The document introduces L.E.A.D. Rural, a leadership development program and toolbox created by Leadership South Dakota Rural Initiative Team. The program aims to empower citizens and community leaders through training, resources, and networking opportunities. It covers principles of leadership, empowerment, action, and dialogue. The toolbox provides guidance on issues facing rural communities in areas like housing, entrepreneurship, youth engagement, and economic development. The goal is to equip citizens with skills to achieve their community goals and work together for positive change.
1. The volunteer leader resource guide provides information to help volunteer leaders plan impactful service projects on Make A Difference Day, which takes place annually on the fourth Saturday in October.
2. The guide emphasizes involving the local community to identify needs and partnering with organizations already addressing those needs. Site visits are recommended to determine the greatest opportunities for volunteer support.
3. Project planning steps include researching the issue, selecting a partner organization, visiting potential project sites, and deciding on a focused project that volunteers can complete and that will meaningfully benefit the community. Narrowing the project scope ensures effective use of resources.
Is Your Community Prepared for Economic Development?MBEDC, LLC
The document discusses trends impacting economic development and strategies for communities to stay competitive. It notes that communities must adapt to major economic transitions, changing business needs, and shifts in economic development practices. Further, communities face replacing retiring workers with fewer new workers, budget cuts, and other challenges. The presentation then outlines 10 strategies for communities, including emphasizing collaboration, entrepreneurship, retention and expansion efforts, and fine-tuning marketing and financing tools. It stresses the importance of understanding the community and establishing goals and priorities to guide economic development efforts.
This document summarizes a meeting to discuss strategic planning for the Las Cruces Association of Realtors (LCAR). The goals are to review trends, association best practices, and conduct an organizational capacity assessment. The assessment shows strengths in leadership and governance but weaknesses in staff development, communication, and fiscal management. Participants discuss revising the mission and vision, improving training and transparency, pursuing partnerships and revenue sources, and implementing the strategic plan through annual work plans and regular reporting. The resulting strategic plan will guide LCAR and the Southern New Mexico Multiple Listing Service to better serve members.
This seminar provides information on how to substantiate community needs and gain/sustain funding. Participants will learn how to design, develop and evaluate NPO Programs using a nationally recognized program development model.
A quick presentation of our new language, showcasing some of the exemplary work from around the network, and providing a high level view of our next steps.
You've created your People of Action ad, and you're ready to tell Rotary's story. Now what? Having a plan to share your ads in multiple places is vital to spreading Rotary's message. Use our easy-to-follow outline as you explore both new and traditional media outlets to share your story with your community.
Rotary Peace Fellows have the potential to be the world leaders of tomorrow. Rotary invests in them for two whole years, and extending that support into the realm of social entrepreneurship amplifies our organization's reach. Through design thinking and evidence-based practice, we ensure Rotary's programs are more sustainable and influential than ever. Join this workshop and learn how clubs and districts can work with peace fellows to problem-solve some of the world's biggest challenges.
This seminar was the third in a series of seminars focusing on volunteering in a fair society organised by IVR in partnership with the ESRC and Northumbria University. This event explored how individuals and communities can most effectively make their voices heard.
In this presentation Joan Moon - Chair (Gateshead Community Network) and Sharon Hallett - Chair (Gateshead Autism Group) discuss the role the Gateshead Communications Network (GCN) play as activists in the community.
Past presentations from the Institute of Volunteering Research website can be found at the following location - http://www.ivr.org.uk/ivr-events/ivr-past-events
1. The volunteer leader resource guide provides information to help volunteer leaders plan impactful service projects on Make A Difference Day, which takes place annually on the fourth Saturday in October.
2. The guide emphasizes involving the local community to identify needs and partnering with organizations already addressing those needs. Site visits are recommended to determine the greatest opportunities for volunteer support.
3. Project planning steps include researching the issue, selecting a partner organization, visiting potential project sites, and deciding on a focused project that volunteers can complete and that will meaningfully benefit the community. Narrowing the project scope ensures effective use of resources.
Is Your Community Prepared for Economic Development?MBEDC, LLC
The document discusses trends impacting economic development and strategies for communities to stay competitive. It notes that communities must adapt to major economic transitions, changing business needs, and shifts in economic development practices. Further, communities face replacing retiring workers with fewer new workers, budget cuts, and other challenges. The presentation then outlines 10 strategies for communities, including emphasizing collaboration, entrepreneurship, retention and expansion efforts, and fine-tuning marketing and financing tools. It stresses the importance of understanding the community and establishing goals and priorities to guide economic development efforts.
This document summarizes a meeting to discuss strategic planning for the Las Cruces Association of Realtors (LCAR). The goals are to review trends, association best practices, and conduct an organizational capacity assessment. The assessment shows strengths in leadership and governance but weaknesses in staff development, communication, and fiscal management. Participants discuss revising the mission and vision, improving training and transparency, pursuing partnerships and revenue sources, and implementing the strategic plan through annual work plans and regular reporting. The resulting strategic plan will guide LCAR and the Southern New Mexico Multiple Listing Service to better serve members.
