Podcasts about inclusive prosperity

Dani Rodrik (Harvard Kennedy School Economics Professor) joins the podcast to discuss his career, the best case for industrial policy, the labor market effects of globalization, and his vision of an ideal economic policy paradigm. Rodrik is the Ford Foundation Professor of International Political Economy at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. He is co-director of the Reimagining the Economy Program at the Kennedy School and of the Economics for Inclusive Prosperity network. He was President of the International Economic Association during 2021-23 and helped found the IEA's Women in Leadership in Economics (IEA-WE) initiative. His most recent books are Combating Inequality: Rethinking Government's Role (2021, edited with Olivier Blanchard) and Straight Talk on Trade: Ideas for a Sane World Economy (2017). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics

Dani Rodrik (Harvard Kennedy School Economics Professor) joins the podcast to discuss his career, the best case for industrial policy, the labor market effects of globalization, and his vision of an ideal economic policy paradigm. Rodrik is the Ford Foundation Professor of International Political Economy at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. He is co-director of the Reimagining the Economy Program at the Kennedy School and of the Economics for Inclusive Prosperity network. He was President of the International Economic Association during 2021-23 and helped found the IEA's Women in Leadership in Economics (IEA-WE) initiative. His most recent books are Combating Inequality: Rethinking Government's Role (2021, edited with Olivier Blanchard) and Straight Talk on Trade: Ideas for a Sane World Economy (2017). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/finance

Dani Rodrik (Harvard Kennedy School Economics Professor) joins the podcast to discuss his career, the best case for industrial policy, the labor market effects of globalization, and his vision of an ideal economic policy paradigm. Rodrik is the Ford Foundation Professor of International Political Economy at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. He is co-director of the Reimagining the Economy Program at the Kennedy School and of the Economics for Inclusive Prosperity network. He was President of the International Economic Association during 2021-23 and helped found the IEA's Women in Leadership in Economics (IEA-WE) initiative. His most recent books are Combating Inequality: Rethinking Government's Role (2021, edited with Olivier Blanchard) and Straight Talk on Trade: Ideas for a Sane World Economy (2017). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dani Rodrik (Harvard Kennedy School Economics Professor) joins the podcast to discuss his career, the best case for industrial policy, the labor market effects of globalization, and his vision of an ideal economic policy paradigm. Rodrik is the Ford Foundation Professor of International Political Economy at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. He is co-director of the Reimagining the Economy Program at the Kennedy School and of the Economics for Inclusive Prosperity network. He was President of the International Economic Association during 2021-23 and helped found the IEA's Women in Leadership in Economics (IEA-WE) initiative. His most recent books are Combating Inequality: Rethinking Government's Role (2021, edited with Olivier Blanchard) and Straight Talk on Trade: Ideas for a Sane World Economy (2017). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Dani Rodrik (Harvard Kennedy School Economics Professor) joins the podcast to discuss his career, the best case for industrial policy, the labor market effects of globalization, and his vision of an ideal economic policy paradigm. Rodrik is the Ford Foundation Professor of International Political Economy at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. He is co-director of the Reimagining the Economy Program at the Kennedy School and of the Economics for Inclusive Prosperity network. He was President of the International Economic Association during 2021-23 and helped found the IEA's Women in Leadership in Economics (IEA-WE) initiative. His most recent books are Combating Inequality: Rethinking Government's Role (2021, edited with Olivier Blanchard) and Straight Talk on Trade: Ideas for a Sane World Economy (2017). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this episode, AJ interviews Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan and Shaun Rojas of the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) where Kaye is the President and CEO, and Shaun is the Senior Director of Civic Engagement. Their discussion emphasizes the importance of building a culture of civic leadership and engaging with community members to address their concerns and build stronger, healthier, and more prosperous communities. The conversation also touches on the idea that leadership is an activity rather than a title or position, and the need to develop skills and engage in activities that promote leadership. Kaye Monk-Morgan, KLC President and CEOA third-generation Kansan, Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan is the president and CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC), an internationally recognized center of excellence for leadership development and civic engagement. She previously served as the inaugural chief impact officer. Her work fosters civic leadership for stronger, healthier, and more prosperous communities in Kansas and beyond. Service and education have been hallmarks of Monk-Morgan's personal and professional story for decades. Prior to her time at the KLC, Monk-Morgan dedicated her talents to higher education. Over 30 years, she served in roles ranging from residence hall director to Assistant Dean of Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and ultimately the Vice President for Strategic Engagement and Planning at Wichita State University. Her areas of responsibility varied over the years and included community and economic development, strategic planning, assessment and accreditation, and coordination of WSU's First-Generation student services. Her longest appointment was as director of the TRIO Upward Bound Math Science program. An active community servant, Monk-Morgan has served on non-profit and corporate boards at the local, state, regional and national levels. She currently serves as a board member for: NXTUS, a non-profit that catalyzes startup ecosystems, The African American Museum of Kansas; and Emprise Bank. She is a trustee for the Wichita Land Bank; and advisor to the Ulrich Museum at Wichita State University.Shaun Rojas, Senior Director of Civic EngagementAs Senior Director of Civic Engagement at the Kansas Leadership Center, Shaun oversees the organization's Civic Engagement Initiative tasked to equip Kansans in public life to build civic trust on the most pressing issues. Shaun works with the Civic Engagement Team to develop Tresources for those in elected and appointed office and partners with organizations who are facing a civic challenge. Starting at KLC as an intern in 2008, Shaun has been around the KLC block. Over the years, he has done everything from help support community leadership programs across the state to help Kansans have better conversations on divisive issues. Shaun's dedication to help communities engage in better civic dialogue goes well beyond his role at KLC. He is the founder of the Young Latino Professionals of Wichita – which helps raise the profile and equip young professionals with leadership skills – and was a previous board member for the Association of Leadership Programs. In 2014, Shaun was named as Young Professional of Year for Wichita Urban Professionals. In 2016, he was named to the City of Wichita's Citizen Review Board by the City Manager. Shaun also serves on the District Six Advisory Board for the City of Wichita. Press Coverage:Local Entreprenuership Pilot Programhttps://kansasleadershipcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Kauffman-Grant-Communities_FINAL.pdfHeartland Together Partnershiphttps://kansasleadershipcenter.org/kansas-leadership-center-launches-multi-state-listening-tour/ Resources:Kansas Leadership Center (KLC)https://kansasleadershipcenter.org/KLC's Civic Missionhttps://youtu.be/jcMEWtUXVPgHeartland Together Projecthttps://kansasleadershipcenter.org/heartland-together/ Mentioned in this Episode:Create Campaign, Inc.https://www.createcampaignks.com/about-usThe Journal: A Civic Issues Magazinehttps://klcjournal.com/When Everyone Leads, by Ed O'Malley and Julia Fabris McBridehttps://kansasleadershipcenter.org/when-everyone-leads/Network Kansashttps://www.networkkansas.com/Center on Rural Innovationhttps://ruralinnovation.us/Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundationhttps://www.kauffman.org/

