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London: The B Corp Capital of the World 🎉 London is officially the first city to have over 1,000 businesses certified as B Corps! This incredible milestone shows just how committed London is to building a more sustainable and equitable economy 🌎 With a diverse range of B Corps, from small startups to large companies, and organisation's we're proud to call our clients: Lily's Kitchen, Candy Kittens and DASH Water, London is leading the way in showing that business can be a force for good ✨ We're excited to see this movement grow and the positive impact these businesses will have on the world! Read more from B Lab UK below 👇 #BCorp #Sustainability #London #BusinessForGood

As Roger Martin-Fagg Fagg noted at the recent Vistage UK summit in Birmingham, "SMEs are the bedrock of growth." It's a sentiment echoed by the West Midlands' recent recognition as one of the top three most innovative regions in Europe, particularly for advancements in the technology sector. The European Innovation Council (EIC) has even shortlisted the region for this year's prestigious European Capital of Innovation Award, or iCapital. Inspired, I took a look back at Birmingham’s rich history of innovation and found it’s been home to game-changing inventions over the centuries. Today, thousands of Midlands’ businesses are driving progress, demonstrating incredible innovation, and establishing themselves as Employers of Choice as they expand. If People Puzzles can support your business’s growth—whether through creating an optimized company structure, fostering a positive work culture, developing leadership, attracting and retaining top talent, or elevating your business from good to great—please reach out. #PeopleStrategy #businessgrowth #2025Planning #strategicHR

Last week, I attended a fascinating breakfast meeting hosted by Melanie Leech, the CEO of the British Property Federation. It was an enriching experience where a small group of industry leaders gathered to discuss pressing market issues. My three key takeaways: Devolution of Planning: The new government is keen to devolve more planning and other local matters to the regions, moving some elements of decision making away from Whitehall; Planning Reform: Despite the government’s enthusiasm for planning reform, it will take time to materialise and we are unlikely to see much progress before next year; Operational Real Estate: There’s a growing importance of operational real estate. Many investors are shifting allocations from traditional assets such as offices to alternative sub-sectors like build-to-rent, healthcare, and student housing where good quality and experienced operation of the real estate assets is critical for success. Looking forward to seeing how these developments unfold and shape our industry! 🚀 #RealEstate #PropertyMarket #IndustryInsights #Leadership #PlanningReform

Skilled employees are at the heart of the capital’s economy. Attracting and retaining people with the right skills is critical for business growth and productivity. LCCI has a history of supporting skills development for London’s businesses through advocacy, business support schemes and our London, Fostering Skills, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Committee📈 The committee, chaired by Anthony Impey MBE, Chief Executive Officer, Be the Business, contributes to and informs LCCI’s policies, supports the Chamber in representing key challenges and opportunities, and shares best practices across these critical themes, striving to create an environment for innovative businesses to share their expertise for cross-sector learning. Visit our website for more information on the committee and our resources for education, skills and entrepreneurship: https://lnkd.in/edCUNMtf Committee: Charmain Browning - FCIPD, Neil Coates, Linsey Cole, Carlos Cubillo-Barsi (MBCS), Steve Lee, Ian Rabbidge, Andy Stonehouse, Jonathan Woodhead, Mahad Ali, Jackie Chapman FRSA, Thomas Fieldhouse, Lucy Clamp, Dominic Moule, Helen Emberton, Aaron Uthman, Steve Harper, Rikshita Khela Programme Partners: Capital City College and Middlesex University #skills #skillsdevelopment #employment #innovation #fosteringskills #development #lcci #londonbusinesses

Vasudha Jajoo Pahwa, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Bry-Air, embodies her diverse experiences, resonating deeply with the notion that "change is the only constant". Her varied background, which spans finance, design, and entrepreneurship, has been marked by adaptability, strategic thinking, and creativity at each milestone. Read more about her journey here: https://hubs.ly/Q02rh0S70

