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The National Civics Bee is an annual competition that is led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. that provides an opportunity for middle school students to showcase their civic knowledge and become more engaged in their communities. The civic bee is very important to the Pennsylvania Chamber according to Elizabeth Bolden, Executive Director, of the PA Chamber Foundation. A survey in 2022 showed that less than half of Americans could name all three branches of government. Another survey in 2023 by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce found that only 25 percent of Americans were confident that they could explain how our government worked to other people. “It makes for a more effective and efficient government, which makes for a better place for businesses to operate and grow and entrepreneurs to come to the Commonwealth. We know that stability is important for businesses. And so, as the civics fee increases, civic engagement, just not among middle schoolers, but among their family members, we're building a stronger commonwealth where we can have a more competitive economy and businesses can flourish and grow, “said Bolden. The PA Chamber Foundation, Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, and Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC are working to get participation from middle school students in the state. Kat DeSantis, Public Policy Coordinator of the Lancaster Chamber says the deadline for applications for the local competition is February 5, 2025. The first step is responding to a three-question essay prompt with no more than 750 words by submitting their application online through a portal. “So, we've distributed that to teachers and educators and students themselves to kind of help them develop their essay, Know what the judges are looking for. They'll get the rubric because we do have essay judges that we've solicited from across the state who will then be scoring the essays. And then, like I said, the top 20 essays will then go on to compete in the local competition, which then includes a couple of rounds of multiple-choice questions via tablet. And then as they kind of go through that, they’ll get down to the kind of third round where students will defend their essays and they'll be asked questions about how they would implement it. And to explain a little bit more about their solutions for their community. And then that is how they then the judge, the live event judges, then select the finalists who then move on to the state competition, “said DeSantis. Kevin DiGuiseppe, Business Policy & Advocacy Manager, Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC is really hoping to see growth of civics knowledge and engagement in our region’s youth during the competition. “One of the most fulfilling and rewarding parts of this experience, at least for myself, is seeing the kids who come in as competitors, as sixth grade students, as seventh grade students. And then to see them coming back the next year or two as seventh graders or as eighth graders, and really watching that knowledge and understanding of foundational civics principles really growing, taking root and flourishing in these kids. It's really rewarding to see. It reminds me of myself at that age when I was first taking an interest in civics, “said DiGuiseppe. The first prize of the National Civic bee is $100,000 529 account towards their college education. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This week on Off the Shelf, Ken Dodds, executive vice president and general counsel at the Coalition for Government Procurement provides a small business policy and regulatory update. Dodds tackles the SBA's August 2024 proposed rule, which addresses multiple small business contracting programs, including mentor protégé joint ventures, the HUBZone program, and the 8(a) program. He also provides analysis of recent administrative and court decisions impacting the mentor protégé program. Continuing the discussion, Dodds shares the latest on how the government is doing regarding small business contracting, including recent changes to certain socio-economic goals. Finally, he discusses the workings of the non-manufacturer rule and offers his initial thoughts on the potential application of the rule of two to MAIDIQ contacts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Director of Department of Economic and Business Policy in London and economist John Ross joins The Bridge. We discuss China, the US, the global economy and the prospects for avoiding a new Cold War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A recent article in the journal Organization Science argues that“Although prior research attributes news media coverage of firms to the alignment of firm behavior with societal expectations of appropriateness, the appropriateness of firm behavior is judged through an ideological lens. Therefore, the influence of a firm's behavior on its news media coverage is likely to be contingent on news organizations' ideology.” The veracity of this statement has seemingly never been more true than in recent years when the news media has become increasingly polarised along ideological grounds and there would at times appear to be a news outlet to support any view, however mainstream or obscure.To explore this further I am delighted be joined by one of the co-authors of the paper, Professor Georg Wernicke of HEC Paris.About our guest…Georg Wernicke is an Associate Professor of Strategy and Business Policy at HEC Paris. Georg's research is on topics in, and at the intersection of, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility (CSR), broadly defined. More specifically, he is interested in the drivers of public disapproval of firms' practices, for example the compensation firms pay to their CEOs, how firms' prosocial activities affect disapproval, and, in turn, which subset of firms and CEOs reacts to being targeted. Georg also analyzes how the characteristics and values of CEOs affect firm level outcomes such as corporate misconduct or the adoption of prosocial practices, as well as how demographic minority status affects labor-market outcomes for directors after occurrences of financial fraud. Furthermore, Georg engages in projects that explore the antecedents of superior firm performance on CSR.The article referenced in the discussion is available here: https://pubsonline.informs.org/doi/abs/10.1287/orsc.2022.17237You can find out more about Georg and his work at his personal page: https://www.georg-wernicke.com/Or on his faculty page at HEC Paris: https://www.hec.edu/en/faculty-research/faculty-directory/faculty-member/WERNICKE-Georg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guest: Professor John Goodacre, Director Digital Security by Design, University of Manchester, UKRI [@UKRI_News]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-goodacre-722b59/____________________________Hosts: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martinMarco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli____________________________Episode NotesIn this episode of the "On Location with Sean and Marco" podcast, host Sean Martin flies solo to engage in a riveting conversation with Professor John Goodacre, Director of a UK government program and a renowned figure in the tech industry. Professor Goodacre sheds light on his diverse career journey, spanning from telecoms to