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Cynthia Williams - Illinois As A Social Enterprise HubILTaskForce
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Cynthia Williams - Illinois As A Social Enterprise HubILTaskForce
Prof. William's Presentation for the Illinois Task Force on Social Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Enterprise, focusing on development of business forms (L3Cs, Benefit Corporations, etc)
Doing Business in the USA is the essential conference for Founders, CEOs and C-level executives from around the world who are planning to enter or expand their business in North America.
Set on the first day of SXSW Interactive, it provides a comprehensive view of industry trends, investment, legal, tax and regional opportunities with a mix of expert speakers, case studies and candid Q&As.
For more information on the Doing Business in the USA event including the full speaker line-up check out:
http://chinwag.com/events/2013/03/sxsw-chinwag-present-doing-business-usa
Social Enterprise - Portrait of the FieldBob Northey
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BDPA Washington DC newsletter published in September 2011. A wide variety of articles in this publication including a review of the 2011 BDPA Technology Conference held last month in Chicago.
American Disability Services find funding for services and products for seniors, disabled and wounded veterans. We aggressively pursue grants, donations, loans and fun raisers to meet our objectives. We also work with many non-profit organizations to achieve their needs and improve their quality of life. Visit out website at www.adisource.com
Naarden en Bussum willen gezamenlijk een ruimtelijke visie opstellen met een doorkijk tot aan 2040. Hoe komt zo'n proces tot stand? Wie wordt wanneer gevraagd om mee te denken? Op die vragen geeft het procesplan antwoord.
Doing Business in the USA is the essential conference for Founders, CEOs and C-level executives from around the world who are planning to enter or expand their business in North America.
Set on the first day of SXSW Interactive, it provides a comprehensive view of industry trends, investment, legal, tax and regional opportunities with a mix of expert speakers, case studies and candid Q&As.
For more information on the Doing Business in the USA event including the full speaker line-up check out:
http://chinwag.com/events/2013/03/sxsw-chinwag-present-doing-business-usa
Social Enterprise - Portrait of the FieldBob Northey
The US based Social Enterprise Alliance recently partnered with Community Wealth Ventures and Duke University’s Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship to assess the state of social enterprise in the nonprofit sector in the United States and Canada. The survey effort, which was funded by REDF, was designed to advance the field by identifying trends and best practices among nonprofit organizations engaged in social enterprise activities.
BDPA Washington DC newsletter published in September 2011. A wide variety of articles in this publication including a review of the 2011 BDPA Technology Conference held last month in Chicago.
American Disability Services find funding for services and products for seniors, disabled and wounded veterans. We aggressively pursue grants, donations, loans and fun raisers to meet our objectives. We also work with many non-profit organizations to achieve their needs and improve their quality of life. Visit out website at www.adisource.com
Naarden en Bussum willen gezamenlijk een ruimtelijke visie opstellen met een doorkijk tot aan 2040. Hoe komt zo'n proces tot stand? Wie wordt wanneer gevraagd om mee te denken? Op die vragen geeft het procesplan antwoord.
The Pristine Method Trading Room (PMTR) Virtual TourPristine Trading
There are many trading rooms available to you as a trader. We encourage you to try our PMTR for a month or take the free trial. You will find there is no better trading room out there. A team of experienced moderators are always looking for and finding the best trades available. They are explained and posted for the room members in real time. Select members of the room are members of the 'Scan Team' and give watch ideas in their area of expertise. All time frames are covered, from trading the morning gaps, to scalps, to day trades, to swing trades.
Watchlists are created. Active and more independent traders will have many ideas put before them, and most plays are discussed well in advance so they are understood. All plays are reviewed so that the goal of the PMTR is to have successful trades available to the members, and to teach how they were found, played, and managed so traders can develop their own style and success.
Celebrating 150 Years of Sarah A Reed
All of us here at Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center are thrilled to be featured in the April 2021 edition of Business Magazine alongside Gale Magyar and her team at Sarah Reed Senior Living! The article in this special “Women in Leadership” issue celebrates the rich 150-year history of our organization, which was started back in 1871 by Sarah Ann Reed and 30 local women who were committed to improving the lives of Erie County’s most vulnerable population of women, orphans, children and families. In 1986, two independent non-profits formed – Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center and Sarah Reed Senior Living – and they continue to shine brightly and provide the Erie community with compassionate, cutting-edge programs and services. We know Sarah is smiling down on us and would be proud of the great work being done by Adrienne Dixon, Ph.D., Gale Magyar, NHA, CASP, and all the staff members from both agencies, as we continue to carry on Sarah’s legacy of caring and positively impacting the lives of so many individuals and families in our community and the Commonwealth.
