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This might be an interesting for the Competition Agencies & policy makers in light of the AfCFTA.

Doing so much for so many who need it so much.

When it comes to entrepreneurship (and branding!), we often overuse words like 'inspirational', 'passionate' and 'authentic'. But Gráinne of Grá Chocolates is the real deal. Faced with rising costs and rents, she's building a chocolate factory in the west of Ireland. And she needs our help. What's not to like - sustainable packaging? ethically sourced ingredients? the best tasting chocolate in Ireland? She's an absolute inspiration! Follow her on LinkedIn. Read her latest posts. Pledge your support on Kickstarter. Help this fantastic person on her journey. #branding #sustainability #kickstarter

Friends, it's truly here: I've launched my Kickstarter to support the first production run of Great Lakes Tinned Fish. CPG inventory doesn't come cheap, and I've finally gotten to a place -- after a year and a half journey -- where the major viability questions have been answered: supplier and co-packer secured, wrapped my arms around supply chain realities, brand established. The moment has come to lean into the people I've poured into so much: to ask for support as I head into this next stage. I'm excited, and proud, and so many other emotions I can't really put into words. And I cannot do this next step without all of you: a testament to the power of community I've always believed in. SO, in time for my birthday tomorrow, skip the celebratory Aperol spritz and consider a pledge for my Kickstarter. If we've ever had a heart-to-heart moment, celebrated a major milestone, or connected on any level about this one, beautiful life we have...it would mean the absolute world to me. These rewards will not only help fund the pragmatic aspects of getting a tangible product in-hand, but it'll help you experience the brand and the magic that is tinned fish (and the driving inspiration of the Great Lakes). Help me spread the word! https://lnkd.in/gWbRFB8T

#LetsChangeFinance... Still a long way to go, but this step is a another one in the right direction: Becoming #BCorp. First of all thanks to #teamviisi for the great journey, it is a great pleasure to work together, share the same values and strive for the same goals. Thanks to my cofounders Frank Tukker CFP®, Hergen Dutrieux and Hendrik Schakel CFP® for nearly 15 years of entrepreneurial ups and downs. Yes, we are still together after all those years. I hope for another 15 years! Thanks our advisory board members Maurice van Tilburg - Glimne 🏳️🌈 and Robert Metzke, the journey has only just started, your support for the next phase is heavenly needed as our goal is big, a real #BHAG: We want to make the mortgage market #CO2neutral. How? By neutralising every appartment, every building, one by one. The way to go there is: 1) to gain more marketshare as an advisor (our current marketshare: 0.5-1%., currently around 1500-2000 mortgages per year) 2) transform to a mortgage lender 3) to scale further and export the Dutch approach. What do we need? Besides a lot of great #Viisionairs a lot of happy clients and our aim to become a lender, we need #pensionfunds or banks who want to fund us. So everybody out there who can help us, please connect, write a comment or write a PM. Willem Schramade, Max Bronzwaer, Jeroen Pels, Martijn van der Kooij anD all other #FriendsOfViisi. #ChangeFinance #PeopleFirst #ClientsSecond #ShareholderLast

📈VBOCs help you achieve #VetBiz growth from concept to an established #smallbiz. One #veteran and #milspouse have visited their VBOC for 10 years to grow their brewery. 📺 Watch their story here: ➡️ https://zurl.co/NfWE.⬅️ #WWBIC #veteranowned #smallbiz #nonprofit

Agency cohorts might be my favorite activity to work on at See What I Mean LLC! I'm always inspired by the brainstorming and prototyping that happens in the room full of leaders working to end hunger in their communities. Last week marked the start of Northern Illinois Food Bank's third year of cohorts with an exciting Hackathon! Cohort members kicked off the cohort by outlining a plan for their organization. Here are some of the top themes from that day: ⭐Expansion of services and reach: Cohort members are exploring ways to extend distribution hours, enhance their infrastructure (more space!), and want to increase outreach efforts to meet the growing demand for support. ⭐Inclusivity and accessibility: Initiatives like seniors-only days, online ordering, mobile markets, and serving neighbors without IDs are some ideas cohort members are considering to make services more inclusive and accessible. ⭐Targeted outreach and support: Cohort members aim to better serve specific populations, including seniors, individuals with mental illnesses, individuals who are homebound, individuals who are unhoused, and asylum seekers/migrants. ⭐Health and nutrition: Some cohort members are excited to explore ways to provide local produce, more fresh foods, and foods that address health concerns. ⭐Finding new ways to manage growing demand: Organizations are strategizing on managing the increasing demand efficiently, ensuring they can meet the rising needs for food and services. ⭐Community Partnerships: Cohort members are exploring ways to extend support beyond food and provide robust referrals to connect neighbors with essential services for overall well-being.

We are thrilled to share that Coco Noir Wine Shop & Bar, Circle 9's winning entrepreneur will officially reopen its doors on September 18th! After months of refining the space and wine selection, they are ready to re-introduce you to Oakland's only Black Woman-Owned Wine Tasting Room & Bistro. Their reopening marks a significant milestone and we hope those in the area can go out and support! Reopening Week Celebration (Sept 18-22) Here's their fantastic week of events: Sept 18, 6-9PM: Reopening Party with Larrie & London Sept 19, 7-10PM: Friday Vibes with DJ Lord Vishnu Sept 21, 7-10PM: Live Music featuring Femi and the Sound Assassins Sept 22, 3-6PM: Sunday Vibes with DJ Kincaid Support CoCo Noir: Currently Raising on GoFundMe Alicia Kidd, Founder of Coco Noir is also reaching out to our community for additional support. She's still raising funds through GoFundMe and would love for you to be part of their continued growth. Every contribution helps ensure that CoCo Noir remains a unique destination for wine culture in Oakland. Interested in investing? The link is in our comments! #BlackWomenEntrepreneurs #InvestInBlackWomen #EquityInInvesting #RacialWealthGap #BlackWomenInBusiness  #BlackExcellence #SupportBlackBusinesses #LevelUp #WomenInBusiness #DiversityInInvesting #EntrepreneurialEquity #BlackEntrepreneurship #BlackInvestors #WomenEmpowerment 

Startup Haven hosts private, members-only founder and investor events. However, we're thinking of live-streaming our next event (see below) publicly. Are Startup Haven events a good fit for live-stream? Respond to our poll: A "like" reaction means yes, a "funny" reaction means no!