supercomputers, with a key focus on cyber resilience and system integrity.Emphasizing the need for a holistic approach beyond patching vulnerabilities, Professor Goodacre discusses the inception of the digital security by design program in 2019. He delves into the program's aim to revolutionize technology foundations, collaborating with industry giants like Microsoft and Google to enhance digital infrastructures globally.The conversation explores the significance of memory safety in software, highlighting the ongoing battle against cyber threats and the necessity for robust security measures at the hardware and software levels. Professor Goodacre's insights underscore the imperative shift towards secure by design and default practices to combat evolving cybersecurity challenges effectively.Furthermore, the episode touches upon the collaboration between academia, businesses, and governments to implement secure frameworks and educate stakeholders on the importance of cybersecurity. Professor Goodacre advocates for a proactive approach, stressing the economic benefits and risk mitigation associated with investing in secure technologies and practices.Listeners are left with a deepened understanding of the crucial role memory safety, compartmentalization, and secure design play in fortifying digital ecosystems against cyber threats. Professor Goodacre's illuminating discussion paves the way for a paradigm shift in cybersecurity strategies, fostering resilience and integrity in the digital landscape.Top Questions AddressedHow does the digital security by design program aim to enhance technology foundations?Why is memory safety in software crucial for combating cyber threats effectively?Be sure to follow our Coverage Journey and subscribe to our podcasts!____________________________Follow our InfoSecurity Europe 2024 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/infosecurity-europe-2024-infosec-london-cybersecurity-event-coverage Smashing the Stack; All Good Things | Exploring Software Lifecycles from Secure By Design to End of Life | An RSA Conference 2024 Conversation with Allan Friedman and Bob Lord | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli: https://redefining-cybersecurity.simplecast.com/episodes/smashing-the-stack-all-good-things-exploring-software-lifecycles-from-secure-by-design-to-end-of-life-an-rsa-conference-2024-conversation-with-allan-friedman-and-bob-lord-on-location-coverage-with-sean-martin-and-marco-ciappelliOn YouTube:
Guest: Professor John Goodacre, Director Digital Security by Design, University of Manchester, UKRI [@UKRI_News]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-goodacre-722b59/____________________________Hosts: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martinMarco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli____________________________Episode NotesIn this episode of the "On Location with Sean and Marco" podcast, host Sean Martin flies solo to engage in a riveting conversation with Professor John Goodacre, Director of a UK government program and a renowned figure in the tech industry. Professor Goodacre sheds light on his diverse career journey, spanning from telecoms to supercomputers, with a key focus on cyber resilience and system integrity.Emphasizing the need for a holistic approach beyond patching vulnerabilities, Professor Goodacre discusses the inception of the digital security by design program in 2019. He delves into the program's aim to revolutionize technology foundations, collaborating with industry giants like Microsoft and Google to enhance digital infrastructures globally.The conversation explores the significance of memory safety in software, highlighting the ongoing battle against cyber threats and the necessity for robust security measures at the hardware and software levels. Professor Goodacre's insights underscore the imperative shift towards secure by design and default practices to combat evolving cybersecurity challenges effectively.Furthermore, the episode touches upon the collaboration between academia, businesses, and governments to implement secure frameworks and educate stakeholders on the importance of cybersecurity. Professor Goodacre advocates for a proactive approach, stressing the economic benefits and risk mitigation associated with investing in secure technologies and practices.Listeners are left with a deepened understanding of the crucial role memory safety, compartmentalization, and secure design play in fortifying digital ecosystems against cyber threats. Professor Goodacre's illuminating discussion paves the way for a paradigm shift in cybersecurity strategies, fostering resilience and integrity in the digital landscape.Top Questions AddressedHow does the digital security by design program aim to enhance technology foundations?Why is memory safety in software crucial for combating cyber threats effectively?Be sure to follow our Coverage Journey and subscribe to our podcasts!____________________________Follow our InfoSecurity Europe 2024 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/infosecurity-europe-2024-infosec-london-cybersecurity-event-coverage Smashing the Stack; All Good Things | Exploring Software Lifecycles from Secure By Design to End of Life | An RSA Conference 2024 Conversation with Allan Friedman and Bob Lord | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli: https://redefining-cybersecurity.simplecast.com/episodes/smashing-the-stack-all-good-things-exploring-software-lifecycles-from-secure-by-design-to-end-of-life-an-rsa-conference-2024-conversation-with-allan-friedman-and-bob-lord-on-location-coverage-with-sean-martin-and-marco-ciappelliOn YouTube:
In this Episode: Dr. Jeremy Lucabaugh, Tom Bradshaw, Gaby Cadena, Dr. Martha Grajdek, Lee Crowson, Nic Krueger, Rich Cruz, Alexander Abney, Rohan Crawley. Visit Us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an Open-Mic Event: https://www.seboc.com/events References: How to Find Your Authentic Voice and Why It Matters. (2022). Retrieved from https://theauthenticmarketer.com/b2b-marketing/attract/authentic-voice/#:~:text=It's%20the%20way%20 Metzler, P. (2023). 10 Steps to Uncover Your Authentic Voice. Retrieved from https://interactstudio.com/10-steps-to-uncover-your-authentic-voice/ Park, H. W., & Hahm, S. W. (2016). A study on Leaders' voice and that Influences. International Journal of Business Policy and Strategy Management, 3(1), 41-46. Phillips, F. (2023). 5 Ways To Help You Find Your Authentic Voice. Retrieved from https://writingcooperative.com/how-to-find-your-authentic-voice-c69dd6a4bd21