Two guests joined the podcast to talk about inclusive prosperity in economic development. Jessica L. González Martínez is an Inclusive Economic Development Advisor for the New Growth Innovation Network. Sterling Johnson is the Just Opportunity Portfolio Director for the Partnership for Southern Equity. They discussed the joint partnership between their organizations to produce the Communication Resource Guide for Inclusive Economic Development and how local governments can integrate equity and inclusion into economic development strategies. Host: Lauren Palmer

In this episode, host Lucy Kind kicks off our "Women in Tech" mini-series with Elle Black, author and founder of Cobalt, a platform that empowers users to design, source, and manufacture their own custom products from high quality suppliers. Elle discusses  her work decentralizing manufacturing and fixing broken supply chains. Lucy asks Elle about the challenges facing women in tech.  Elle talks about how to break the archetype of the successful tech founder as male and the importance of sharing success stories about non-male founders. Lucy and Elle dig into the problem of women in tech being judged by appearances, and Elle expounds on the concept of inclusive prosperity and the importance of giving underrepresented groups the resources they need to thrive. 

As an advocate, leader, and servant of any community, especially communities committed to Race-centered change processes, it can be easy to get lost in all the noise. This work isn't easy, and often we show up as flawed, human, and influenced by our own pain and need for change, justice, and equity. We can sometimes get so embroiled in the politics of accolades, salary, and being at the forefront of technological progress that we forget what should be at the center of racial justice work: Empathy. In the face of past and present patterns of white oppression, it isn't easy to lead with love. The weight of the racial injustice and dehumanization that has been meted out to certain communities is enough to make you want to holler! So how do we begin the ten thousand-mile journey to doing this work and centering racial equity in our work and our day-to-day lives?  Today's guest offers us a simple answer to meditate on: Do the best that you can to be as real and authentic as possible, lead with love and empathy.On today's episode of The R.A.C.E Podcast, I am joined by an amazing thought leader and provocateur: Nathaniel Smith of the Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE). Join Nathaniel and I for a riveting and re-affirming conversation on empathy and how it is the cornerstone of racial equity work. Tune in to hear more about why it is vital that we keep running this race, the significance of connecting with the heart for a purpose-driven life, and why it is more important to focus on our assignment than our accolades.Meet Nathaniel Smith:Nathaniel Smith is the Founder and Chief Equity Officer at the Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE), an Atlanta based organization involved in race-centered change processes in the American South. Through utilizing an equity agenda, PSE aims to address the inequities in our communities so prosperity can be created and shared by all. They believe that there are groups that have much more support systems and resources that enable their success, while others are forced to rely on more uncertain circumstances in under-resourced communities. Therefore, PSE works to advance just outcomes that are sensitive to the needs and circumstances of the populations in question – erasing the barriers that stand in the way for everyone to succeed.Among PSE's notable accomplishments was the creation of the American South's first equity mapping and framing tool, the Metro Atlanta Equity Atlas, and co-authoring numerous reports ,including: “Growing the Future: The Case for Economic Inclusion in Metropolitan Atlanta”, and “Employment Equity: Putting Georgia on the Path to Inclusive Prosperity.” PSE also led a coalition of diverse stakeholders to support a $13 million transit referendum that expanded Atlanta's metropolitan transit system into a new county for the first time in 45 years. Smith's advocacy activities were instrumental in the ratification of a 15 percent set aside of Atlanta Beltline Tax Allocation District (TAD) dollars for the development and maintenance of affordable workforce housing within the Atlanta BeltLine Planning Area - $250 million dollars over the 25-year lifespan of the Atlanta BeltLine TAD.As a child of the South, Mr. Smith believes his Southern heritage is a critical part of his existence. Influenced by a legacy of struggle, resilience, relationships, and faith, his upbringing allows him to center community in his work and life. As a firm believer that all one has are his deeds and that the work of centering racial equity is his spiritual assignment, Nathaniel Smith is a man that walks his walk and goes against the status quo. Raised by parents that were a part of the civil rights movement, Nathaniel bore witness to everyday people giving themselves to the fight against racial injustice. This motivated him to do two things: honor our ancestors by continuing to do the work of racial equity and creat

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Lanre Osibona. They discuss how can Africa achieve inclusive prosperity through digital transformation.Passionate about Africa and a long-time proponent of its digital transformation. Former SSA to the Nigerian President on Technology (for 5 years), with international, private sector experience spanning over 17 years.Founder & CEO of The Foresight Group, a collaboration of three uniquely distinct private limited companies that have come together to form an alliance to support Africa's digital transformation. A group of independent companies with interwoven expertise namely –Foresight Innovation Consulting, Foresight Knowledge Hub, and Foresight Seeds Fund– our venture capital.To connect with Lanre, CLICK HERETo visit The Foresight Group's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

Episode Notes The Presidential Precinct is fortunate to have John Olajide, Founder and CEO of Axxess, as a part of its global network. We welcome John on the Global Founders Podcast as he shares about leadership journey from Nigeria to Dallas, Texas. You won't want to miss this conversation, packed with good words for any entrepreneur or community leader. Listen in as John is interviewed by Presidential Precinct Board member Francois Baird. Learn more at presidentialprecinctnetwork.org and presidentialprecinct.org/covid/.

