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Overview: In this episode of Discover Lafayette, we welcome Stacy Romero, Executive Director of Louisiana Economic Alliance for Development ("LEAD"), the leading organization for economic development professionals in Louisiana. Stacy is dedicated to equipping professionals with the knowledge, connections, and resources needed to drive meaningful community impact through high-impact education, strategic advocacy, and collaborative networking. Background and Experience: Stacy holds a degree from UL Lafayette and has completed multiple leadership programs, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Institute for Organization Management, the Business Leaders Fellowship Program, and the Council for a Better Louisiana's Leadership Louisiana program. In 2024, she was honored with the Junior Achievement of Acadiana Richard E. Beaudoin Friend of Business Award. Journey into Economic Development: Stacy began her career as an elementary school teacher and later worked at the Department of Education, mentoring new teachers. She transitioned into running education programs at United Way of Acadiana before serving as Executive Director of the Broussard Chamber of Commerce. Her diverse experience in education and business leadership helped her recognize the workforce development gaps in Louisiana. Key Topics Discussed: Workforce Development Challenges: Stacy's personal experience as a mother witnessing her son's initial plans to leave Louisiana highlighted the need for workforce retention efforts. The importance of preparing students and professionals for career opportunities within the state. The Role of LEAD: LEAD was formerly LIDEA and underwent a major restructuring to better serve economic development professionals. LEAD provides networking opportunities, professional development, and advocacy for economic development professionals. Supporting Economic Development Professionals: LEAD's focus on emerging professionals and bridging the knowledge gap as seasoned professionals retire. Collaborating with universities to create a pipeline for students into economic development careers. Economic Development and Small Businesses: Economic development includes attracting new businesses and supporting small, long-established local businesses. Quality of life, supported by small businesses, is a key factor in attracting major corporations to Louisiana. Available Resources for Businesses: Many business owners are unaware of available support, such as LEDA's traffic count data to help businesses choose locations. Economic development professionals play a crucial role in connecting businesses with resources. Upcoming LEAD Events & Initiatives: Spring Legislative Event (May 5-6, 2024): Opportunity for economic development professionals to engage with legislators in Baton Rouge. Professional Development Courses: A four-day Basic Economic Developers Training Course is held annually, with additional specialized courses such as Real Estate Development & Reuse. Annual Conference (October 2024): Featuring guest speakers, panels, and professional development opportunities. Membership in LEAD: Affordable membership tiers, including a $25 student membership and higher levels up to $350. Open to professionals working in economic development at least 50% of their time, including those in municipal roles, power companies, and regional organizations. Public Engagement & Outreach: LEAD is enhancing its social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn to engage members and share resources. Stacy actively travels across the state to build relationships and raise awareness about LEAD's mission. Get Involved with LEAD: Visit LouisianaLEAD.org for more information. Follow LEAD on Facebook and LinkedIn to stay updated on events and resources. Conclusion: Stacy Romero's passion for workforce development and economic strategy shines through in he...

“We have to move beyond the idea that a skills-based job description is enough—there needs to be validation, assessment, and a clear pathway for job seekers to prove their abilities.”-Jason TyszkoIn this episode of Psych Tech @ Work, I sit down with Jason Tyszko, Senior Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, to discuss what it really takes to make skills-based hiring a reality. Jason oversees the Foundation's T3 Innovation Network, a public-private initiative aimed at creating a more equitable and inclusive job market. T-3 focuses on using digital tools to improve communication between different parts of the job market, ensuring that all learning is recognized and valued.  T-3's mission to bridge gaps between employers and workers via the advancement of skills-based hiring makes Jason one of the  world's foremost authorities on the subject.Our conversation is a must for anyone interested in understanding the REALITIES required for true skills-based hiring.  Most conversations on the subject are more hype than substance, but not this one!  Jason takes us deeper into the reality of what it will take to make skills based hiring more than just an empty buzzword.To ground our conversation in a dose of reality, Jason boils success with skills based hiring into these three pillars.* Interoperable Skills Data* To make skills-based hiring a reality, we need standardized, structured, and widely accepted skills data that flows seamlessly across education providers, employers, and workforce systems.* Without interoperability, skills data remains fragmented, making it difficult for employers to assess candidates meaningfully.* Employer Engagement and Adoption* Employers must align job descriptions, hiring processes, and internal mobility pathways around skills rather than degrees or traditional credentials.* Many organizations support skills-based hiring in theory but fail to implement it fully due to ingrained legacy practices.* Technology Infrastructure and Ecosystem Readiness* AI, job-matching platforms, and hiring tools must be built to recognize and evaluate skills accurately, rather than simply filtering candidates based on outdated proxies like job titles or degrees.* Systems should support skills validation, assessment, and transparent career pathways to ensure fair and effective hiring decisions.Jason explains how these pillars support and enable five critical but often overlooked elements that are essential to making skills-based hiring work: 1. Learning and Employment Records (LERs) & The LER Resume Standard* What it is: LERs are digital, verifiable records of a person's skills, training, certifications, and work experience. Instead of relying on traditional resumes or self-reported skills, LERs allow employers to see a structured, validated record of a candidate's capabilities.* Why it matters: Today's hiring systems don't talk to each other. Skills data is trapped in different platforms (learning management systems, certifications, HR software). LERs allow skills-based hiring to function at scale by ensuring a candidate's credentials are portable and universally recognized.* LER Resume Standard: This is a newly developed resume format built to process LERs, ensuring HR tech systems can read, compare, and use skills-based data more effectively.2. Durable Skills* What it is: Unlike technical skills (which can quickly become outdated), durable skills are long-lasting, transferable skills like critical thinking, adaptability, leadership, and collaboration.* Why it matters: Most AI-driven hiring tools over-prioritize technical skills, but durable skills are what truly drive career success. Without a way to assess and validate them, companies risk hiring for short-term needs instead of long-term potential.3. The Interoperability Layer* What it is: A technical framework that allows skills data from different platforms to connect and work together—like an API that helps job boards, HR systems, and learning platforms “speak the same language.”* Why it matters: Right now, skills-based hiring is fragmented because every company and HR tech provider uses different skills taxonomies and formats. An interoperability layer standardizes how skills data is shared, making it easier for employers to evaluate candidates based on a common skills framework.4. Employer-Led Recognition* What it is: A system where workers' skills are validated by their employers and colleagues, not just through certifications or formal education. This could involve peer endorsements, manager assessments, or internal training validations.* Why it matters: Most skills-based hiring focuses on externally validated credentials (e.g., certificates, degrees), but many people develop critical skills on the job. Without a structured way to recognize and verify these skills, businesses overlook talent that is already in their workforce.5. Skills Wallets* What it is: A digital, user-controlled repository where individuals can store, manage, and share verified records of their skills, credentials, and learning experiences.* Why it matters: Unlike traditional resumes or degree transcripts, Skills Wallets give workers full ownership of their skills data, making it portable across jobs, industries, and learning platforms. This enables lifelong learning and career mobility in ways that existing hiring systems do not support.* Skills-based hiring has the potential to transform the workforce, but it won't succeed without system-wide changes in HR technology, workforce data, and employer incentives. Jason's insights reveal the often-ignored challenges and solutions that can make this shift truly scalable and effective. If you're in talent strategy, workforce development, or HR technology, this episode provides a realistic roadmap for making skills-first hiring work.* Learn more about the T3 Innovation Network: t3networkhub.org* Contact Jason This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charleshandler.substack.com

Mind Your Business is back with a new format and a metric ton of High Country News!We start on campus where Dr. Heather Norris was announced today as the 8th Chancellor in Appalachian State University's history. We were granted a one-on-one interview with Chancellor Norris following her appointment, where she talks about her Chamber roots and the role of campus as a positive and supportive partner for the High Country community.In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the snow sports industry has provided a much needed boost to our region's economic recovery. Talia Freeman, Director of Marketing at Beech Mountain Resort, talks about the impact of cold weather on the success of the slopes, and what she hears from visitors as they return to the mountains. Talia also details the upcoming Runs for Buns fundraising weekend, and gives some inspiration for those businesses looking to find their philanthropic cause.We also have information about the third round of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hope for the High Country: Business Resiliency Disaster Grant program.Mind Your Business is a weekly production of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. The show is made possible through the sponsorship support of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.Support the show

This is Derek Miller of the Salt Lake Chamber with your Utah Business Report. The Salt Lake Chamber is bringing the National Civics Bee to Utah, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Hosted in partnership with The Civic Trust® of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Utah will inspire middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater trust in others and institutions. Participants in the National Civics Bee® will have the chance to gain recognition for their civics knowledge and skills and compete for prestigious awards, including prizes worth at least 1,000 dollars for the state champion and 100,000 dollars for the national winner. Utah's participation in the National Civics Bee is just one of many ways that we are preparing our youth to be tomorrow's leaders The Salt Lake Chamber. We Stand as the Voice of Business. Originally aired: 1/6/25

