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We’re here to help you unlock valuable insights with research and data resources! Delve into the Florida Chamber Scorecard for Volusia County and explore key metrics on talent supply, economic innovation, infrastructure, business climate, governance, and quality of life. Discover why businesses thrive in our dynamic community: https://hubs.ly/Q02wrHLb0

Imagine a nation that values the humanity of everyone living in it. One where all people can participate, thrive, and shape their own futures. This flourishing multiracial democracy in the United States is ours to create. An in-depth series from our partners at PolicyLink explores how individuals and institutions can carry forward the work of generations before us to realize a flourishing nation designed for all of its people. Explore the series: https://lnkd.in/gbSznENz

Atlanta has big problems — problems that we can solve together. We’ve made strides in building coalitions, demonstrating that Atlanta is ready to step up in big ways together. Learn more in our 2022 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/g7wtvZhA

Lies, lies, lies... In the C20th lies breached trust. In C21st lies bond global coalitions. Trust has faded much like the nation-state. Meanwhile... Coalitions based on lies have flourished within our new economy. The key driver of change in the old economy was innovation in transport. People could travel further and faster than ever before. Travel snapped the folks' reliance on local bonds of trust. Today the drivers of change are innovations in communication networks. These networks form coalitions of lies that thrive on ideological truths. A bold-faced lie, today, is anything that is not an ideological truth. Richard.

🌟Midweek Memories: Our 10 Year Story Today we are looking back to our first Future 21 Conference, held on 15 & 16 September 2016. The Future 21 Conference was held in partnership with ANU Crawford School of Public Policy, and explored the pressing challenges for Australia in the 21st Century, through issues-based sessions & practical workshops. With addresses from leading policy thinkers, including Emeritus Professor Paul Dibb, and a keynote speech from the Head of the National Security College at ANU, Professor Rory Medcalf AM, it was truly an event to be remembered! If you see yourself or friends and colleagues in this happy snap, please comment down below #YAIAMidweekMemories

It’s a somber day for our nation. I’ve only learned or watched archive news footages of presidential assassinations and/or attempts of the past. But the recent attempt on a presidential candidate is a reminder of our nation’s fragility. We may disagree on policy issues and solutions, but we must recommit to active listening, finding common ground and compromise, and building consensus. Because a functioning democracy isn’t just about voting and representation. It is a bedrock of innovation, ideas, and industrial success. Each of us must do our part because our future depends on it.

Former Governor Jim Edgar of Illinois shares his insights on leadership, the political landscape in Illinois, and more in our exclusive interview. With 8 years of experience as Governor, Edgar's thoughts on the state's current leadership and the former House Speaker Mike Madigan are not to be missed. Read on to learn more about Edgar's perspective on the changing political climate in Illinois. https://lnkd.in/gUUZCNgS

All you reporters out there, and people who know them, spread the word about this series and this particular kick-off session: "Why Government Matters: Let’s Talk about the Jobs It Creates, the Services It Provides, and What Happens If We Can't Count on It" "This session will explore what government is and what’s at stake if it’s unable to serve the public good. Government has a role to play in delivering basic economic security for all, combating the global climate crisis, and developing core safety net programs like Social Security and Medicaid. What would it take to build a government capable of delivering on these types of public goods while also strengthening government to avoid its being captured by corporations and billionaires? Against the backdrop of these questions, this webinar will explore how we can create public institutions built for both policy delivery and governance that are truly accountable to the public. Government is what we make it. Join us to learn how we can strengthen and reinvent government to serve the public good." https://lnkd.in/e8FxgkGr

Interested in helping to shape the future of democracy? Then let's have a conversation! With half the world’s population going to the polls this year, it’s a critical time to think what democracy means. Influence and power are shifting to new actors, many of whom are undermining democracy, while at the same time using democratic structures to gain decades-long footholds in their countries. I’m launching a series of global dinners for democracy and a card game to ignite meaningful conversations – and I can’t do it on my own. Are you in? DM me and let’s talk. And in the meantime, here are some amazing democracy books you might want to dip into 😊