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Exciting news! Belden was featured on the CBS News series "Innovators and Disruptors" showcasing the company's commitment to building the future. Check out the video to learn more about Belden's innovative solutions and how it is shaping the industries it serves. #Belden #Innovation #Letsbuildthefuture

Detroit is on the cusp of redefining its identity as a destination for technology and innovation, and Michigan Chronicle Pancakes and Politics Forum III will be at the forefront of this conversation. Taking place on May 23, 2024, at 7:50 AM, located at One Campus Martius, this highly anticipated event will explore the city’s vision for cultivating a thriving culture centered on cutting-edge technology and innovation. The panel, moderated by the insightful Dennis W. Archer, Jr., ESQ. , will bring together some of Michigan’s most influential leaders to shed light on the challenges and opportunities ahead. Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II will share his perspectives on how the state is positioning itself to attract and retain top-tier tech talent. CEO of Michigan Central Josh Sirefman will provide insight into business attraction and how the region is creating fertile ground for tech companies. Hilary Doe, Chief Growth and Marketing Officer of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, will delve into strategic pro-business public policies, while Johnnie Turnage, Co-Founder of Black Tech Saturdays, will highlight how grassroots innovation efforts can transform Detroit’s tech landscape. The panelists will tackle pressing issues such as talent retention and policies that enable businesses to flourish. The audience can expect a thought-provoking and illuminating discussion on the infrastructure, investments, and strategic frameworks necessary to cement Detroit’s place as a beacon of tech innovation. Article: https://lnkd.in/gBQE-6gn Ebony JJ Curry, MSJ Jeremy Allen Hiram E. Jackson Cathy Nedd Jemell Cotton 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #togetherwecan #strongertogether #BlackTechSaturdays #blackexcellence #blacklove #blackjoy #blackintech #latinxintech #womenintech #diversityintech #equity #Entrepreneurship #Detroit #youcaninmichigan

For many students, college is a really high-risk endeavor. In this video, StraighterLine Founder and Executive Chairman Burck Smith explains how StraighterLine helps lower the risk of starting #college. Want to learn more about partnering with StraighterLine? Link in comments below.

Recently, CBSNews.com featured members of the Belden leadership team in an episode of its Innovation and Disruption Leader series. We are now part of an elite group of diverse companies that have been featured in the series, including Starbucks, M.A.C. cosmetics, and SimpleSource. In the Belden segment, Dr. Ashish Chand, Andries Boone, Brian Lieser and Jay Wirts told the story of Belden—our past, present, and future. Our leaders were very clear that Belden’s focus is on innovation that solves problems and challenges for our customers—rather than innovation for innovation’s sake. Now more than ever, companies want to automate and leverage Industry 4.0, communications, and IT solutions to become more efficient, harness more data and deliver for their own customers. To address their needs, Belden has become a solutions provider that is committed to making data accessible to customers so they can make better and faster business decisions. As a result, Belden works with each customer to build networks that facilitate the secure movement of data. Belden is building the future, and this journey is driven by growth and innovation. Tomorrow’s market requires innovation today. So, we are uniquely positioned to win in an ever-changing environment by delivering exactly what our customers expect from the brand – solutions customized to their unique needs. #cbsnews #innovators #disruptors #belden #solutions

These lessons from Ray Kroc, Colonel Sanders, and Abraham Lincoln can serve as valuable guidance for anyone seeking success in business, leadership, or life in general. https://lnkd.in/gGT5c-ne

LOVE AND EQUITY, how can we society to embrace the benefits of creating equity among the races? We start addressing equity with our corporations and business leaders.

When you join the Pavement Network, you're not just gaining a community but a competitive edge! Picture this: Quarterly Zoom Check-ins 💻 with fellow paving and asphalt industry leaders, all united by a common goal - to elevate our businesses and support one another. No competition, just collaboration! 🤝 Share resources, discuss setbacks, celebrate victories, and gain fresh perspectives from professionals who understand the journey. #PavementNetwork #PavingProfessionals #SupportingEachOther #QuarterlyZoomCheckins

Our distinguished co-founder and Director of Tanck, Neil Pharaoh, delivered an impactful presentation at the prestigious Better Boards conference last year. In this clip, he delves into the realm of strategic planning, addressing key questions such as: 🤝 What measures can the government take to support our objectives? 🎯 Are there avenues for us to actively impact or influence government initiatives within this specific domain? 📈 How does our strategic vision unfold across short, medium, and long-term horizons concerning government engagement? Neil's insightful exploration of these strategic considerations adds a layer of depth and foresight to our approach to government engagement. #strategy #planning #governmentengagement #betterboards #tanck

The Denver Deep Dive was started because we learned that alumni weren’t aware of or had access to the systems that help run our city. For nine months, we engaged with the community and learned how Denver’s systems are interconnected. As we finished the first cohort, members of the Deep Dive created capstone projects to share how they changed and what they learned from these nine months. This is a poem from Vallerie Bustamante, she paints a picture to what the future of homegrown talent might look like. Please give it a full read and let us know what you think in the comments! #EdniumAlumni #EducationLeadership #HomegrownTalent  #HomegrownAwards

In today's edition of Dealfronter in the Spotlight, we're excited to introduce Geraint Allday, our Senior Talent Partner 🎉 Outside of work, Geraint enjoys hitting the golf course, though he might not be on track to rival Tiger Woods 😉 The best advice he's ever received? Trust your instincts and don't be afraid to take risks. Check out the slides below to discover more cool facts about Geraint 👇