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is the area’s regional chamber of commerce and privately-funded economic development organization. Partnership members employ more than a quarter of a million people in the Buffalo Niagara region. By mobilizing members and strategic partners around common goals, the Partnership grows private investment and jobs in Buffalo Niagara through advocacy, business development and convening. Since 1844, the Partnership has been working to make Buffalo Niagara a better place in which to do business.
Charities Under Threat: Responding to federal charity-bashing and CRA AuditsNetSquared Vancouver
Federal cabinet ministers have called registered charities criminal organizations and terrorist organizations and the government has set aside $13 million for stepped up audits of charity activities by Canada Revenue Agency. This panel explores the effects on charities and their ability to pursue their societal Missions, the “best practices” that charities can pursue to minimize their risk of losing their charitable status, and the implications for society and democracy of the government’s actions. The panel will include a charity lawyer and a researcher whose thesis jump-started a national conversation on these issues. There will be time for questions.
About the Stand for Your Mission CampaignBoardSource
The Stand for Your Mission campaign is a challenge to all nonprofit decision-makers to stand up for the organizations they believe in by actively representing their organization’s mission and values, and creating public will for positive social change.
Professional Issues Update / Town Hall update for CPAs in business, Industry, Government/NFP. Semi-annual update to help CPAs stay on top of the rapid changes in business and the CPA profession. Offered throughout the year as a member service - these popular programs are a place for CPAs to get current and share their latest issues and ideas to their professional home - the Maryland Association of CPAs.
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Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
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A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
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An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
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Personal development courses are widely available today, with each one promising life-changing outcomes. Tim Han’s Life Mastery Achievers (LMA) Course has drawn a lot of interest. In addition to offering my frank assessment of Success Insider’s LMA Course, this piece examines the course’s effects via a variety of Tim Han LMA course reviews and Success Insider comments.
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It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
3. The Beginning
Founded by Wilson Harder
Started in Harder’s Basement
Originally: National Federation of Small Business
By 1977 grew to 500,000 businesses (Pierson)
Independent Business magazine started in 1990
4. Congress and the NFIB
25 members of Congress
(Examiner)
Better defend independent
businesses
Congressmen are able to
advocate for the people and
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NFIB tries to get sympathizers
elected
5. Who Runs the NFIB?
Donald A. Danner is the president and
CEO
6th president of NFIB
From Middletown, Ohio
Majored in electrical engineering
Worked in sales and marking
Lobbied for energy and taxes
Chief of staff to the U.S. Secretary of
Commerce
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6. Who Belongs to the NFIB?
Businesses with…
fewer than 10-20 employees
20% of members leave each year (Skinner)
In constant need for new members
7. NIFB membership by number of
Employees
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
1-2 3-5 6-9 10-14 15-19 20-40 41-100 over 100
8. Why Join?
Offers savings for businesses for members
Ohio and Montana receive special health insurance (Skinner)
Workers get compensation and insurance
Helps with businesses management
Leaders are personable, preferring one-to-one interactions
9. Who Works for the NFIB?
Five main staff members
Senior Policy Analyst
Senior Research Fellow
Chief Economist
Adjunct Fellow
Senior Policy Analyst
Oversee and manage research
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10. Our Policies
Less regulation on business
Against large government and
their involvement
Against Health care reforms
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11. How We Get the Word Out
Grassroots approach
“Your voice is the most powerful tool to influence lawmakers”
Electioneering
Through PACs
Save America’s Free Enterprise Trust
Litigation
Affordable Care Act
Medicaid
12. Where Do We Get The Money?
Member Dues and Donations
Nonprofit organization
Received $10 million from only ten
contributors (Public Campaign)
$230 average contribution per
member
Totals $80.3 million (w/ 350,000
members)
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13. What Do We Do with This Money?
Lobbying efforts
Litigation
Candidates
PACs
Save America’s Free Enterprise
Trust
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14. Why Are Small Businesses Good?