This seminar provides information on how to substantiate community needs and gain/sustain funding. Participants will learn how to design, develop and evaluate NPO Programs using a nationally recognized program development model.
A quick presentation of our new language, showcasing some of the exemplary work from around the network, and providing a high level view of our next steps.
You've created your People of Action ad, and you're ready to tell Rotary's story. Now what? Having a plan to share your ads in multiple places is vital to spreading Rotary's message. Use our easy-to-follow outline as you explore both new and traditional media outlets to share your story with your community.
Rotary Peace Fellows have the potential to be the world leaders of tomorrow. Rotary invests in them for two whole years, and extending that support into the realm of social entrepreneurship amplifies our organization's reach. Through design thinking and evidence-based practice, we ensure Rotary's programs are more sustainable and influential than ever. Join this workshop and learn how clubs and districts can work with peace fellows to problem-solve some of the world's biggest challenges.
This seminar was the third in a series of seminars focusing on volunteering in a fair society organised by IVR in partnership with the ESRC and Northumbria University. This event explored how individuals and communities can most effectively make their voices heard.
In this presentation Joan Moon - Chair (Gateshead Community Network) and Sharon Hallett - Chair (Gateshead Autism Group) discuss the role the Gateshead Communications Network (GCN) play as activists in the community.
Past presentations from the Institute of Volunteering Research website can be found at the following location - http://www.ivr.org.uk/ivr-events/ivr-past-events
Tech 4 Good South West - Relaunch Event 6th OctAnnie Legge
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pause join Tech For Good South West for a community conversation about the future the group. We will be sharing the feedback from our recent community research, and hearing from other aligned regional networks.
Kearns Design
Visual Communications, Graphic design, Branding Services
The outcome of our work is all about collaborating and engaging with our clients. We work closely with our
clients to create communication pieces that express their vision, mission and purpose. We strive to deliver the highest quality product and superior service on every project entrusted to us.
Our vision is to partner with and meet the specific needs of each client with effective creative services using sound business judgment. We strive to help
our clients succeed.
Bold visions. Large purpose. We are ready for the adventure of adding value to our client’s business.
00. intro ix da chicago - jobs, 16 may 2012IxDA Chicago
The document summarizes an upcoming meeting of the Interaction Design Association (IxDA) Chicago chapter. The meeting will provide advice to interaction designers, both experienced and new graduates, on how to get a job in the field. Several local recruiters and employers who hire interaction designers will discuss topics like where to look for jobs, how to get noticed, tips for portfolios and resumes, preparing for interviews, and what not to do. There will also be time for questions. The goal is to help interaction designers enter or advance in the field.
This document discusses employer supported volunteering (ESV) and whether it is a benefit or burden. It summarizes research on partnerships between companies and voluntary organizations for ESV. The research found that ESV has potential benefits for all parties when done well. However, mutual understanding of costs and expectations is important. Brokers can help match partners' needs, especially for smaller organizations. While volunteering for local charities is attractive, capacity issues need addressing. Overall, ESV provides benefits when partnerships are well-facilitated and understand each party's perspectives and needs.
The document summarizes information about SV2, a venture philanthropy organization. SV2 works to build the capacity of donors, grantees, and the community. It invests money, time, expertise and networks in nonprofit organizations. SV2 was founded in 1998 and became independent in 2008. It has granted over $3.5 million to more than 30 nonprofits to help build their capacity and impact. SV2 also works to engage and develop its donor partners.
This document discusses coworking in Vermont. Coworking spaces allow entrepreneurs, freelancers, and other independent workers to work collaboratively in shared office spaces. The document notes that coworking began in 1997 and provides statistics on typical coworking members. It then discusses the growth of creative clusters in Vermont and profiles a specific coworking space called Local 64 in Burlington. The benefits of coworking for both individuals and communities are outlined. Finally, the document discusses next steps for expanding coworking in Vermont through partnerships, a second location, and engaging legislative leaders.
This document outlines the agenda and presentations for the National Volunteering Forum Employer Supported Volunteering event held on November 30, 2015. The event featured discussions on employer supported volunteering (ESV) and building partnerships between companies and voluntary organizations. Presentations explored the benefits of ESV, challenges in partnerships, brokerage roles, and strategies for meaningful short-term engagement beyond the proposed three day government policy. Roundtable discussions focused on challenges organizations face and how brokerage could help build sustainable partnerships.
A4 b4 social innovation_hadley nelles_2011 ocasi edocasiconference
The document discusses social innovation as a tool for poverty reduction. It introduces SiG@MaRS, which is an organization that develops programs to support the launch and growth of social ventures through advisory services, events, and accelerating social entrepreneurs. Examples are provided of how social innovations, social entrepreneurship, social finance, and social partnerships can work together to drive positive social change and address issues like poverty.
