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Roundtable: Business and the Future of Democracy 24 September 17:00 - 19:00 Q-Club Berlin / Friedrichstraße 181, 10117 Berlin In person The Hertie School extends an invitation for a Roundtable on “Business and the Future of Democracy“ as part of the REBALANCE Project. The event focuses on how business can contribute to strengthening democracy. The growth of anti-democratic sentiments and agendas in different parts of the world, including in Western societies, has been one of the hallmarks and concerns of our time. This concern is heightened in a year in which almost half of the world’s population will elect new leaders, including Europe and Germany. By convening a diverse range of stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, corporations, policymakers and academics, the Roundtable seeks to foster dialogue and explore actionable strategies, reinforcing the need of EU businesses to stand up and lead toward a more democratic world. The Roundtable will offer insights on how ‘democracy-conforming capitalism’ is realized in business practice and explore key themes such as the challenges faced by business when democracies erode and the roles of businesses and entrepreneurs and policymakers in strengthening democracy. The evening will feature input by select speakers, providing impactful perspectives from each of their unique positions in the field. Preliminary programm: Rebalance introduction Panel discussion: What is the role of business, what can be done? Discussion and Engagement with the audience Conclusion: How Rebalance and the discussions need to be connected Aperitif and networking To register please follow this link: https://lnkd.in/ekKiZxZk

S1 - EP40 - Big Business Joe Murphy 🎙️ https://lnkd.in/gzYgxCVf The Iowa Business Council unites leaders from Iowa’s largest companies. Since 1985, the IBC has used economic research to determine key initiatives that help drive lasting progress in Iowa and beyond. In EP40, Joe and Ben talk about sequencing public policy, the types of capital #intrapreneurship unlocks, and activating diversity of thought to stay ahead of the innovation curve. #YDNTP

“…one of the reasons for the apparent conservatism of institutional investors can be traced back to unclear regulations set by the Financial Conduct Authority… it may be worth further clarifying what is and is not permissible in their eyes.” Stamp duty on share trading is “highly distortive, affecting decisions about share turnover, suppressing share prices, and biassing investors against UK-listed equities at a moment when we need the exact opposite – something that also biases entrepreneurs against listing in, or indeed setting up in the UK.” Good sense and good suggestions on show in this first report from the Private Business Commission in which I am pleased to play a part as one of 11 commissioners. Why The Quoted Companies Alliance and a Private Business Commission? Because the public markets are a natural destination for thriving growth companies - and the sooner the better if the UK can get the conditions right. Thanks to Philip Salter Steve Rigby Eamonn Ives The Entrepreneurs Network and colleagues for their thoughtfulness. #growthcapital #ukeconomy #midcaps #smallcaps #investment #incentives #ipo #transparency #sharetrading #publicequity

🔊Members - We need your input! A Composites UK working group, led by board director Steve Barbour, is preparing an industry-driven response to the UK Government's latest consultation on ‘Invest 2035: The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy.’ This ambitious strategy aims to provide businesses with the certainty and stability they need to invest in high-growth sectors, driving sustainable economic growth across the UK. It envisions a vibrant future for UK industry, with private enterprise, entrepreneurship, and innovation at its core. The strategy invites feedback on key challenges facing UK businesses, including: - Skills development - Competitive dynamics - Technology adoption We encourage our member companies to share their insights and contributions with us to ensure we provide a comprehensive response. Please send your feedback to info@compositesuk.co.uk before 5pm on the 16th November so we can collate these and put forward a collective view of our members. In addition, companies can also provide their individual responses to the consultation as well, via https://lnkd.in/ecqGkt7i ⭐Additionally, members will receive a brief survey ahead of the consultation's closing date on 24th November 2024. ✉️Watch your inbox for this opportunity to get involved and make your voice heard. David Bailey FRAeS Ph.D, Dr Faye Smith OBE, Mark Hudson, Steven Brown