A dolphin named Dr. Spock is in danger and NBA star Clifford Ray is the only man big enough to lend a hand. Plus, torrential rain is ripping through the Appalachians and the people of the mountain are all looking for Plan B.STORIESJust Another Day for Big Clifford RayA dolphin named Dr. Spock is in danger and NBA star Clifford Ray is the only man big enough to lend a hand.A huge thank you to Clifford Ray and Mary O'Herron for sharing their story with the Snap! This year, Big Cliff and Author Laynie D. Weaver teamed up to bring Clifford and Dr. Spock's story to life in an illustrated Children's book titled “Big Clifford Ray Saves The Day.” Want more Big Cliff? Follow him on Instagram or X.Produced by Bo Walsh, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff , artwork by Teo DucotPlan BSnap Storyteller, Dr. Ray Christian, found himself trapped by the rising floodwaters of hurricane Helene, he knew he had to flee. But he also knew that meant leaving behind all of his animals, including his favorite goat. Thank you, Ray, for sharing your story with us! Ray has shared some resources for hurricane Helene recovery: The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation and The Rock. For a world of Southern-baked personal narratives, interwoven with Black American history, listen to Ray's podcast: What's Ray Saying?Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Derek BarberSeason 15 - Episode 49

Send us a textFor Today's NC Travel Chat, we focus on Watauga County, North Carolina, which includes Boone, Blowing Rock, and other places that Emily and her colleagues at Explore Boone market to the world. Shoutouts and Helpful LinksExplore Boone: exploreboone.comVoluntourism Opportunities in Boone: exploreboone.com/boone-sustainability/voluntourism-opportunitiesBoone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation: boonechamber.com/foundationCoyote Kitchen: coyotekitchen.comSamaritans Purse: samaritanspurse.orgBeacon Heights: nctripping.com/beacon-heights-overlook-trailMoses Cone Memorial Park: nctripping.com/moses-cone-memorial-parkBlue Ridge Conservancy: blueridgeconservancy.orgRiver Girl Fishing Company: rivergirlfishing.comElk Knob State Park: nctripping.com/elk-knob-state-parkHospitality House of NWNC: hosphouse.org/aboutFARM Cafe: farmcafe.orgBlue Ridge Women in Ag: brwia.orgAppalchian Ski Mountain: appskimtn.comSugar Mountain Resort: skisugar.comBeech Mountain Resort: beechmountainresort.comHawksnest Snow Tubing: hawksnesttubing.comChoose n Cut Christmas Trees in Boone: exploreboone.com/outdoors/farms-agriculture/christmas-treesTweetsie Christmas: nctripping.com/tweetsie-christmasVisit Us at NCTripping.com to Plan Your North Carolina Travels!

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce recently published “Untapped Potential in IN,” a report on how childcare issues affect the state's economy. The report concluded that Indiana is losing more than $4 billion annually — including more than $1 billion in tax revenue — because of childcare issues. Read the report here.The data came from a survey in March of 609 parents with a child under the age of 6. The United States Chamber of Commerce Foundation conducted the survey. It found that 57 percent of parents of young children missed work or class at least once because of childcare issues in the three months studied. It also found that 40 percent of parents experienced employment disruptions in the prior year because of childcare issues. Parents in Indiana spend an average of $677 per month on childcare. This week on Noon Edition, we will talk with representatives of Indiana's Chamber and childcare professionals. You can follow us on X @WFIUWTIUNews or join us on the air by calling 812-855-0811 or toll-free at 1-877-285-9348. You can also send questions for the show to news@indianapublicmedia.org.   You can also record your questions and send them in through email.  Guests Jason Bearce, Indiana Chamber's Vice President, Education and Workforce Development Melissa Fry, Director of Applied Research and Education Center for IU Southeast Christin Olson, IU director of Early Childhood Education Services 

Join LaTangela as she chats with Kelisha Garrett, VP and C.O.O. of the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation on the #tanline So many opportunities to advance our community efforts through financila literacy, resources and connections. Learn more about participating chambers or start one! Chime in www.LaTangela.com  RADIO -  WEMX- Baton Rouge, La. Mon-Fri 10a.m.-3p.m.CST KTCS - Beaumont, Tx. Mon-Fri 3-8 CST WWO -  YouTube - #LaTangelaFay Podcast - ALL digital platforms - #iTunes #Spotify #WEMX #WAFB+See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

283: How Do You Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game? (Hardy Smith)SUMMARYThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader.Are you frustrated with your board's lack of engagement or feeling like they aren't meeting expectations? Could the real issue be deeper than just pointing fingers? In episode 283 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, board expert Hardy Smith explores the critical importance of building intentional relationships between nonprofit executives and their board members. Drawing from his brand new course Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game, he explains that board dysfunction is a symptom of deeper issues stemming from unclear expectations, poor communication, and lack of proper orientation. ABOUT HARDYHardy Smith is author of Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game. As a consultant and speaker, he works with organizations who want to benefit from a fully engaged board. Through board retreats, workshops, keynotes, and planning sessions Hardy provides solutions to board engagement challenges. Hardy's results-oriented approach was developed during a longtime career in the high-performance world of NASCAR racing. He has had wide-ranging personal and professional involvement with nonprofits, associations, chambers of commerce, and community groups nationwide. He is a member of the National Speakers Association, ASAE, Association of Fundraising Professionals, BoardSource, Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, and Florida Society of Association Executives. He is a faculty member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Institute for Organization Management.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESReady for your next leadership opportunity? Visit our partners at Armstrong McGuireCheck out Hardy's online course: Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame GameCreativity, Inc by Ed CatmullHave you gotten Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector – Now available on Audible

Workforce intermediaries are uniquely positioned to help workers and businesses achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. Employers desire a workforce development approach that will address their most critical pain points, whereas workers seek opportunities to advance their economic security. In recent years, a wave of organizations has worked to take a “both-and” approach. These pioneers have recognized that job retention and recruitment are often linked to poor job quality, and that worker voice and input are critical to their ability to meet the demands of a dual-customer approach. Members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) network are among those embracing this approach and leading on job quality and worker voice. The TPM Academy equips employers and their education and workforce development partners with strategies and tools to co-design talent supply chains that connect learners and workers to jobs and career advancement opportunities. And recently, the Foundation and the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program developed a new curriculum focused on job quality to embed within the TPM Academy for businesses and business-facing organizations. The new course will be available this summer. In this webinar, which took place on July 24, 2024, we hear from two members of the TPM network about how they have tapped into worker voice and worked with employers to drive job quality improvements. Our speakers include Michael Evans (Kalamazoo Literacy Council), Jaimie Francis (U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation), Laurie Mays (Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Foundation), and moderator Matt Helmer (The Aspen Institute). For more information, including speaker bios and additional resources, visit: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/tapping-into-worker-voice-to-improve-job-quality-lessons-from-the-talent-pipeline-management-network/ For highlights from this discussion, subscribe to EOP's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AspenEOP Or subscribe to the “Opportunity in America” podcast to listen on the go: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspeneop

The Love Where You Live committee of the Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has announced a new matching grant program for community beautification and improvement projects. Links: https://www.facebook.com/LWYLCC/ http://www.cumberlandgrows.com/BACCLWYL The program aims to bring together the business community and community service organizations to create projects that showcase community pride. The projects can include murals, landscape projects, and other initiatives that enhance the visual appeal of the area. The program offers a 50-50 match up to $20,000 per project. The application process will begin on September 1st, and the committee will review applications based on their visibility and impact on the community. Takeaways The Love Where You Live committee has launched a matching grant program for community beautification and improvement projects. The program aims to bring together the business community and community service organizations to create projects that showcase community pride. Projects can include murals, landscape projects, and other initiatives that enhance the visual appeal of the area. The program offers a 50-50 match up to $20,000 per project. The application process will begin on September 1st, and projects will be reviewed based on their visibility and impact on the community. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Love Where You Live Committee 03:27 The Importance of Community Pride 05:02 The Relationship Between the BACC and Love Where You Live Committee 08:29 The Selection of Committee Members 09:47 Examples of Projects Envisioned by the Committee 13:10 The Application Process and Eligibility Requirements 15:03 Funding and Number of Projects 18:21 Conclusion and Invitation for Further Updates

The Round-Up for the Greenway is an annual community-wide fundraiser partnering with local Watauga County businesses to help fund the continued construction of the Middle Fork Greenway, a project of the Blue Ridge Conservancy. During the month of July, businesses ask their customers to Round Up to the nearest dollar. Last year, 56 local businesses, plus hundreds of individual community donations, raised a total of $252,576. These funds were matched by state grants for the construction of Boone Gorge Park, which is slated to begin later this year. Once developed, Watauga County will own and maintain this park along the Middle Fork Greenway.On this week's Mind Your Business, we'll get an update on current trail development from Wendy Patoprsty, Middle Fork Greenway Director, and hear about the specific projects this year's Round Up will help fund. ** SPECIAL ANNOUNCMENT** Stay tuned to the end of the episode for details on how businesses that do not have a high volume of daily transactions or retail traffic can join forces with the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation to donate to this year's Round Up!Mind Your Business is a weekly production of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. It's made possible each week through the sponsorship support of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.Support the Show.