Local user experience groups are important for professionals who often work in isolation. They provide opportunities for regular social and intellectual contact with peers, help validate work and ideas, and cultivate new ideas through volunteer projects and networking. Successful local UX groups involve volunteer leadership to manage projects and events, keep activities fun and meaningful, and celebrate accomplishments to maintain momentum. This document provides tips and strategies for starting and maintaining a local UX group.
The International Trade Centre (ITC) helps small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially women-owned and youth-led enterprises, succeed in international business and improve their competitiveness. ITC works exclusively on Aid for Trade initiatives and brings together public and private partners. ITC's Youth and Trade Programme created the Ye! Community, which aims to provide youth with skills to compete internationally through online and offline chapters run by Ye! Ambassadors. Ye! Ambassadors establish local chapters, organize events, partner with organizations, and represent youth entrepreneurs at high-level events.
Community Builders is a social entrepreneurship program that aims to connect members of local communities by sharing skills and talents. Their goals are to reduce loneliness, foster a sense of community belonging, and allow people to learn new skills from each other. The program conducted market research, hosted meetup events, and matched participants to share talents in areas such as art, cooking, languages, and more. As a result of donations, they were able to raise funds to support hairdressing training for women in Indonesia, helping achieve their mission of positively impacting societies globally.
[Challenge:Future] International Conference On Social InnovationsChallenge:Future
The document summarizes an international conference on social innovations held in Lahore, Pakistan from February 22-23, 2013. Over 80-100 people from 4 partner organizations participated with the goal of connecting young people and entrepreneurship to social impact. The 2-day conference featured motivational speakers, group activities, and discussions to encourage innovative thinking around social issues. Participants engaged in a social model project competition to develop solutions for Pakistan's water shortage problem using recycled materials. The conference aimed to provide Pakistan's large youth population a platform to synergize their ideas and efforts to achieve social and economic change. Attendees began working together on initiatives after the event. The concluding speaker praised it as a remarkable event for connecting youth and social innovation.
An NVPC working document to share the vision and strategy of developing a giving ecosystem in Singapore. We believe we need to re-think how we learn, define issues and solutions, and collaborate for greater impact.
The Green Team was formed in 2012 by the Mayor and Sustainability Manager to make county operations more sustainable. It is made up of volunteers from different county agencies. The Green Team meets monthly to work on small, high impact projects like replacing old refrigerators to save energy, encouraging using reusable dishes to reduce waste, promoting public transportation to lower emissions, and reducing paper use to save money and resources. The document provides details on current Green Team projects and programs county employees can participate in to help the county operate more sustainably.
East Africa Workshop Presentation 2015GlobalGiving
The document provides an agenda and overview for a workshop on online fundraising and joining the GlobalGiving platform. It introduces the presenter and discusses what online fundraising is, how to create an identity and market an organization, leverage networks, and the application process for joining GlobalGiving. GlobalGiving is an online crowdfunding platform that provides tools and resources for nonprofits to fundraise online and has supported over 6000 organizations through online donations.
A great conference depends on the right team, a comfortable venue, good programs and speakers, expense control, and more. Add the right marketing program to your conference, and pack the house. Develop your SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound), and let’s get every seat filled.
Women 2.0 is a nonprofit organization that aims to increase the number of female technology startup founders. It provides resources, mentorship and funding opportunities to over 30,000 members. The organization hosts various events including an annual startup competition called PITCH that has evaluated over 300 startups. Past PITCH winners like Foodspotting and Wildfire Interactive have gone on to receive funding. Sponsors of Women 2.0 events gain exposure to the organization's network of founders, executives and investors.
Want to know more about microfinance? Learn about the resources that help host and sponsor clubs establish and manage microfinance projects within their local or global communities, including the Microfinance Guide Book developed by the Rotarian Action Group for Microfinance and Community Development (RAGM). Our experts are here to answer your questions and provide support.
"Build Great Services" - Ergosign @ MCBW 2021Ergosign GmbH
Build great services – people-centric, economical and sustainable!
We wanted to share how we design services. Services, that are sustainable – for a company, its employees and the world around us.
Find out more about our services: https://bit.ly/30ynYbp
Tech 4 Good South West - Relaunch Event 6th OctAnnie Legge
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pause join Tech For Good South West for a community conversation about the future the group. We will be sharing the feedback from our recent community research, and hearing from other aligned regional networks.
Kearns Design
Visual Communications, Graphic design, Branding Services
The outcome of our work is all about collaborating and engaging with our clients. We work closely with our
clients to create communication pieces that express their vision, mission and purpose. We strive to deliver the highest quality product and superior service on every project entrusted to us.
Our vision is to partner with and meet the specific needs of each client with effective creative services using sound business judgment. We strive to help
our clients succeed.
Bold visions. Large purpose. We are ready for the adventure of adding value to our client’s business.
