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This is truly amazing because it signifies a significant milestone in the growth of the B Corp movement in the UK. The fact that there are now 2,000 UK B Corps showcases a growing recognition among business leaders that traditional models of business aren't sustainable and that they want to actively contribute to positive change. The exponential growth of the B Corp community in the UK, doubling in just 18 months, demonstrates a powerful shift towards businesses prioritizing social and environmental impact alongside profit. It's not just about talking anymore; it's about taking tangible action to address pressing issues facing our society and planet. B Lab UK well done for driving this change and well done to all 2,000 UK B Corps 🙌 #sustainability

It's official, 2,000 UK B Corps a growth of 50% in only 18 months! This is turning into an exciting community of innovative businesses that want to do and be better. If you have been considering whether to become a B Corp, now's the time to join the club. It's not easy, and will challenge the way you look at all elements of your business. But it is a great framework to use to build your business in a thoughtful, sustainable as well as profitable manner and well worth the journey. Get in touch if you would like to chat about anything B Corp and if it might be something for you! #BCorp #BCorpUK #BetterFuture #SustainableBusiness #Sustainability

📣 Join the Conversation! 📣 We want YOUR input! Share your thoughts, reflections, feedback, and ideas on CUE's role in transforming Chicagoans' relationship to power. You're invited to an intimate small group discussion where we'll explore whether our initiatives are aligned toward achieving our goals: 1. Increasing residents' belief that it is worthwhile to engage with local government 2. Equipping residents with greater insights into our local systems 3. Leverage civic knowledge and participation to increase government responsiveness to the needs of BIPOC communities RSVP to Brainstorm, Test, and Provide Critical Guidance to CUE! Choose your involvement: 👥 Collaborate with a group within the CUE network (limited to 15): - May 2nd, 5:30-7 p.m. - May 14th, 3:30-5 p.m. - May 23rd, 6-7 p.m. (Virtual) 📞 Request a one-on-one conversation with our consultant, Adria Husband. **Participants will receive a $100 stipend for their time. In-person gatherings will include light refreshments and food. Questions? Reach out to Adria. Let's shape the future of Chicago together! Learn more and RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gk2WbAUm

Members of the male-only private members club, the Garrick Club, were revealed last week. Whilst the members themselves spanned a variety of occupations a few key factors linked them all: they are all influential and, critically, all men. Criticism for both the club and its members has come from across the political spectrum, predominantly focusing on the club’s role in enabling barriers to women’s access to power in a continuously male-dominated society. While the club has remarked that there is a strict prohibition of ‘work talk’ amongst members it is easy to imagine the benefit that members gain from the inevitable rubbing of shoulders with the most influential men in the country. Many member clubs have adapted with societal evolution and opened their doors to female members, but not the Garrick. Should the long-standing institution be compelled to include female members or is it an inevitable fate for their to remain institutions which act as pillars of history to remind us of how far we have come and how far we have to go? Danny Callaghan delves further into this issue in today’s newsletter:

A new article from Prespect's CEO, Viana Maya FRSA, giving context of why we have stepped back from the funded model of social delivery and how we can continue working for the excluded while also removing the barriers from above. https://lnkd.in/eBBaQ9yU

The summer edition of the Community Connection newspaper is here! Read it below, along with two years of back issues https://lnkd.in/eGfWSQJq

Local Citizen Assemblies To Start In The Fall: https://lnkd.in/gm_9S59T To learn more about Citizen Assemblies, watch our forum from April: https://lnkd.in/gm_9S59T

We talk about how awesome the Just Economy Conference is all the time. But we're not the only ones! Shannon TL Isom, CEO of YMCA Dayton, said it was "the most informative conference" she attends! Join us: https://hubs.ly/Q02nBLXG0 #justeconomy #economicjustice #bestpractices