Small Biz Matters: People, Policy, Purpose ~ Episode #225 Broadcast date: 19th March 2024 Host: Alexi Boyd, Small Business Advocate & Policy Advisor Guest: Elizabeth Skirving, CEO of Rural Business Tasmania Small businesses are often (when it is convenient) referred to as the “backbone of the economy” but nothing could be closer to the truth in regional, rural and remote communities. They literally are the fabric binding economic success, growth, jobs, training and the survival of many communities. Its not the big businesses running down the flooded or fire ravaged high streets supporting communities immediately after a disaster or when a call to action is heard to support a community or sporting group. It's the small businesses who are quick to lend a hand, equipment, resources and even just a listening ear to their friends and family which is their community. So what can be done to keep these small businesses front and centre of policy and planning? Is this a local, state or federal issue? Are councils doing enough and leading the way? Does the Federal Government in Canberra even know how important a regional high street is to the communities? And how can Government do a better job of listening to their leaders? Today, Elizabeth Skirving – quite frankly a bonafide thought leader in this space and CEO of Rural Business Tasmania and Director of COSBOA, joins us to share her thoughts on how Government can improve their engagement and strategy to support small business in regional, rural and remote areas so they can continue to grow and support their communities and the national economy. PEOPLE - Tell us a bit about your background and why you are so passionate about advocating for small businesses in regional, rural and remote policy. Why is it so critical for small business to be considered when developing regional policy in Australia? How do you find the balance between the social needs of regional communities and the economic needs of the small businesses which are part of their fabric? POLICY - What areas of policy are you focused on right now? And who do you tend to speak with and on what formats/roundtables? Why is it critical small businesses in regional areas are considered at the co-design period of policy development? PURPOSE - What regional issues matter most to small businesses? What are the biggest threats to them in regional Australia? Are the needs of small businesses in RRR really that different to that of small businesses in metro or city areas? Elizabeth is passionate about Tasmania, and in promoting good business management to ensure prosperous rural and regional communities continue. She believes in supporting local communities and business. With a background in finance and business, Elizabeth has been CEO of Rural Business Tasmania since 2006 with a board portfolio which includes previous Deputy Chair, Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia COSBOA, Director of Tasmanian Agricultural Productivity Group, Director of Tasmanian Small Business Council and as an Industry representative of Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) Advisory Board. As a 5th generation of a farming family who were active within their community and industry, she has a long history of community involvement including board experience with various not-for-profit associations, including a substantial time with Rural Youth Tasmania and current Hon. Auditor for Encore Theatre Co Inc. Established in 1986, Rural Business Tasmania Inc is a not-for-profit association that primarily offers financial counselling and business support expertise to rural and regional communities. It's key objective is to help rural families, businesses, and the community manage the ever-evolving demands and challenges facing the primary industry sector. To find out more go to: https://www.ruralbusinesstasmania.org.au
Have your ears perked up to the whispers of an insurance crisis brewing in California? This episode pulls back the curtain to reveal a stark reality: major insurance companies like Liberty Mutual, Allstate, State Farm, and Farmers are backing out from offering bundled insurance policies for small businesses in the Golden State. Discover why this could force many businesses to operate without any coverage - a precarious situation that could have far-reaching implications. We'll also be tuning in to Liberty Mutual's June 10th earnings call where they'll be sharing more on this significant decision.But, what's causing this insurance exodus? It's time to delve into California's complex regulatory landscape and the unforgiving wildfires that are pushing insurance companies to rethink their strategies. From sky-high taxes and escalating construction costs to a dwindling supply of insurance policies, doing business in California seems to be getting tougher by the day. We'll compare this situation to states like Texas where regulations are more lenient, shedding light on why businesses might be packing their bags to bid goodbye to California. Tune in for a riveting discussion on an under-the-radar crisis that's all set to shake up the world of small businesses in California.Support the show
This episode is part two of our live event with Psychologist Daniel Kahneman and Olivier Sibony, Professor of Strategy and Business Policy at HEC Paris. In conversation with host Ritula Shah they present their argument of how we can all make more intelligent decisions in an increasingly chaotic world. Part three of this event is available ad free, for subscribers now. We'd love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to podcasts@intelligencesquared.com or Tweet us @intelligence2. And if you'd like to get ad-free access to all Intelligence Squared podcasts, including exclusive bonus content, early access to new episodes and much more, become a supporter of Intelligence Squared today for just £4.99, or the equivalent in your local currency . Just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Whether it's running a business, speaking at an event or matters on policy, Elizabeth Van Der Bergh's expertise as a speaker coach has won over clients in all these fields. Her expertise has been trusted by such major entities as PWC, Nestle and European Parliament. In this episode, Elizabeth and Joseph discuss the dynamic field of speaker coaching and how her perspective is valued by both males and females all over the world. We discuss the need for rebranding, various leadership styles and the nature of changing minds. As always we hope you enjoy and are inspired by this program and we thank you for your time. Show Notes 3:06 Elizabeth outlines her work as a speaker coach, helping clients to reach their next level. 5:40 Elizabeth outlines her past, working with a junior team but as a leader, found she loved the realm of personal growth, while also growing teams. 9:50 Joseph asks Elizabeth about the challenges and results from trying to see things from perspectives other than her own, particularly the male perspective 12:30 Elizabeth talks about her decision to rebrand her business to be more personality based one with her name on the marquee. 17:30 What her Dutch background has in terms of impacting her point of view on the world. 24:00 Although she tends to market more towards females, men still make up nearly half of her clientele, Elizabeth discusses with Joseph why this is. 27:16 Elizabeth outlines some of the different speaking / leadership styles; commanding, inspiring and trust building. 29:21 With the ability to wield our words as power, we take a moment to reflect on the choice to be influencing and not manipulating. 34:03 We discuss some advantages and disadvantages to group coaching or 1 on 1 coaching. 42:00 We dig deep in to the subconscious issues that perplex people as they attempt to improve their speaking ability and confidence