00. intro ix da chicago - jobs, 16 may 2012IxDA Chicago
The document summarizes an upcoming meeting of the Interaction Design Association (IxDA) Chicago chapter. The meeting will provide advice to interaction designers, both experienced and new graduates, on how to get a job in the field. Several local recruiters and employers who hire interaction designers will discuss topics like where to look for jobs, how to get noticed, tips for portfolios and resumes, preparing for interviews, and what not to do. There will also be time for questions. The goal is to help interaction designers enter or advance in the field.
This document discusses employer supported volunteering (ESV) and whether it is a benefit or burden. It summarizes research on partnerships between companies and voluntary organizations for ESV. The research found that ESV has potential benefits for all parties when done well. However, mutual understanding of costs and expectations is important. Brokers can help match partners' needs, especially for smaller organizations. While volunteering for local charities is attractive, capacity issues need addressing. Overall, ESV provides benefits when partnerships are well-facilitated and understand each party's perspectives and needs.
The document summarizes information about SV2, a venture philanthropy organization. SV2 works to build the capacity of donors, grantees, and the community. It invests money, time, expertise and networks in nonprofit organizations. SV2 was founded in 1998 and became independent in 2008. It has granted over $3.5 million to more than 30 nonprofits to help build their capacity and impact. SV2 also works to engage and develop its donor partners.
This document discusses coworking in Vermont. Coworking spaces allow entrepreneurs, freelancers, and other independent workers to work collaboratively in shared office spaces. The document notes that coworking began in 1997 and provides statistics on typical coworking members. It then discusses the growth of creative clusters in Vermont and profiles a specific coworking space called Local 64 in Burlington. The benefits of coworking for both individuals and communities are outlined. Finally, the document discusses next steps for expanding coworking in Vermont through partnerships, a second location, and engaging legislative leaders.
This document outlines the agenda and presentations for the National Volunteering Forum Employer Supported Volunteering event held on November 30, 2015. The event featured discussions on employer supported volunteering (ESV) and building partnerships between companies and voluntary organizations. Presentations explored the benefits of ESV, challenges in partnerships, brokerage roles, and strategies for meaningful short-term engagement beyond the proposed three day government policy. Roundtable discussions focused on challenges organizations face and how brokerage could help build sustainable partnerships.
A4 b4 social innovation_hadley nelles_2011 ocasi edocasiconference
The document discusses social innovation as a tool for poverty reduction. It introduces SiG@MaRS, which is an organization that develops programs to support the launch and growth of social ventures through advisory services, events, and accelerating social entrepreneurs. Examples are provided of how social innovations, social entrepreneurship, social finance, and social partnerships can work together to drive positive social change and address issues like poverty.
Local user experience groups are important for professionals who often work in isolation. They provide opportunities for regular social and intellectual contact with peers, help validate work and ideas, and cultivate new ideas through volunteer projects and networking. Successful local UX groups involve volunteer leadership to manage projects and events, keep activities fun and meaningful, and celebrate accomplishments to maintain momentum. This document provides tips and strategies for starting and maintaining a local UX group.
The International Trade Centre (ITC) helps small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially women-owned and youth-led enterprises, succeed in international business and improve their competitiveness. ITC works exclusively on Aid for Trade initiatives and brings together public and private partners. ITC's Youth and Trade Programme created the Ye! Community, which aims to provide youth with skills to compete internationally through online and offline chapters run by Ye! Ambassadors. Ye! Ambassadors establish local chapters, organize events, partner with organizations, and represent youth entrepreneurs at high-level events.
Community Builders is a social entrepreneurship program that aims to connect members of local communities by sharing skills and talents. Their goals are to reduce loneliness, foster a sense of community belonging, and allow people to learn new skills from each other. The program conducted market research, hosted meetup events, and matched participants to share talents in areas such as art, cooking, languages, and more. As a result of donations, they were able to raise funds to support hairdressing training for women in Indonesia, helping achieve their mission of positively impacting societies globally.
[Challenge:Future] International Conference On Social InnovationsChallenge:Future
The document summarizes an international conference on social innovations held in Lahore, Pakistan from February 22-23, 2013. Over 80-100 people from 4 partner organizations participated with the goal of connecting young people and entrepreneurship to social impact. The 2-day conference featured motivational speakers, group activities, and discussions to encourage innovative thinking around social issues. Participants engaged in a social model project competition to develop solutions for Pakistan's water shortage problem using recycled materials. The conference aimed to provide Pakistan's large youth population a platform to synergize their ideas and efforts to achieve social and economic change. Attendees began working together on initiatives after the event. The concluding speaker praised it as a remarkable event for connecting youth and social innovation.
An NVPC working document to share the vision and strategy of developing a giving ecosystem in Singapore. We believe we need to re-think how we learn, define issues and solutions, and collaborate for greater impact.
