Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce PA (MCCC)’s Post

Each food items in a typical U.S. meal has traveled an average of 1,500 miles....If every U.S. citizen ate just one meal a week (any meal) composed of locally and organically raised meats and produce we would reduce our country's oil consumption by over 1.1 million barrels of oil every week. Do you know where your food comes from? The farmers in our community provide the crops, fruits, and vegetables that make up our produce section. Farms and ranches small and large are the backbones of our economy. And they need your support! Depending on how we spend them, our food dollars can either go to support a food industry devoted to quantity and convenience and “value” or they can nourish a food chain organized around values—values like quality and health. Yes, shopping this way takes more money and effort, but as soon you begin to treat that expenditure not just as shopping but also as a kind of vote—a vote for health & our countries well being in the largest sense. #SupportLocalFarmers #profoundfarms #texasfarmers #sustainablefarming #DFWcommunity #eatlocal

If you are in the Houston area, join the Young Professionals and learn about IRWA Chapter 8

I believe hope is the beginning of a journey towards achievement! When you can clearly see the first and next steps of that journey hope blossoms! Simon Joos and so many others in this field are providing not just hope to those who may have lost it, but practical real world support in improving their journey in life. RESPECT. #practicalskills #practicalhelp #hopeforthefuture

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Currently listening to Sarah Cooke describe the incredible outcomes of the Kirklees Better Outcomes Partnership. From putting people into boxes and gathering the data but missing the point, to applying Mayday Trust person-led and strengths-based approaches where every intervention starts with listening to the individual. This builds on five key changes: - new governance approach including voices of participants - culture change based on all 90 workers completing the Mayday training - new processes like assessments - systems change and innovation: removing barriers, joining up services - shared accountability and collective learning culture "We stopped looking at what people can't do and started looking with them for strengths and potential. We replaced a risk assessment with a wellbeing form; and the assessment form with the fundamental question, What do you want to do and how can we get you there?" Where communities mistrusted services, we talked with community organisations and recruited from those communities to lead the changes needed. Our coproduction panel has oversight and influences us from recruitment, to which contracts we pursue. When partner organisations fall behind, we coach and support them to reflect and change their practice, drawing on outcomes data and learning, rather than instruct or manage. The power of this approach shows that accommodation, employment and wellbeing outcomes are 70% higher than comparable approaches.

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Why do Americans trust zoos and aquariums more than the daily newspaper? Get ready to discuss the rising levels of credibility and trust in zoos and aquariums, the meaningful achievements associated with these organizations, and how to maintain these reputational gains. All webinars are complimentary for IAAPA members: https://bit.ly/3Uwp1Wu

A Special Lecture: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN JAPAN AND IN THE WEST: COMPARISONS

The countdown is on for Hedron HIVE! With over 300 Broker delegates registered to date, and representation from 54 different Insurers and Providers (and the Hedron team of course!) it promises to be quite the networking event. Partner Brokers, registrations are on The Hub or speak with your BDC. 🐝 If you'd like to find out more about our community, speak with Nick Meikle