Recorded February 24th, 2021 by the Rochester, NY chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement working to "elevate humanity through business."Conscious Capitalism is based on four key tenets:-Higher Purpose (beyond profit)-Stakeholder Orientation (balancing the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, investors, society and the environment, rather than prioritizing stockholders)-Conscious Leadership (servant leaders that focus on we rather than me, keeping the organization focused on living its purpose)-Conscious Culture (fosters love and care and focuses on the holistic wellbeing of employees)Our mission is to be students and teachers practicing Conscious Capitalism with the belief that these principles empower and advance human flourishing.Thanks to our Visionary Partners: The XLR8 Team, Inc., CleanCraft LLC, The Bonadio GroupLearn more about our Rochester, NY Chapter: https://consciouscapitalismroc.org/Learn more about the global Conscious Capitalism movement: https://consciouscapitalism.org/Learn more about Improving:https://improving.com/

[3:00] Growing up in Rochester, then joining the Marines[6:30] Mentoring from Bob Duffy and coming back to Rochester[9:15] Applying his degree in urban education to Rochester's challenges[12:00] Taking a holistic approach to business - "differentiate free market, equal opportunity capitalism where there is healthy competition, from what we have now...corporate cannibalism"[15:00] "We need to be honest about tax avoidance...this idea that there is not an inherent obligation to the public good...by starving government, business is attempting to introduce themselves as saviors, which I'm hesitant to do. Doing good should not be an act of charity. Doing good should be part of our fundamental obligation to one another as people...there needs to be inherent in the business model, with this aspiration for profitability, how do we at the same time not create these negative externalities BEFORE you start thinking about how to do good."[20:00] "If you continue to subject people to a system that they know they have no real opportunity or chance of succeeding in, then you risk collapse...and if the system collapses, even those who have the most power become powerless."[23:00] How philanthropy can be a "Trojan horse" for corporate reputation that masks how inherent in their business model is the simultaneous cause of many of the problems they claim to ameliorate[27:00] Overcoming the temptation of short-term self interest - poverty as a deficit of aggregate choice - "for far too long, the nature of the problem has been ignored" - "so many people are better at being community-minded when they're OK...self-interest is inherently un-American"[34:00] Leading conversations on diversity, equity and inclusion in the Chamber and among Chamber members - New "Colors of Success" conversations, trainings and programming[40:00] Understanding systems and contexts that restrict opportunities[47:00] Attracting companies to Rochester, developing the talent they're looking for and enhancing the job quality[56:00] The intersection of education and poverty - "We need to focus on the policies, resource flows and conditions that are rendering them to a helpless status where they are not the determiners of who and what they can become. That is when we begin to deal with poverty. We cannot apply an ethics of individualism to people who cannot take action as individuals."

"Economists begin with this notion of the free market invisible hand, and we need to be clear that the hand has a color — it's a white hand, let me say, a white male hand," said Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, a professor of sociology at Duke University. ... I was a major in sociology and economics... I ended up choosing sociology, in part because of the foundation of economics is assumptions about the rational actor making decisions on a cost-benefit basis in something called efficient market. And we all know that the Homo sapiens — they're a complex animal shaped by multiple social forces and group divisions."Bonilla-Silva joined a panel of scholars — Daina Ramey Berry, a history professor at the University of Texas at Austin; Arjumand Siddiqi, a professor in the Department of Public Health at the University of Toronto; and Mario Small, a sociology professor at Harvard University — for a discussion on July 13, 2020, about how the conceptual approaches of economics discount Black and Latinx perspectives, and what they think economics could learn from other disciplines. The discussion was moderated by Sandy Darity, a professor of economics, public policy and African and African American studies at Duke University.This talk was sponsored by UC Berkeley's Department of Economics and Economics for Inclusive Prosperity, co-founded by Berkeley economics professor Gabriel Zucman.Read a transcript and listen to the episode on Berkeley News. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Read and sign the declaration here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddsHA40lVULue5wlXDferezB8rdHKr1IXHxd1ADkvm9SldXg/viewformRochester, NY chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement working to elevate humanity through business. Conscious Capitalism is based on four key tenets:-Higher Purpose (beyond profit)-Stakeholder Orientation (balancing the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, investors, society and the environment, rather than prioritizing stockholders)-Conscious Leadership (servant leaders that focus on we rather than me, keeping the organization focused on living its purpose)-Conscious Culture (fosters love and care and focuses on the holistic wellbeing of employees)Our mission is to be students and teachers practicing Conscious Capitalism with the belief that these principles empower and advance human flourishing.Thanks to our Visionary Partners: The XLR8 Team, Inc., CleanCraft LLC, The Bonadio GroupLearn more about our Rochester, NY Chapter: https://consciouscapitalismroc.org/Learn more about the global Conscious Capitalism movement: https://consciouscapitalismroc.org/

The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on the Latino community in California and throughout the United States. Due to a range of factors, the Latino community has disproportionately high rates of infections from the coronavirus as well as hospitalizations and deaths. These impacts can be seen in the Latino community throughout California—north and south, urban and rural. What are the risk factors, particularly around employment and housing that have made the pandemic such a public health challenge for the Latino community, and what are key Latino-serving organizations in the state doing to address these problems? This program will feature leaders from organizations and experts on the frontlines serving California's Latino community. Learn how they have been handling these critical issues over the past few months and what they expect now as confirmed coronavirus cases continue to surge locally and nationally. We'll hear from the head of the Latino Community Foundation and the executive directors of two frontline nonprofits, Nuestra Casa (in East Palo Alto) and 99Rootz (in California's Central Valley). The moderator for the conversation will be Teresa Alvarado, chief of local impact of SPUR. Alvarado formerly served as deputy administrative officer with the Santa Clara Valley Water District, where she led two departments. Prior to that she served as the first executive director of the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley. She is a member of the Silicon Valley Recovery & Resilience Committee, a group of Silicon Valley leaders working to set the path for economic recovery in the region, co-chairing its Inclusive Prosperity subcommittee. She is founder of the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley and serves on its advisory board. Please join us for this important event. NOTES In association with the Latino Community Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today on the pod is Dr. Indranil Ghosh. MIT-trained scientist is a sustainable investor, author, and strategic advisor to governments and leading global corporations.  Prior to Tiger Hill Capital, Indranil was Head of Strategy at Mubadala, Abu Dhabi's Sovereign Investment & Development Fund and held senior roles at Bridgewater Associates and McKinsey & Co.  His new book is Powering Prosperity. Tiger Hill Capital site Mubadala site Powering Prosperity book George Floyd and the Failure of Inclusive Governance article Tiger Hill articles The Awarepreneurs Community Paul's business coaching site Awarepreneurs is a popular conscious business and social entrepreneur podcast.  You can find out more at www.awarepreneurs.com.