The Green Team was formed in 2012 by the Mayor and Sustainability Manager to make county operations more sustainable. It is made up of volunteers from different county agencies. The Green Team meets monthly to work on small, high impact projects like replacing old refrigerators to save energy, encouraging using reusable dishes to reduce waste, promoting public transportation to lower emissions, and reducing paper use to save money and resources. The document provides details on current Green Team projects and programs county employees can participate in to help the county operate more sustainably.
East Africa Workshop Presentation 2015GlobalGiving
The document provides an agenda and overview for a workshop on online fundraising and joining the GlobalGiving platform. It introduces the presenter and discusses what online fundraising is, how to create an identity and market an organization, leverage networks, and the application process for joining GlobalGiving. GlobalGiving is an online crowdfunding platform that provides tools and resources for nonprofits to fundraise online and has supported over 6000 organizations through online donations.
A great conference depends on the right team, a comfortable venue, good programs and speakers, expense control, and more. Add the right marketing program to your conference, and pack the house. Develop your SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound), and let’s get every seat filled.
Women 2.0 is a nonprofit organization that aims to increase the number of female technology startup founders. It provides resources, mentorship and funding opportunities to over 30,000 members. The organization hosts various events including an annual startup competition called PITCH that has evaluated over 300 startups. Past PITCH winners like Foodspotting and Wildfire Interactive have gone on to receive funding. Sponsors of Women 2.0 events gain exposure to the organization's network of founders, executives and investors.
Want to know more about microfinance? Learn about the resources that help host and sponsor clubs establish and manage microfinance projects within their local or global communities, including the Microfinance Guide Book developed by the Rotarian Action Group for Microfinance and Community Development (RAGM). Our experts are here to answer your questions and provide support.
"Build Great Services" - Ergosign @ MCBW 2021Ergosign GmbH
Build great services – people-centric, economical and sustainable!
We wanted to share how we design services. Services, that are sustainable – for a company, its employees and the world around us.
Find out more about our services: https://bit.ly/30ynYbp
WealthWorks Network Peer Learning Event: Workforce Development, Energy, and F...nado-web
On March 22, 2021, 40 members of the rural wealth creation network attended a peer learning event to discuss economic development and workforce development, forestry, and energy. Rural wealth creation, or WealthWorks, is a framework for doing economic development that focuses on building upon assets in the community and connecting to real market demand to create lasting livelihoods in rural communities. This video captures the introductory general session moderated by NADO Associate Director Carrie Kissel, and also reporting out from breakout groups, but not the individual breakout group discussions.
The document summarizes efforts to build regional entrepreneurship and innovation support systems in North Central Indiana. It discusses developing five asset networks, using a strategic doing process, and specific initiatives and tools developed through partnerships among universities, government agencies, and other organizations. The goal is to strengthen the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem and make the region more competitive through activities like training entrepreneurs and teachers, developing business plans, launching startups, and creating analytic tools.
Patrick Moriarty Grants Writing PresentationCPA Australia
The document provides guidance on writing successful grant applications, including developing a strategic plan to identify potential funding needs and sources, crafting a grant template with key organizational details, tailoring applications to the specific funder, and submitting applications with a clear problem statement, objectives, activities, budget, and timeline. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the funder's priorities and goals and demonstrating how the proposed project aligns with them.
The document proposes a project called S2 to stimulate the economy of Spain by developing local business centers, entrepreneurship programs, and small to medium enterprises using lessons from the US recession recovery and incorporating online networking and a barter system to connect citizens and share resources across cities while localizing services beyond major urban areas. The project aims to mobilize local leaders and global experts to provide training, education, and assistance to Spanish cities through a "City Kit" program launching in 2013.
Isa Gaillard, Senior Program Manager at The Greenlining Institute gave this presentation at Forth Roadmap Win Federal Funding for Electric Mobility in Your Community workshop on Monday, May 15, 2023.
The 2012 annual report for Detroit LISC summarizes their work over the past year, highlighting investments and achievements in Detroit neighborhoods. They invested $16.2 million in grants, loans, and recoverable grants that leveraged $30.7 million and supported 271 housing units and 162,400 square feet of commercial real estate. Key initiatives included supporting neighborhood planning, blight elimination, economic development programs, affordable housing development, access to mortgage loans, neighborhood safety programs, and initiatives to increase family income and support education.
This week, we distill insights around PlanBig - a platform created by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank to connect changemakers and support them in bringing their ideas to reality.
100+ thinkers and planners within MSLGROUP share and discuss inspiring projects on social data, crowdsourcing, storytelling and citizenship on the MSLGROUP Insights Network.
Every week, we pick up one project and do a deep dive into conversations around it -- on the MSLGROUP Insights Network itself but also on the broader social web -- to distill insights and foresights. We share these insights with you on our People’s Insights blog and compile the best insights from the network and the blog in the People’s Insights Quarterly Magazine, as a showcase of our capabilities.
We have further synthesized the insights to provide foresights for business leaders and changemakers — in the ten-part People’s Insights annual report titled Now & Next: Ten Frontiers for the Future of Engagement, now available as a Kindle eBook.
