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Happy National Small Business Day! Today, and every day #Vistage celebrates the incredible contributions of small businesses to our economy and communities. Check out this recent article, highlighting the vital role that small businesses play in driving economic growth. Together, let's recognize and support the backbone of our nation's economy! https://bit.ly/3JBzNnA #NationalSmallBusinessDay #SmallBusinessDay #SmallBiz#CEOcoach

Support for all businesses to adopt new ways of doing things is critical to our national productivity endeavour, says Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Prosper (SCDI) Clare Reid. Read more from Clare in The Scotsman below https://lnkd.in/eauu_twM

Are you curious about Place Based Capital and want to learn more? Join us for this free webinar and hear about the work of the Place Based Capital Network over the past 16 months. Register below!

Join us at the Just Economy Conference 2024 where the future of economic justice takes center stage. This is where advocates, policymakers, community developers, and entrepreneurs unite to shape a more equitable future. Early Bird discounts are ending soon. Secure your spot now for an opportunity to be part of the conversation that drives real change. #JustEconomy #EconomicJustice #justeconony [https://buff.ly/2Usuj3J]

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Argyll and Bute Council are looking for feedback from Argyll and Bute businesses. Argyll and Bute Council are currently refreshing its Economic Strategy with a 10 year outlook, 2024-2034. The strategy focuses on four strategic pillars: People, Place, Planet and Prosperity. An ambitious refreshed Economic Strategy needs to be supported by an Action Plan. It is important that collective feedback from businesses across Argyll and Bute can be captured to assist in developing appropriate actions in the short, medium to longer term for the business community. It would be much appreciated if you could take time out of your busy schedule to respond to this survey. The survey will close at 5pm on Monday 6 May 2024. You can complete the survey at https://bit.ly/3Tx9yU2

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Supporting our local small businesses helps support our local economies, creating jobs and opportunities right in our hometowns. Here are some easy ways you can show your support this #SmallBusinessWeek and every week after.

Keen to uncover the hidden value of local businesses - economic impact reports reveal the surprising ways they shape their communities and drive growth. https://lnkd.in/ehMzy2YA

Co-operative and mutual enterprises (CMEs) play an important role in the economy. They have a stronger focus on job creation and retention, particularly in sectors like agriculture, retail, finance, and social services. Their localised approach to business often leads to more stable employment opportunities, especially in rural or underserved areas. Find out more from our latest report, Co-operative Employment Economics: Sustaining Employment and Community Prosperity: https://lnkd.in/gtZAufR2 Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM)

As entrepreneurs, we often look to avoid government involvement in our businesses at all costs - but there can be serious benefits to interacting with your local government when establishing our businesses and growing roots in our communities. We're speaking with John Marez, Principle Consultant a JMar Management Consulting & elected official, about the positive influences economic councils can have on your business and how you can work with your local council to bring benefits to your operation. #government #localgovernment #smallbusiness #incentives