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Tech and start-up founders, get along to GoodTech Ventures social mixer this Thursday Whether you're a seasoned founder, a budding entrepreneur, or simply passionate about driving positive change through technology, this is a great opportunity to catch up with likeminded leaders #VocTech #EdTech #StartUp #TechForGood

Meet Our New Fellows: Dahyun (Claire) Kim, Founder of Cozy Cabbage. Cozy Cabbage offers traditional kimchi adapted to the American tastebud. Learn more about all 21 founders in the Future Founders Fellowship Cohort 10 here: bit.ly/fellowshipcohort10

Our small team is #proud to be a #bcorp and be part of the movement of #peopleusingbusinessforgood we are also incredibly fortunate to be part of the B Local Wisconsin community of #leaders and #changemakers working to advance #equitable #solutions to some of the most pressing challenges we face! #climateaction #climatejusticenow #sustainablebusiness #sdgs2030

This is a great sit down discussion with Amanda on how we are growing, listening and adapting to best serve a growing, diverse and ambitious group of stakeholders. Working together, united, we can accomplish way more than any individual company or growing region. Even the biggest companies… This was certainly a takeaway from our convention in Tucson. I love that U.S.H.B.C starts with, “US.” It is that “us,” approach that will help grow the category, drive profitable demand for our growers and ensure the value of blues remains high. With how much runway still lies ahead for blueberries (60% of today’s purchases, dollars, are made by 20% of blueberry buyers and we are under 49% of households 🤯), the focus and opportunity must remain on growing the (blueberry) pie, not just fighting for the slice. Meeting together as an industry is key to helping remain focused and realizing these many opportunities still ahead for our growers. Join us in Denver! https://lnkd.in/g3dzMPPP Go blueberries! 🫐👊🏼🫐

A great combination of practical guidance (avoiding pitfalls in stakeholder engagement) and some very big ideas (drawing on your human rights practices to address challenges in political responsibility). Includes tips on applying the Erb Principles for Corporate Political Responsibility. A timely and worthwhile read!

There are many parallels between bootstrapping a new business and starting a nonprofit. Sadly, too many nonprofits continue to operate from a bootstrapping mindset. While businesses can take more risks, invest in their message/marketing and write off their losses, nonprofits are generally demonized for doing the same things in an effort to try to grow their organizations. How could we be doing things better or differently to encourage our NGO partners to solve the worlds biggest problems, in the way that only nonprofits can? The answer is complex and will vary greatly for each nonprofit, just like success for each business can look very different. I love this conversation and rethinking the way we approach charity.

The Age-Old Debate: Pineapple on Pizza at Enrollment Conferences? 🍍🍕 I recently spoke at the Western Boarding Schools Association's 2024 Spring Conference in Colorado Springs, and wow, what an experience! Beyond the rich discussions and invaluable networking, a lighter debate stole the show – pineapple on pizza. Yes, you read that right. Diving into sessions and workshops with industry peers like @jason-brooks-97147b4, @malotke-meslin, @dr-reggie-thomas-3376731b2, and @andrewpcocco was invigorating. These gatherings are a testament to the collective wisdom within our community and an incredible opportunity for personal growth. However, during an ice-breaking section of Jason Brooks' presentation, the unexpected topic emerged: Pineapple on pizza—yea or nay? This light-hearted debate not only provided comic relief but also underscored the beauty of these conferences. Amidst rigorous discussions and learning exchanges lies the essence of connection over simple human moments. So here’s to more enlightening seminars, innovative ideas...and solving culinary controversies! And remember, beyond every successful educational strategy lies a team that can both seriously transform student inquiries and enjoyably debate pizza toppings. Let's keep creating spaces where both can thrive! P.S. For those curious about my stance – I'm firmly on team #NoPineappleBelongs. What's yours?

While not widely known, St. Nicholas, among his many patronages includes brewers. In fact, he is the patron saint of brewers. Really. I’m sure of it. I think. The way we think of St. Nick in America begins with the publication of Twas the Night Before Christmas: A Visit From St, Nicholas by Clement C. Moore in 1823. First published in 1823, it is largely responsible for the conception of Santa Claus from the mid-nineteenth century to today, including his physical appearance, the night of his visit, his mode of transportation, the number and names of his reindeer, and the tradition that he brings toys to children. Prior to the poem, American ideas about St. Nicholas and other Christmastide visitors varied considerably. The poem has influenced ideas about St. Nicholas and Santa Claus beyond the United States to the rest of the Anglosphere and the world. There you have it — we Americans taking credit for another institution and its origins. We’re good at this 🤓 We’re still trying to come up with a believable narrative on how America invented the wheel. But we will — in a bar or pub 🥸. “Beer🍺, it’s what America drinks.” — Stephen Carter King #Christmas #StNick #SantaClause #Beer #CraftBeer #Taproom #Brewpub #ConsumerBehavior #BrandAwareness #BusinessIntelligence #SocietalSubcurrents ✦ ✦ ✦ Stephen Carter King Chief of Growth and Marketing + Beerconomist • Sherpa • Team Leader • CEO of Beerconomy & Co., a Kings Crossing subsidiary Steve@KingsCrossing.com Beerconomy is a data and business intelligence source, empowering people with insights. At our core, we’re both profit and AI driven, and as thought leaders to the beer trade, our mission is to strengthen and guide, fact-based decision-making that impacts business, society and our world

We're excited to welcome seven new changemakers to our Advisory Board. Our advisors are leaders in the field of school food; they push the envelope of what school food can be by actively innovating within school food programs. These individuals support scratch cooking, farm to school, and food education efforts in schools. Check out our latest blog to learn more about our newest Advisory Board members, what excites them about joining CAF and the future of scratch cooking in schools: https://lnkd.in/ek5Zssi5

For my connections interested in food policy and and sustainable food systems