About a quarter of Massachusetts residents between the ages of 20 and 30 are thinking about leaving the state in the next 5 years, according to a survey from the survey from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation. So what can lawmakers do to keep people here? GBH's Katie Lannan joins us to discuss legislation on tap.

My guest in this episode is Atticus LeBlanc. Atticus is the CEO & founder of PadSplit, an online marketplace that leverages shared housing as a tool for financial independence.  PadSplit is a public benefit corporation that has garnered national acclaim as a solution for housing affordability, creating more than 1,600 affordable units in the last 3 years. Atticus has been an affordable housing developer since 2008 and has presented on housing solutions at MIT, UC Berkeley, and the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation. He is also the co-founder of Stryant Construction & Management Inc. Atticus serves as the co-chair of ULI's UrbanPlan Education Initiative, co-chaired the Design For Affordability Task Force in 2018, was a member of Leadership Atlanta's Class of 2020, and is currently a volunteer with Mad Housers. He graduated from Yale University with a BA in Architecture and currently lives with his family in Decatur, GA, along with 2 dogs and lots of chickens. Interview Links: PadSplit https://www.padsplit.com/ Download all the Niches Trilogy Books: The 21 Best Cashflow Niches Digital: ⁠⁠https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-best-cashflow-niches-book⁠⁠ Audio: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-best-cashflow-niches⁠ The 21 Most Unique Cashflow Niches Digital: ⁠⁠https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-most-unique-cashflow-niches⁠⁠ Audio: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-most-unique-niches⁠ The 21 Best Cash Growth Niches Digital: ⁠https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-best-cash-growth-niches⁠⁠ Audio: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-cash-growth-niches Listen To Cashflow Ninja Podcasts: Cashflow Ninja ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflowninja⁠ Cashflow Investing Secrets ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflowinvestingsecrets⁠ Cashflow Ninja Banking ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflow-ninja-banking⁠ Connect With Us: Website: http://cashflowninja.com Podcast: http://cashflowinvestingsecrets.com Podcast: http://cashflowninjabanking.com Substack: https://mclaubscher.substack.com/ Amazon Author's page: https://www.amazon.com/author/mclaubscher Amazon Audible: https://a.co/d/1xfM1Vx Amazon Audible: https://a.co/d/aGzudX0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cashflowninja/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclaubscher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecashflowninja/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cashflowninja Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaubscher/ Gab: https://gab.com/cashflowninja Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/Cashflowninja Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-329875 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflowninja/message

The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) will once again partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring to southwest Washington the National Civics Bee. https://tinyurl.com/mdcm3fma #GreaterVancouverChamber #USChamberofCommerceFoundation #CivicsBee #SouthwestWashington #YoungScholars #PrairieHighSchool #AnneMcEnernyOgle #GaryMedvigy #TroyMcCoy #USGovernment #History #Politics #ConstitutionalLaw #FoundationsofOurDemocraticSociety #BrushPrairie #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

A survey conducted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation found that 25% of the 20–30-year-olds that they surveyed, plan to leave Boston in the next 5 years. Job availability, the cost of rent, and ability to buy a home were the top deciding factors. In addition, the Boston City Council is expected to discuss a proposal to provide workforce housing for city employees who struggle to afford a home in Boston. We discussed the future of the Boston workforce with Casey Baines – Senior Director of Communications for Chamber.

Dennis's organization, Lee County Economic Development Group, recently became an AEDO - Accredited Economic Development Organization through IEDC. Dennis is joined by Bill Murphy - President & CEO of Ardmore Development Authority in Ardmore, OK, and Jim Fram - Consultant and Economic Development Leader - of Community Growth Strategies, and they discuss the process of becoming an Accredited Economic Development Organization.  What is AEDO, and why is it important? How many AEDOs are there? Why does good governance and organizational excellence matter?  When an organization decides to pursue the AEDO designation, what is the first step? Is there an area of the AEDO process that seems to be particularly challenging for ED organizations? Is the AEDO process pass or fail, or does the AEDO committee provide guidance during the process? The two parts of the AEDO process  1. The documentation The site visit Advice for organizations that are considering becoming an AEDO William “Bill” Murphy is the President & CEO of the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce, Ardmore Development Authority, Ardmore Tourism Authority, and the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce Foundation where he leads a team of professionals to execute the community's business, economic and tourism development efforts. He has over 20 years of experience leading economic development efforts in communities and regions in Ohio, Georgia, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Prior to coming to Ardmore, Murphy served as the Deputy Secretary for the Kansas Department of Commerce where he led the state's business development efforts through the department's business attraction, in-state business development, international and community development divisions. He has also led the economic development efforts in Tulsa, Columbus, GA and in communities throughout Southwest Ohio. Through this work, he has helped facilitate projects with companies that have resulted in more than $3 billion in announced new capital investment and more than 3,000 jobs. Murphy is a graduate of Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio earning his bachelor's degree in Political Science and his Master's in Public Administration. He is a Certified Economic Developer through the International Economic Development Council. Murphy has also earned his designation as an Economic Development Finance Professional through the National Development Council. Finally, he has earned his Master Economic Development Practitioner designation from the Advanced Economic Development Leadership Program from Clemson, Southern Miss, Texas Christian Universities and the University of New Mexico.   Jim Fram is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) through the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) with 30+ years of successful economic development and senior-level chamber of commerce management experience in Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Missouri. Jim led two economic development organizations to accreditation by the International Economic Development Council (Tulsa, OK, and Hot Springs, AR). He also led three Chambers of Commerce to Five Star Accreditation by the U. S. Chamber of Commerce (Lincoln, NE, Tulsa, OK, Hot Springs, AR). He has served on the faculty at the Heartland Basic Economic Development Course and the Mid-South Basic Economic Development Course. He is a past Chairman of the Oklahoma Governor's Economic Development Team (2007). He is an Honorary Life Member of the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) and a Fellow Member (FM) of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). He is also a frequent instructor, moderator, and guest speaker at numerous economic development and Chamber of Commerce organizations, conferences, and events across the country. In January of 2018, he fulfilled a longtime dream and founded Community Growth Strategies, LLC., a consulting firm that focuses on assisting communities as well as regional economic development efforts and chambers of commerce. His office is in his home in Columbia, MO, where his wife, Kelli, is a consultant, project manager, and instructor at Westminster College.    

 My guest for this episode is Irene Shih. For 18 years, Irene has served students in low-income communities — as a middle and high school classroom teacher in Arizona, a strategic advisor to superintendents in large urban school districts like Boston Public Schools, and a thought leader on state-level education policy in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Irene joined Minds Matter Bay Area (MMBay) as its first full-time CEO in March 2019, returning to her hometown roots in the Bay Area.  Irene is a corps member alumna of Teach For America, holds an M.P.P. in Social & Urban Policy from Harvard Kennedy School, and completed a B.A. in English Literature and Women's Studies from U.C. Berkeley. She is a member and contributing writer on the Forbes Nonprofit Council and a contributing writer for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Nonprofit Quarterly.  As the CEO of Minds Matter Bay Area, Irene has led the organization and its 300-student and 300-volunteer-strong community through the adversity of a global pandemic, through changing cultural attitudes about remote work and work-life balance, toward unprecedented levels of growth. Above all, Irene and her leadership team are focused on the culture and values of MMBay, fostering an educational environment that nurtures generational impact on its students by cultivating relationships between students and an ecosystem of volunteer mentors. Here's what to expect during the episode: What notable challenges has Irene faced since taking on the role of CEO, and how has she overcome or addressed them? What are the three core volunteer roles in Minds Matter Bay Area (MMBay)? How do leaders effectively convey gratitude and acknowledgment for the hard work and dedication of volunteers? What common errors do organizations make when recruiting volunteers, and how do these mistakes impact the overall recruitment process? How can leaders create a positive, engaging volunteer experience to ensure long-term commitment and satisfaction? Connect with Irene Shih! Website: https://www.mindsmatterbay.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/minds-matter-bay-area/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsmatterbay     Link for Trust Building Action Plan – https://www.hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding  Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.   Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!     Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.   Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org  