Rochester, NY chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement working to elevate humanity through business. Conscious Capitalism is based on four key tenets:-Higher Purpose (beyond profit)-Stakeholder Orientation (balancing the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, investors, society and the environment, rather than prioritizing stockholders)-Conscious Leadership (servant leaders that focus on we rather than me, keeping the organization focused on living its purpose)-Conscious Culture (fosters love and care and focuses on the holistic wellbeing of employees)Our mission is to be students and teachers practicing Conscious Capitalism with the belief that these principles empower and advance human flourishing.Thanks to our Visionary Partners: The XLR8 Team, Inc., CleanCraft LLC, The Bonadio GroupLearn more about our Rochester, NY Chapter: https://consciouscapitalismroc.org/Learn more about the global Conscious Capitalism movement: https://consciouscapitalismroc.org/

Start-up and scale-up projects in Wisconsin offer unique opportunities to infuse communities of color with economic prosperity and growth. WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes interviews Elmer Moore, executive director of Scale Up Milwaukee, a Greater Milwaukee Committee initiative. Read More

[1:30] James' passion for psychology based on his childhood experiences[4:00] Early mentors: a bus driver, a step-father[8:30] Paying forward the gifts he was given[11:30] Becoming a part of the YMCA and "drinking the kool-aid"[16:00] The "For All" mission and mindset at the YMCA[21:45] Building partnerships across divides of geography and race toward Inclusive Prosperity in Rochester[26:00] How the YMCA is leading by example with their commitment to the work of diversity, inclusion and equity[30:00] Bringing in community stakeholders on the YMCA's culture and inclusion committees to bring new perspectives and  identify opportunities [36:00] The business case for being intentional about diversity and inclusion[42:00] Join Conscious Capitalism ROC on 2/18/2020 to learn more and see it first-hand!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/not-just-a-gym-diversity-inclusion-and-community-building-at-the-ymca-tickets-94044334135[44:30] Advice to others on the journey toward Conscious LeadershipLearn more about how the Rochester YMCA is more than "just a gym" here:https://rochesterymca.org

[3:00] Pioneering the field of behavioral economics - when individual rationality leads to collective irrationality[8:45] How the cognitive biases of "irrational" behavior make sense when viewed through the lens of evolutionary psychology[12:00] "Darwin's Wedge" between the best interests of individuals and groups - How Charles Darwin's concept of "relative fitness" adds nuance to Adam Smith's invisible hand[19:00] Why regulation can sometimes be in everyone's best interest[24:00] Requiring bike helmets only for kids, even though adults are subject to the same cognitive biases[28:00] Why the private sector might have more waste than the public sector[31:45] How a progressive consumption tax could reduce inequality and generate funds for needed investments, without making the rich any worse off[35:45] "The Mother of All Cognitive Illusions" - Why reducing income across the board won't impact anyone's relative bidding power[39:00] Why we underestimate the importance of luck and how appreciating luck makes us more generous[46:30] How the stories we tell and the types of jobs we celebrate lead us to a misallocation of talent[50:30] The benefits of network effects and when that power goes too far[53:00} Not to tax is not an option, "the only interesting questions are what to tax and how much to tax"[57:00] Creating pride in efficient government at the Ithaca DMV[1:00:00] Appreciating our luck and privileges makes us more grateful and more likely to give back[1:06:00] Mariana Mazzucato and appreciating the role of the government in our collective successhttps://marianamazzucato.com/entrepreneurial-state/Check out Robert Frank's books "The Darwin Economy" and "Success & Luck" discussed during this episode and stay tuned for Part 2 on his just-released book "Under The Influence"

[2:15] Founding of the Urban League and 30 programs for business development, youth development, housing and more[4:10] Dr. Hawkins' path to the Urban League(See her RBJ profile here: https://rbj.net/2019/10/11/new-urban-league-leader-brings-wealth-of-experience-to-multifaceted-agency/)[5:50] Mubarak's path to Rochester and the Urban League[7:45] Workforce development programs for high school equivalency and workforce re-entry, which include occupational skills training (construction, advanced manufacturing, health care, food services) and leadership[10:00] Relationship with the National Urban League network for schools, economic development and supports for individuals with disabilities[11:30] Business development and entrepreneurial training, including help with MWBE certification[13:20] Home ownership programs including, credit counseling, grants, foreclosure intervention[16:15] Understanding root causes and advocating for policy changes, learning the Urban League's role in partnering for change in education[19:30] Youth programs "Every person that walks in the door at the Urban League has the potential to be successful. You're great at something, you just have to find out what you're great at. Often they haven't heard that from anyone else...we want to create generations of success."[23:45] How can business owners partner with the Urban League for Inclusive Prosperity in Rochester(If you're listening before 11/12/19, learn more about "Not Your Average Luncheon: https://www.facebook.com/events/1178896808966331/)[32:30] Small business pitch competition with $5k prize from KeyBank "Boost and Build" program(If you're listening before 12/5/19, RSVP to attend here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-keybank-business-boost-build-pitch-competition-tickets-79269718863)[35:00] Success stories of helping individuals define and achieve success, plus alumni that pay it forward[38:30] Business and individual memberships at the Urban League[40:00] Vision of success for the future and ways you can helpLearn more at http://www.ulr.org/  

[1:00] Founding of the Coffee Connection by Nancy Sawyer-Molina(Nancy is now working with DAVIDA (a Peruvian national agency) and the regional government of Cuzco to develop a drug and alcohol prevention plan for at-risk kids (ages 10-18) in the Cuzco area.)[2:00] Joy assuming leadership of the Coffee Connection[6:30] Hiring on "Three Strikes" policy ... different strikes than you may think!"Probably 95% of people with addiction have a history of trauma. They're learning how to resolve conflicts with each other, in their homes and with other people using principles that start with self-calming and not coming from a traumatized position."[9:20] $69,000 to keep someone in prison, plus the lost opportunities of their gifts and contribution to society"How many more people would be in jail if everyone that ever drove drunk had been arrested...they're just the ones that got caught."[10:45] Getting started with a new employee"First we listen to their story. Everyone's healing recipe is different...many times people have told me 'this is the first time I've felt safe enough to tell my story.'""Addiction is not a straight uphill line of progress...A use or a relapse doesn't have to be the end of the story."[15:00] Ground rules for employment - Commitment to sobriety, commitment to the mission, good work practices (honesty, reliability, resolving conflicts)"I'm big on accountability, but if you don't understand someone's behavior, you don't know enough of their story"[18:30] Joy's study of trauma and healing"There's no difference between us...I have no moral superiority.""I guess I never got out of that 2 year old stage of asking why."Studying slavery and finding some research that perpetrators have more PTSD than victims[23:00] Supports and tools necessary to help keep employment[27:30] The celebrations and challenges of those that "graduate" from Coffee Connection[30:00] Joy's message to employers reluctant to give a chance to those with histories of addiction - "The whole process starts by recognizing the goodness of people"Learn more about Father Greg Boyle at Homeboy Industries here:https://homeboyindustries.org/[35:00] Raising 60% of program needs from revenue through the coffee shop, catering and wholesale businesses[39:00] Challenges to fundraising with a nontraditional model that doesn't fit many grants[45:00] Policy challenges for welfare benefits and health insurance[48:00] How you can help: volunteer your expertise, host a fundraiser, sell coffee for your own fundraiser, have your next coffee meeting at the Coffee Connection or hire them for catering!Hear more about the Coffee Connection story here:https://www.ourcoffeeconnection.org/our-storyor stop in for a cup of coffee at 681 South Ave or 2271 E. Main St!

