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The impact of WBE Certification on economic growth is significant. By integrating certified women-owned businesses into supply chains, corporations not only fulfill their corporate social responsibility goals but also stimulate local economies through job creation and increased community spending. Supporting these businesses fosters an environment of innovation and inclusivity, which helps bridge economic disparities and enhances community development initiatives.  If you would like to learn more, please send me a Inbox and lets chat!

I visited with members of the Tamarack Institute for Community Engagement community for much of August, walking, listening, and learning... and making shared plans to better enable local communities to thrive. (The visits shared a theme: local collaboratives holding a bold result and centering people who face the barriers of structural oppression are key to the just transition we all need.)    Questions (and the responses they seed) often pave the path to good work. Here are some questions I’ll remember from the weeks as a guest on other lands:    On trust:  🌱 What are our practices for seeing, hearing and seeking to understand others?   🌱 What builds trust in groups, and how can we contribute to the building?   🌱 What words, stories, images, and art could bridge divides and lead to shared goals?    On change:  🌱 How do we think change happens?   🌱 How will we stay inspired for as long as it takes?  🌱 How will we name and put aside the things that distract from what matters?    On mindsets:  🌱 What is hard to admit?  🌱 Where do we need to be challenged? (Thank you, Adam Lerner.)  🌱 What truths are we learning, that must proceed reconciliation? Jorge Garza and I will host a conversation on offering context, crafting questions and listening for information that can help collaboratives take up bold work at EngageFest this Fall: https://lnkd.in/gjYcj2YK. We’d love to explore the beauty of questions with you.  

🚨Giveaway alert! 🚨Does your organization want the chance to win one of four $750 prizes available every week of the Community Challenge? Register your organization's physical activity initiatives, events, programs and/or activities on the web portal, track the number of participants and engage with the challenge here on social media! Here's what else you need to do to win these prizes: 🟣 Early bird prizes - Register your organization on the Community Challenge portal before the end of May. Prizing period ends May 31. 🟣 Spirit prizes - Showcase your organization’s Community Challenge spirit. Prizing period starts June 7. 🟣 Inclusion prizes - Tell us how your Community Challenge activities are demonstrating inclusion. Prizing period starts June 14. 🟣 Capacity-building prizes - Tell us what capacity-building need you would fill with $750. Prizing period starts June 21. 🟣 Participation prizes - Register and track your organization’s programs and events. Prizing period ends June 28. To participate and be eligible for all prizing, organizations must first register for the challenge on the ParticipACTION website: https://hubs.la/Q02yqPbt0

If you're wondering what verifiable credentials are and how they can revolutionize trust and reputation within your community, Eduardo Hotta, Chief Marketing Officer at Creds.xyz, explains how this innovative approach can increase community engagement. Catch the full replay of our webinar, Create Community Growth & Loyalty Campaigns with Verifiable Trust & Reputation here: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dw2uNxf5

Are you going it alone? There's something magical about a group of like-minded people working together. Here's what a supportive and smart community can provide: - Accountability → fewer missed deadlines - Resources → everyone brings something to the table - Connections → someone in the group knows someone - Expertise → people specialize in different things - Ideas → no shortage of brainstorming But most importantly, a community provides a supportive environment. The Thought Leadership Branding Club's prices are going up June 15. Become a Founding Member and lock in your price forever. (**SEE LINK IN COMMENTS to learn more) We have an amazing group already and our culture is welcoming. Join the club. Try it out for month. Meet the people. If it doesn’t fit you can leave. But what if it works out beyond what you thought? Just ask folks like Brehan Todd and Kristi Cline and Anastasia Boukouvala, MBA 🙌🏽🤓💜 P.S. what do YOU look for in a community before joining?

If you're wondering what verifiable credentials are and how they can revolutionize trust and reputation within your community, Eduardo Hotta, Chief Marketing Officer at Creds, explains how this innovative approach can increase community engagement. Catch the full replay of our webinar, Create Community Growth & Loyalty Campaigns with Verifiable Trust & Reputation here: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dw2uNxf5

🌟 Unlock the Power of Community! 🌟 Join us at our upcoming Community Connections Event where we delve into the transformative impact of networking and relationships. 💼 In a world driven by connections, fostering strong ties within our community opens doors to endless opportunities and support systems. 🤝 From local neighborhoods to global industries, these connections pave the way for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and mentorship. 💡 Let's come together to build meaningful relationships and harness the collective power of our community! Curious to learn more about what you can join in on? Dive into our latest blog post to discover how you can be part of this exciting initiative! Link in bio! 🔗 #ReadMore"

If you're wondering what verifiable credentials are and how they can revolutionize trust and reputation within your community, Eduardo Hotta, Chief Marketing Officer at Creds, explains how this innovative approach can increase community engagement. Catch the full replay of our webinar, Create Community Growth & Loyalty Campaigns with Verifiable Trust & Reputation here: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dyxFQfiK

If you’re not fully utilizing these communities in your research efforts, you might be missing out on valuable insights that could propel your business forward! Join Greenbook and Rick Kelly, CSO at Fuel Cycle, to explore how brands are leveraging community engagement for faster, smarter decisions. Enhance your research game now! → https://hubs.ly/Q02vYbLL0

Can you believe this line up??? Feeling really thankful that Thrive wanted me to come talk about those pesky myths that Founders fall for and what to do differently. If you're bootstrapping your own business and not in Thrive, you should probably get to having a chat with Eric Harrison.