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In our latest blog Blake Gladman, Strategy & Insight Director at KAM shares his key take-outs from the Leased & Tenanted Spotlight. Read here: https://lnkd.in/eRyWS_fT #LTSpotlight #pubs

In our latest blog Blake Gladman, Strategy & Insight Director at KAM shares his key take-outs from the Leased & Tenanted Spotlight. Read here: https://lnkd.in/eRyWS_fT #LTSpotlight #pubs

Would you like to see more local startups featured at events like MWC? Would you like to practice your elevator pitch and have a nice coffee in our local Innovation Hub? Then by all means come by! #PitchPractice #InnovateVegas #PitchMingle #ElevatorPitch

Mastering doing business within a Capitalistic society is a twisted ride, there’s no denying it. The co-operative model is a more humane and egalitarian way of doing business that puts “people over capital”. Every worker has a stake in the company’s fortunes and a say in how it is run, and receives a share of the profits. Thanks to Joe Cardillo for bringing this article into the FLOWLab⁵ Lab5 Fold! #FLOWLab5 #TogetherWeWin

Pitch Mingle is On! Special this time, field recorder and discussion for the Impressarios audio program about Ideation and Ideation Hubs like Desert Wind! Come by, bring two friends, get some coffee and try out your elevator pitches (for any idea, no startup required), and get feedback. And optionally share your thoughts about our Entrepreneurial Innovation Ecosystem! Calendar with location and other details in the comments on the original post #PitchPractice #Podcast #InnovateVegas

What's one panel you will not miss at #FSTEC hosted by Winsight, LLC next week? Don’t Get Left Behind with an Outdated Tech Stack With a difficult economy still perpetuating labor shortages, supply-chain challenges, rising costs and a shrinking profit margin, brands need to retain customers with an unparalleled guest experience while maintaining the ability to scale and grow their business. Hear from a panel of top operators about why building a modern integrated tech stack is a key driver to cultivating engaged employees and loyal superfans. Learn how to tailor your focus toward delivering personalized customer interactions and transforming operational efficiencies when unified commerce is done right! ➡️ Jeff Caplan , HOA Brands ➡️ Phil Crawford, CKE Restaurants, Inc. ➡️ Jason Mceachern, Big Chicken ➡️ Savneet S. , PAR Technology THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 10:45 a.m. | Trinity Ballroom Discover more: https://bit.ly/fstecrev #FSTEC2023 #restaurantbusiness #restauranttech #restaurantowners #restaurantmarketing #restaurantindustry #restaurantowner #revsmarketingtips

I'm sure you've seen the recent viral interview with the founder of #ArizonaIcedTea. If not here it is https://lnkd.in/g9rScgmx. It really struck a chord with me when he said, “We’re successful. We’re debt-free. We own everything.” It reminded me of Joey Ferry, BSN, RN and I. Honestly, we’re not chasing the myth of endless #growth and profits. We can’t live up to those unrealistic standards. We’re all about making decisions that are right for us even if it's a 0 sum or initial net loss. Seeing the #founder of a major brand speak as he did helps reinforce the path we are on our right path. We recently made significant changes to #SafeSeizure—switching to eco-friendly material, a taller design, and faster inflation—without raising prices for our hospital partners. By "owning everything and being debt-free" at the moment, we can focus on what really matters— rapid innovation "why not explore that" attitude and customer value. With higher interest rates, investment money isn’t flowing like it used to. This makes it even more important to get your financial ducks in a row and bet on yourself for a while. Go at your own pace and accept the pros and cons that come with that; we have. Before anyone misinterprets this...of course, not all venture capital is bad. We've heard success stories. Like any relationship, it’s important to make sure your values align and not to rush into it. There are a lot of VC start up stories and we went to shine a light on the other side. 😊🙏🏿

In 2024, while food delivery thrives, the once-promising ghost kitchen trend is faltering. Despite early hype and substantial venture funding, the industry has failed to meet expectations. Check out the CNBC video below to learn more about the evolution, decline, and future of ghost kitchens: https://lnkd.in/e-_TNFW8 #technology #innovation #investing #venturecapital #marketing DeLon Thorton

Special thanks to TAPinto.net - Local News and Digital Marketing for the article. "It is no secret that small businesses are the foundation of the investment economy. And they need to be supported because people who own small businesses don't necessarily have the same access to capital as others," said Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp. "And so it is important that we support small businesses everywhere, especially black and brown small businesses that struggle more than others." Read all about it here: https://lnkd.in/ey9P9PYT. #Plainfield #GoldenKrust #LocalBusiness

Discover the true potential of your business by adapting, applying, and understanding your value. 💎 Karl R. LaPan, the director of UF Innovate | Accelerate, stresses the importance of discovering legitimacy and minimizing problems to establish a strong value in the marketplace. He highlights the significance of gaining market insight to price your product or service in alignment with your business goals in this week's #HackoftheWeek. Knowing the actual value of your business empowers you🧗. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/UFHack19