Raise your hand if being a mom and working away from home has you STRESSED! Most parents would agree: one of the biggest challenges you face in the early years is figuring out how to patch together childcare you can actually afford! Most parents in the U.S. have felt the impact of our poor childcare economy. Stiff competition for daycare entry, care coverage that doesn't reflect the average work schedule, and costs that make it almost impossible for parents of littles to return to work at all are just a handful of the impossible choices working parents face.Meanwhile… businesses today are desperate for talent! So why aren't we catering to an eager but largely untapped potential workforce: parents of young children? We need systemic change, and Nicole Riehl is making incredible strides in this arena. Her organization, EPIC, helps businesses address their teams' childcare needs in a way that benefits their employees, companies, and the economy as a whole.Explore Nicole's insights and the innovative solutions that are reshaping how businesses support working parents:The major economic impacts of the country's inadequate childcare infrastructureWhy affordable, quality childcare is a business imperativeHow childcare improvements align with the future of modern communitiesRelated Links:EPIC's website - https://www.coloradoepic.org/Nicole's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-riehl-ab46634/Nicole's Twitter - https://twitter.com/theriehlnicoleNicole's podcast, “The Dropoff” - https://www.coloradoepic.org/podcastGenXYZ 2023 - Top 25 Young Professionals - https://www.cobizmag.com/genxyz-2023-top-25-finalists/Denver Business Journal - Outstanding Women in Business Award -https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2022/08/19/dbj-2022-outstanding-women-in-business-awards.htmlUS Chamber of Commerce Foundation - https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/Bipartisan Policy Center - https://bipartisanpolicy.org/Council for Strong America - https://www.strongnation.org/articles/2038-122-billion-the-growing-annual-cost-of-the-infant-toddler-child-care-crisisRoadmap with The ECE Employer Roadmap - US Chamber of Commerce Foundation - https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/education/ece-employer-roadmapLeadership Denver - https://denverleadership.org/leadershipdenver/Proposition EE - https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb23-1290Employer-Based Childcare Design Lab - https://www.coloradoepic.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/EPIC-Design-Labs-Flyer-4-28-22-FINAL.pdfAi-Jen Poo's Care Fest - https://www.carefest.com/event/6b40797d-1bb7-403c-97ca-3ae437a3c87f/summaryTake Action - advocate for the policy reforms that drive gender equity at work, including access to affordable, quality care: www.bossedup.org/takeactionBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/

Between holiday stress and the winter blues, there are plenty of reasons this time of year may not be as merry as you think it should be (at 14:08) --- Wish you could recapture the childlike wonder of Christmas? Perhaps some tips from the Hancock County OSU Extension on 'Playing Your Way Through the Holidays' would help (at 22:17) --- The US Chamber of Commerce Foundation has announced its winners of the 2023 Citizens Awards, honoring corporate social responsibility at the local and national level (at 31:44) --- Still scrambling to find that perfect gift at the last-minute? We have some great ideas to help with Christmas just days away (at 54:03)

It's a program to encourage civics education and community involvement among middle school students... registration is now open for the National Civics Bee, from the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation and local chambers around the country (at 14:19) --- Showing our thanks to all who have served, the Library of Congress wants to preserve your stories as part of their ongoing Veterans History Project (at 21:44) --- Around Town: It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the annual Turkey Trot 5K to benefit the Women's Resource Center (at 45:07)

Full Hour | In today's third hour, Dom welcomes Staff Sergeant Ryan Pitts, a Medal of Honor recipient who's serving as Honorary Captain at Saturday's Flyers game and Sunday's Eagles game as an ambassador for Toyota's Hiring Our Heroes. First, Pitts tells us about his service, explaining why it's hard for so many Veteran's to talk about their service, particularly Medal of Honor winners who saw some horrible things. Then, Dom delves into Pitts' Honorary Captain status, asking him a favor at the Flyers game, yearning for more fighting in the greatest show on ice. Then, Pitts tells us a bit about Toyota's Hiring Our Heroes initiative, explaining why he's gotten involved with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and telling how listeners themselves can help some vets. Then, Dom spends the remainder of the hour discussing the rise of antisemitism in the United States as the conflict in Gaza continues. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Dom welcomes Staff Sergeant Ryan Pitts, a Medal of Honor recipient who's serving as Honorary Captain at Saturday's Flyers game and Sunday's Eagles game as an ambassador for Toyota's Hiring Our Heroes. First, Pitts tells us about his service, explaining why it's hard for so many Veteran's to talk about their service, particularly Medal of Honor winners who saw some horrible things. Then, Dom delves into Pitts' Honorary Captain status, asking him a favor at the Flyers game, yearning for more fighting in the greatest show on ice. Then, Pitts tells us a bit about Toyota's Hiring Our Heroes initiative, explaining why he's gotten involved with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and telling how listeners themselves can help some vets. Then, Dom spends the remainder of the hour discussing the rise of antisemitism in the United States as the conflict in Gaza continues. (Photo by Getty Images)

On this week's episode, Penta Partner Meghan Pennington explored the impact of early childhood education on the future workforce with our guests from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Senior Vice President and Vice President of Education & Workforce Policy, Cheryl Oldham, and Vice President of Policy and Programs, Caitlin Codella Low. Drawing from their extensive experience in the education sector, Cheryl and Caitlin provided valuable insights into the importance of a robust childcare system in shaping the workforce pipeline and the necessity of investing in our youngest learners.The group examined the challenges employers face in providing quality childcare and the prevalence of child care deserts in many U.S. zip codes. The conversation also delved into the CHIPS Act and its potential to address childcare issues, as well as the complexities of using data to inform K-12 education policy, highlighting the disconnect between parents' perceptions of their child's performance and the data reality.The episode emphasized the need to understand these challenges to create effective, data-informed solutions that help families and build a stronger workforce. Tune in to learn more!

Dr. Abraham Unger has been the Tikvah Fund's Director of Regional Education since 2021. In that capacity, he has managed the launch and growth of the Millstone Scholars National Honors Program in Jewish Thought for middle school students across the country. This weekly afterschool program in Jewish ideas covers the Biblical through contemporary periods and meets in-person in discussion-driven seminar groups in all regions of the U.S.  Before joining Tikvah, Dr. Unger served for 15 years as Director of Urban Programs at Wagner College, where he received tenure as a professor in Wagner's Department of Government and Politics. He oversaw the Public Policy and Administration major while managing numerous community partnerships. While at Wagner, Dr. Unger was Project Manager of a major U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant at the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Foundation. He received appointments as Senior Fellow at the NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management and as a Visiting Research Scholar in the Political Science Department at Fordham University. Dr. Unger has developed the Conservatory model of education, in which students start each phase of their education, from middle school through high school and university, with majors and rigorous specialized curricula alongside traditional distribution requirements. This curricular model weaves together theory and practice. Whether students stay with their majors or not as their interests evolve, the self-empowerment they experience as emerging specialists serves them for a lifetime. Dr. Unger is the author of numerous articles and three books examining the structure and implementation of public-private partnerships. Gems:Engage middle school students in serious Jewish thought through the text and great ideas.Deep knowledge and deep immersion in the sources give students strength, confidence, and a connection to their past.The whole world benefits from Jewish values.The teacher encourages discussion between the students.To have real freedom intellectually, one must know methodology and technique.Put in the work with vigor and learn how the text sees itself in its own interpretive principles.Know the material.Once you know the text, it never leaves you.It is empowering to know the text and commentaries.Training students to see the text clearly.There must be something to focus on.Nothing is more empowering than helping students recognize their potential.Don't give up on young people!Allow children to find one thing to focus on and with seriousness.Prioritize your children's Jewish learning.You must love teaching.Jewish life should be rich with thought aParenting On Purpose This course will help you better understand your child and build a deeper connection.Amazon We receive a small commission for any items purchased through my Amazon link.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Show SummaryMilitary Spouse Elizabeth Garcia, the Director of the Military Spouse Fellowship Program for Hiring Our Heroes, an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation connecting transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and caregivers with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce. About Today's GuestElizabeth Garcia is the Director of the Military Spouse Fellowship Program for Hiring Our Heroes, an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation connecting transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and caregivers with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce. In her role, Elizabeth focuses on strategic planning, team building, business development and strengthening partnerships. Elizabeth is a seasoned military spouse of 21 years and currently serves alongside her active-duty husband, an Army Aviator, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. She joined Hiring Our Heroes in September of 2017, helping to launch the pilot for the MilitarySpouse Fellowship Program in Maryland. Over the past six years, she has launched other programs at Hiring Our Heroes and served in other roles to include Senior Program Manager for the Corporate Fellowship Program and Communications Director. Elizabeth serves as an advocate and subject matter expert on veteran and military spouse employment and educates on issuesimpacting the military community. Before her career at Hiring Our Heroes, Elizabeth was a communications professional and Emmy-award winning television news reporter, but, like many military spouses, experienced numerous military moves which negatively impacted her career. These experiences drove her to advocate for military spouses in their pursuit of meaningful employment opportunities.Elizabeth has a bachelor's degree in communications from Texas State University and serves as an Executive Advisor for the 25thInfantry Division. She is the recipient of the State of Texas's Yellow Rose of Texas Award and an inductee of the Honorable Order of Our Lady of Loreto. She resides on Oahu, Hawaii with her husband, RJ, and her daughter, Ella. Her son, Grant, is entering his plebe year at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Go Army! Links Mentioned In This EpisodeHiring Our Heroes websiteHoH Military Spouse Resources Military Spouse Fellowship ProgramPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor Course 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse As an employer, you are looking for untapped talent pools. One talent pool that can be overlooked is the diverse and highly educated group of military spouses. Take this course to learn the top 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse. You can see find the course here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-Reasons-to-Hire-a-Military-Spouse This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project who offers direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with advocacy efforts, that improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families. You can find out more about how they support veterans and access their programs at  www.woundedwarriorproject.org    Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with dynamic entrepreneur and current Strategic Initiatives Coordinator for the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Laura Russ, to learn more about her passion for education and entrepreneurship,; her honest belief in a bright future for the community; and the joy she finds in the partnership the Foundation has with other area stakeholders such as the Albany-Dougherty EDC, the 4C Academy and others working to administer the ABY Flex program and other strategic educational initiatives to help prepare students for the future.  