This series on artificial intelligence explores recent breakthroughs of AI, its broader societal implications and its future potential. In this presentation, Pamela Samuelson, professor of Law and Information at UC Berkeley, discusses whether computer-generated texts and images fall under the copyright law. She says that early on, the consensus was that AI was just a tool, like a camera, so humans could claim copyright in machine-generated outputs to which they made contributions. Now the consensus is that AI-generated texts and images are not copyrightable for the lack of a human author. The urgent questions today focus on whether ingesting in-copyright works as training data is copyright infringement and whether the outputs of AI programs are infringing derivative works of the ingested images. Four recent lawsuits, one involving GitHub's Copilot and three involving Stable Diffusion, will address these issues. Samuelson has been a member of the UC Berkeley School of Law faculty since 1996. She has written and spoken extensively about the challenges that new information technologies pose for traditional legal regimes, especially for intellectual property law. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, a fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), a contributing editor of Communications of the ACM, a past fellow of the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, a member of the American Law Institute, and an honorary professor of the University of Amsterdam. Series: "The Future of AI" [Science] [Business] [Show ID: 38859]
This series on artificial intelligence explores recent breakthroughs of AI, its broader societal implications and its future potential. In this presentation, Pamela Samuelson, professor of Law and Information at UC Berkeley, discusses whether computer-generated texts and images fall under the copyright law. She says that early on, the consensus was that AI was just a tool, like a camera, so humans could claim copyright in machine-generated outputs to which they made contributions. Now the consensus is that AI-generated texts and images are not copyrightable for the lack of a human author. The urgent questions today focus on whether ingesting in-copyright works as training data is copyright infringement and whether the outputs of AI programs are infringing derivative works of the ingested images. Four recent lawsuits, one involving GitHub's Copilot and three involving Stable Diffusion, will address these issues. Samuelson has been a member of the UC Berkeley School of Law faculty since 1996. She has written and spoken extensively about the challenges that new information technologies pose for traditional legal regimes, especially for intellectual property law. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, a fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), a contributing editor of Communications of the ACM, a past fellow of the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, a member of the American Law Institute, and an honorary professor of the University of Amsterdam. Series: "The Future of AI" [Science] [Business] [Show ID: 38859]
This series on artificial intelligence explores recent breakthroughs of AI, its broader societal implications and its future potential. In this presentation, Pamela Samuelson, professor of Law and Information at UC Berkeley, discusses whether computer-generated texts and images fall under the copyright law. She says that early on, the consensus was that AI was just a tool, like a camera, so humans could claim copyright in machine-generated outputs to which they made contributions. Now the consensus is that AI-generated texts and images are not copyrightable for the lack of a human author. The urgent questions today focus on whether ingesting in-copyright works as training data is copyright infringement and whether the outputs of AI programs are infringing derivative works of the ingested images. Four recent lawsuits, one involving GitHub's Copilot and three involving Stable Diffusion, will address these issues. Samuelson has been a member of the UC Berkeley School of Law faculty since 1996. She has written and spoken extensively about the challenges that new information technologies pose for traditional legal regimes, especially for intellectual property law. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, a fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), a contributing editor of Communications of the ACM, a past fellow of the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, a member of the American Law Institute, and an honorary professor of the University of Amsterdam. Series: "The Future of AI" [Science] [Business] [Show ID: 38859]
This series on artificial intelligence explores recent breakthroughs of AI, its broader societal implications and its future potential. In this presentation, Pamela Samuelson, professor of Law and Information at UC Berkeley, discusses whether computer-generated texts and images fall under the copyright law. She says that early on, the consensus was that AI was just a tool, like a camera, so humans could claim copyright in machine-generated outputs to which they made contributions. Now the consensus is that AI-generated texts and images are not copyrightable for the lack of a human author. The urgent questions today focus on whether ingesting in-copyright works as training data is copyright infringement and whether the outputs of AI programs are infringing derivative works of the ingested images. Four recent lawsuits, one involving GitHub's Copilot and three involving Stable Diffusion, will address these issues. Samuelson has been a member of the UC Berkeley School of Law faculty since 1996. She has written and spoken extensively about the challenges that new information technologies pose for traditional legal regimes, especially for intellectual property law. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, a fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), a contributing editor of Communications of the ACM, a past fellow of the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, a member of the American Law Institute, and an honorary professor of the University of Amsterdam. Series: "The Future of AI" [Science] [Business] [Show ID: 38859]
This series on artificial intelligence explores recent breakthroughs of AI, its broader societal implications and its future potential. In this presentation, Pamela Samuelson, professor of Law and Information at UC Berkeley, discusses whether computer-generated texts and images fall under the copyright law. She says that early on, the consensus was that AI was just a tool, like a camera, so humans could claim copyright in machine-generated outputs to which they made contributions. Now the consensus is that AI-generated texts and images are not copyrightable for the lack of a human author. The urgent questions today focus on whether ingesting in-copyright works as training data is copyright infringement and whether the outputs of AI programs are infringing derivative works of the ingested images. Four recent lawsuits, one involving GitHub's Copilot and three involving Stable Diffusion, will address these issues. Samuelson has been a member of the UC Berkeley School of Law faculty since 1996. She has written and spoken extensively about the challenges that new information technologies pose for traditional legal regimes, especially for intellectual property law. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, a fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), a contributing editor of Communications of the ACM, a past fellow of the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, a member of the American Law Institute, and an honorary professor of the University of Amsterdam. Series: "The Future of AI" [Science] [Business] [Show ID: 38859]
Nate Green and Dave Robinson bring on Steve Stivers this week, President and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, to discuss Ohio business policy review.
