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🔊 Announcing our Roles & Responsibilities Roundtables! Have a question, seeking suggestions, best practices, or just someone to talk to that knows the basics of the role you (and they) play at your company – good and bad? 😁 Attend to interact with your fellow professionals. This will be an informal gathering, led by you (this is your Chamber), to have a conversation, discuss, listen and assist, discuss needs, and celebrate successes. The first session is on the calendar, and we will see where these sessions progress from the first Roles and Responsibilities Roundtables and schedule ongoing sessions for the conversation to continue. View all and register here: https://lnkd.in/efY9qEAq. #tcaccbettertogether

I attended a brilliant Enterprise Nation networking event yesterday; a massive shout out to Dan Martin for organising in person events and St George's Bristol for hosting - I know there are so many benefits to the digital world, but I still really love being able to meet and connect with people face to face! It was so nice to see some familiar faces and meet some new people; it was amazing to see the huge range of businesses just in one room and so inspiring to hear people speak so passionately about them. (*Slap on the wrist* - must not start another business.....yet 😇 ) We also talked a lot about the challenges people are facing, from burn out to future plans to the struggles following COVID. Business is rarely all sunshine and rainbows, and I think it is great for everyone to feel like they're not alone and share ideas on how they cope with things. This seems like the perfect time to say that Bristol City Council and West of England Growth Hub has a huge variety of support available for SME's; from mentoring and coaching to grants for R&D, help with exporting to support with your marketing plan! Whatever challenge you are facing, get in touch to find out more about what we can offer. 👐 #bristol #westofengland #growthhub #bristolcitycouncil #businesssupport #youarenotalone #SMEs #smallbusiness #enterprisenation #RandD #grants #bristolgrants #bristolbusinesssupport #BrisBES BrisBES

Where has all the 💸 💸💸💸 gone?! In the current climate the buying culture has shifted, it’s more complex than ever before. There are multiple reasons for this and one of those is the lack of spending power. Last week at our funding for growth lunch in Edinburgh we heard from highly experienced founders and senior leaders who have historically successfully secured investment now struggling to gain traction for their next stage of growth. In the absence of investment how are you achieving growth 📈 The reality is whether you are trying to grow organically or secure funding, what you will need is a strategic approach to building relationships with people. That doesn’t happen overnight, TRUST will drive your ability to acquire both. Learn how with me here 👇 #revenue #growth #scaling #cro #trust #nextstage #trystednetwork

Join us for 'Aha with Amplify'🚀 Calling all CPAs and Business Leaders in our network and community - this event is tailor-made for you! Don't miss out on valuable insights. Mark your calendars and register now! (link in comments below) #AhaWithAmplify #CPAAlberta #businessleaders #growthbusiness

We had an amazing time at our Q3 Quarterly Office Network Event last month! The energy and engagement were off the charts. Teams competed in fun challenges including brain teaser puzzles, spaghetti and marshmallow tower building, and an industry-themed crossword. It was fantastic watching everyone dive into the activities, aiming to build the tallest tower, solve the trickiest puzzles, and complete the crosswords. This event was a wonderful way for everyone to have fun and bond. The following awards were given to team members who demonstrated ieSS core values during the event: Forward Together: This award is given to someone who consistently works, acts, and collaborates as a true team player. Make a Difference: This award is presented to an individual who significantly impacts the lives of our customers, coworkers, and community. Ownership Mentality: This recognition goes to a person who takes full responsibility and accountability for their outcomes, ensuring positive experiences through their dedicated solutions and execution. Investing Forward: This award honors someone who is seen as a valuable asset to our team, reflecting our commitment to investing in our people. Customer Defined Success: This award is given to an individual who excels in understanding and meeting customer needs, building strong, long-term relationships. Core value winners (pictured at the top) are Dale Pearson, DeWayne Colvin, Jason DeMille, Samantha Johnson, and John Sobieski. Winners of the team building event (picture at the bottom) are: Back: Ramadan Abunajie, Jason DeMille, and John Sobieski Front: Gabe Rodriguez, Rosa Tennyson, and Thomas Wisniewski, PMP, CSPM #TeamBuilding #QuarterlyEvent #OfficeFun #TeamBonding #WorkplaceCulture #FunAtWork #CompanyCulture

Proud to be a part of the American Solutions for Business family! 👏 🤩 Larry Zavadil, founder & CEO, and Justin Zavadil, President, share the incredible journey of American Solutions for Business. Discover how our employee-owned company created a vibrant community in the promotional industry by focusing on building relationships and establishing a culture based on continual growth. Watch this video to learn about our journey.

I always enjoy Adam J. Epstein's posts and newsletters. This example was not just an inspired chair; it was also a courageous one. Too many boards don't pause enough during their meeting and miss the opportunity for deep reflection. This is no substitute for the deep reflection we have upon reading our papers, it is additional and allows us to reflect on the valuable contributions of our board colleagues. Only then are we prepared to make decisions based on our collective and individual thinking. So, I'm curious - what have you seen chairs do that helped your boards to think better and deeper before making decisions? #boards #directors #chair

Collaborations Q&A - Did you consider any other ways of working together? Here is the second installment of our collaborations Q&A. We recorded this Q&A to explore the process, challenges, benefits and considerations of collaboration in a tender. Many thanks to Soo from Community Action and Anthony from Participate for getting involved and sharing their experiences of developing a collaboration/consortia.

Watch this video as Scott Linch, National Industry Leader at FORVIS and Brent Baxter, CEO of Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), discuss how leaders can benefit from joining the M&A deal-making community fostered by ACG.

Want to learn more about decision making? Want to learn from some of the best in the field? Here’s a great opportunity Society of Decision Professionals (SDP)