Catherine is our guest this episode and she is a Clinical Project Manager for a clinical research and regulatory solutions provider. She and her husband live in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on the US Marine Corps base. As a military spouse, Catherine provided valuable insights as to how remote work has been valuable to her and her family in providing stability with respect to income, career growth and the relationships and projects her company provides. In this episode, we talk about: Catherine's perspectives as a military spouse and how remote work gives her flexibility to manage domestic and possible global moves with the military. She talks about adhering to a macro diet which recommends smaller, more frequent meals and how working from home is more suitable to that eating plan. Catherine talks about her passion for her job and how she does not need a clear separation from her home office and her home. She values the flexibility she has and likes the ability to start her day early or do a little more work after traditional office hours if she has a burst of creativity. We talk about how she explains to her dad the concept of remote work and the generational gaps between working a traditional 8-hour day, 40-hour week and the asynchronous and flexibility with remote work. Catherine highlights the positive impacts work from home roles offers the associates and the organization with regards to diversity and the varying cultures and backgrounds others can bring. Also, we talk about Catherine's connection with our previous guest, Erin, from episode 1.4! If you want to connect with Catherine, you can find her on ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠. Here's a link to that 2017 US Chamber of Commerce Foundation study we cited in the episode that highlighted the impacts to military spouses and employment. ____________________________________________________ If you love hearing work from home stories from our guests, find the remote work situation for your next career move with ⁠NoCommute⁠. NoCommute is a free daily newsletter with just-posted remote jobs. ⁠⁠Subscribe for free⁠⁠! ____________________________________________________ Thank you again for listening to the Work From Home Forever podcast. As a new podcast, we really appreciate the positive feedback, reviews you leave for us on the podcast platform of your choice. It will help us get noticed and will help others find our show and help us to find new guests who want to tell their Work From Home Forever stories. If you want to be a guest on the show, please visit our website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wfhforever.com/tellyourstory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please complete the brief online survey and we will be in contact with you. Please subscribe to our show to download our latest episodes and if you like our show, please, share it with a friend. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/workfromhomeforever/message

Show SummaryOn this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Stephanie Brown, CEO and Founder of The Rosie Network, an organization that serves, supports and empowers active duty, veteran, and military spouse entrepreneurs.  About Today's Guest Stephanie Brown, CEO and Founder, The Rosie Network CEO and Co-Founder, U.S. Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce Stephanie is a nationally recognized leader and sought after subject matter expert on military entrepreneurship. As CEO and Founder of The Rosie Network, Stephanie has been featured on numerous national news channels, including FOX Business, CBS and NPR. She has also been featured in Woman's Day Magazine, Business Insider, The New York Times, Military Families Magazine and U.S. Veterans Magazine, to name a few. She is the widow of retired Admiral Thomas Brown (SEAL) and the daughter of an Air Force Vietnam veteran. Stephanie has dedicated over 20 years to supporting and advocating on behalf of military families, and veterans. Some of her awards include: ·      Department of the Army, Civilian Service Commendation Medal ·      2019 Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year, Small Business Administration Innovator of the Year, Our City San Diego ·      Small Business Owner of the Year, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce ·      Top 10 Most Influential Military Spouse Business Owners, Business Insider ·      HillVets 100 Award ·      U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Military Times 50 Business Leaders Making a Difference, San Diego Business Journal ·      500 Most Influential Leaders, San Diego Business Journal Stephanie is a member of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Military Community and Family Policy, Spouse Ambassador Network and Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP). She leads the Military Spouse Entrepreneur Task Force working with DoD leaders to empower military spouse business owners and budding entrepreneurs to launch and grow small businesses with confidence and clarity. Stephanie is a founding affiliate partner of the Coalition of Veteran Owned Business (CVOB) alongside Billion Dollar Roundtable companies, and is the Chairperson of the Military Affairs Committee for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. She has also served on the Board of Advisors for California Department of Veterans Affairs, CalVet and Veteran Launch, CDFI. In January of 2021, Stephanie co-founded the first U.S. Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce (MSCC) and serves as CEO. She was instrumental in developing the first industry-standard Military Spouse-Owned Enterprise Certification (MSEC) and on-boarding corporations such as USAA, Johnson & Johnson, CVS Heath and Disney committed to doing business with certified military spouse-owned businesses.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeRosie Network Web SitePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor resource of the week is the Behind the Mission podcast episode 91 featuring Jamie Chapman talking about the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce. In that episode, you will hear about the organization that works to ensure that all active duty and veteran military spouses have the tools and resources they need to strengthen their families, communities, and the economy. You can see find this episode here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/jaime-chapman  This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations. Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

On this episode of Banking on KC, Drew Eanes, co-founder of The Hadley Project, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the fund uses a trust-based philanthropic model to amplify marginalized voices and support racial, social and environmental justice. ABOUT DREW EANES Drew Eanes is a Senior Client Solutions Manager at JE Dunn construction, responsible for business development initiatives throughout Kansas City. He is also the Regional Chair for JE Dunn BUiLD (Blacks United in learning and development) and has led partnership initiatives with the Urban League of Kansas City and SWAGG Inc that have resulted in access to opportunity for minorities in construction. He has received multiple honors for his dedication to the community and commitment to important initiatives, including being a Kansas City Man of the Year candidate for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, completing the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce's Centurions Leadership Program and being voted Centurion of the Year, City Year Idealist of the Year. He is also a 2022 Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Ace Award recipient. Eanes is a founding board member of the Hadley Project, a $6 million fund that awards grants to grassroots nonprofits led by people of color focused on equity around racial, social, and environmental justice. To date, The Hadley Project has partnered with more than 30 local organizations. He is also co-chair of the Launch KC Kansas City Social Venture Studio, a six-month program custom-designed for social entrepreneurs to grow their business and increase their community impact. He serves on the board of directors for the Kansas City Kansas Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and MOKAN Basketball. Country Club Bank – Member FDIC

Want to become financially free through commercial real estate? Check out our eBook to learn how to jump start a cash flowing real estate portfolio here https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-bookIn this episode of The Real Estate Investing Club I interview Atticus LeBlanc, Atticus is the founder and CEO of PadSplit, the country's largest co-living marketplace that's specifically designed for the workforce. Atticus founded PadSplit in 2017 because he wanted to build a legacy for good in the world. He structured PadSplit as a Public Benefit Corporation with a social impact mission to help solve the affordable housing crisis, one room at a time. Through its shared housing model, PadSplit aligns incentives between property owners, cities and those who seek affordable housing, which allows residents to save more money and dramatically improve their lives. PadSplit currently offers more than 5,000 shared housing units and has housed more than 11,500 people across multiple markets in the U.S. The median income for PadSplit residents is $25,000 annually. Before founding PadSplit, Atticus served as an affordable housing developer for more than a decade. He still serves as co-founder of Stryant Investments and Stryant Construction, which specializes in finding value in properties with unique challenges that cause them to be overlooked by larger investment firms. A recognized thought leader on housing solutions, he has presented at MIT, UC Berkeley, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, as well as regularly contributing to Forbes and other publications. He has served as the chair of ULI's UrbanPlan Education Initiative, co-chaired the Design For Affordability Task Force in 2018, and serves in multiple civic and volunteer capacities. He was named a Corporate Citizen of the Year in 2021 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Atticus graduated from Yale University with a BA in Architecture, and lives in Decatur, GA with his wife, their 4 boys, 2 dogs, and lots of chickens.. Atticus LeBlanc is a real estate investor who has a great story to share and words of wisdom to impart for both beginning and veteran investors alike, so grab your pen and paper, buckle up and enjoy the ride. Want to get in contact with Atticus LeBlanc? Reach out at www.padsplit.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/atticus-leblanc-3960466/.Enjoy the show? Subscribe to the channel for all our upcoming real estate investor interviews and episodes.************************************************************************GET INVOLVED, CONNECTED & GROW YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESSLEARN -- Want to learn the ins and outs of real estate investing? Check out our book at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-bookCONNECT -- Want to join one of the most active Facebook Groups for Real Estate Investors? Click here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2940993215976264PARTNER -- Want to partner on a deal or connect in person? Email the host Gabe Petersen at gabe@therealestateinvestingclub.com or reach out on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-petersen/WATCH -- Want to watch our YouTube channel? Click here: https://bit.ly/theREIshow************************************************************************ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE INVESTING CLUB SHOWThe Real Estate Investing Club is a podcast and YouTube show where real estate investing professionals share their best advice, greatest stories, and favorite tips as a real estate investor. Join us as we delve into every aspect of real estate investing - from self-storage, to mobile home parks, to single family flips and rentals, to multifamily syndication!#realestateinvesting #passiveincome #realestateSupport the show

