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Collaboration is driving positive changes in North Carolina's government and academic projects through the state's Office of Strategic Partnerships. Learn more in the recent Route Fifty article: https://okt.to/ORHIEf #Collaboration #GovTech #Innovation
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Collaboration is driving positive changes in North Carolina's government and academic projects through the state's Office of Strategic Partnerships. Learn more in the recent Route Fifty article: https://okt.to/kbMr5v #Collaboration #GovTech #Innovation
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It was an honor to participate in the 2024 Jarislowsky Fellowship in Business Management Dinner and Discussion, hosted by the Canadian Centre for Advanced Leadership in Business at Haskayne. The event focused on the pivotal roles businesses play in Truth and Reconciliation. This year's panel included Jean Teillet, a writer and lawyer with expertise in aboriginal rights litigation and negotiations; Lisa Meeches, an Indigenous film director and founding partner of Eagle Vision Inc; Mark Podlasly, Chief Sustainability Officer at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition and a board member of CIBC and Hydro One. The discussion was moderated by @John Ralston Saul, a writer, co-founder, and co-chair of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, which champions the inclusion of new citizens. The evening commenced with a tabacco offering, a gesture of respect, and a request for safe passage from the Creator, acknowledging the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 peoples in Calgary—home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6). This was followed by a traditional prayer led by @Rod Scout, an Elder from the Siksika Nation, ceremonialist, dancer, and member of the award-winning drum group, Blackfoot Crossing. The night was short to discuss such a complex topic, however, the discussion delved into several critical topics: - Kiipaitapiiyssinnooni (Our Way of Life): The emphasis on community responsibility, where care and respect are extended to all, especially the most vulnerable. This ethos stems not from obligation but from the rules of reciprocity and acknowledgment that your achievements come from all the others who carried you on their shoulders. - Historical Context: The discussion acknowledged the foundational role of Indigenous knowledge in the survival and development of Western societies in this land. A story of alliance, betrayal, and reconciliation. - Business and Economic Empowerment: The evolving role of Indigenous communities in business, highlighting how social, environmental, and economic responsibilities are increasingly attracting attention from sponsors and investors. A bright and promising future for Indigenous engagement in the business sector. - Media Representation: The panel critiqued past media inaccuracies and the devastating impact of residential schools, while also contemplating the media's potential positive role moving forward. - Education and Workforce Integration: The discussion highlighted the growing participation of Indigenous peoples in higher education and the necessity for companies to seek talent in urban areas where many Indigenous individuals relocate for work opportunities. - Meaningful Land Acknowledgments: The importance of ensuring land acknowledgments carry purpose and lead to actionable commitments. Lets move beyond protocol. (Continues in the Comments..)
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Collaboration is driving positive changes in North Carolina's government and academic projects through the state's Office of Strategic Partnerships. Learn more in the recent Route Fifty article: https://okt.to/vlWrzE #Collaboration #GovTech #Innovation
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We live in a time when things are objectively better for most people than almost any time in history, and also happens to be filled with divisiveness and mistrust of our institutions. The recent passage in the House of Representatives of the Stronger Workforce for America Act gives me tremendous optimism that we’re turning a corner in America; that civic engagement and bipartisanship can indeed make a difference. It is true, the confluence of the digital and gig economies, globalization, climate change, and the pandemic created a perfect storm of stresses in our communities. Much of this is manifested in a 4 decades-long decline in entrepreneurship rates in America, which has further reduced our dynamism and resiliency. As Americans, we think of ourselves through the lens of exceptionalism. We don’t like to feel insecure. It is this feeling of insecurity that gives us pause, that creates conflict among us, that creates mistrust in the institutions that govern our society. It is through this lens that I share a story of hope for the future, and why I have faith in our institutions. Read my full guest column in the Augusta Business Daily
Guest Column: Local Leader on the Stronger Workforce for America Act
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DEAR Express Business readers, as we usher in the new year, we are delighted to present the first edition of the Express Business Magazine for the year 2024. In our ongoing commitment to delivering engaging and insightful content, we are thrilled to introduce a new quarterly segment that goes beyond the boardrooms and titles. “Behind the Suit” aims to unravel the stories of business leaders and prominent figures in our society, offering an intimate look into the individuals shaping our business landscape. Our inaugural feature spotlights Dr. Sterling Frost O.R.T.T., DBA, MBA, FCG, Acc. Dir., one of the recipients of Trinidad and Tobago’s highest honour, the Order of the Republic, in 2022. The recognition of Dr Frost stirred public discussion, questioning the merit of the award. Interestingly, Frost’s name also featured several times among the hundreds of submissions sent in by our readers in 2023 as they nominated their choices for Individual of the Year. In today’s “Behind the Suit” feature and in others to come, we will delve into the lives of influential personalities, exploring what motivates them, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the vision that propels them forward. We aim to provide our readers with a deeper understanding of the individuals who often remain behind the scenes. In an era where perceptions are shaped by headlines and titles, this segment aspires to humanise our business leaders, showcasing the faces behind the suits they wear. We believe that by uncovering the personal journeys, passions, and convictions of these individuals, we can foster a greater connection between our readers and the key figures driving change and innovation. We invite you to join us on this journey as we lift the veil on the stories that go untold, discovering the individuals whose influence extends far beyond the confines of their professional titles. “Behind the Suit” is not just about the accolades but the people who wear them. Here’s to a quarterly exploration of the remarkable stories that shape our business community. https://lnkd.in/etYZFxQY