[2:20] Ty's first entrepreneurial venture and how he found his way to commercial cleaning[5:00] Re-articulating a higher purpose for CleanCraft in 2015 - "Quality of Life and Peace""It had to fit not just what sounds good for the company, but really at my soul level...It's so easy to live your life when the business is aligned with the personal...right to my lowest worker, any decision you have to make in the company, you can go to the mission and vision."[9:30] Bringing the purpose into his leadership style and the daily practices of the business[11:45] How purpose and culture have generated growth and value for the CleanCraft[20:30] Open Hiring at Greyston Bakery - coming to Rochester through CleanCraft![28:30] Barriers to Conscious Capitalism - "Not a hand out, a hand up""Holding people accountable and being tough, hard-nosed, fair and consistent, is what the Open Hiring model does, and some CEOs think you can't do that and have this great loving culture, but I think it's the opposite. If they believe you have their best interests at heart, you can actually be tougher on them."[32:00] How to create a culture where people are willing to admit mistakes and be open to giving and receiving feedbackAstro Teller TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/astro_teller_the_unexpected_benefit_of_celebrating_failure[36:00] Ty's EVOLution as a Conscious Leader"Truthfully, my failures have made me more and more conscious as a leader"[39:00] Being honest and transparent during a crisis to reinforce conscious culture[42:30] The future for CleanCraft and Open Hiring in Rochester[46:00] The employee response to the conscious culture at CleanCraft[49:00] Getting started on the conscious journey and staying consistentLearn more about CleanCraft: http://cleancraftllc.com/Learn more about Greyston Bakery and Open Hiring: https://greyston.org/open-hiring/

[1:00] Devon's roots in becoming a barber[2:45] Opening up his own salon at age 23 and evolution as a conscious leader"Once you understand who you are and your culture, it's hard not to find purpose...to see the voids and want to fill them."Inspiration from his mother and The Black Panthers(Documentary "The Black Panthers: The Vanguard of the Revolution""The more selfless I am, the more the universe sustains me...I'm being sustained and I have peace in that. I don't think I would have the same amount of peace if I was just about the profit. That's worth everything"[11:45] Opening "Sweet Ida's" food pantry - now accepting produce thanks to new refrigerators from Mitch Gruber and Foodlink![15:00] Monthly community forums because barber shops are pillars of the black community - free haircuts for kids, health screenings, financial advisors[17:00] Barriers to evolving more conscious businesses in the neighborhood[20:00] Black entrepreneurship, ownership and group economicsBOSS Documentary: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/boss/video/boss-the-black-experience-in-business-nguxge/[23:00] The importance of ownership and how Devon is trying to cultivate future black entrepreneurs and conscious leadersNikole Hannah-Jones in the New York Times 1619 Project (400th anniversary of slavery coming to America): https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/black-history-american-democracy.html[29:30] What could Rochester do to be a beacon for Conscious Capitalism, Inclusive Prosperity and Minority-Owned BusinessesBook Recommendations:The Mis-Education Of The NegroThe Fall of AmericaFrom Superman to ManBefore ColumbusConscious CapitalismDriving past $6 corner store subs to get a $10 sub at Wegmans: "I would drive 20 minutes to go to Wegmans because of what they do for the community."[36:30] Building a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem[40:00] The future of Brothers and Sisters Unisex Salon - "The salon is kind of like an incubator for entrepreneurs to come out of it. So hopefully I can just keep producing talented people who come out of it that are more socially aware...I would love for the salon to grow, but I feel like I have a higher calling."[42:00] Encouraging more neighborhood businesses to sustain communityOn inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs, owners and leaders: "if you can tap into them, educate them and make them more conscious, then the next twenty years would look really promising for Rochester.""If you don't find peace, you'll definitely find purpose."Visit Brothers and Sisters Unisex Salon on Dewey Avenue to get a haircut or to donate food, clothing, back to school supplies, thanksgiving turkeys (or to pick something up if you're in need)

[1:45] The need for The Entrepreneur's Network (TEN) to help entrepreneurs get ready to pitch for funding [3:30] Partnerships with Monroe County, Rochester Angel Network, SCORE, Urban League to build the entrepreneurial ecosystem [5:45] How Jean got involved in TEN, expanded the program beyond just tech startups [8:45] What types of companies qualify? Tech startups ready to pitch to investors, Established companies focused on growing and selling to customers outside the region [10:15] Measuring success for TEN and its graduates - jobs created, increasing the success rate of startups [12:30] Giving the entrepreneurs coaches with real world experience as entrepreneurs and business owners [13:45] The structure and curriculum of the TEN program [15:45] The rise of Shark Tank and "entrepreneurship by necessity" growing an interest in entrepreneurship in the region [17:30] Changing the mindset around lifelong employment [20:45] The strengths of Rochester's entrepreneurial ecosystem and the opportunities to engage more local investors to invest locally [25:45] Addressing the challenges for female entrepreneurs with Chloe Capital [29:45] The first TEN class focused on female-led startups: -"Name it, claim it and overcome it." -Accomplished women who had a lack of confidence [35:45] Funding for women, minority and LGBTQ led businesses [39:20] Creating a diverse team and leveraging their experience and strengths by creating an inclusive culture [42:50] An upcoming cohort for female-led startups - Apply by 8/31/19! http://ten-ny.org/ [44:45] Success Stories - Ken Rosenfeld from eHealth Technologies and Michele Liddle from Perfect Granola Listen to Michelle's episode here: https://dashboard.simplecast.com/episodes/533d45b0-0812-46e3-9313-3bab11968bfd [47:30] Helping startups build purpose and culture Boss Documentary on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/boss/video/boss-the-black-experience-in-business-nguxge/ [54:40] The future of entrepreneurship in Rochester and changing education to create a mindset of lifelong learners

