years and currently reside with my wife and daughter in River Falls, Wisconsin (about 30 miles from Red Wing, MN), where I grew up. I am a soon-to-be empty nester since my daughter will graduate high school this year and move on to college. We will miss her so much, but we look forward to more freedom and more time to travel the country. When not at work, there is a good chance you will find me and my blinking red tail light rolling down open county roads on my road bike or sweating out an indoor trainer bike ride. Happy trails!

Notes from the President

08 May 2023 khilton Notes from the President

Ken Hilton - President Red Wing Software

Seeing the severe weather devastation throughout the central United States over the past year tends to put things into perspective. It proves the Minnesota winters aren’t the only thing challenging to handle. Our thoughts and prayers go to all those affected by disaster.
We know that some of our valued customers were directly affected by storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes. As a company, we at Red Wing Software will do what we can to help our affected clients get back to business and resume some sort of normal operations.
If you are subjected to a disaster, we will do whatever we can to help minimize the impact on your business’ recordkeeping tasks. Please call on us if help is needed reinstalling programs or backups or for any other task our support staff can assist with.
This is a good time to remind everyone about the importance of data backups and disaster recovery plans. We can help reinstall your programs, but it’s up to you to have current copies of your data. Please count on the staff at Red Wing Software to help in any way we can.

Employee Spotlight -Tony Crawford

11 April 2023 StephanieE Employee Spotlight
Hi, I am Tony, and I have worked at Red Wing Software since just before the Twins won their last World Series in 1991. My job is to write software and thereby keep QA busy. I strive to write code that somebody just out of college could understand, but I don’t succeed as often as I’d like. I also enjoy making sense of data, usually through reports. I like to read, travel, and write more code when I’m not working. My wife and I just celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. During our married life, Red Wing Software allowed me to keep my job while we moved from Minnesota to London, New York, Amsterdam, and now beautiful Bucks County, PA. I collect old maps and useless facts about the origins of words, both of which do not lend themselves to engaging dinner conversation. After many years of being dilettantes, some friends and I are working on getting our sommelier certifications, partly as an excuse to try new wines but mainly as an excuse to go to Italy for the final test.

Online Classroom Training

06 April 2023 rpalm
Online Classroom Training is the most comprehensive way to learn to use CenterPoint programs. These sessions offer the same curriculum as the live Classroom Training seminars. The format has been altered to better suit online learning. Sessions are limited to four hours daily and run over multiple business days. Attendees join a scheduled Online Classroom session with our Red Wing Software users. Sessions are presented by an experienced Red Wing Software instructor. You can view and register for all available sessions by clicking here or click the session link below.
You can view and register for all available sessions by clicking here or click the session link below.
CenterPoint Fund Accounting Classroom Training
  April 26, 27, May 3, and 4, 2023
9:00 am – 1:00 pm CDT
Cost: $300.00
This training is a four-part, 16-hour live online session held on multiple days for a total cost of $300.00 (4 hours/$75.00 for each part) and will be limited to 15 participants.
CenterPoint Accounting Classroom Training
  May 16, 17, 18, and 23, 2023
9:00 am – 1:00 pm CDT
Cost: $300.00
This training is a four-part, 16-hour live online session held on multiple days for a total cost of $300.00 (4 hours/$75.00 for each part) and will be limited to 15 participants.
CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture
  June 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22, 2023
9:00 am – 1:00 pm CDT
Cost: $300.00
This training is a four-part, 16-hour live online session held on multiple days for a total cost of $300.00 (4 hours/$75.00 for each part) and will be limited to 15 participants. An optional 2-hour bonus session is included at no additional cost and will be held the day after the course concludes.
CenterPoint Payroll Classroom Training
  June 28 and 29, 2023
9:00 am – 1:00 pm CDT
Cost: $150.00
This training is a two-part, 8-hour live online session held over consecutive days for a total cost of $150.00 (4 hours/$75.00 for each part) and will be limited to 15 participants.
Note: This session may exceed the 8-hour scheduled timeframe.