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Check out the SBAC Empower and the Small Business Advocacy Council's updates on #grants and #TaxIncentives possible for your business. While not all encompassing, it is updated bi weekly. With June starting and new grants opening - it's time to take a look! #smallbusiness
Founders First CDC LGBTQIA+ National Grant deadline is May 28th! The Pride Grant allows eligible small businesses to receive one of 25 grant packages totaling $25,000. Find this and more on our Grant/Incentive page: https://bit.ly/42umfmG
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When I arrived to speak at the Corporate Coalition of Chicago’s meeting on Business Opportunities in Community and Economic Development, I realized I was at a meeting of "unicorns." These remarkable business leaders, convened by the equally remarkable Brian Fabes and Bob Weissbourd, are breaking new ground with business leadership in communities to create good jobs and advance equitable prosperity in Chicago. These unicorn leaders are rare but fortunately they are growing in number. After listening to them and the inspiring work they are doing, I set aside my prepared slides and instead spoke from the heart about what I've learned in 20 years of studying and advising leaders on complex systems change. I shared 7 key principles for business-led community economic development (CED). What do you think of these principles? I'd love to hear from you! 1. Determine at the outset when to collaborate and when to go it alone. Given the investment required to collaborate and “play well with others,” companies should go it alone when it makes sense — and collaborate around problems or opportunities that can’t be tackled by their organization alone. 2. Bring the right people to the table to lead the effort. Don’t accept just anyone who volunteers; figure out who’s best suited and keep asking until they say “yes.” 3. Boil down big aspirations into a single, concrete goal that puts a picture in people’s minds. Then divide that goal into a handful of simple “steppingstone” chapters. Communicate progress relentlessly and consistently. 4. Don’t simply copy-and-paste what’s worked in other regions. Learn from others and adapt what they’ve done so it’s appropriate to your context. 5. Do your sensemaking to understand the community ecosystem. Figure out what capacities exist and where capacity building is needed as you try to understand where to contribute. Develop and rely on trusted and trusting partners in the community. 6. Embed your efforts in a collective to leverage your investment. This could be a corporate coalition or a chamber of commerce that’s open to community-minded projects around issues like housing, transportation, or childcare. 7. Above all, listen. Find out how you can honor and recognize the community-building work that has been underway, and how your goals fit, before you try to create something new. I hope these principles contribute to moving the state of the field beyond the “unicorn party” that convened in Chicago to making company-led, place-based work more of an expected way to do business. Visit my website to read more about my research: https://lnkd.in/gmCStVV5 Read the meeting report here: https://lnkd.in/gtTjdzUX #inclusivelocalthriving #localthriving #distributedleadership #nimbleleadership #leadership #CED #communityeconomicdevelopment
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I fundamentally believe in the power of small business ownership to seize our own destinities, generate our own income and wealth, and break free of the career-stunting shackles of microaggressive workplaces. So I’m thrilled that Mayor Bruce Harrell, Tabor 100 and the UW’s Foster School of Business have launched The Liberty Project to power the revenue growth of Black-owned small businesses in Seattle. If you’re a small business owner, you can apply now to participate in the first cohort. Interested businesses must meet the following criteria: - Operate in one of the six prioritized industries (see the UW’s post for more information) - Have a minimum of three paid employees, including the business owner, and demonstrate prior success in increasing the number of employees. - Provide financial statements showing profitability in the preceding two years. - Demonstrate a track record of successful revenue growth in financial statements. #smallbusiness #smallbusinessgrowth #smallbusinesssupport
Exciting news! The Liberty Project has been officially launched. This new initiative, supported by Foster's UW Consulting and Business Development Center, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Tabor 100, and ABF at Seattle University, aims to enhance management capacity and increase access to funding, leading to market expansion for underrepresented businesses in Seattle. Learn more about this empowering initiative and how you can apply here: https://lnkd.in/gQPbJ9PV
City of Seattle Launches Liberty Project To Empower Underrepresented Businesses - The Seattle Medium
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Getting local businesses, non-profits and other organizations in your community involved in your schools has the potential for impactful results for your students and staff. At the same time, building and managing a relationship of trust and collaboration can be challenging for any school system. First, if you don't take a strategic approach to working with partners and leave it up to each campus to build their own partnerships then you won't maximize the impact. You'll never know the full impact you get from partners or how much more you might have gotten if you operationalize your partner strategy. Second, without a coordinated partner program you will find partners get frustrated. This usually is due to a lack of communication about how they can best engage with schools and students; and a lack of feedback on what impact the resources they provided have made. A research paper available from the US Department of Education ERIC website goes into detail about the benefits and challenges of getting businesses to work effectively with school systems. In the end, if you are going to take a strategic approach to your partner program you will need a way to manage and work with partners and coordinate their engagement with schools, as well as handle communications with partners and schools. Relatrix' ezPartner system is a great way to manage your partner program if making the most of your community partnerships is a priority.
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