Linda Goetze is the Co-Founder of DFM Data Corp., Inc., a corporation which delivers technology, standards, and best practices governance for the North America Logistics Industry. As well as this Linda is also the Vice President of the Board of Directors at the Blockchain Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Having spent 13 years as an award-winning educator, Linda now focuses her time on connecting with founders, developers, business builders, innovators and other proponents of positive change around the world. On this week's episode Linda and Maria discuss:  The significance of obtaining a certification from the ECCMA as a Master Data Quality Manager.  How data helps digital transformation projects  The impact TUID will have on global supply chains  The idea of data being the new oil  What people need to understand about blockchain  Make sure to like and subscribe to the Transform Talks podcast never to miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday. ↓ Linda Goetze ↓ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindagoetze/ ↓ FOLLOW US ON LINKEDIN ↓ Maria Villablanca (Host) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/ Transform Talks  https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transform-talks/ ↓ FIND US ONLINE ↓ https://futureinsights.org/ https://futureinsights.org/transform-talks/ Get more on-demand supply chain content https://sctvplus.com/pages/sctv-individual Apply to be a guest on the show https://futureinsights.org/speaker-form/ Apply be a sponsor on the show https://futureinsights.org/sponsor-form/

186: Why Don't Board Members Do What They're Supposed to Do? (Hardy Smith)SUMMARYAre your nonprofit board members as engaged as they should be? Do they micromanage or are they completely disengaged? In episode #186 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, author of Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game, Hardy Smith, discusses what an effective board really means. He details actions to avoid board member relationship mistakes, keys to recruiting and retaining productive board members, and why board members aren't passionate about fundraising. You'll hear some fundamental problems nonprofit staff face when interacting with their boards and what you can do to improve the relationship to achieve more effective results. Hardy also offers advice to board members so they can be the kind of intentional, effective and productive volunteer your organization needs.ABOUTHardy Smith is author of Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game. As a consultant and speaker, he works with organizations who want to benefit from a fully engaged board. Through board retreats, workshops, keynotes, and planning sessions Hardy provides solutions to board engagement challenges. Hardy's results-oriented approach was developed during a longtime career in the high-performance world of NASCAR racing. He has had wide-ranging personal and professional involvement with nonprofits, associations, chambers of commerce, and community groups nationwide. He is a member of the National Speakers Association, ASAE, Association of Fundraising Professionals, BoardSource, Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, and Florida Society of Association Executives. He is a faculty member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Institute for Organization Management.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESCreativity, Inc. Overcoming the Unseen Forces that Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed CatmullThink Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam GrantHardy's book Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame GameLearn more about Hardy by visiting his website: www.hardysmith.comTake our Podcast Survey and let us know what you want to hear!Have you purchased Patton's book 

BIOGRAPHYJennifer Gray Thompson is the CEO of After the Fire USA. Jennifer graduated from Dominican University and was an educator before earning a MPA from University of Southern California's Price School of Public Policy. Post-graduate school, she worked in local government. After the devastating fires in the North Bay of San Francisco in October 2017, she became Executive Director of Rebuild NorthBay Foundation (RNBF), a nonprofit dedicated to help the region rebuild better, greener, safer, and faster. In 2021, RNBF created After the Fire USA in response to the Era of Megafires, a relatively recent chronic climate-based disaster.As the nation's leading expert in community recovery from wildfire, Jennifer works at the federal level to improve the space of wildfire disasters by collaborating with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to raise awareness, educate policymakers, and empower local communities. Jennifer is committed to equitable and resilient recoveries for every community, and shortening the space between wildfire communities and policy makers. ATF USA provides compassionate, effective, and relevant consulting services to wildfire communities to support locally lead and designed recoveries. ATF USA "Before the Fire" program is the lead agency for nearly $10M in state and federal grants for wildlands fuel mitigation programs. Jennifer Gray Thompson is a nationally recognized SME and has presented at several national conferences, including US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, HAC, Fannie Mae, Brownsfield, Smart Cities, FEMA, and more. She is cofounder of CANVAS, an association of disaster professionals who “listen locally, act regionally, reform nationally.” She also hosts the “How to Disaster” podcast, which highlights innovative leaders in the space of disaster. She serves volunteer boards for La Luz Center, a nonprofit serving primarily Latinos, and First Responders Resiliency, Inc, a nonprofit dedicated to eradicating PTSD for First Responders. In 2022, Gray Thompson was named as one of Forbes 50 over 50 IMPACT List. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-gray-thompson-mpa-65305328/Organization WebsiteYouTubeInstagramTwitter

Determined and hardworking, Laura (Paredes) Oldaker has built The Oldaker Group, a group of companies comprised of Academy On-demand, La Casa de Becker Assisted Living and The Gift of Caring. These companies work with older adults, their families, and Care professionals to increase the quality of life of the aging population and develop the healthcare workforce. Laura's passions lie in not only excellent care but, also education, workforce development, and family caregiver training, empowering family caregivers who want to give their aging loved ones the highest level of care without sacrificing their own well-being. Laura is a big believer in education and continued training; as she is an avid learner herself. She has participated in many entrepreneurial training programs including the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small business program at Babson College in Boston, Massachusetts, and At the Table Women in Leadership and Business by the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Laura is also a graduate of the Stanford University Latino Entrepreneur Initiative. Laura received many accolades throughout her entrepreneurial career, including receiving national recognition as the 2013 Latino Business Series' Entrepreneur of the Year by Verizon Wireless and 2017 by the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce At The Table Hispanic Business Enterprise Award. She was also honored as the 2017 Hispanic Business Woman of the Year by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, a 40 Under 40 award recipient, and named a Woman of Influence in 2017. Laura is greatly entwined in the Arizona community and lends service to organizations that support older adults, women of color, access to healthcare, and small businesses. Laura has recently completed her tenure as the Chairwoman of the Board for the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and was appointed to the Pima County Workforce Investment Board; she also serves as a board member of the YWCA of Southern Arizona. Laura has a true passion for life and together with Justin, is raising their children, V'Eanna (Andrew), Ethan, Isabelle, and Uli to be the community's next leaders.

Vote for Dave at https://www.transitiontrucking.org/vote!In this special Bonus Episode, David Marihugh joins Michael and Travis. Dave is a national fleet van driver, and he is a finalist for the Transition Trucking: Driving to Excellence award - a national competition that recognizes the successful transition in the trucking industry following military service.Dave served 25 years in the US Navy, and he joined Roehl in November of 2021. Dave got paid while he got his CDL through Roehl, and he's now a National Fleet driver in our Dry Van division. Dave also recently completed Roehl's Trainer Foundations Course so he's a Certified Driver Trainer, helping new drivers achieve Driver Success! Dave shared in his essay that he continues “…to exhibit the values the military has imparted in my life: integrity, accountability, reliability, humility and compassion. These values extend throughout my personal and professional life in my interactions with customers and team members. The time in the military taught me about honor, courage and humility and those are characteristics that are part of who I am as a person.”Roehl's Van Group President, Don Ingersoll, noted that the values Dave holds dear align with Roehl's company values. “First, Dave drives the Roehl Way to Protect Others – living our value of Safety. Second, Dave is Driver Driven – he leads the way by trip‐planning, being on‐time and being accountable for his performance. That also helps him Deliver Success to our customers and our teammates. And, Dave goes beyond simply delivering freight; he understands how his professionalism as a driver impacts Roehl Transport, our customers, our teammates, the people he shares the road with and our country. He is a leader!”Transition Trucking is presented by the U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes Program (HOH), Kenworth, and FASTPORT. It's a national competition for America's top military rookie driver. The winning driver is selected after a year-long competition among veterans, guard members and reservists who have made the successful transition in the trucking industry following military service. To learn more about the Transition Trucking award, visit www.transitiontrucking.org.Roehl Transport has repeatedly been recognized as a Military Friendly Employer, and the company has had a driving teammate in the (now) Top 12 every year since 2018. Joseph Campbell won the award as a member of TeamRoehl in 2019.Vote for Dave at https://www.transitiontrucking.org/vote!

LISTEN FIRST MONTANA Listen first. It is what all great leaders do. Episode 32: Dr. Jerry Evans This week's episode features Dr. Jerry Evans. Dr. Evans has taught Leadership Montana classes for over ten years. He is a professor in the College of Business at the University of Montana, and he is an expert instructor of leadership principles. Jerry talks about growing up in Swan Lake, his views on ethical decision making, his favorite leadership principles, and the spirit he strives to bring to his teaching. Jerry also tells us about his proudest moment over his long tenure with Leadership Montana, and how he believes our differences can be our strength. Eric Halverson Host Eric, a graduate of Leadership Montana Class of 2016 and Masters Class 2019, leads this project with an unmatched curiosity and thirst for learning how each interviewee leans into leading. Eric magically brings to life the story underneath the words and weaves together a series that perfectly illustrates the meaning and value of listening deeply. Originally from Billings, Eric currently resides in Missoula where he serves as the Communications and Development Administrator for Partnership Health Center. Dr. Jerry Evans Guest Jerry Evans was born in Great Falls and graduated from high school in Bigfork. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Providence, Great Falls, and he earned two master's degrees from Montana State University. Dr. Evans earned his Ph.D. from The Claremont Graduate University in the area of information processing and systems. He has served on the faculty of the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and the University of Nevada, Reno. He joined The University of Montana College of Business faculty in 1988, and has devoted most of his teaching, research, and publication activities to the areas of business information systems, business ethics, and organizational leadership. Additionally, Dr. Evans has consulted in businesses throughout the U.S. on topics such as negotiation, leadership, team building, conflict resolution, and quality management in service organizations. His current research focuses on resistance to change and leadership training. Jerry has served as a member of the board of directors of various corporations and foundations, including the Montana Chamber of Commerce, the Montana Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Organizing Committee of Leadership Montana, and the Board of Governors of Leadership Montana.