Business leaders across the Great South West are urging businesses, trade bodies, civic and education organisations, investors and individuals to have their say in a vital Government consultation. #governmentconsultation #southwestbusiness #greatsouthwestpartnership #greatsouthwest #thegreatsouthwest #cornwallbusiness #devonbusiness #trurobusiness #plymouthbusiness #exeterbusiness #dorsetbusiness #WeymouthBusiness #somersetbusiness #tauntonbusiness #wiltshirebusiness #bathbusiness #bristolbusiness

Today, at our final Business Matters event for 2024, we set the roadmap for the state’s business community to build an enduring economic legacy in the lead up to, and beyond, the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We heard from Australian Sports Commission CEO, Kieren Perkins OAM and URBIS Director Kate Meyrick on the power of partnerships in driving economic opportunities associated with the 2032 Games on the panel moderated by the ABC's Ellen Fanning. Key takeaways: ✅ We shouldn't be afraid of saying we want to win - both in the arena and economically - and approaching the Games with a competitive mindset from the outset is essential. ✅We have an eight-year window to establish partnerships, build capability and mobilise workforces to deliver early impact and an enduring legacy. Now is the time to seize this opportunity. ✅When we are fragmented, it's significantly harder to achieve the outcomes we want - government, industry, business and the community need to work together. With thanks to everyone who joined us for today's Business Matters, sponsored by Australian Retirement Trust. We're so pleased to partner with ART again in 2025 to deliver the next Business Matters event series. We'll see you there! To find out how government, industry and business can work together to seize the opportunities and meet the challenges ahead, download the Queensland Beyond 2032 business outlook: https://bit.ly/3AN4Mwl Ellen Fanning Jennifer Nielsen Heidi Cooper Kieren Perkins OAM Kate Meyrick Sarah Kirk Professor Mark Harvey

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On October 29-30, the 14th European Congress of Small and Medium Enterprises, the largest event in Europe dedicated to SMEs, will take place. I’ll be participating in the formal inauguration of the event and in an introductory panel focused on the perspectives and experiences of entrepreneurs. The topic will center on how to act in the present to effectively shape a future in which business representatives have a strong voice. Other panelists include: 🔵 Prof. Jerzy Buzek – Former President of the European Parliament (2009-2013), Prime Minister of Poland (1997-2001), and Member of the European Parliament (2004-2024) 🔵 Dr Borys Budka – Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research, and Energy 🔵 Marzena Czarnecka – Minister of Industry 🔵 Michał Dąbrowski – President of the Industrial Development Agency S.A. 🔵 Prof. Marek Gzik – Secretary of State at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education The Congress theme is #SHAPETHEFUTURENOW. The event is focused on SME entrepreneurs, but it also serves as a valuable space for dialogue among companies, institutions, and organizations supporting SME development and collaboration. More details on the event program can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dKinAVxq.. Europejski Kongres MŚP #businessdevelopment #SME #EmpoweringSMEs #inauguration

The Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) is proud to share that our CEO, Natalie Madeira Cofield, recently spoke in Miami on the critical topic of federal government contracting and its impact on driving business growth for rural and urban entrepreneurs. During her remarks, Natalie addressed the recent executive orders issued by President Trump—Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity and Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing—and their potential implications for businesses seeking federal contracts. These policy changes signal a significant shift in federal procurement processes, while eliminating traditional DEI frameworks. As the nation navigates these changes, Natalie underscored the importance of preparing entrepreneurs to adapt and thrive in this evolving landscape. Her expertise and leadership continue to ensure that all small businesses remain empowered to access the tools, resources, and opportunities needed for sustainable success. AEO remains steadfast in its commitment to advocating for inclusive economic opportunity and equipping entrepreneurs with the knowledge to navigate shifting policies. #SmallBusiness #EconomicPolicy #GovernmentContracting #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #AEOImpact #PolicyChange

more perspectives to help you make sense of 4th-Person Knowing of the Field! Some weekend reading and reflection. https://lnkd.in/d7-HMHR3