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The NJCTA looks forward to continuing its social equity-driven Business Builders Series to help up and coming #cannapreneurs hear and learn from veteran operators. Let us know what topics you would like to see us cover in future webinars in the comments below!

Community-led growth an approach in which members help plan an organization's strategic initiative, helped an association grow from 30,000 to 80,000 members! Read the entire case study here: https://bit.ly/3TH00Hf #CommunityLedGrowth #AssociationGrowth #Associations

Great to join the #CoopParty Cooperative Change conference on Saturday, where a new 'Cooperative Councils Development Toolkit' was launched... which included research co-authored by me, John Lever and Gareth Downing. Our research focused on the impact of #cooperative businesses, and we contributed a report, ‘Evidence of Cooperative Business Impacts – A Realist Perspective’ to the toolkit, which is published by the Cooperative Councils Innovation Network (CCIN). Our report addressed claims that there is no strong evidence about #coopbusiness impacts, and wider social benefits of #coops are likely to be small and difficult to measure. We take a #Realist perspective and explore *how* - not if - cooperative businesses make an impact. By building explanation and developing insight, we provide councils with a broader evidence base with which to assess the wider effects of cooperatives. Sincere thanks to Jonathan Nunn from Kirklees Council who commissioned us, and whose work on developing the toolkit got a big shout out at the conference. The pictures show: Jim Robbins, newly elected leader of the CCIN launching the toolkit with Jim McMahon MP and Emma Hoddinott from the coop party; and me John and Gareth in the sunshine outside #coop headquarters at One Angel Square, where the conference was. Our work is under the ‘what’s the evidence for cooperatives’ tab - at the Councils’ Cooperative Development Toolkit, available here: https://lnkd.in/esUpRdHm

Congratulations Alex Henn, "Top 100 Advisors to Watch 2024"! These advisors all oversee over $1 billion in assets and had the best overall combined score for quality of practice, growth and professionalism. AdvisorHub ranked advisors based on the scale of their business, including size of assets, growth of their practice year-over-year, and professionalism, including the advisor's regulatory record, community involvement and mentorship. Alexander Henn is ranked #93 in the country on the AdvisorHub Advisors to Watch Top 100 (over $1 billion) list for 2024. Read the full article here

It's a wrap at PEI's Operating Partners Forum Europe in London. It was fantastic to reconnect with old friends and meet new faces in the European private equity ecosystem. I gained valuable insights into the latest trends in value creation and participated in engaging debates. I also had the privilege of speaking on two panels. In my first panel, "Pulling SaaS Commercial Levers to Scale Up Post a Period of Depressed Growth," with Michael Belkin and Tom van Dael, we explored the future of SaaS pricing models for AI-powered solutions. My second panel, "Navigating the Commercial Private Equity Value Creation Journey: Strategies for Success," hosted by OC&C Strategy Consultants Tom Gladstone with Philip Carrivick and Lewis Bantin, focused on growth strategies, stakeholders' early alignment, and the crucial role of operating partners. One highlight was the session "From Boom to Bust: Transforming Your Business and Creating Value Across Functions While Being Cash Restrained" with Nick Eichorn, Paul-Louis Andres, Leo Scanavino, Peter Roos, and Jamal Ismayilov. Key takeaway: when the tide goes down, you see who’s naked, and tough times require bold risks. I enjoyed conversations with Christian Trümpler, Dr. Marc P. Bielitza, Brendan Tobin, Jennifer Fountain, Louis Saund, Ralph Friedwagner, Clive De Silva, Lise Ferrier, Streisan Bevan, Jan-Paul Boos, Mark D. Spiteri, Claudio Crivelli, Anastasya Molodykh, Greg Harwood, and Catherine Brien. Thanks to the teams from Zuora (John Phillips), OC&C Strategy Consultants (Tom Gladstone), and PEI (Tim Sanders, Lawrence Dvorchik, Charles Gould, Marc Mele, Caitriona O'Connor and Kitty Watson). And thanks to Avalon Lee-Bacon Dawn Capital. #privateequity, #operatingpartner, #valuecreation, #pei, #PEIOperatingPartnersForum #knowledgesharing, #Gotomarket #CRO #SalesTransformation #dawncapital #SaaS #GrowthStrategies