Kiva Rochester Director Amy Ventura: [3:30] What is Kiva and why we needed it in Rochester to create "more equitable opportunities for residents" [5:40] What is "character-based underwriting?" [8:50] The process of applying for a Kiva loan Open Mic Rochester Publisher Shappelle Thompson: [11:45] How Shappelle created of OpenMic Rochester [16:00] How a Kiva loan helped grow OpenMic's business and mission [20:15] The advantages of having a Kiva office in Rochester Marvelous Mind Academy Founder Rosa Marie Curtis: [22:15] How Rosa founded Marvelous Mind Academy [24:20] The unique MMA business model: childcare for low-income workers [25:45] Becoming a worker owned cooperative through OWN Rochester (Listen to the episode with OWN Rochester CEO Kate Washington here: https://fortheevolutionofbusiness.simplecast.com/episodes/inclusive-prosperity-through-worker) [26:50] Connecting with Kiva Rochester as an opportunity for growth [28:45] Why purposeful, community-focused businesses succeed on Kiva Advice from Rosa's grandmother: "Your business won't grow until you find your WHY" Amy: "We are always looking for businesses that are socially impactful. That's actually something that Kiva incorporates into their underwriting. There are certain businesses that are going to have greater impact on a community than others, however, they recognize that almost all businesses are going to have a positive impact on the community by generating revenue and hiring people." [34:00] How Kiva Rochester addresses an underserved market and early wins so far (82 loans totaling $423,500. Borrowers have an average 575 credit score, and median income of $35,000) [36:45] Beyond capital: building a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem (Listen to the episode with the Venture Jobs Foundation's Denny DeLeo here: (https://fortheevolutionofbusiness.simplecast.com/episodes/venturejobs) Consumer Credit Counseling (https://www.cccsofrochester.org/) SCORE (https://greaterrochester.score.org/) Office of Community Wealth Building (https://www.cityofrochester.gov/wealthbuilding/) Rochester Works (http://rochesterworks.org/) [40:15] Gaps for more inclusive prosperity in Rochester -Connecting to the right resources -Reaching people where they are with the right information -Reintegration for the formerly incarcerated -Building generational wealth Shapelle: "Give a man a fish, he'll eat tonight; teach a man to fish, he'll eat forever; but teach him how to buy the pond, his whole family, and everybody eats. I don't want you to give me a fish. I don't want you to show me how to fish. Show me how to buy the pond...and that's what I want for everybody." [46:20] How Rochester is setting the standard for Kiva programs across the US Learn more about Kiva Rochester here: https://www.cityofrochester.gov/Kiva/ Learn more about Kiva here: https://www.kiva.org/ Learn more about ROC I.D.E.A. (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action) events here: (http://roccitycoalition.org/ and r-y-p.org) Learn more about Marvelous Mind Academy here: https://123me.xyz/ ...and check out Rosa featured on the INTERNATIONAL Kiva blog and newsletter for ""changing the childcare paradigm in Rochester" here: https://www.kiva.org/blog/rosa-created-an-overnight-daycare-to-support-working-parents-in-her-community Learn more about OpenMic Rochester and subscribe here: https://openmicroc.com/

[1:10] The early days of Optimax located in a barn but leveraging computer-controlled machining [2:45] Growth assisted by Kodak, now working with NASA Mars Rover [4:00] Focusing on "small volume, high quality, quick delivery" and through a combination of Technology, process and attitude, becoming the largest Optics manufacturer in the US [5:15] How lean manufacturing plus a culture of openness, sharing and distributed decision-making keeps Optimax growing "We know that some of the best ideas for improvement come from the people DOING THE WORK every day...so at Optimax, we've tried to make sure that we build in processes that enable those ideas to percolate to the top." [8:00] The EVOLution of corporate culture at Optimax - "What was the right decision or the right process yesterday, may not be the right decision or the right process today, so we're continuing to look for opportunities for improvement [9:00] How to get started on the EVOLution to a self-empowered organization: "A fundamental belief that most people wake up in the morning and they want to create value, so what we have to do is provide our employees with training, resources and current information so that they can make good decisions, so that they can show up at work and do whatever needs to get done to create value. In contrast, if you look at a traditional pyramid-structure organization, it's really frustrating because people in the organization doing the work have really good ideas but what tends to happen is that many of those ideas get squashed and it destroys people's spirits." [10:35] "I don't think we began to realize until we were on the journey, Optimax was growing in the early days at the sphere of influence of the leadership team. As we let go of the reigns and started allowing others to make decisions and take responsibility, Optimax started to grow at the sphere of influence of the entire team." [11:30] Why every individual can be a superstar when their role is aligned with their gifts [12:30] How the cultural EVOLution has driven 20% annual growth, still with plenty of opportunity ahead [13:30] Rick's personal evolution as a leader - peer reviews, creating a learning culture, working with Bruce Peters (Bruce's episode here: https://fortheevolutionofbusiness.simplecast.com/episodes/teal) [15:45] How to get started on the teal journey (Recommended reading: Reinventing Organizations by Frederic Laloux: https://www.reinventingorganizations.com/) [18:00] Why a self-empowered team does NOT need consensus, and what to do instead [19:50] The corporate structure and decision-making processes with self-empowered teams Optimax - "We're relying less and less on some sort of strategic plan...and more and more on living life in the moment and sensing and responding to the opportunities that are there today." [25:15] Aligning the reward system with the culture that you're trying to create - monthly profit sharing at Optimax, investing in higher education, 401k matching, donating time off to potential employees "I'd like to make sure that every one of our employees has the opportunity to be a millionaire by the time they retire." [28:15] How to onboard employees into a teal culture (Recommended reading: Question Behind The Question by John Miller: https://qbq.com/qbq-the-question-behind-the-question/) [30:30] Creating more "Inclusive Prosperity" through more conscious succession planning that ensures that they will stay vibrant, keep jobs here and benefit the local community - "most of the wealth created by the company goes back to the employees so the people creating the wealth share in the wealth. This would be a great way not only to benefit employees but also to strengthen communities across the nation." [33:00] Rick's Aspen Institute Fellowship on Job Quality [35:45] The leadership EVOLution necessary for the EVOLution of business toward Conscious Capitalism: "As a business leader, I think if you're willing to let go of the reigns, you'll find that you'll end up on a path that will take you places you never imagined you could go." [37:30] The importance of finding your strengths and finding a role where you can leverage those strengths [40:20] Creating a culture where people can share challenges and help each other grow: "Some people come to Optimax just looking for a job, they're at a place in life where they just want a paycheck so that they can pay their bills, but it's a beautiful thing to see that same individual a few months later where they've gone through a transition and they've learned some new skills and they've begun to understand the culture that we have and they show up at work and they're passionate about what they're doing. I just love that." [43:45] Investing in internal R&D, but also looking at how to helping support employees with ideas of their own [46:00] Scaling the culture for continued growth at Optimax