For more, see: http://peopleslab.mslgroup.com/future-of-engagement
HRSDC was eager to work with provincial Chambers to promote the idea that Chambers represent Canadian business and are community leaders focused on creating vibrant communities. The objectives of this project are to test approaches using internet technologies to support older workers, promote workplace and business practice change, create a sustainable community-based model, and increase job opportunities for older workers through essential skills strategies in rural areas. Key activities include community assessment, website development, tools development, and dissemination. The project will establish common structures but tailor information to each community. It aims to engage both workers and firms by providing local, real opportunities such as volunteer roles. An important role is the community coordinator, who will advocate for the project locally and provide advice to both workers
We’re working together with communities in Africa to enable them to build fully-functional, internet-enabled computer stations. We call them Hello Hubs. Each Hello Hub provides underprivileged children and adults with access to the internet: allowing them to educate themselves, communicate with others, and ultimately have a voice in the global community.
Future of Work - National League of Cities workshop - 20180427Gary A. Bolles
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This document provides information and guidance about accessing funding locally for youth organizations. It lists various sources of funding information like websites and organizations. It discusses different types of funding opportunities such as for sports/arts projects or workforce development. It provides tips for applying for funding like ensuring the project is deliverable, collaborative, and innovative. It emphasizes measuring tangible outcomes and building relationships with funders. Finally, it discusses developing long-term fundraising strategies and sustainability plans.
Marketing & The Business "Stuff" - What Social Enterprises Need to Know!Olwen Dawe
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Social Entrepreneur Corps 2016 Summer Impact Report: Ecuador Greg Van Kirk
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Social Innovation Generation (SiG) is a national initiative with four nodes across Canada aimed at encouraging effective methods to address persistent social problems on a large scale. SiG@MaRS in Ontario develops programs to support social ventures, enhance skills/networks of social entrepreneurs, explore social finance instruments, and build the social enterprise community. SiG@MaRS fosters innovation to help social ventures scale and challenges traditional views of social change work.
Startup Canada is a national non-profit organization that aims to strengthen entrepreneurship in Canada by supporting local startup communities. It has launched a program to create a network of vibrant, grassroots startup communities across Canada. The program will connect entrepreneurs to mentors, resources and events in their communities to help startups grow. It will also help communities collaborate and share best practices. The program provides supports like branding, online tools and participation in national events to help communities succeed and have impact. The vision is for every Canadian community to have an active startup community.
Tcsi presentation january 10th 2015 v4Omid Omidvar
The document provides information about the Tehran Centre for Social Innovation (TCSI) in Tehran, Iran. TCSI aims to be a self-sufficient platform for social innovation and entrepreneurship that contributes to socio-economic development. It plans to offer services like co-working spaces, incubation, acceleration, training, mentoring, networking, and funding access to support startups and social enterprises. TCSI outlines its vision, framework, services, team, timeline, budget, examples from other hubs, and appendices on the accelerator process, social enterprises, and types of social enterprises. The document seeks partners, funding, and government support to help launch TCSI and create an ecosystem for social innovation in Tehran.
Nonprofit Org is consolidating multiple websites into a new single Drupal-based site and rebranding. They are seeking proposals to overhaul their website to better communicate their expertise, services, and resources to key audiences including nonprofits, funders, and government. The new site should provide easily accessible information, build an online community, and help Nonprofit Org achieve goals like increasing client partnerships. Proposals should include costs and timelines for the design, development, and launch of the new website.
1) The document discusses how charities and funders need to adapt to a digital world by embracing new technologies, skills, and ways of delivering services.
2) It emphasizes challenging traditional approaches and investing in disruptive innovations that could achieve greater social impact at larger scales.
3) The implications for funders include being open to new types of organizations, assessing digital initiatives, funding solutions over problems, and allowing for failure while encouraging flexibility and data-driven decision making.
2. 1
INTRODUCING L.E.A.D. RURAL
L.E.A.D. Rural is a leadership development platform and tool
box for action developed by the Leadership South Dakota
Rural Initiative Team (pictured at the right). This tool box will
provide you with resources and information necessary to
jumpstart action and guide your community leaders.
L.E.A.D. Rural has established the following guiding principles:
Leadership
Empower
Action
Dialog
L.E.A.D. Rural is about change leadership—for individuals,
organizations, and communities. While the skills and resources
introduced in L.E.A.D. Rural will help you in every phase of your
life—family, work, and community—they are intended
primarily to help you and your fellow citizens work better
together for the common good. L.E.A.D. Rural is designed for
a broad range of citizens, making leadership training available
to every person in a community. It is especially valuable for
emerging leaders who want to learn new skills in order to
address community issues; newcomers to a community who
have not yet been asked to help; young people who want to
work with others to bring about change; and established
leaders who want to expand community engagement and
work together for common purposes.