Jaimie Francis is vice president of policy and programs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Center for Education and Workforce. This nonprofit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to strengthening the nation's educational standards and the quality of its workforce.  In this episode of the Leading Learning Podcast, co-host Celisa Steele talks with Jaimie about the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Talent Pipeline Management initiative and its related TPM Academy and National Learning Network. They also discuss general challenges and opportunities in workforce development and ways learning businesses can foster effective collaboration with employers. Full show notes and a transcript are available at https://www.leadinglearning.com/episode313.

Meet David Betancourt, Viola Myre OC Volunteer of the Year here at the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. As well as one of our Education Foundation Board Members. And also a Board Member for the separate California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation.   All while acting as the External Affairs Market Manager of Southern California for Comerica Bank. Not bad for someone who started with the OCHCC as a volunteer right out of college at one of our earlier Estrella Awards!

Jennifer Gray Thompson is a lifelong resident of Sonoma Valley in Northern California. She attended Santa Rosa Junior College and graduated from Dominican University in 2001 with degrees in English and History. After teaching high school for 10 years, Jennifer went on to earn a master's degree in Public Administration from University of Southern California's Price School of Public Policy. Post graduate school, Jennifer worked for the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. She is the CEO of After the Fire, an initiative of 501c3 nonprofit Rebuild NorthBay Foundation (RNBF), which was founded after the devastating fires in the North Bay of San Francisco in October 2017. RNBF is an organization dedicated to helping the region rebuild better, greener, safer, and faster. In summer of 2021, RNBF created After the Fire USA in response to the prevalence of massive megafires in response to climate change and wildland imbalances. Our tagline remains “Recover. Rebuild. Reimagine.” Jennifer is nationally recognized as a leader in the space of wildfire and has presented at several national conferences on the issue by invitation of the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, HAC, Fannie Mae, Brownsfield, Smart Cities, FEMA, and many more. She is cofounder of CANVAS, an association of professional leaders in disaster working together to “listen locally, act regionally, reform nationally.” Jennifer is the creator and host of the How to Disaster podcast, which highlights proven and effective leaders with great ideas in the space of disaster. She is on the board of directors of La Luz Center, a nonprofit serving primarily the Latino community in Sonoma Valley.Jennifer interviewed Amy Simpkins on How to Disaster on Enhancing Equity and Sustainability back in September of 2021.Quotables“Every single community can recover at the same rate as another community if they are offered the right tools and capacity and funding and support.” - Jennifer Gray Thompson“Energy is also an ecosystem.” – Jennifer Gray Thompson"What is good for the ecology is good for the economy." – Jennifer Gray Thompson“The renewal of faith in humanity is really common in disaster places.” – Jennifer Gray Thompson“The American culture is very good in a crisis and is very good at stepping in with heroics in a crisis. But what we're bad at culturally is taking responsibility for our neighbors and our communities prior to the crisis.” – Amy Simpkins“Disaster is a great leveler and a great teacher.” – Jennifer Gray Thompson“There is a way forward and I believe clean energy is at the center of that.” – Jennifer Gray ThompsonIf you enjoyed the conversation, please share the episode with other innovators. Leave us a positive review and subscribe to Power Flow on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And hey, we're new, so you can even apply to be a sponsor or a guest.You can follow Power Flow Podcast on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Tik Tok. Thank you for listening. See you at the whiteboard!

On today's Business Beat, Jeff Sloan announces a new grant for small businesses from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and FedEx to help small businesses impacted by natural disasters.

It's Monday and that means it's time for a new episode of YB's Collaboration Corner! If you desire to share your story with the world, want to advance in your career, create conversations and connections, and don't want to take years to do it then this is for you. This week join President of Sales Rob "YB" Youngblood for conversation & connection with  Entrepreneur & Published Author Kawana Davis.Kawana, a Native Louisianian became a published author in 2016 when She created the "My soul Matters" Bible journal currently selling on Amazon. Born with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to walk in her purpose, she set out on a journey of making this vision come to life. As a result, she obtained her Bachelor's at age 41 (2019) and Master's at 42 (2021). In 2019 She became the Director of Programming and administrative Affairs for The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc. Overseeing the establishment of BIPOC chambers across Louisiana while facilitating Programming, training, and securing funding for those businesses in the affiliate chamber regions. At the same time, she started Diogi's Place out of her love for her dogs and sixteen-year-old daughter, one of whom aspires to be a veterinarian one day. A single mother driven to create family wealth, she began building a foundation so that her daughter could one day see herself living and thriving.Tune in for a new episode every Monday night at 7:00 pm (CST). Just choose "YB's Collaboration Corner Podcast" when you click the magic link below!https://linktr.ee/selfpublishn30daysYou can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel!https://youtu.be/WqCWL5xBznQDon't forget to subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher so you won't miss an episode!If you have been thinking about how to publish a book but you're not sure how, Self Publish -N- 30 Days is the company for you! As the #1 Self Publishing Company in the world we are able to publish your book faster and with less stress than other services. We offer the same services as KDP Amazon  but with a personalized approach. We know that to publish on Amazon, there are several steps that seem intimidating if you don't know what to do. At Self Publish -N- 30 Days our skilled team will walk you through the whole process of how to write a book step by step. Contact Us Today!This Is The Year For Your New Book!

Bayer is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world – generating $48.90 billion in revenue in 2021. At the helm of Public Affairs, Science and Sustainability for Bayer's Consumer Health Division is Daniella Foster. Daniella joined Bayer in 2019 with a powerful vision for how consumer engagement and cross-sector collaboration can transform millions of lives including those in underserved communities around the world. With aggressive but attainable goals to be climate neutral by 2030 and net-zero by 2050, Daniella reveals how Bayer meets these targets while solving for complex global challenges. In this conversation, Daniella candidly shares how her experience at the State Department is helping her accomplish big things at Bayer. She also talks about how she is using storytelling to educate consumers to live healthier and longer. Daniella Foster Daniella Foster is the Global Vice President and Head of Public Affairs, Science, and Sustainability for Bayer's Consumer Health Division. In this role, she is responsible for embedding sustainability into the fabric of the divisional business model, including strategy and ambition development, implementation and impact stewardship. This work focuses on empowering the transformation of everyday health for 100 million people in underserved communities around the world by 2030 through health literacy programs, access strategies and, planet-friendly packaging. She is passionate about social entrepreneurship and serves as the Chairwoman of the Emergent Leaders Network, a non-profit she co-founded that provides scholarships and mentoring to community college students. Foster is a board member of the United Nations Global Compact Network USA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and serves as a Commissioner for the Global Business Coalition Education's Youth Skills and Innovation Commission. Resources: Learn more about Bayer at https://www.bayer.com/en/us/bayer-united-states-of-america Connect with Daniella on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniella/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble.

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Scott Breen, Vice President of Sustainability at the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) about Recycling and Creator and Co-Host of the Sustainability Defined podcast, Circular Economy, and Building Sustainability. Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 1:43  Nic & Laura talk about Field Safety11:12  Interview with Scott Breen Starts13:22  Recycling19:19  Circular Economy24:14  Sustainability39:13  Recycling-continued Please be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Scott Breen at https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrbreen/Guest Bio:Scott Breen is Vice President of Sustainability at the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI). CMI represents U.S. metal can manufacturers and their suppliers. His responsibilities include promoting the can as a sustainable/circular package, advocating for federal and state legislation and regulation that reflect the can's sustainability advantages, and leading the can industry's efforts to build upon its leading recycling rates.Scott is also the creator and co-host of the podcast Sustainability Defined. Previously, Scott was associate manager of the Sustainability and Circular Economy Program at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and attorney-adviser at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the show

How Scott Breen, a former environmental lawyer started with packaging and working at Can Manufacturers Institute as vice president of sustainability.In today's episode, we talk about:•Coming up with the strategy that improves the industry recycling rates, •How the new well-designed deposit systems help push people to recycle and the support of the legislation when it comes to changes•How did the whole business supply chain industry of recycling and aluminum become so much more robust and mature compared to plastic? •The criticism about aluminum that is damaging to the environment during mining or the number of carbon emissions that are put out during either the manufacturing process•What is the most sustainable way when it comes to design guidelines, will the recycle facility be able to recognize it as aluminum, if it's overly decorated? Scott Breen is vice president of sustainability at the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI). CMI represents U.S. metal can manufacturers and their suppliers. As part of his duties, he promotes the can as a sustainable/circular package, ensures that federal and state legislation and regulations do not harm it, and leads the industry's efforts to improve the industry's high recycling rates. Before joining CMI, Scott worked as an associate manager for the Sustainability and Circular Economy Program at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and attorney-adviser at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In addition to his work at CMI, is the founder and co-host of the podcast "Sustainability Defined," which discusses many elements of sustainability. For more information and to explore other episodes, go to www.ppcpackaging.com/the-packaging-brothersFollow PPCPackaging on social media! ⬇️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-packaging-components-inc-/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPCPackaging/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppcpackaging/?hl=enWebsite: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/Find out more about Scott on his website and connect with him:  Website: http://www.cancentral.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/cansrecyclable/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrbreen/The views and opinions expressed on the "Packaging Brothers" podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Packaging Brothers, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.