Tom Sullivan, VP Small Business Policy at the US Chamber, tells us how the smallest businesses in America get their voices heard and their interests protected by the world's largest organization representing businesses. And what it's like to go through a Senate Confirmation process.
Today's episode looks at budget submissions made to the Federal Government. Each year, hundreds of organisations make submissions to the Treasury. This includes CPA Australia, which has 44 recommendations. Discussing the business issues underlying these requests is guest expert Gavan Ord, Senior Manager of Business Policy at CPA Australia. Listen now. Host: Dr. Jane Rennie, General Manager Media and Content, Marketing and Communications at CPA Australia Guest: Gavan Ord, Senior Manager of Business Policy at CPA Australia CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast app. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au And you can read CPA Australia's 2023 budget submission to Treasury.
In this first episode of 2023, we forecast what's in store for business this year. Specifically, we focus on key areas such as economic growth, the labour force, inflation, and interest rates. To discuss this is our guest expert Gavan Ord, Senior Manager of Business Policy at CPA Australia. Listen now. Host: Dr Jane Rennie, General Manager Media and Content Guest: Gavan Ord, Senior Manager of Business Policy at CPA Australia CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast service. And you can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au
As the first-ever Chief Client Officer of Baker Botts, a global law firm, Catherine Zinn is laser-focused on servicing the client. She ensures that her company is proactive and relentless in its focus on client satisfaction and in its growth in key markets. Zinn was recognized as a "Woman of Influence" by the "Silicon Valley Business Journal," as a "Woman of Achievement" by "Legal Momentum" and a "Top 100 Woman in Law" by "Women Who Lead" in 2021. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 38307]
As the first-ever Chief Client Officer of Baker Botts, a global law firm, Catherine Zinn is laser-focused on servicing the client. She ensures that her company is proactive and relentless in its focus on client satisfaction and in its growth in key markets. Zinn was recognized as a "Woman of Influence" by the "Silicon Valley Business Journal," as a "Woman of Achievement" by "Legal Momentum" and a "Top 100 Woman in Law" by "Women Who Lead" in 2021. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 38307]
As the first-ever Chief Client Officer of Baker Botts, a global law firm, Catherine Zinn is laser-focused on servicing the client. She ensures that her company is proactive and relentless in its focus on client satisfaction and in its growth in key markets. Zinn was recognized as a "Woman of Influence" by the "Silicon Valley Business Journal," as a "Woman of Achievement" by "Legal Momentum" and a "Top 100 Woman in Law" by "Women Who Lead" in 2021. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 38307]
As the first-ever Chief Client Officer of Baker Botts, a global law firm, Catherine Zinn is laser-focused on servicing the client. She ensures that her company is proactive and relentless in its focus on client satisfaction and in its growth in key markets. Zinn was recognized as a "Woman of Influence" by the "Silicon Valley Business Journal," as a "Woman of Achievement" by "Legal Momentum" and a "Top 100 Woman in Law" by "Women Who Lead" in 2021. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 38307]
Finding solutions to the housing crisis in California is daunting. Skyrocketing rents and housing prices, almost non-existent housing supply and pent-up demand, and pervasive homelessness result from a set of complex and multifaceted problems. Housing policy is also a contested territory in a state governed by “home rule” where over 482 local jurisdictions have authority to shape land use regulations and zoning. How can we reverse the downward spiraling trajectory and decades of discriminatory and unfair policies that have made housing within the state unaffordable and untenable for low- to moderate-income families? Series: "Design at Large" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Business] [Show ID: 38125]
Finding solutions to the housing crisis in California is daunting. Skyrocketing rents and housing prices, almost non-existent housing supply and pent-up demand, and pervasive homelessness result from a set of complex and multifaceted problems. Housing policy is also a contested territory in a state governed by “home rule” where over 482 local jurisdictions have authority to shape land use regulations and zoning. How can we reverse the downward spiraling trajectory and decades of discriminatory and unfair policies that have made housing within the state unaffordable and untenable for low- to moderate-income families? Series: "Design at Large" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Business] [Show ID: 38125]
Finding solutions to the housing crisis in California is daunting. Skyrocketing rents and housing prices, almost non-existent housing supply and pent-up demand, and pervasive homelessness result from a set of complex and multifaceted problems. Housing policy is also a contested territory in a state governed by “home rule” where over 482 local jurisdictions have authority to shape land use regulations and zoning. How can we reverse the downward spiraling trajectory and decades of discriminatory and unfair policies that have made housing within the state unaffordable and untenable for low- to moderate-income families? Series: "Design at Large" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Business] [Show ID: 38125]