[2:30] An opportunity at Kodak that led to a Venture Capital career and then to the Venture Jobs Foundation [5:00] Partnering with the City of Rochester, JP Morgan Chase and Canandaigua National Bank to create a microlending fund [7:30] Launching the "Jobs Kitchen Accelerator" to help support neighborhood entrepreneurs [10:00] Metrics of success for the Venture Jobs Foundation - creating jobs in high poverty neighborhoods [13:45] A new "Jobs Kitchen Academy" for aspiring entrepreneurs to help decide on a business [15:45] Becoming a "Community Development Financial Institution" to partner with banks to invest in properties in disrepair and larger business loans [17:45] Lessons learned and building community pride [20:00] A future program of the VJF that would invest in "anchor businesses" in Rochester [23:45] How corporations can balance being an engine for growth and also having a positive societal impact [27:45] Early success stories [30:00] Barriers to continued growth - Connecting with neighborhood entrepreneurs and borrower candidates [33:00] Learning from other cities: Tallahassee: www.domistation.com/ Cincinnati: www.wearemortar.com “Our mission is to enable under-served entrepreneurs and businesses to succeed; creating opportunities to build communities through entrepreneurship” Chattanooga: www.launchchattanooga.org/ "We believe entrepreneurship isn't for an elite few, but for anyone with a dream." [37:00] Helping leaders to EVOLve toward a more Conscious Capitalism [43:00] Convincing philanthropists that impact investing can change lives as much (or more) than traditional nonprofits Are you an entrepreneur or aspiring entrepreneur that could use help growing your business? ...Or maybe you're a business owner that would like to serve as a volunteer mentor in the Jobs Kitchen Accelerator? ...Or if you're a business owner looking to create jobs in high poverty neighborhoods in Rochester and would be interested in pursuing funding from the VJF, you can learn more at www.venturejobs.org/

In this episode Jason interviews economist Ethan Kaplan about his work on the link between rightwing media and voting, his work with Economists for Inclusive Prosperity, and his views on the priorities for the next Democratic Administration.

Today's episode is with Danya Perry, Director of Equitable Inclusion for Wake Economic Development and Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for the Raleigh Chamber. We talk about about inclusive prosperity, welcoming and thriving business communities, and creating an ecosystem of success for the next generation.If you have any thoughts about the show or suggestions for a guest, you can find me on Twitter as @catlawson.

JA helps students realize that the education they are getting today will help them to have a bright future tomorrow. To celebrate 100 years since their founding, they are recommitting to their mission to inspire and prepare young people to be "100% Ready" for the future. By bringing community volunteers into the classroom to deliver proven, hands-on programming, students are inspired to understand the opportunities provided by education. Last year, almost 250,000 volunteers helped almost 5 million students prepare to become the young professionals and entrepreneurs of America's future. Junior Achievement was founded in 1919 by Theodore Vail, president of American Telephone & Telegraph; Horace Moses, president of Strathmore Paper Co.; and Senator Murray Crane of Massachusetts. Its first programs were offered to high school students on an after-school basis, then in 1975, the organization entered the classroom during school hours. In addition to the 100th anniversary of the organization's founding, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary since it was established locally. Patty Leva is President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York, Inc. Like the national organization, it is committed to delivering financial literacy, workforce preparedness and entrepreneurship programs in grades K-12. She works regularly with business, academic and community leaders to increase the impact of JA programs in a 25-county territory from Rochester to Syracuse and Binghamton through the Southern Tier. Prior to joining JA, Leva has a 15-year history in the for-profit arena, as Vice President of JP Morgan Chase and its predecessors. She has held various positions within the retail, commercial and investment bank, including credit management and commercial lending, including facilitating financing for various international leveraged buyouts and mergers and acquisitions. [1:55] Junior Achievement USA's 100 year anniversary (and 50th locally!) [2:10] Founded in 1919 by business leaders to teach students about Free Enterprise [4:45] Focusing on Financial Literacy, Work Readiness and Entrepreneurship [5:30] Junior Achievement Alumni include Mark Cuban, Steve Case (Founder of AOL), Sanjay Gupta (CNN Medical Correspondent) [8:10] My first exposure to Junior Achievement volunteering with Rochester Rotary at School #8 [10:00] Experiential learning from K-12 teaching 21st Century skills like communication, collaboration [13:00] Being a JA volunteer - different grade levels, different scheduling options "Oh good! The money people are back again!" - Overheard at a Rochester City School District School Programs for Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance, Career Success Learn more or sign up to volunteer www.JACUNY.org [20:15] The team building and professional development opportunities for business leaders that volunteer with their teams in JA classrooms [24:00] JA Titan Business Simulation - Making management decisions and competing against other schools for real college scholarships (MCC, St. John Fisher, Roberts Wesleyan) [28:15] JA Entrepreneurial Youth Summit - From idea to business plan to Shark Tank pitch competition in a single school day! [32:00] Transformation stories of engagement, confidence [36:15] JA Stockmarket Challenge - 1st annual event coming March 1st - Teaching the importance of savings, investing and budgeting [38:00] JA Discovery Center - Immersive learning lab for a simulated role-play of the local economy [43:00] Support from the state for Workforce Development and Inclusive Prosperity [44:45] Measuring success from graduation rates to attitudinal shifts [46:45] Patty's path from teaching to banking to Junior Achievement [52:35] Junior Achievement's local founding for more Inclusive Prosperity

