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Congratulations Dorothy Bridges on a successful MEDA Gala! It’s always inspiring to see our region come together to support your mission of Dreaming Big and Scaling Bigger. I had so many incredible conversations with MEDA - Metropolitan Economic Development Association Clients who were in attendance. As you all know, I always try to teach on the importance of expanding your networks. It was so nice to see so many corporations in the room supporting MEDA—especially my partners at U.S. Bank—love how they show up and lead out loud. If you’re a BIPOC business owner, I can’t tell you how important it is to take advantage of events like the MEDA Gala. They provide an incredible opportunity to network with leaders and organizations who are committed to your success. The corporations who are in the room are potential future customers, and if you’re looking to scale your business, you should always be looking to expand your networks. Remember, it’s not just who you know, it’s who knows you! 📽 : Nancy Alvarado-Hazelton, Sofia Terzic, MBA, Tim Farrow, Tom Zirbs, Craig Veurink, Annika Veurink, Matt Thompson, Ravie Singh, Kristen Bryan, Shayla Reaves, Jodi Niehoff, Karen Sorbo, Chanda Smith Baker, Miquel Purvis McMoore, Drinal Foster, SHRM-CP, PHR #MedaGala2024 #BIPOCBusinessOwners #Minnesota #USBankStadium #Minneapolis #BusinessLeaders #MedaGala

Do you champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in your workplace? Nominate your company for one of the prestigious DEI awards at Women In Travel CIC awards in June! Alessandra Alonso shares more in the video below. They're not looking for perfection, but rather genuine dedication and tangible actions towards fostering diversity and belonging. With just 3 tailored questions that won't take more than 20 minutes to answer, you could be on your way to winning in one of four categories: DEI Professionals Team, DEI Champions of the Year, Inclusive Talent & Recruitment Leader of the Year, and Allyship Heroes of the Year. If you're part of a team leading the charge in driving DEI initiatives within your company, show us how your team influences and educates colleagues at all levels. If your company is actively moving from talk to action in the realm of DEI, share how you're setting the standard for inclusive workplaces and campaigns. If you've implemented innovative talent management and recruitment initiatives to harness the power of diversity, let us know how you're reaching beyond conventional channels to represent all individuals in society. And if your company excels in being an ally to women and diverse groups, both internally and externally, highlight your allyship strategies and programs. Your efforts will be judged by an independent, diverse, and distinguished panel of industry experts (one of which is me!). Don't miss this opportunity to stand out and inspire others! The deadline is approaching quickly. #recognitionawards #womenintravel

Voting closes THIS WEEK for the OSJ 2024 Awards, an evening of glamour and celebration at the Annual OSJ Gala Dinner on 7 February in London. #OSJAwards2024 🚢✨   An OSJ Award is more than just an accolade; it's a symbol of excellence in the #maritime world. 🏅 We're shining a spotlight on remarkable #vessels, operators, companies, innovators, and individuals who have redefined industry standards.   To discover the shortlisters and to make your vote count, click this link: https://lnkd.in/e4-3cAkh   The Annual OSJ Conference tickets include your place at the OSJ Awards Gala Dinner, or you can purchase tickets exclusively for the Gala Dinner separately.   Haven't booked your spot yet? Secure your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eVgYVrkP   This event is a unique opportunity to: 🤝Network with leading figures in the offshore industry 💡 Learn about the latest trends and developments 📈Increase brand awareness 🎉Celebrate excellence in our industry   #OSJ2024 #RivieraMaritimeMedia #globalosvsector #resurgentmarket #marketanalysis #investmentopportunities #carbonneutral #newbuilds #marketoutlook #futurefuels

🪞 This is your sign to believe in yourself! One of my favorite parts of hosting the Maritime SheEO Conference is the award ceremony! And it might be everyone's favorite too! 🏆 We always see entries pouring in from all over the world. Some nominate themselves, some nominate their peers. What we love the most, however, is when people nominate themselves. The struggle of imposter syndrome is real, where women don't feel qualified enough to apply for an award 🥇 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸: You can nominate yourselves! Self-nomination is a sign of CONFIDENCE and not ENTITLEMENT ✅ And while at The Maritime SheEO Awards, we've seen many applications by women, I'm wondering if we can see double the amount of responses this year when we give women (and ourselves) the permission to go for it. This isn't about winning or losing, this is about believing in yourself. 🤗 In the spirit of transparency, as of now, we have only received 20 nominations from women. We received 80 last year. Can we reach 200 nominations for this year? I believe in you. Apply here - https://lnkd.in/d9w5u76f Applications close on 30th September so hurry up! Share this post with someone who you think is qualified to apply. -- Soon, I'll also share some tips on how to make your nomination stand out. #MaritimeSheEO #AwardNominations #WomenInMaritime