Finding solutions to the housing crisis in California is daunting. Skyrocketing rents and housing prices, almost non-existent housing supply and pent-up demand, and pervasive homelessness result from a set of complex and multifaceted problems. Housing policy is also a contested territory in a state governed by “home rule” where over 482 local jurisdictions have authority to shape land use regulations and zoning. How can we reverse the downward spiraling trajectory and decades of discriminatory and unfair policies that have made housing within the state unaffordable and untenable for low- to moderate-income families? Series: "Design at Large" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Business] [Show ID: 38125]
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Valerie Erde, founder of Greenwich Connecticut-based VeridianPrep. Valerie is an ACT/SAT/AP language arts tutor and one of only two tutors personally trained by Erica Meltzer, expert tutor and author of the highly acclaimed Critical Reader ACT & SAT books. As a published writer and avid reader, herself, Valerie found she had a knack for helping teens find and tell compelling stories and added Common App. essay and supplement advising to Veridian's tutoring and test prep practice. Each year, VeridianPrep students gain acceptance to a wide range of colleges, including the most selective schools in the U.S. Prior to becoming a test prep professional and academic tutor, Valerie had a long career in the publishing and media industry, first as a management consultant and later as a multimedia content developer at HarperCollins, Penguin Books, and EdTech Company Brainscape, where she was a managing editor for two adaptive digital flashcard study guides for AP U.S. History and AP U.S. Government & Politics. Valerie holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science and French Language from NYU and an MBA in Business Policy from CUNY's Zicklin School of Business, including a semester studying applied economics at The Universite de Paris, Dauphine. A recent empty nester (except for the dog!) Valerie lives with her husband in Old Greenwich. A continual learner herself, when she's not tutoring or brainstorming college essay ideas, you might catch Valerie performing at a local open mic, paddleboarding on the Long Island Sound, or fueling her bubble tea and Asian food obsession. Find Valerie at valerie@veridianprep.com. ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.
In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Matt discuss: Actively engaging God in all you do. Listening when God directs you in your life. Learning to be present and embracing the moments of life. Business as a mission, making an impact, and living well. Key Takeaways: You do not need to be like everyone else. Be willing to be different and unapologetically you. God is the author of your story, not you. He is in control of your life, we only think we have control. What you believe is important, but how you implement that belief is more so. You can make an impact where you are in business and glorify God in the process. You do not need to have mission and business as two separate aspects of your life. "I think it just behooves all of us to really see Christ above all, and put our identity in Him and Him alone." — Matt Morris About Matt Morris: Matthew (Matt) Morris is an active board member, advisor, and investor with industry expertise in the Real Estate, Financial Services, and Technology sectors. From 2011 through 2020, Matt served as the President and CEO of Stewart Information Services Corporation after joining the company in 2004. Matt currently serves on the public board of Stewart (STC), the Cornerstone Funds (CLM and CRF), and Stabilis Solutions (SLNG). In addition to his board service, Matt is the Founder and CEO of Lutroco, LLC, a private investment and advisory firm engaging purpose-driven entrepreneurs for growth and impact.Prior to his time at Stewart, Matt served as the COO and Managing Director for Marturion, a strategic consulting practice, and prior to that as the Director of Passion Conferences and Metro Ministries. Matt received his BBA in Organizational Behavior and Business Policy from Southern Methodist University and his MBA from the University of Texas with a concentration in Finance. Matt is a member of the Young Presidents Organization, The C Club of Houston, and the CEO Forum. He has also served in board roles for non-profits including the Greater Houston Partnership, Houston Baptist University, Homes for Hope, and the National Christian Foundation, Houston. Matt and his wife Melissa have been blessed with four boys and reside in Houston, Texas. Connect with Matt Morris:Website: https://lutroco.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-morris-9a1b124/ Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/
Juanita James: Juanita is President & CEO of Fairfield County's Community Foundation. Formerly, she was Pitney Bowes' Chief Marketing & Communications Officer. She earned a master's degree in Business Policy from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree from Princeton University. She also holds Honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from Mitchell College and Fairfield University, and an Honorary Associate Degree in Humane Letters from Housatonic Community College. She recently announced her retirement from FCCF on October 1, so we are glad to have her here to share reflections on her time in local philanthropy.
