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🌟 Event Recap: QYP Great Debate 2024 🌟 Last week, the Queensland Young Planners (QYP) held their highly anticipated annual Great Debate, and it was a spectacular evening filled with insightful discussions and banter! 🎉 Ethos Urban was proud to sponsor this fantastic event, which brings together young and seasoned professionals to debate some of the big issues in the planning industry. This year’s topic, “Community Engagement… Whose role is it anyway?”, sparked some lively exchanges. We were thrilled to see our very own Kate McClure, Principal Engagement & Social Strategy, take the stage as a speaker and debater, and Lucy O'Malley, Urbanist, serve as the MC for the evening. Their participation showcased our commitment to supporting the next generation of planners and providing young professionals with opportunities to develop their skills in a supportive and fun environment. Key Takeaways from the Debate: 💡 The importance of following through in community engagement 💡 The quality, detail, and personability of engagement 💡 The unanimous agreement (post-debate, of course) that meaningful and successful community engagement is everyone’s role for great built environment outcomes A huge thank you to the Planning Institute of Australia’s Queensland Young Planners committee for organising such a fantastic event. It's great to be part of an initiative that fosters the talents of young planners and promotes professional growth. Here's to the future leaders of our industry! 🌟 Meg Luton Teah Hammet Ashley Everton Renee Livingstone #QYPGreatDebate #CommunityEngagement #YoungPlanners #ProfessionalDevelopment #PlanningIndustry #FutureLeaders

In recent weeks there are folks in Whitefish that are concerned about the impact of Montana's SB 382. This is a revamping of landuse and planning in Montana that will front load the participation on preparing for growth in our communities. Before the passage of SB 382 each time a development needed to go through the public process it meant that depending on who showed up to public meetings and sent in letters would impact either the passage or denial of a development. In places like Whitefish this meant that wealthier, housing stable, residents were the people most likely to have the loudest voices in opposition to new housing. This was not a representative process and has helped exacerbate our housing crisis. SB 382 will help communities determine where and how they want growth through the roughly 2 year growth policy. This means the city engages with people THROUGHOUT the community and is a much more representative process then the case by case basis in which development is approved right now. People in the Flathead Valley who have lived in Whitefish, work in Whitefish, and live in Whitefish please sign up for Engage Whitefish, fill out the surveys, tell your friends and show up to events when you can! Engage Whitefish is the City of Whitefish way of keeping the public informed on what is coming up for the growth policy updates. Now is the time to engaged on what we want to see happen in our community. Other MT communities: you will be going through your own growth policy updates soon if you are not already doing so, as a requirement in SB 382! https://lnkd.in/g3U7UeGg

In 2023, PACN focused on ensuring our practices had the right pieces in place for their offices to perform at their best. We want to share those opportunities with as many independent practices as we can. Do you know a practice that could benefit from membership? Tag them below!

Attending #NCANHillDay & meeting with your Members of Congress is an essential first step in forging connections with your elected officials. However, initiating contact through an introductory meeting is just the beginning of a potentially fruitful relationship. https://bit.ly/3TwPrFn

Are you eager to immerse yourself in a realm where you mingle with top-tier connections amid one of the world's most esteemed historical settings? 👑 The question remains: How committed are you to seizing this unparalleled opportunity? Come and be part of our world..🌎 Join us as a sponsor for our upcoming House of Lords Parliament occasion in October. We're currently in discussions with various organisations keen on being part of this exclusive, high-level construction gathering. The guest list for this distinguished event is curated by our sponsors and closest allies. The House of Lords, as the second chamber of the UK Parliament, holds pivotal significance in scrutinising bills, questioning government actions, and delving into public policy matters. With origins tracing back to the early 11th century and the emergence of bicameralism in the 13th century, it stands as one of the world's oldest institutions. AFFINITY - Construction Collaboration HOUSE OF LORDS, PARLIAMENT, LONDON EVENT: OCTOBER 2024 🦺 Revolutionising Collaboration in the Construction Sector: AFFINITY serves as a catalyst for seamless information exchange among key stakeholders in the construction sector, fostering collaboration and enabling the sharing of crucial insights on topics such as Innovation, Diversity, ESG, MMC, and much more. This platform functions as a vibrant hub, connecting like-minded professionals and providing them with a forum to engage in critical discussions about our construction industry. 👀 Witness the success of our remarkable UK House of Lords Parliament launch in October 2023, where we flawlessly executed an event graced by VIP guests, including Property Developers, Investors, Contractors, Consultants, Institutions, UK and International Government officials. 🎦 Spend just 3 minutes watching our video https://lnkd.in/dhsFu8tH ℹ️ Contact The Hon Richard Evans 🇬🇧 for more information to sponsor this prestigious event coming in October 2024. We are engaging with partners many months ahead to ensure success. 📧 richard@octaviusgb.com #ukconstruction #collaboration #innovation #esg #equality #mmc

THERE IS A BBA 2023 MEMBERSHIP MEETING TOMORROW February 27, 2024 3:00 - 4:00 PM BY ZOOM https://lnkd.in/eHcUUe3h Meeting ID: 889 0960 0244           Passcode: W1Bw3b AGENDA Welcome and President’s Update - Ed Probst 2024/25 Early Membership Enrollment Savings 2024 New Initiative Program BBA’s Corporate Community Social Responsibility Program - driving purposeful impact around Bayside. Growing the BBA Membership Association Update - Alison La Ferlita Upcoming Calendar of Events BBA Member Networking Session - BBA Member Volunteer We will be covering the following three questions: How can we leverage our collective expertise and resources to actively support local initiatives or community events in Bayside, fostering a stronger connection with residents and potential customers? In what ways do you see collaboration among Bayside businesses benefiting not only individual enterprises but also enhancing the overall economic vitality and reputation of our community? Reflecting on past experiences, what creative strategies have you employed or witnessed that successfully promoted cross-promotion or partnerships among Bayside businesses, ultimately driving mutual growth and prosperity? Additional Business Adjourned

Meetings industry associations are at a crossroads, with many facing challenges in innovation, advocacy, and education. Recent consolidations, like the merger of three major associations in Australia, highlight the global push for greater unity and efficiency. The question remains: will this trend of consolidation expand globally? Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q020KKz50

Looking to promote the CACFP to new providers and centers who aren't on the food program? Trying to figure out how to let parents know how your participation in CACFP means their children are getting a healthy start in life? Learn why it's important to add regular outreach activities to your to-do list and what steps you can take to improve your recruitment efforts at this year's CACFP Virtual Summit! Registration link in comments.

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