L.E.A.D. Rural was created with the awareness that many
talented and resourceful citizen leaders need the necessary
support and development to build and maintain a thriving
community. We hope the resources provided in this tool box
will assist and support you in achieving your community goals.
3. 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Housing………………..pg 3
• Entrepreneurship….…pg 6
• Youth Engagement…pg 7
• Professional Growth…pg 8
• Infrastructure……….…pg 9
• Main Street……………pg 9
• Training……………….pg 10
• Resource Dev………….pg 11
• Community Planning…pg 12
• Beautification……….…pg 13
• Tourism………………..…pg 13
• Workforce………………pg 14
• Econ Dev…………….…pg 15
•leaders will engage other
citizens and stakeholders in
conversations about local
issues while inviting them to
hold each other
accountable and work
together for solutions.
•a Tool Box that provides a
starting point for new
leaders to access funders,
resource providers, and
experts on the topics
affecting rural
communities today.
•access to community
coaching and partnership
networks for new leaders to
gain confidence and
knowledge as they
step into action and bring
on other new leaders
along side them .
•a platform designed to
equip citizens with skills like
effective communication,
conflict management,
resource development,
and partnership building.
Leadership Empower
DialogAction
4. 3
HOUSING
UNDERSTANDING THE RURAL HOUSING SYSTEM
A COMMUNITY THAT’S DONE IT WELL
“We started by acquiring a city block that was occupied by a
salvage yard,” retired Grow Spink director Craig Johnson said. This
development, called the Sunrise Addition, now has six completed
homes on eight lots. Its largest development includes 90 acres of
land on the west side of Redfield, which was platted into 52 lots.
“We have sold 22 lots, and we have 10 homes and a four-plex on
this site we call Prairie Winds,” Johnson said. “Focusing on housing
in our area is a vital role in helping other areas of economic
development.”
5. 4
HOUSING RESOURCES FOR DEVELOPMENT
•Phone: 605-352-1100 | website: www.rd.usda.gov/sd
USDA Rural Development
•Phone: 605-773-3181| email: info@sdhda.org | website: www.sdhda.org/housing-
development/housing-opportunity-fund.html
SD Housing Opportunity Fund
•Phone: 605-773-3445 | email: lisab@sdhda.org | website:
www.housingforthehomeless.org
SD Houisng for the Homeless Consortium
•HOME Funds - www.sdhda.org/housing-development/home-program.html
•Housing Tax Credits - www.sdhda.org/housing-development/housing-tax-credits.html
•Continuum of Care - www.sdhda.org/social-programs/continuum-of-care.html
•Emergency Solutions Grants - www.sdhda.org/social-programs/emergency-solutions-
grants-program.html
•Property Management - http://sdhousingsearch.com
•Security Deposit Assistance Program - www.sdhda.org/housing-development/security-
deposit-assistance-program.html
SD Housing Development Authority
•Phone: 605-773-3181 | website: http://www.sdhda.org/homeownership/governors-house-
program/governors-house-program.html
Governor's House Program
•Phone: 605-978-2804 | website: www.dakotaresources.org
Dakota Resources Capital Investment Fund
•Phone: 605-256-4536 | Email: reedinfo@eastriver.coop|
Website: http://www.reedfund.coop/reed/multi-family/?cat=Multi-Family+Housing
REED Fund
•Phone: 605--HAPI | website: http://www.homesarepossible.org/
Homes Are Possible Inc.
•Phone: 605-773-3181 | website: http://www.sdhda.org/housing-development/housing-
needs-study-program.html
Housing Study Program
•Phone: 605-678-2804 | website: www.dakotaresources.org
Home Address Plus
•Phone: 605-698-7654 | website: www.growsd.org
GROW South Dakota
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HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR HOMEOWNERS
•Home Mortgages
•Homebuyer Education
•Home Repair
•Weatherization
•Down Payment / Closing Cost Assistance
•Matched Savings Accounts
GROW South Dakota
•First Time Homebuyers
•Repeat Homebuyer Program
•Homeownership Counseling
•Down Payment Assistance
•Payment Calculator
•CHIP Home Improvement Program
SD Housing Development Authority
•Residential Development
•Forecllosure Prevention
•Homeownership & Loons
•Homeowner Education
•Home Rehab & Repair
NeighborWorks of the Black Hills
•Bright Futures
•Emergency Solutions Grant
•Heartland House
•Homeownership Education Program
•Homeless Rent-Deposit Assistance
•Housing Repair-Rehabilitation
•Mutual Self-Help Housing
•Self-Help Rehabilitation
•Weatherization Program
Interlakes Community Action
•Housing Downpayment/Closing Cost Assistance
•Rural Development Single Family Loans and Home Repair
•Home Repair Grants
•New Construction
•Homebuyer Education
Homes Are Possible Inc.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DAKOTA RISING
• Website: www.dakotaresources.org/dakota-rising
GIANT VISION
• Website: http://www.southdakotagiantvision.com
START-UP WEEKENDS
• Website: http://startupweekend.org
1 MILLION CUPS
• Website: http://www.1millioncups.com
START HUB
• Website: http://www.starthubsd.com
SHARED WORK SPACES
• The Bakery - http://thebakerysf.com/
• The Garage - http://www.garagerapidcity.com
ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES
• SDSU www.sdstate.edu/econ/undergrad/entr/
• USD http://catalog.usd.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=19&poid=2798
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
• Website: http://sdbusinesshelp.com/
A COMMUNITY THAT’S DONE IT WELL
1 Million Cups – based on the notion that entrepreneurs network and
discover solutions over a million cups of coffee – is a free, weekly
gathering that helps to build startup communities on a grassroots level.