Calvin Eaton aka "The Gluten-Free Chef" is a freelance educator, digital content creator, and social entrepreneur with over six years of experience as a professional freelancer, whole foods chef, food blogger, K-12 and adult educator and published author. He launched (www.theglutenfreechefblog.com) in 2012; which has since grown into a holistic health and wellness community with international readership and a large social media platform. In 2016 Eaton founded the grassroots non-profit “Communiversity” 540WMain Community Learning Academy (www.540westmain.org) with a commitment to enrich the Susan B. Anthony Preservation district as well as connect greater Rochester to the neighborhood through art & wellness courses, programs, and events. As a professional Mr. Eaton’s areas of expertise include social media and digital content creation, food blogging and recipe development, antiracism, diversity, inclusion, K-12 curriculum writing and teaching, and higher education. [1:30] Starting the Gluten-Free Chef Blog based on personal health challenges [4:00] Moving back to Rochester and shifting his perception of the city [6:00] Starting 540WMain to "Be The Change" [13:00] The EVOLution from a cooperative after-school model to "Communiversity" "To build wealth in a community, especially one predominated by people of color...money is not the only thing we need from each other, we need effort, we need equity, we need energy." [17:30] Getting a kickstart from a KIVA Rochester interest-free loan Learn more at www.cityofrochester.gov/Kiva/ [22:00] Classes at 540 W Main: Arts, Gardening, Historic Preservation, Diversity/Inclusion, Sustainability [24:30] New partnership with "540 At the Yards" in the Public Market District [26:25] Growing the mission with a "communiversity template" to serve underserved communities [27:45] Wellness is multifaceted - Recognizing the need to have classes on difficult conversations around diversity and inclusion [32:00] How to broaden the audience to invite them in to difficult conversations "We're not trying to belittle anyone, we're trying to uplift everyone." [36:00] Encouraging Rochester businesses to participate in positive change by taking on interns [36:50] Consulting for schools and organizations trying to become more inclusive [40:00] Calvin's personal journey as a person, a teacher and a social entrepreneur: The Empowerment Coach: www.jahmadkelly.ontrapages.com/booking Leadership Rochester: www.leadershiprochester.org/ Byron Fellowship: www.byronfellowship.org/ [43:30] The future of 540WMain

Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration honoring African identity, heritage and culture. Each of the seven days of Kwanzaa celebrates a different value of African culture that helps to build and reinforce community. During last year's Kwanzaa celebrations in Rochester, Jessica Lewis moderated a panel during the celebration of Ujamaa, which means "Cooperative Economics." Much of the panel discussion centered on themes of encouraging entrepreneurship in the black community, citing research that black-owned businesses account for just 7% of small businesses (despite making up 13% of the population) and the fact that a dollar stays in the black community for just six hours. Jessica also debuted her show "Ujamaa Rising," which profiles black-owned businesses in Rochester, many of which have a distinct Conscious Capitalism ethos of community engagement. Jessica is the Principal Publicist & Owner of LáLew Public Relations and the ROC the Future Communications Specialist at The Children’s Agenda. She is a 2018 ATHENA Award finalist and a Woman to Watch for the Democrat & Chronicle Newspaper. Jessica is a successful entrepreneur, owning the fastest growing, Black-owned public relations firm in Rochester, New York. LáLew Public Relations is a full service PR firm specializing in media relations, marketing, branding, web management, social media and community engagement. LáLew serves a variety of clients and has landed client appearances on WROC News 8, WHEC News 10, WHAM News 13, Spectrum News, Democrat and Chronicle Newspaper, City Newspaper and more. Jessica’s success was recognized by the Rochester Business Journal as a Small Business Feature of the Week. Jessica is also the host of Ujamaa Rising, a television show that features Black-owned businesses and real-life stories of entrepreneurs. Jessica received her Bachelor’s degree from Buffalo State College in Social Studies Education grades 7-12 and a Master’s degree in Teaching and Curriculum from the Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education at the University of Rochester. Jessica holds membership in the Rochester Association of Black Journalists, the Democrat & Chronicle Young Professionals Advisory Council and the Theta Omega Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Learn more about Ujamaa Rising here: https://www.facebook.com/ujamaarising/ Check out Rochester's 2018 Ujamaa Fesitivities here: https://www.facebook.com/events/277471142914848/ Learn more about Black-Owned Businesses in Rochester here: http://www.bobrochester.com/

The "EVOLution of Business" is going to require an EVOLution of business ownership structures and worker-owned cooperatives are one promising model of ownership for a future with more Inclusive Prosperity for all. Worker cooperatives are employee-owned companies structured on a one-member, one vote basis. Profits go directly to workers, building local wealth while creating quality jobs and meaningful change for underserved populations. More than half of worker cooperatives in the United States today were designed to improve low-wage jobs and build wealth in communities most directly affected by inequality, helping workers build skills, earning potential, household income and assets. Based on the Evergreen Cooperatives of Cleveland, which has become an innovation model for creating more sustainable regional economies, Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren worked with the Democracy Collaborative to create a "Market Driven Community Cooperative" within the Mayor's Office of Innovation. Now an independent, community-led nonprofit, it was rebranded as OWN Rochester and is led by Kate Washington. Kate transitioned to this role after serving a key role in the development of the organization in her tenure as Deputy Commissioner of Neighborhood and Business Development for the City of Rochester. Prior to her work in government, she enjoyed a twenty-year career in management consulting where she worked with the highest levels of government leadership in the Caribbean and South America to reduce the cost of energy and build sustainable energy resources. Kate is a Fulbright Scholar and earned her M.B.A. from the Simon School of Business in 2004. Her civic engagement includes leadership in women’s and minority issues, the arts and business.

As Congress debates tax reform, agents of impact have a chance to 'code' a new tax algorithm. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/impact-alpha/message

We always joke about our nurses at National Nurses United and how busy they are. Even though we do like to have fun with that, its true! RN and Co-President of National Nurses United, Jean Ross will be with us to talk about H.R. 6411, the Inclusive Prosperity Act (aka the Robin Hood Tax). I swear these people never sleep—but that would be wrong because they are nurses and they know the value of a good night’s rest. That said, this week we find over a thousand of our friends, aka the “Sea of Red Scrubs,” on Capitol Hill this week at a rally to support Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison as he reintroduces the Inclusive Prosperity Act. You’ve heard us beating this drum for at least 18 months…The Robin Hood Tax makes so much sense it is hard to argue against it. But game on, as there are corporate interests (i.e. Read more...