Vital Voices Global Partnership is not just any kind of NGO. We invest in women leaders who are tackling the world's greatest challenges. Here is an example of the many programs we proudly support, changing the lives of thousands of amazing human beings. Bravo to Sbusisiwe Myeni and thank you forever to Bank of America Vital Voices Global Partnership is a leading international non-profit organization. We invest in women leaders who are tackling the world's greatest challenges - from gender-based violence to the climate crisis, economic inequities, and more. We are "venture catalysts," identifying leaders with a daring vision for change and partnering with them to make that vision a reality. What sets Vital Voices apart is that we make long-term, holistic investments in leaders with bold ideas for change - providing them connections, capacity, a network of their peers, financial support, and visibility for their work. We have provided early support for leaders who went on to become Nobel Peace Laureates, US Youth Poet Laureates, Prime Ministers, award winning innovators and breakthrough social entrepreneurs. Over the past 24 years, we have directly invested in more than 20,000 change-makers across 184 countries, who in turn have improved the lives of millions of people in their communities and countries. Alyse Nelson Luisella Meloni

ABPCO ECONOMIC IMPACT REPORT 2023 - EVENTS In January of this year ABPCO (Association of British Professional Conference Organisers) released a survey entitled the ABPCO Economic Impact Report, aimed at all those delivering events in the Association and NFP events industry. The results, which focus on 2023, offer some very positive insights into the value and influence of another side of the event industry. We are now re-sharing the 10 key highlights from the 2023 report as a prelude to the launch of the 2024 survey in January 2025. EVENTS 3280 events organised in 2023 82% of events in 2023 were in-person 610, 000 participants attended   Our members were busy in 2023. A total of 4586 event days were managed in 2023, with 82% of these on site and in person. Such vibrancy reflects the extensive nature of our members and their event, the support this provides our key partners and suppliers across the UK.  See highlights from the report here: https://lnkd.in/dtwk3exS Heather Lishman Sammy Connell Pauline Beattie Madalina Marincas Hayley Love Kate Sargent Jane Elsom Samantha Salisbury Sarah Byrne Steven Daun Samantha Shamkh Dr James Musgrave Gemma Savage #MyABPCO #YourVoice #EventProfs #Networking #Excellence #Innovation #BestPractice #Learning #Equality #Community #Dedication

📣 AGTEXAS MEMBERS 📣 If you know of a current #AgTexas stockholder who would be a good fit for the Association Board of Directors, or even the Nominating Committee, let us know by following this link and submitting an interest form (click the big 🟩 green 🟩 button): https://lnkd.in/gdFwvZX2 For more information on what a director or Nominating Committee member does 👉 check out the Director Roles and Nominating Committee brochure links on the landing page. There’s also a brief video from board member, Jeremy Brown that provides great insight! #AgStrong #MemberStrong #LeadershipStrong

The #NGISargassoInnovators of the GALICIA project have just started their Transatlantic journey! 🌊 GALICIA - Generative #AI with #Cybersecurity for Internet Applications Development will test a novel approach to digital resilience verification by testing LLM generated code for correctness and security on a set of case studies, aiming to ensure compliance with user requirements and given standards. The ambition is to verify source code generated by #GenerativeAI and analyze its limits, thus building trust in Generative AI. GALICIA aligns with the increasing demand for compliance in industrial automation and the need for fast and low cost software production. 📲 Find out more about it here: https://lnkd.in/d3AXn4Th Partnered by Novareckon 🇮🇹 and Mind in a Box 🇨🇦. #NGISargasso #InternetOfTrust #InternetForHumans #NGI #NextGenerationInternet NGI - The Next Generation Internet

🌟 Exciting News from Bosnia and Herzegovina! The interest of BiH's private sector in sustainable development is soaring! 🚀 🌍 A whopping 360 companies applied for the SDG Business Pioneers Award in BIH in 2024. 🌍 These companies hail from various parts of BiH, spanning different industries, and varying in size (micro: 44%, small: 28%, medium: 17%, large: 11%). 🌍 Impressive stats: 87% of applicant companies are actively working to reduce their environmental impact. 🌍 Moreover, 67% claim to offer salaries equal to or higher than the average net salary in their respective industries. Let's applaud these companies for their commitment to sustainable practices! 🌱 #Sustainability #SDGs #BusinessLeadership #BiHDevelopment

Propel 2024, themed "Elevate, Transform, Advocate," is a landmark event organized by NAWBO California designed to uplift, reshape, and champion the role of women entrepreneurs. This theme encapsulates the essence of the conference: to elevate women in business to new heights, transform the landscape for female entrepreneurship through innovation, and advocate for policies and practices that support and advance women's business ownership. The event promises to be a dynamic platform for learning, networking, and advocacy, reflecting a commitment to empowering women business owners. Let's do this and uplift each other together! Elevate: Focus on lifting women entrepreneurs to new heights, through professional development, leadership training, and enhancing business acumen. Transform: Emphasize innovation and adaptability, encouraging women to reshape their businesses for sustainable growth and impact in a changing world. Advocate: Highlight the importance of policy engagement and activism, supporting measures that benefit women-owned businesses and contribute to a more equitable business environment. For more details visit the NAWBO Propel 2024 event page: https://bit.ly/4a9LNZ8