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The CBU Family Business Center hosted another fantastic event this morning featuring wonderful speakers. Rebecca Spiegel represented the City of Riverside and presented their small and micro business grant (up to $25,000). We then heard from Hilda Kennedy and Brian Kennedy, Jr., M.Ed from AmPac Business Capital, our breakfast sponsor for the meeting (as well as one our original sponsors). They discussed their own experiences working with family members and the keys to finding success in family business. The meeting was then followed by an interview featuring Matthew Stowe and Gregory Stowe, BSHM, CHESP ,CIMP, T-CSCT, T-CHEST, T-CNACC from OctoClean. They gave an overview of the history of their company, family operations, succession overcoming adversity, and they emphasized their core values of integrity, excellence, the opportunity to create change, and community. They discussed their tremendous growth to over 80 franchised units! CBU Director of Development Josh Dunaj interviewed the Stowe's. The meeting concluded with a Family Business Case Study. Attendees had the opportunity to discuss with each other, solve #familybusiness challenges, and network with other family business owners. Our next meeting will take place on October 17th at 7:30 am in Copenbarger Dining Room. We invite all family businesses to join! See the comments below to RSVP! There is no charge for family business owners. Please reach out with any questions and learn how the CBU Family Business Center can be of service to you! #riversidecounty #corona #sanbernardinocounty #beaumont #murietta #temecula #familybusinesscenter #californiabaptistuniversity #CBU #familybusiness #Jabsrocks #familybusiness #familybusinessowner #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #succession #rivcoed #octoclean #gregstowe #matthewstowe #ampac #hildakennedy #briankennedy #businesscasestudy

Thanks for hosting it Matt Baird I think we should definately do a follow up as I think we only scraped the surface on the audience questions and queries! As i mentioned on the round table we need to get this conversation out into the sector more. My call to action stands with those attendees today. Get in touch via LinkedIn, lets chat, but also reach out to your execs, get them engaged in the conversation. The opportunity is there we just need to recognise it! #technology #transformation #challenge #leadership #socialhousing

Blueprint advises national investor on the sale of a Class A, new vintage assisted living and memory care community in the Detroit MSA. | Full Story: https://lnkd.in/gPCfRA2k Advisors: Alex Florea, Ryan Kelly, Kyle Hallion, Ben Firestone, & Connor Doherty #BlueprintDelivers #SeniorsHousingandCare #HealthcareRealEstate

ICYMI – ‘5- To 10-Year Strategy’: Senior Living Operators Play Value-Based Care Long Game. With insight from Solera Senior Living, Brookdale, 12 Oaks Senior Living, Bickford Senior Living, and Priority Life Care, LLC.

Hot topic right now, should be an excellent conversation among industry experts.

As a Judge in the Building Communities category, it's so uplifting to see businesses with a purpose of building stronger, healthier, more connected communities. Wishing entrants in all of the categories all the best for the awards and beyond the awards, for the continued growth and success of their business. #TelstraBestofBusinessAwards #Buildingcommunities #Businessmakingadifference #Entrepreneurialmindset

For Australia’s 3 million unpaid carers who it’s estimated are responsible for delivering up to $80 billion worth of services per annum

Starting to think about goals for the new year? If advancing housing with lasting affordability is part of those goals, then you won’t want to miss Grounded Solutions Network’s upcoming conference May 27-29, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Register now to take advantage of early bird registration! 📅 When: May 27-29, 2025 🏢 Where: Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C. 💥 Early Bird Registration: Now through February 28, 2025! Members save even more. 👉 Register Here: policypracticepower.com What to Expect? 🔑 Three Tracks: Sessions focusing on Policy, Practice, and Power. 🔬 Learning Lab: Hands-on, interactive sessions for deep dives into development, stewardship, and organizing. 🏢 Exhibitor Hall: Network with vendors offering tools and services for the affordable housing sector. 🌍 Regional Meeting Spaces: Connect with peers from your region to collaborate on local housing solutions. ⚖️ Hill Visits: Advocate for lasting affordability with meetings on Capitol Hill. #AffordableHousing #HousingPolicy #LastingAffordability #SharedEquity

Today, the American Association of Municipal Executives reached 300 founding members and is already cruising towards 400. On Monday, we had hit 200 members. Founders are excited and can't wait to get started building this organization. AAME members want to be connected. They want to contribute to something that is greater than themselves. And they recognize that not only are we in a time that requires a new approach, but that AAME is the vehicle in which they can be the change they want to see. The public sector paradigm shift I have been talking about is real. It is here. And more than 300 people are going to "shape the shift." We could get a wave of last minute registrations tomorrow because the FOMO is real, ladies and gentlemen. Are you going to be one of them? Today, you can sign up and become a founder. Tomorrow, you can help us start building. In the future, you will be able to say that you were a part of it. Because rest assured -- the AAME is going to completely re-imagine how a professional organization for city and county managers should educate and advocate on their behalf. Go to this link and sign up today: https://lnkd.in/e_ByuYsm

🌟Leadership, Governance, and an Inspiring Encounter at the Condo Conference🌟 This past Sunday, I had the privilege of meeting Steve Paikin —a true icon in Canadian journalism and public discourse—at the Condo Conference. Best known for hosting The Agenda on TVO, Steve is renowned for his ability to distill complex topics into thoughtful, balanced discussions that resonate with audiences far and wide. His keynote speech was a highlight of the event, offering a refreshing and insightful perspective on condominium governance. Steve, not being an industry insider, drew an analogy from his experience as a condo owner and political news coverage: condominium governance, he suggested, is a form of government in its own right—arguably the most impactful form for many people. In this microcosm of democracy, the board of directors acts as the legislative branch, representing the collective interests of the community, while the condominium manager plays the role of executive director—responsible for implementing policies, managing resources, and ensuring the day-to-day functionality of the "city-state." It’s a powerful comparison, and it rings true. Decisions made at the condominium level often have immediate and tangible impacts on residents’ lives—more so, perhaps, than decisions made by larger levels of government. The cleanliness of a hallway, the safety of a building, or the fairness of a budget can influence a person’s quality of life far more directly than federal or provincial legislation. Hearing Steve articulate this analogy reminded me why the work we do in condo management matters so much. It’s not just about keeping the lights on—it’s about fostering trust, building community, and creating spaces where people feel safe, respected, and at home. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Steve Paikin for this thought-provoking perspective and for being so gracious during our conversation (yes, I was a bit starstruck!). And a huge thank-you to the Condo Conference organizers for bringing together such incredible voices and creating a space for meaningful dialogue. This is why events like the Condo Conference are so important—they challenge us to think bigger, connect deeper, and remind us of the broader impact of what we do every day. #CondoConference CondoConference2024 #StevePaikin #Leadership #Governance #TheAgenda #CommunityImpact