Absolutely thrilled to be hosting our great Governor in Dallas TX for an unforgettable private reception: "A Celebration of Business with Governor Abbott" this August 22, 2024! As the Governor's appointee to the prestigious State of Texas Economic Incentive Oversight Board, I've had the privilege of witnessing firsthand his dedication to fostering economic growth and prosperity. Texas is the economic engine of America. Dallas is the fastest growing financial capital in the US. Texas has a Federal Reserve Bank, has become the home of 24+ Fortune 500 companies including Wall Street behemoths, is welcoming innovative entrepreneurs and dozens of new, wealthy residents every day, and our state has launched our own Texas Stock Exchange taking the industry by storm. And it’s Governor Abbott’s leadership that sparked the idea of a national exchange in Texas! Business leaders from other states and from all over the world are relocating to and investing in Texas at a record pace because we’ve built a framework that allows free enterprise to flourish and hardworking people in our state and our region to prosper! We are planning for an evening filled with invaluable business and personal insights drawn from the Governor's remarkable journey. Recently named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People In The World and the Leader of the 8th Largest Economy in the World, prepare to be enlightened, empowered, and inspired by Governor Greg Abbott. Collaborating closely with the Office of the Governor, our lineup of exclusive attendees and VIPs is truly exceptional. Every member of the audience is destined for an experience that transcends the ordinary! This event is by-invitation-only, spaces are limited. If you wish to attend as a VIP or sponsor, please DM me. Applications for this invitation-only reception are due end of next week. Venue details will follow upon approval. Don’t miss a chance to be a part of history in the making in-person with Governor Abbott and top business leaders in our region fueling massive economic growth and prosperity! #2024CelebrationOfBusiness #GovernorAbbott #Time100 #TexasEconomy #ProBusiness #Partnerships #Innovation #TexasFuture #VisionaryLeaders #TexasProgress #Collaboration #Leadership #EconomicDevelopment #ProfessionalNetwork #InspiringLeadership #TexasBusiness #DallasBooming #Prosperity #CanadaMexicoUSA #TrilogyCapital #TrilogyBrands #Dallas #Texas #USA Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott Meg Gazzini

Occasionally we let Tom Davies out and about to discuss how lucky he is to have us 😉 Thanks extended to Silicon Yorkshire, Squire Patton Boggs and of course, Growth Capital Partners for hosting a great roundtable 🥂 #growth #privateequity #deliveringvalue #networking #AIDrivenAutomation

Six women-owned and locally based retail brands operating alongside national brands contribute to Terminal 8’s New York sense of place. The small business retail accelerator creates economic opportunities for local entrepreneurs in airport concessions programs. Local, minority- and women-owned business participation is one of several strategies to extend the economic benefits of the $19 billion JFK redevelopment to the surrounding communities. The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey American Airlines Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield #nyairportnews #jfkt8 https://lnkd.in/eTM_zp6E

Creating Equitable Spaces for Innovation: The Element Centre Toronto’s innovation ecosystem has long been concentrated in the downtown core, leaving the city’s northwest communities without the infrastructure needed to unlock their full potential. That’s about to change. The Element Centre hopes to enhance the Jane-Finch and the surrounding area into a thriving innovation hub, fostering opportunities for underrepresented founders and professionals. It aspires to be a state-of-the-art, mixed-use innovation centre, that will bridge the gap between local talent and Toronto’s broader innovation network. 6 Degrees Consulting Inc is proud to partner with the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance to advance this vital initiative. This project is more than just a building; it’s a catalyst for economic empowerment and inclusive growth in a historically underserved community. Special thanks to Andrew King from AKA/FLDWRK for his visionary early design work. 🔗 Learn more about how the Element Centre will reshape Toronto’s innovation landscape: https://lnkd.in/g_rqhVyv

Congratulations to the Chicago Bears on a fantastic win in London! 🏈 We are proud to see Chicago so well-represented on the world stage over the last few days. Special thanks to Mayor Brandon Johnson, Choose Chicago, and members of the World Business Chicago board including Charles Smith, Scott C. Swanson, Vamsi Bonthala, Richard Gamble, Brett Hart, Lori Healey, Karen Murphy, Jim Reynolds, Tom Ricketts, John Robak, Mark Tebbe, and Andrea Zopp. Our hometown team's victory today caps off several days of meetings focused on economic and business development ties between Chicago and London, including: ➡ Meeting with Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan to discuss ways to further strengthen the economic and cultural ties between #Chicago and #London ➡ Discussion around the expansion of large-scale fan events such as the English Premier League Fan Fest in Chicago, which saw record-breaking attendance last year. ➡ Well-being tech company, pirkx, decision to establish its U.S. headquarters in Chicago. https://bit.ly/3U6Zgev ➡ A promising collaboration with European food market leaders on a potential new global food hub on Chicago’s South Side. ➡ Climate-focused and quantum technology sessions with over 20 climate-focused entrepreneurs and investors exploring U.S. expansion opportunities. There is a strong commitment between #Chicago and #London business and government leaders to tackle climate change. We look forward to continuing to invest time and energy in realizing the inherent opportunities from our recent meetings, partnerships, and the economic opportunities they will bring to our city.