Host: Rob Fried, Founder of Band Central Heather LaTorra: Heather leads Marrakech in New Haven. She started there as a college intern 35 years ago, was offered an entry-level job upon graduation in 1986 (from Southern CT State Univ, BS, MS) and then was named president and CEO in 2014. She is known for her positive, can do attitude. Marrakech employs more than 750 of the most talented, caring and dedicated people and supports more than 1,200 Connecticut residents with disabilities or who face other barriers. Scott White: Scott White is a guitarist, singer and songwriter and a founding member of the band Hazzard County. Scott has played in a number of Band Central's Benefit concerts. Juanita James: Juanita is President & CEO of Fairfield County's Community Foundation. Formerly, she was Pitney Bowes' Chief Marketing & Communications Officer. She earned a master's degree in Business Policy from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree from Princeton University. She also holds Honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from Mitchell College and Fairfield University, and an Honorary Associate Degree in Humane Letters from Housatonic Community College. She recently announced her retirement from FCCF on October 1, so we are glad to have her here to share reflections on her time in local philanthropy.
Dr. Nate Salah is a life-long entrepreneur, awarded educator, mentor, and speaker on leadership and small business enterprises. He began his calling as an entrepreneur in tax accounting at the age of 21, then founded and co-founded diversified organizations in accounting, real estate, tech retail/wholesale, digital marketing, and mortgage lending, among others. Nate holds a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies and taught undergraduate and graduate students for ten years at Concordia University in areas of Business Policy, Strategic Management, and Entrepreneurship, twice honored for excellence as an educator. Dr. Salah is passionate about sharing in the academic and applied space on visionary leadership formation and actualization in entrepreneurial contexts. Personally, Nate is driven to end each day having learned from and helped someone. He is a triathlete, marathoner, proud father, devoted husband, and committed follower of Christ. Connect with Nate : https://www.greatsummit.com/ Let's Connect: https://www.instagram.com/jr.spear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jr.spear.3 CREED CONSULTING : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1750459338428570 Please subscribe, like, and share. I appreciate the support and look forward to serving you further in the future. Semper Fi
A recent report issued by the British Higher Education Policy Institute has urged the UK government to provide additional funding to build “China competency” in the country's education system. The HEPI report found that the UK lacks sufficient knowledge and understanding of China to make sensible decisions. Host Tu Yun talked to Michael Natzler, author of the report, for more details. For further discussion of the topic, Tu Yun's joined by Liu Yunyun, Deputy Executive Editor of the Beijing Review, John Ross, former Director of Economic and Business Policy for the Mayor of London and Mike Bastin, MA Fashion Marketing and Branding Programme Leader at the University of Southampton's Winchester School of Art in this episode of Chat Lounge.
Christine Lee, a British-Chinese lawyer, who set up the British Chinese Project aimed at promoting engagement, understanding and cooperation between the Chinese community and wider UK society, has been accused of being a spy for Beijing by Britain's spy agent MI5. But just a couple of years ago in 2019, she was given a “Point of Light” award by then prime minister Theresa May in recognition of her work in promoting Sino-British relations and her charity work for the local community. What has led to the dramatic change? As anti-Chinese sentiment is on the rise in Western countries, how may it back fire at the entire society? Join host Tu Yun, former Director of Economic and Business Policy for the Mayor of London John Ross, writer and columnist Einar Tangen, and Professor Wan Xiaohong, Associate Dean of the School of Politics and Public Administration, South China Normal University, for insights into the dilemma of the Chinese diaspora in Western societies today.
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Did you think you could actually manage knowledge? Hear how the research panned out for Dr. Ayvaz in his learning journey of empowering his knowledge. _______________________ Dr. Ayvaz is the Director of the Certificate Accreditation Program (CAP) at the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). His primary focus areas include overseeing the accreditation process, managing client relationship, and providing subject matter expertise to all involved parties. He was a research fellow at the George Washington University's Center for the Study of Learning, conducting research and consulting project on knowledge management, organization and leadership development. He also participated studies on standardization efforts of knowledge management at the George Washington University's Institute for Knowledge & Innovation and wrote his doctoral dissertation on communicative actions and knowledge creation. Dr. Ayvaz has also extensive experience in quality management field, such as ISO 9001 certification. He has a B.S. in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations from Marmara University, Istanbul, an M.S. in Organization and Business Policy from University of Istanbul, and an MBA from Illinois Institute of Technology, and an Ed.D. in Human and Organizational Learning from the George Washington University. _____________________________ Edwin K. Morris is the president and founder of Pioneer Knowledge Services which produces this educational program, Because You Need To Know. It is part of the mission to educate and bring awareness around knowledge management and nonprofit concerns. pioneer-ks.org/
Did you think you could actually manage knowledge? Hear how the research panned out for Dr. Ayvaz in his learning journey of empowering his knowledge. _______________________ Dr. Ayvaz is the Director of the Certificate Accreditation Program (CAP) at the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). His primary focus areas include overseeing the accreditation process, managing client relationship, and providing subject matter expertise to all involved parties. He was a research fellow at the George Washington University's Center for the Study of Learning, conducting research and consulting project on knowledge management, organization and leadership development. He also participated studies on standardization efforts of knowledge management at the George Washington University's Institute for Knowledge & Innovation and wrote his doctoral dissertation on communicative actions and knowledge creation. Dr. Ayvaz has also extensive experience in quality management field, such as ISO 9001 certification. He has a B.S. in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations from Marmara University, Istanbul, an M.S. in Organization and Business Policy from University of Istanbul, and an MBA from Illinois Institute of Technology, and an Ed.D. in Human and Organizational Learning from the George Washington University. _____________________________ Edwin K. Morris is the president and founder of Pioneer Knowledge Services which produces this educational program, Because You Need To Know. It is part of the mission to educate and bring awareness around knowledge management and nonprofit concerns. pioneer-ks.org/
