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Give back to your favorite business in #Boston by nominating them for the City of Boston's Legacy Business Program! To be eligible, businesses must have operated for at least 10 years within the City of Boston. Learn more and nominate your favorite business today at boston.gov/legacy

The Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Legacy Business Awards! By recognizing and supporting Legacy businesses on an annual basis, the Legacy Business Program helps further Mayor Wu’s vision for a family-friendly, vibrant city with sustainable community businesses. We encourage you to nominate your favorite long-standing business in Boston. To be eligible, businesses must have been open in Boston for at least 10 years. Learn more about the Legacy Business Program and nominate your favorite business at boston.gov/legacy #bostonbusiness #legacybusiness #smallbusiness

Great webinar this Thursday focused on the role of chambers in support of education, workforce, and economic development! Join us!

Excited to share the op-ed that Daphne Bond-Godfrey and I co-authored in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution titled "Intentionality is key to creating equitable opportunity within commercial real estate". In this article we touch on the importance of doing our part to shape the future of the built environment, work that directly aligns with the Urban Land Institute and Baker Tilly US’s commitments to DEI, stewardship and social impact. As we think about shaping the future our industry, its imperative that we commit to addressing the lack of diverse representation in commercial real estate. For me, two areas of focus are creating onramps for diverse talent into the industry, and identifying ways to democratize access to capital for diverse developers and asset managers. Every day, I am energized by the opportunity to lead the DevelUP platform, an extensive ecosystem comprising hundreds of multidisciplinary stakeholders from across the nation. Their shared commitment to enhancing our industry fuels our collective progress. I am deeply grateful for this journey and the inspiring change-makers I have encountered along the way. I am grateful for ULI Atlanta leadership - Daphne Bond-Godfrey, Amanda Rhein, and Tyrone Rachal, and DEI Committee co-chairs Keith Mack and Quinn Green, MBA for their vision, courage and commitment to this work, as well as my Baker Tilly colleagues Don Bernards, Todd Carpenter, Nuwandi Trahan, CPA, and Tracey B. Nguyen. The work is never finished, and I am excited to see all we accomplish together. #Atlanta #Economicdevelopment #ULI #DevelUP #Buildingequityfromthegroundup #collaboration #socialimpact #DEI #furthertogether #inclusiveleadership #talentdevelopment #accesstocapital

Excited to hear our distinguished panelists Alica D. D. del Valle Rasch (Head of D&I at Airbnb) @Emma Wright (Vice President, People at FedEx Logistics) Kristen Jones (Director of Legal Diversity, Equity & Inclusion-McDonalds) and Helene Ashenberg (CEO of Gravitas Search) speak today in this virtual panel about the Future of DEI. Interested in listening to what they have to say? Register in the link below! #DEI #inhousecounsel #womeninlaw #womenempowerment #businessattorney #businessgrowthstrategy #inhouselawyer

This issue marks a very special milestone for Our Place — it’s our 50th! So we’ve decided to turn the tables and interview Christopher Duffy, creative director of Our Place, as well as co-founder alongside wife Rachelle, about the journey of the magazine and the community that has made it what it is along the way. Here are some highlights: "C: It became evident that there were narratives waiting to be shared—stories that might otherwise remain undiscovered. Recognising this unique opportunity, we felt a compelling drive to establish a platform that could bring these narratives to light." "C: Our dedication to highlighting the endeavors of individuals, organisations, and groups making a positive impact in our community remains steadfast. However, it’s crucial that we remain adaptable in our approach to sharing these stories." "C: Yet, beyond these tangible markers, what truly fills us with gratitude and pride is the privilege we hold — the privilege to tell stories that matter." Read the full Q+A here - https://lnkd.in/eKsmxfBt

I'm thrilled to be attending the Creative Spirit US Gala on April 10 to show support for #RoadtoEquity. Were you aware that 2.2 billion people globally live with sight loss? Shockingly, only 0.26% of ads feature audio descriptions. The ongoing battle for inclusivity is crucial, beginning right at the core of your digital marketing strategies. How inclusive is your digital marketing strategy?

Linking notions of value, professionalism, and worth to material goods like clothing is dangerous and harmful. I’ve made this observation in education, particularly as tied to class, race, and gender. Props to Russell J. Ledet, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A. for opening up this conversation in the healthcare space as well.

Chicago Commons' development team is doing a thing- a BIG thing! It's time to celebrate 130 years of transformative change in and around the city of Chicago. Join us on May 10th for our anniversary gala at Morgan Manufacturing as we honor those who support our mission as well as participants of Chicago Commons' programs who are doing the hard work of providing for the children, families, and seniors in their lives and building strong communities. We are "Honoring the Past and Building the Future." For tickets: https://lnkd.in/gEaj8hiF For fun, what else happened 130 years ago in 1894? 1. The Pullman Strike began. If you don't know the history of this one, please look it up. It's fascinating and very important to labor history. 2. The Tower Bridge in London opened to traffic. 3. Norman Rockwell and Jack Benny are born. 4. William Kennedy Dickson receives a patent for motion picture film in the United States. 5. An extreme national economic depression hit the US in 1894 leading to factories closing and mass unemployment and poverty. 6. Chicago Commons was founded on May 1 by Graham Taylor...but this isn't in Wikipedia's "1894" entry - although I can change that, I suppose.

🎉 Exciting Announcement: Introducing Our 10-Part Series on Empowering Communities and Celebrating Unity! 🎉 Are you ready to embark on a journey of inspiration, empowerment, and strategic collaboration? We're thrilled to announce the launch of our exclusive 10-part series, where we'll delve into the heart of the Florida Black Excellence Fest and explore the dynamic landscape of community empowerment. Transformation Tuesdays: Empowering Communities Through Strategic Collaboration Over the next several weeks, join us every Tuesday as we share thought-provoking insights, compelling stories, insightful interviews, and more that showcase the power of strategic collaboration in driving positive change. From spotlighting success stories to highlighting the transformative impact of partnerships, each installment will offer a deeper understanding of how we can all play a role in empowering communities. At the Florida Black Excellence Fest, we stand on the columns of: 1) Entrepreneurship: Offering an Exhibitor Marketplace along with marketing training and business development assistance for exhibitors and new businesses. 2) Jobs: Providing platforms for local employers to meet their next great hire. 3) Health: Creating a healthy community with linkages to support healthy lifestyle options. 4) Education: Outreach and exploration opportunities to satisfy the community's thirst for knowledge at every age. 5) Wealth Creation: Opportunities to access wealth-building resources and financial literacy for all. 6) History & Culture: Focus on the foundations of our past and its contribution to the future. Join us on this transformative journey and be part of the conversation! Share your thoughts, experiences, and ideas in the comments below each post, and let's inspire one another to create a brighter, more inclusive future. Stay tuned for our first installment next Tuesday! Together, let's celebrate unity and empower our communities to thrive. 🌟 #FloridaBlackExcellenceFest #Empowerment #CommunityEngagement #StrategicCollaboration