Finalists for the 2024 Meaningful Capitalism Awards The Meaningful Capitalism Awards celebrate businesses that are financially successful, privately held, free market enterprises benefiting all of their stakeholders in significant ways. “Our firm is producing this program in part to honor Platinum Group Founder Dean Bachelor, who passed away in 2021. Dean defined, and had trademarked, our firm’s mission of Meaningful Capitalism™,” says Platinum Group Partner Bill English. “Dean’s passion was to bring significant meaning to all stakeholders of every client we work with, and to drive their growth and success through capitalism. We recognize and appreciate seeing this same value in other companies and are placing the spotlight on them through this awards program.” Companies that live out Meaningful Capitalism… • Are consistently profitable • Are proactive in helping their employees become better people and grow professionally • Donate a portion of their profits to improve the lives of individuals and/or organizations that promote dignity and respect for people and vibrant, healthy communities • Balance well the competing interests of the various stakeholder groups • Provide products and services that enable the community to flourish The 2024 Meaningful Capitalism Awards’ 10 finalists (in alphabetical order) are: • Br8kthru, Minneapolis, MN • Contract Production Services, Little Canada, MN • Delta ModTech, Ramsey, MN • Irish Titan, Minneapolis, MN • J&B Wholesale, St. Michael, MN • Life Floor, Minneapolis, MN • Mytech Partners, New Brighton, MN • The Prouty Project, Eden Prairie, MN • Rove Pest Control, Oakdale, MN • True North Family of Companies, Minneapolis, MN From this list of finalists, four honorees will be named at a May 7 reception with hors d’oeuvres and beverages, 5:30-8:30 PM at the Metropolitan Ballroom and Clubroom in Golden Valley. To register for the 2024 Meaningful Capitalism Awards ceremony, visit https://lnkd.in/egd8FU87 For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/g_Q_ciS6 #mca #hashtag #meaningfulcapitalism #awards #meaningfulcapitalismawards #platinumgroup #businessadvice #businesstransition #businessturnaround #familybusiness

Congratulations Alex Henn, "Top 100 Advisors to Watch 2024"! These advisors all oversee over $1 billion in assets and had the best overall combined score for quality of practice, growth and professionalism. AdvisorHub ranked advisors based on the scale of their business, including size of assets, growth of their practice year-over-year, and professionalism, including the advisor's regulatory record, community involvement and mentorship. Alexander Henn is ranked #93 in the country on the AdvisorHub Advisors to Watch Top 100 (over $1 billion) list for 2024. Read the full article here --> https://bit.ly/3xF4plT

Discover the impact CEAL Consulting has on our community! See what others have to say about our positive influence and the difference we make. 👏 - #cealconsulting #testimonials #communityfeedback

🌟 Equal Experts is Now 100% Network Owned! 💙 🌟 We are thrilled to share that Equal Experts is now 100% collectively owned by our Network! What does this mean? From now on, 100% of the company will be owned collectively via a Trust on behalf of the employees. This is the same well-established ownership model the John Lewis Partnership uses in the UK. What is different for us is that the Trust will look after the interests of not just the employees but all stakeholders of the Network equally, including our customers. As Thomas de Cad'oro Granier beautifully put it, "Moving to co-ownership is more than protecting our legacy – it’s about changing our perspective so that it’s easier to focus on the longer term." This shift is a testament to our collective strength and potential. Ryan Sikorsky adds, "This transition ensures Equal Experts remains a place that delivers long-term value to all stakeholders of our network over short-term profits." This shift allows us to stay independent, preserve our culture, and ensure long-term value for our customers, employees, and associates. It's a testament to our commitment to building meaningful relationships and focusing on what truly matters. We will continue to nurture our unique culture and deliver exceptional value and innovation, now with the added power of collective ownership! 🌐✨ Our first trustee group was appointed on Monday 30th April, 2024, and includes: • Thomas Granier & Ryan Sikorsky, Co-Founders, Equal Experts • Sree Balakrishnan, from our customers • Alun Coppack, from our employees • Sofie Jensen, from our associates The trustees are guardians of the trust, and by extension, its assets, which are currently the company. More information on their role to follow. https://hubs.li/Q02FB6KD0 #EmployeeOwnership #Innovation #EO

Congratulations Alex Henn, "Top 100 Advisors to Watch 2024"! These advisors all oversee over $1 billion in assets and had the best overall combined score for quality of practice, growth and professionalism. AdvisorHub ranked advisors based on the scale of their business, including size of assets, growth of their practice year-over-year, and professionalism, including the advisor's regulatory record, community involvement and mentorship. Alexander Henn is ranked #93 in the country on the AdvisorHub Advisors to Watch Top 100 (over $1 billion) list for 2024. Read the full article here --> https://bit.ly/4cJza81