Jack Doty has served as a member of numerous boards of directors, and as an officer in numerous companies. He has substantial experience advising growing life sciences, manufacturing and distribution companies. He has particular expertise in Infrastructure Development and Maintenance, C-Level Advisory, and Capital Introduction and Coordination.Jack is currently the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of InnoCom Bio Equities, a Life Sciences Special Purpose Vehicle investment and advising firm. As Founding President of the San Francisco Chapter of the Private Director Association, he built membership from and original 6 to 140 members, and has personally held numerous directorships: Vice Chairman, Granny Goose Foods, Inc.; Chairman, Hoopers Confections, Inc., Chairman, Metro Pacific Corporation; Director, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Foundation; Director, San Francisco Chapter of Association for Corporate Growth; Director, Coalition for Better Housing; Director, San Francisco Chapter of Institute of Management Accountants. As a member of California Governor Jerry Brown's Subdivision Advisory Committee, he established and chaired 148 separate boards of directors.Jack's career has ranged from entrepreneurial startups to major company turn-a-rounds. As a fractional C-Level Executive, he currently is business advisor to the CEO and CBDO at California Life Sciences Association, fractional CFO of Trove Therapeutics, fractional CFO of Outbreaker Solutions and Head of Finance of Teclison Limited. A company he headed built 248-unit Post Street Towers in San Francisco. He performed as Vice Chairman, Director and CFO of $100 million Granny Goose Foods, taking it from a $3 million loss to a $5 million profit. He performed as acting CFO of $50 million Honolulu Shipyards, spearheading the team that took the company out of pending foreclosure, refinanced it and led it through re-organization to profitability. He has successfully performed as Acting CFO and COO of a branded national Whole Foods level importer, as Acting CFO of an international federally funded non-profit education foundation, as financing consultant for several emerging companies, and as Managing Director for Finance of a Private Equity Fund. Jack now directs his considerable business skills and experience to Capital Introduction, C-Level Advisory and Board of Director seats.

About Today's GuestsTina Atherall, DSW, LMSW, brings to PsychArmor her vast experience and leadership in the military non-profit community and academia. In 2006, she co-founded Hope For The Warriors, an organization dedicated to serving combat wounded servicemembers and their families. Scaling a grass-roots effort to a national platform, she worked extensively with various levels of military leadership, agencies, corporations, and communities educating and advocating for critical support for those who have served and their families. She has embedded her career in the field of social work innovation and leadership and obtained her Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from the University of Southern California. Her recent work focuses on the 12 Grand Challenges for Social Work to eradicate social isolation specifically the challenges of military family social isolation. As an adjunct faculty, her love for PsychArmor began while utilizing the PAI educational videos to enhance teaching social work practice with military and their families to Masters of Social Work students in New York City.As PsychArmor's new CEO, Tina will continue the mission of bridging the military-civilian divide. She has fresh ideas to strengthen PsychAmor's pivotal role as the “go to” place for employers, healthcare providers, educators, volunteers, municipalities, service providers, government workers, caregivers and communities to learn about how to better serve our military Veterans. Elizabeth O'Brien was appointed CEO of the Freedom Learning Group in April 2020.In the last six years, O'Brien has served in significant leadership roles as a Senior Director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes program, and as Chairwoman for the U.S. Small Business Administration's Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs, the first military spouse to be appointed to that role. As Senior Director at HOH, O'Brien evolved the military spouse program's event-centric focus to become a national comprehensive resource at the forefront of military spouse workforce development for over one million military spouses. In addition to overseeing the program's research and strategic operations, she led the growth of the Military Spouse Employment Advisory Council (MSEAC), a coalition she grew in five years comprised of more than 35 companies with a combined market value of over three trillion dollars to include Amazon, Booz Allen Hamilton, Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce. The MSEAC focused on creating innovative workforce development strategies through upskilling and reskilling a chronically unemployed and underemployed workforce. O'Brien has worked closely with current and past administrations to advance the narrative around military spouse workforce development solutions; most recently co-chairing the release of “A Collective Effort: Workforce Development Solutions for the 21st Century Military Spouse” with Mrs. Karen Pence, Second Lady of the United States. Prior to joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, O'Brien spent over a decade coaching college women's basketball at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Hofstra University, and The University of Hawaii. Links Mentioned In This EpisodePsychArmor: About UsFreedom Learning Group Web SiteStatement by President Bush in His Address to the Nation, September 11, 2001Leadership Under Fire Podcast: Remembering John Vigiano Part 1Leadership Under Fire Podcast: Remembering John Vigiano Part 2This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramProducer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Erin Carter is a chamber veteran who has served as the Metrocrest Chamber President since 2016. Prior to leading the Metrocrest Chamber, she served the Lewisville Chamber of Commerce as both its Events & Communications Director and its Vice President of Program Development. Carter currently serves as Chair of the Winter Institute Board of Regents for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Trustee of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Board Member of the North Texas Commission, Secretary of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Rotary Club, Board Member of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Educational Foundation and Board Member of the Lewisville ISD Education Foundation. https://denton-chamber.org/ https://www.facebook.com/DentonChamber/ https://www.instagram.com/dentonchamber/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/denton-chamber-of-commerce-tx-/

Sydney Price excelled at climbing the corporate ladder until one day she realized she was meant for more. Being a fantastic manifestor, she began creating programs to support and empower women in developing countries. While her programs were highly successful, she realized much of her manifestation came from a space of efforting. Knowing the toll it took on her, she set out on a journey to learn how to manifest effortlessly. In this episode, Sydney shares how to manifest more effortlessly and why it is absolutely necessary that the world have conscious leadership. Sydney's mission with “The Knew Purpose” is to awaken leaders and companies to their authentic purpose, establishing better business practices as the new global standard. Today, she is obsessed with creating conscious leaders who integrate purpose and heart with their business plans. Find out how you can support mindful companies with B-Corp certifications and be a part of the conscious leader community.    In 2013, Sydney made a radical transition in her career from the corporate sector, and became SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility at KSC where she created an innovative model that was named “Best Economic Empowerment Program” from the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation in 2015 and was studied and endorsed by Georgetown University in 2017. In 2015, she was named by CEO Connection as one of the “Most Influential Women” of the year. As an ICF-certified coach and inspirational speaker she drives meaningful and measurable change by empowering leaders, businesses, universities, non-profits, and social entrepreneurs.    Mentioned in this episode: The Artists Way, by Julia Cameron - bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-Spiritual-Higher-Creativity/dp/1585421472   Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain - https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Visualization-Power-Imagination-Create/dp/1608684644/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Book+Creative+Visualization&qid=1627568232&s=books&sr=1-3 B Corp Directory: https://bcorporation.net/directory Find Sydney Price: Instagram: @theknewpurpose Website: https://www.theknewpurpose.com/ Find more about Amy Stark and her courses: https://www.starktransformation.com/online-education

Atticus is the CEO & founder of PadSplit, an online marketplace that leverages shared housing as a tool for financial independence. PadSplit is a public benefit corporation that has garnered national acclaim as a solution for housing affordability, creating more than 1,600 affordable units in the last 3 years. Atticus has been an affordable housing developer since 2008 and has presented on housing solutions at MIT, UC Berkeley, and the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation. He is also the co-founder of Stryant Construction & Management Inc. Atticus serves as the co-chair of ULI's UrbanPlan Education Initiative, co-chaired the Design For Affordability Task Force in 2018, was a member of Leadership Atlanta's Class of 2020, and is currently a volunteer with Mad Housers. He graduated from Yale University with a BA in Architecture, and currently lives with his family in Decatur, GA along with 2 dogs and lots of chickens.“I'm a big fan of charting out the vision first. And just understanding what your Northstar is where you want to go. And if the only thing that you do for your organization is aligned on that I'm sure that everyone in the organization does.” - Atticus LeBlancToday on Startups for Good we cover:The explanation of the housing crisis we are havingAddressing some of the concerns associated with cohabitatingSome of the other benefits offered by PadSplit Zoning issues and the history of some zoning lawsMoving into a tech start up without a tech backgroundThe importance of perseverance as an entrepreneur The value of the “Care, Show, Prove It” mentality on business The book that we discuss is called The Color of Law by Richard RothsteinConnect with Atticus on Twitter or LinkedInAtticus writes for Forbes Real Estate Council and here is his latest articleSubscribe, Rate & Share Your Favorite Episodes!Thanks for tuning into today's episode of Startups For Good with your host, Miles Lasater. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast listening app.Don't forget to visit our website, connect with Miles on Twitter or LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes across social media. For more information about The Giving Circle