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06.20.2024: 'Forrest Allen Ward's Words,' a daily column ... intended to encourage and support. "Ever been on a Roman Road? Amazingly, these roads brought their world together and have lasted centuries. Why? Well, it was people who were committed to excellence, no matter their formal education. When all the elements of the road were brought into one place, some people knew exactly what to do with those elements. I bet there were no consultants, lofty bosses, or inadequate rulers barking orders to everyone. Once the direction of the road was established, what was left to do was build the road exactly how it was designed. There is something to be said for a workforce that knew exactly what to do until the road was completed the way it was designed. Never discourage the people who are masters at what they do. Those with degrees from some 'higher-education establishment' may not be as committed to the road, but to the place where they got that degree. When people of excellence complete their work, it usually stays for decades ... or even centuries. An end note: Here in America, we have what we call freeways. Houston (Texas' biggest city) has 10 freeways that come into downtown. The first one built was the Gulf Freeway (from Houston to Galveston). The first money allocated for its construction was made law in 1948. Since then that freeway has been under constant construction. It is not so much a freeway for our use, but it is a 'jobs program.' Be aware that Roman Roads were made as perfectly as possible and some of them are still being used. Hire only people who do incredibly excellent work." - Forrest Allen Ward #ussuccesscenter #newpossibilities #leadership #significance #success #executiveleadership #leadershippresence #results #powerconnector #authenticleadership #network #globalcollaboration #leadership #workplaceculture #corporateculture #leadershipdevelopment #salescoaching #salesdevelopment

**Baltimore Approves Funding for DC United Minor League Stadium Study** ============================================================ The City of Baltimore has approved funding to study the possibility of building a minor league stadium for DC United, a professional soccer team. The study will assess the feasibility and potential locations for the stadium, which is expected to host the team's minor league affiliate. The funding will be used to hire a consulting firm to conduct the study and provide recommendations to the city. If the project moves forward, it could bring new economic development and jobs to the area. Source: https://lnkd.in/gvHBpwyR Update Date: 1 hour ago

Do you tell people you're a landlord? Or perhaps a housing provider? It was interesting to read Paul Shamplina post on this crisis of identity that many of us are feeling following the National Residential Landlords Association - NRLA conference last week. One thing that is clear is that the media don't like us at the moment. Partners in Property Community London meeting is upon us. Get your tickets for this Thursday, 14th Nov. We've got Adam Lawrence, Suzi Carter, Terry Blackburn and our partners from Insurance-Desk Services Talbots Law The Housing Network 978 Finance. We'll be chatting all things property including the October budget, strategies for growth, commercial versus residential and what 2025 may have in store for those of us that are staying at the table. Lots of things are happening in the property market at the moment. Don't listen to the noise, chat to those that are active, experienced and striding forward. If you haven't been before details below on how to sign up, join us, we'd love to welcome you here at Partners in Property. Angie Nicholls John Cox Gerard Davis, LLB, Solicitor Rod Turner Raj Sharma Richard Lloyd Tony Houlihan Alicia B. Simon Das #Propertyinvestment #propertydevelopment #londonproperty #Propertycommunity #realestate #propertyinvestor

In a recent The New York Times article highlighting the impact of #OpportunityZone, our co-founder Max Grelier shared that we are in the midst of an incredible project in a Qualified Opportunity Zone: redeveloping a 140-acre former mall into a dynamic affinity district. The #OpportunityZone initiative has truly accelerated growth in Huntsville. We've seen an unprecedented surge in construction, with 24,000 multifamily units added in just three years across the city. At RCP, we're proud to be part of Huntsville's growth story. The Opportunity Zone program has been a catalyst, accelerated by the tax incentive and attracting early on, allowing us to bring ambitious projects to life that contribute to our city's vibrant future. A great example of how policy can shape our urban landscapes. While the effectiveness of Opportunity Zones varies across the country, Huntsville's story demonstrates their potential to catalyze growth in the right conditions. What are your thoughts on Opportunity Zones? Have you seen similar impacts in your area? https://lnkd.in/e4hDYn5y

We are thrilled to witness the transformative journey ahead as Buc-ee's officially breaks ground in Gallaway, TN! Fayette County Mayor Skip Taylor described the project as the "Disneyland of Fayette County," highlighting its enormous potential to reshape the area. With an $82 million investment, this 74,000-square-foot travel center will bring 240+ jobs with an average wage of $45,000 and serve as a cornerstone for regional growth. As our recent analysis reveals, Buc-ee’s and the neighboring Winstead mixed-use development will create a $5 billion economic impact over 20 years, boosting jobs, revenue, and opportunities for the community. As Buc-ee’s co-founder Arch Aplin said, their mission is simple yet impactful, "Our job at Buc-ee's is to stop the people coming up and down that interstate and stop them right here in Gallaway, Tennessee." This is just the beginning of incredible growth and prosperity for West Tennessee, and the YA team is honored to support these pivotal developments. Check out the full article from the Memphis Business Journal: https://bit.ly/4fLafCy #EconomicGrowth #CommunityDevelopment #BuceesInTN #WestTennessee #YoungerAssociates

‘Growth’ is at the heart of the new Government’s economic and political strategy. Its ability, or otherwise, to grow the economy will go someway to determining the future size and shape of our public services and the general state of the UK balance sheet. Whilst there has been such a relentless focus on the term ‘#growth’, Danny Herbert (#Brand and #Marketing strategy expert) questions why so many 2020s businesses seem to lack urgency and focus regarding selling. What are your thoughts? Chris Smith CATALYST Dan Barlow #businessdevelopment #sales #economy #westmidlands #midlands #coventry #birmingham #wolverhampton

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New research by the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance states more than 1,000 international businesses are in the Charlotte Region. Since 2022, the Region has attracted more than $2 billion in foreign capital and generated more than 5,000 new jobs. 41 of those international businesses are right here in Iredell County. According to Ingo Rutenberg, CEO of DEHN, Inc. that located here earlier this year, “We prioritized and area with access to great talent, a solid standard of living for our team, and quick access to transportation that linked us to the rest of the country and internationally. We found that perfect balance in Iredell County.” WAY TO GO, IREDELL COUNTY! You can read the full report @ https://bit.ly/3Zl2NaH, OR for a complete list of international companies in Iredell County visit https://lnkd.in/gfsGxa4K City Of Statesville | Town of Mooresville NC | Town of Troutman #iredellcounty #foreigninvestment

#Phoenix for the #win. The Valley of the Sun doesn't disappoint (and only the strong survive the summers). Proud to call this place my home, and the home of #slayerpublicrelations. Thanks to JJL for sharing these insights and spotlighting why Phoenix is great for business. #publicrelations #business #growth #marketing #Arizona ### Phoenix remains one of the country’s most sought-after markets, driven by a diverse economy, business-friendly legislation, favorable tax climate, population growth, an educated workforce and a high quality of life. Average annual population growth in the Phoenix MSA was 3x that of the national growth rate during the past five years. Arizona was the #2 top inbound state. Phoenix ranked #3 in highest job growth