Did you think you could actually manage knowledge? Hear how the research panned out for Dr. Ayvaz in his learning journey of empowering his knowledge. _______________________ Dr. Ayvaz is the Director of the Certificate Accreditation Program (CAP) at the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). His primary focus areas include overseeing the accreditation process, managing client relationship, and providing subject matter expertise to all involved parties. He was a research fellow at the George Washington University's Center for the Study of Learning, conducting research and consulting project on knowledge management, organization and leadership development. He also participated studies on standardization efforts of knowledge management at the George Washington University's Institute for Knowledge & Innovation and wrote his doctoral dissertation on communicative actions and knowledge creation. Dr. Ayvaz has also extensive experience in quality management field, such as ISO 9001 certification. He has a B.S. in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations from Marmara University, Istanbul, an M.S. in Organization and Business Policy from University of Istanbul, and an MBA from Illinois Institute of Technology, and an Ed.D. in Human and Organizational Learning from the George Washington University. _____________________________ Edwin K. Morris is the president and founder of Pioneer Knowledge Services which produces this educational program, Because You Need To Know. It is part of the mission to educate and bring awareness around knowledge management and nonprofit concerns. pioneer-ks.org/
TAMGA Designs has created a supply chain that focuses on ethical treatment of garment workers, and environmentally-friendly dyes and fabrics in an industry infamous for its mistreatment of workers, pollution of air and waterways, and intense use of water and chemicals. In this engaging panel discussion, founder Eric Dales shares the company's story and ethos. Series: "Education Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 36370]
Grosche International Inc. is in the business of tea and coffee products but also in the business of action. Action to take action, and better the lives of those who are not able on their own, teaching developing communities how to make, install and maintain water filtration systems and providing communities with the tools to succeed. Megan Buchter talks with CEO Helmi Ansari and teacher Matthew Mulhern about the mission of the company and inspiring a new generation of change makers. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Business] [Show ID: 36368]
Rooted in the ethos of the UN's Global Sustainability Goal #16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), Humblebee LLC brings improv practices and psychological positivity into the business world. Founding partner Emily Wyner shares her perspectives on building a business that encourages intentionality, promotes equity, and reduces structural inequalities both for clients and collaborators. In this engaging discussion, Wyner and a panel from Saint Joseph's University dig deep into improv for business, transparency, and being mission-driven. Series: "Education Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 36378]
NGO Weekly | Top Nonprofit Stories on Trends, Transformation & Technology | By Dr. Daniel Schwenger
Great problem solvers are made, not born. That's what a recently published McKinsey article of Robert McLean and Charles Conn. After decades of problem-solving with leaders across all sectors the authors find: Effective leaders learn to adopt a particularly open and curious mindset and use to a systematic process for cracking even the most complicated problems. Here are their 6 mindsets to success.Thanks to the authors for their permission to use the article as a base of this' weeks podcast. I refer and quote to the author's article and draw connections to challenges in the nonprofit world. The article depicts major disruptions and trends in leadership and management in recent years. As the authors highlight, the presented mindsets are relevant for success in all sectors, including nonprofits.The original article can be found here:https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/six-problem-solving-mindsets-for-very-uncertain-times --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngo-weekly/message
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed companies under the microscope for how well they respond to the needs of a diverse set of stakeholders. HEC Paris professor of Strategy & Business Policy, Georg Wernicke, shares his perspective on how engagement in corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, may affect firms' well-being not only during the crisis, but also in its aftermath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ethnic and racial diversity is a key strength in workforce development as well as moral imperative. How can we better match skills to opportunity? Molly Bashay, state policy analyst for the National Skills Coalition, explains how better workforce policies are needed to advance equity. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 35386]
Immigrants and refugees represent nearly a fourth of San Diego County - and nearly $20 billion dollars in earning power. Workforce planning and development needs to create strategies to integrate the talent of these individuals into our community and businesses. Dyna R. Jones and Rahmatullah Mokhtar share their stories of finding a place in the workforce. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 35385]
Immigrants and refugees represent nearly a fourth of San Diego County - and nearly $20 billion dollars in earning power. Workforce planning and development needs to create strategies to integrate the talent of these individuals into our community and businesses. Dyna R. Jones and Rahmatullah Mokhtar share their stories of finding a place in the workforce. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 35385]
The Business Elevation Show with Chris Cooper - Be More. Achieve More
This week I am delighted to welcome a very distinguished guest, Raj Sisodia, to discuss why a workplace should also be a place of healing, whether it be for employees, their families or customers. A founding member of the groundbreaking Conscious Capitalism movement, Raj Sisodia is the FW Olin Distinguished Professor of Global Business and Whole Foods Market Research Scholar in Conscious Capitalism at Babson College. He is also the Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Conscious Capitalism Inc. Raj was born in India and spent parts of his childhood in North America. He pursued an MBA in Marketing from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies in Mumbai after which he earned a Ph.D. in Marketing and Business Policy from Columbia University. He has published ten books and over 100 academic articles. Join us as we discuss Raj's new book written with Michael J. Gelb ‘The Healing Organization: Awakening The Conscious Of Business To Help Save The World'.