44% of Private payroll
Hire 43% of high tech. workers
65% of net new jobs from 1993 to 2009
15. Why Should You Support Us: Senator
Sanders
“Small Business Saturday”
Against Health Care Bill
Signed legislation giving $42 billion
to small businesses
Proposed $300 billion emergency
lending program for small
businesses
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16. Why Should You Support Us: Senator
Schumer
Endorsed Google hosting “Get
Your Business Online”
In favor of the CAAP act
Gave $1.1 million in federal
funds to repair small
businesses
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17. Why Should You Support Us:
Senator Burr
7,200 Businesses part of NFIB in NC
Voted 98% of the time with us
Filibuster against the “Job Relief
Act of 2010”
NC people protested this
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18. Work Cited
"About Us | National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)." Nfib.com. NFIB, n.d. Web. 27 Dec. 2012.
"Banking and Small Business." Senator Charle E. Schumer. Bronze Mouse. Web. 9 Jan 2013. <http://www.schumer.senate.gov/Issues/banking.htm>.
Burr, Richard, and Tom Coburn. "Obamatax's 'HIT' on Small Businesses and Families - Richard Burr & Tom Coburn - National Review Online." NRO. National Review Online, 10
July 2012. Web. 27 Dec. 2012.
"Dan Danner." National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). NFIB, n.d. Web. 27 Dec. 2012.
Decker, Brett M. "DECKER: 5 questions with NFIB’s Dan Danner." Washington Times
19 Mar. 2012: n. pag. Print.
Hacker, Jacob S., and Paul Pierson. Winner-take-all Politics: How Washington Made the Rich Richer-and Turned Its Back on the Middle Class. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2010.
Print.
"History of NFIB: 1943-2011." History of NFIB: 1943-2011. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Dec. 2012.
"Issues and Legislation." Richard Burr. N.p., 05 2012. Web. 9 Jan 2013.
"Issues." Bernie Sanders. N.p., 9 2013. Web. 9 Jan 2013. <http://www.sanders.senate.gov/legislation/>.
Lash, Catherine. "U.S. Senate Candidate Profile: U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC)." Examiner.com. N.p., 07 Oct. 2010. Web. 27 Dec. 2012.
"National Fedn of Independent Business." Open Secrets. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Jan.
2013. <http://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/
summary.php?id=D000000160&cycle=2012>.
National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, Secretary of Health and
Human Services. 567 US. Supreme Court of the US. 2012. Print.
19. Work Cited Cont.
"NFIB and NFIB Legal Center See Spike in Big Secret Cash as They Mount Challenge
to Health Care Law." Public Campaign. Public Campaign, n.d. Web. 1 Jan. 2013. <http://publicampaign.org/sites/default/files/ NFIB-Analysis.pdf>.
"NFIB Member Benefits: Small Business Savings, Research, Legal Help." NFIB Member Benefits: Small Business Savings, Research, Legal Help. NFIB, n.d. Web. 27 Dec. 2012.
Rogers, Kate. "NFIB Pushes Government for More 'Sensible' Regulatory Policy." Fox Small Business Center. Fox, 24 May 2012. Web. 31 Dec. 2012.
Rushefsky, Mark E., and Kant Patel. Politics, Power & Policy Making: The Case of Health Care Reform in the 1990s. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe, 1998. Print.
Seitz-Wald, Alex. "The Group Trying to Kill Obamacare." Salon 25 June 2012: n.
pag. Print.
Skinner, Richard M. "Chapter 5." More than Money: Interest Group Action in Congressional Elections. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, 2007. 71-81. Print.
Small Business Administration. "Vermont." SBA.gov. U.S. Small Business Administration, Feb. 2011. Web. 1 Jan. 2013.
"Small Business Bill Appears to Be Stuck in Senate - DiversityPlus Magazine." Small Business Bill Appears to Be Stuck in Senate - DiversityPlus Magazine. Diversity Plus, n.d. Web. 27 Dec. 2012.
"Small Business, Department of Commerce." Resources, Facts & Figures. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Jan. 2013.
"Small Business Services." Small Business Services. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Jan. 2013.
"Staff." Staff. NFIB, n.d. Web. 30 Dec. 2012.
U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business Employment Dynamics; Advocacy-funded research by Zoltan Acs, William Parsons and Spencer Tracy, 2008
(www.sba.gov/advo/research/rs328.pdf)
U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Census Bureau and Intl. Trade Admin.; Advocacy-funded research by Kathryn Kobe, 2007 (www.sba.gov/advo/research/rs299.pdf) and CHI Research, 2003
(www.sba.gov/advo/research/rs225.pdf
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