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The Value of Professional Designations Thank you to Long Island Business News for publishing an OpEd by CIBS Co-President David Pennetta SIOR, CIBS, LEED GA, on the importance of professional designations in building trust, credibility, and expertise in commercial real estate. David also highlights the CIBS Designation, which represents the "best of the best" in Long Island’s real estate industry and raises the bar for professionalism. Anyone interested in finding out more can log on to the CIBS website or contact CIBS member Eric Launer to register for next year's class at Eric.Launer@jll.com. “This isn’t just about adding letters after a name,” Pennetta explains. “It’s about ensuring clients and partners work with the most qualified professionals.” #ProfessionalDevelopment #CIBS #CommercialRealEstate #Leadership

Recently, ARI’s Co-Founder and Executive Director, Jamie Wright, graduated Delta Regional Authority’s Delta Leadership Institute in Jackson, MS. DLI Fellows represent each of the eight DRA states and are selected by the eight governors and the federal co-chairman from a competitive pool representing the public and private sectors. During the nine-month program, fellows attend six sessions held in different locations across the region and focus on areas such as transportation, infrastructure, government relations, and regional collaboration. The 2024 Class began last October in New Orleans, LA, with sessions in Little Rock, AR, Baton Rouge, LA, Carbondale, IL, Cape Girardeau, MO, and Jackson, MS. "DLI has been one of the greatest experiences both professionally and personally. To be among this group of servant leaders was humbling. I am thankful for the opportunity, our leadership team, and those who were on this journey alongside me." – Jamie R. Wright The DRA was established in 2000 as a formal framework for joint federal-state collaboration to promote and encourage the economic development of the lower Mississippi River and Alabama Black Belt regions. To fulfill this purpose, DRA invests in projects supporting transportation infrastructure, basic public infrastructure, workforce training and business development. DRA’s region encompasses 252 counties and parishes in parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. Delta Regional Authority #delta #deltaleadershipinstitute #leadership #leadershipskills #leadershipinstitute #growingbusiness #personalgrowth #ruralgrowth #rural #ruralamerica #ruralbusiness #investinrural #economicdevelopment #ruraldevelopment #ruralbusinessdevelopment #ruralbusiness #collaboration

Here at Mossbourne Federation, we believe that anything is possible, and that excellence is in every learner’s grasp – a core value that has shaped our work in educating the leaders of tomorrow for the past decade. Learn more about how we promote excellence in all Mossbourne academies: https://lnkd.in/eq4pAhPy

As the largest industry globally, the construction industry has had to adapt to new circumstances over the last few years. In her thought leadership article, Romy Maunz discusses industry trends and highlights the opportunities they offer.

As the largest industry globally, the construction industry has had to adapt to new circumstances over the last few years. In her thought leadership article, Romy Maunz discusses industry trends and highlights the opportunities they offer.

It is great to see Michael Pegues recognized for his leadership and vision at the City of Aurora. His team has made their smart city platform a core economic driver to attract businesses and data centers with high-speed connectivity, eliminate the digital divide by delivering fiber to the home and provide an economic foundation for the local community to create jobs and retain people by working with local charities to introduce and train the youth in STEM skills. This is the template for cities to follow by delivering compelling technology services to their constituent that create an economic engine for prosperity and opportunity for ALL.

Each of these interim deputy administrators- none of whom were mandated by the charter revision- gets a 6 month severance payment, or $209,000 each, if they work 6-12 months in their temporary positions. No one in the public or private sector gets such lush benefits. My concern lies in the fiscal irresponsibility inherent in awarding lavish severance packages, amounting to a staggering $1.3 million, to temporary employees whose impact on city services is destined to be short-lived. Severance should be reserved for extraordinary situations, not handed out routinely. Six months severance after possibly 6 months of work is way out of bounds for both private and public sectors. Providing lush severance packages on the taxpayers' dime is a slap in the face to the hardworking people of Portland. It sends the wrong message: that public servants can expect cushy safety nets even when their tenure is temporary.   That money could be better spent addressing urgent needs like public safety and transportation, which are currently struggling to identify adequate funding.

Way to go, Anne Broache, AICP!!

Leaders stay with you whether you are in person or only connect for time to time. They stay with you as you follow their example, or a message or a vision and reflect that in your own leadership.

Howard University recently announced the appointments of Lauren Ferrell as the new assistant vice president of pre-award services and Dana Hector as assistant vice president for research development and strategic planning. Their combined expertise and leadership will play a critical role in strengthening the University's position as a leader in research and innovation. Read more on The Dig: https://lnkd.in/eY6xjdrs