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Prosperity Now, in collaboration with The Enterprise Center (TEC) and Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC), today released a groundbreaking report titled “Mergers & Acquisitions: A Pathway to Wealth-Building for Black Women Entrepreneurs in Retail.” The report examines the unique challenges and untapped opportunities Black women entrepreneurs face in the retail sector and highlights the urgent need for targeted resources and systems to support this historically underrepresented group as retail suppliers. Press release: https://lnkd.in/e_egMdN5 Download the Mergers & Acquisitions report here: https://lnkd.in/enJzfGUA

At last week's Women Advisors Summit hosted by AdvisorHub, our Founder and President Rita Robbins was in excellent company—alongside many of our advisor partners! We enjoyed engaging in sessions ranging from market outlooks to the great wealth transfer, and from the emotional impact of wealth planning to mergers and acquisitions, all led by remarkable women leaders in our field. Pictured here are some of our own outstanding advisors (from left to right): Joanne Lam, Emily Elizabeth Allen, Beth Blecker, Rita Robbins, and Alix Gollomp. #wealthmanagement #womeninfinance

Are your portfolio companies on track and poised for growth? Unsure what the most important metrics are? Join Alison Kuo Sullivan, Sales & CS Executive Vice President at Insight Partners, for an interactive discussion to learn what KPIs matter most for growing and scaling companies in today's environment. After a presentation and Q&A with Alison, we'll break into interactive roundtable discussions to dig deeper and offer solutions to your portfolio companies' unique issues. Join us October 7-8, 2024. The Kayo Women in M&A Summit unites 300 women leaders in mergers & acquisitions, private equity dealmaking and capital markets. Register and learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02ySPxx0 #womeninfinance #womeninm&a #mergersandacquistions #dealmaking #privateequity

Those who know me know that I am a strong advocate for women supporting women in the work place. IL WAHN would like to help elevate and highlight the achievements of women in the Chicagoland AEC industry. Spotlight on Women's Workplace Inequality: Let's Talk Statistics! ✨📊   Did you know that despite advancements in gender equality, women still face significant challenges in the workplace? The statistics on women's inequality are eye-opening and demand our attention. Here are a few key figures to consider: 1️⃣ 1 in 3 women still face gender-based discrimination at work. 2️⃣ On average, women earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by men. 3️⃣ Women hold only 25% of senior management roles globally.   These numbers highlight the persistent barriers that women encounter in their professional lives, underscoring the urgent need for change. As we strive for a more inclusive and equitable workplace, it is crucial to address these disparities head-on and to celebrate and elevate women's achievements.   Let's use these statistics as a call to action to advocate for equal opportunities, fair treatment, and representation for women in all industries. Together, we can create a more diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment for everyone.   #GenderEquality #WorkplaceInequality #DiversityandInclusion #EmpowerWomen #ChangeIsPossible #LinkedInPost #StatisticsMatter Women’s Affordable Housing Network (WAHN)'s is a membership organization which empowers and develops women working in the affordable housing sector through networking and professional development opportunities and promotes the advancement and leadership of women. 

We’re proud to see TPG Twin Brook’s Kim Trick receive honorable mention in the annual list of the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A by Mergers and Acquisitions - themiddlemarket.com. This marks the second time Kim has been recognized on the list, which highlights outstanding women who are making a significant impact in the industry and play key roles in dealmaking. Find the full list here: https://lnkd.in/ea9Tyc5U #MergersAndAcquisitions #MostInfluentialWomen #MiddleMarket Disclaimer: This includes an award based on investment activity and firm profile. The award was given in January 2025 from Mergers & Acquisitions. It’s for illustrative purposes only and does not necessarily represent the experience of any investor. No compensation was paid for awards or ratings.

Successful acquisitions require clear communication, respect for the small brand’s core values, and a strategy to preserve both identities while leveraging each other’s strengths. https://hubs.ly/Q034jF1J0

With our Q1 2024 sales in, CEO Géraldine Picaud shares her thoughts on our strong start to the year, and how acquisitions are going to play an important part of growing our market share in key business segments. https://bit.ly/3QshPrx #AcceleratingGrowthBuildingTrust #WhenYouNeedToBeSure

"What I won’t be after in this space is something which you can’t scale." Man Group is open to further acquisitions and sees “cracking opportunity” in the fast-growing credit space, says CEO Robyn Grew. https://trib.al/HRew3f5

Good news! Gabrielle Piasio, SVP of Sponsor Banking, is joining an expert panel to discuss the evolving landscape of leveraged finance at Kayo’s Women in M&A Summit on October 8th at 11:00 AM ET. Don’t miss this insightful discussion! #DigitalBank #BusinessBanking #SponsorFinance #OnlyForward ⬇⬇⬇

Sara Parkman covers ways that AEC firms are compensating their staff in this week's Zweig Group Zweig Letter in an interesting article with some ways that firms can stay competitive with compensation in today's job market. Another way that firms can stay in the game to retain and recruit talent is by investing in their talent! Paying for training pays off of dividends, like helping to ensure that staff obtain and maintain needed industry licensures and certifications, and making them feel at home and appreciated at your firm. Interested in learning more about covering the costs of training, particularly for FE-PE-PMP licensure exams, or project management? Contact me here or at https://lnkd.in/ggKptQpD to figure out School of PE can help you with your staff's training and upskilling needs!