There are some amazing people bringing stellar ideas to the table to help
Yankton grow. One of these ideas came in the form of 1 Million Cups.
Entrepreneurs give a six-minute presentation on their business startup, idea
for a product, or the business-related challenges they are currently facing.
The presentations are then followed by a 20 minute Q&A session where
the audience can ask questions and offer feedback/advice to the
presenter.
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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
4-H FOUNDATION
• Phone: 605.688.4167
• Email: peter.nielson@sdstate.edu
• Website: http://igrow.org/4h/youth-development/
SD MY LIFE
• Phone: 605-773-3423
• Email: sdmylife@state.sd.us
• Website: http://sdmylife.com
BIG IDEA BUSINESS COMPETITION
• Phone: 605-626-2565
• Email: kweaver@midco.net
• Website: www.bigideasd.com
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
• Phone: (800) 871-7007
• Email: jasd@ja.org
• Website: http://www.jasd.org/
JUNIOR REAL LEADERSHIP
• Phone: Karla at (605) 352-6761 ext 114
• Website: www.sdfu.org/rural-development-/junior-real
SDSU LEADERSHIP MINOR
• Phone 605-688-5196
• E-mail: jane.hegland@sdstate.edu
• http://catalog.sdstate.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=24&poid=4909
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
• Phone: (605) 361-2697 or 605-342-2824
• Website: www.siouxbsa.org or www.blackhillsbsa.org
• Email: timothy.bouchard@scouting.org
GIRL SCOUTS DAKOTA HORIZONS
• Phone: 1.800.666.2141
• Website: http://gsdakotahorizons.org/
HOBY YOUTH LEADERSHIP
• Website: http://hobysd.org/
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SD READY TO PARTNER
• Website: http://sdreadytopartner.com/calendar.aspx
SD HOUSING CONFERENCE
• Website - http://www.sdhda.org/about-sdhda/annual-
conference.html
SD TOURISM CONFERENCE
• Website - http://www.southdakotatourismconference.com/
SD GOVERNOR’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
• Website: http://sdreadytopartner.com/conference.aspx
NEIGHBORWORKS AMERICA
• Website: http://www.neighborworks.org/Training-Services/Training-
Professional-Development
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
• Website: http://ndconline.org/training/certification-opportunities/
A COMMUNITY THAT’S DONE IT WELL
In the late 1960s, some women in Willow Lake had the idea of
constructing a swimming pool for the community. The Lions Club got on
board with this project, and in 1971 the club’s farm project was launched
as a fundraiser for the pool effort. “In 1975 the pool opened, which was
quite an accomplishment for this community,” said Dick Reints, current
chairman of the farm project and Lions member for the past 39 years. The
pool continues to operate today, enjoyed greatly by area youth and
families.
The Lions farm project is in its 44th crop year. Originally, the club paid all
the expenses relating to the farming, but today it’s getting some help.
Wheat Growers, the grain elevator and agronomy co-op in Willow Lake,
has become a generous sponsor of the Lions farm project, donating much
of the seed, fertilizer, and spraying needed for the field. Sponsorship of
these crop inputs from Wheat Growers and other local ag businesses, plus
the general uptick in the ag economy, have vastly increased the profit
potential of those 30 acres. With this funding source, the Willow Lake Lions
Club might just be the most generous club for its size you’ll find anywhere.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT
• Community Facility Infrastructure Toolkit -
http://www.rd.usda.gov/files/RDCFIToolkit_Jan2016.pdf
SD GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• Infrastructure Grant Program for Business Development -
http://sdreadytowork.com/Financing-Incentives/Local-Infrastructure-Improvement-
Program.aspx
• Ethanol Infrastructure Incentives -
http://sdreadytowork.com/ethanolprograms
SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
• County Site Analysis - https://sdda.sd.gov/ag-development/county-site-
analysis/
MAIN STREET
BUILDING A BETTER BLOCK
• Recipies for a Better Block -
http://www.sdprairiegateway.org/media/userfiles/subsite_37/files/4530_001.pdf
• Main Street America - http://www.preservationnation.org/
A COMMUNITY THAT’S DONE IT WELL
Make it fun and they will come. That’s the mantra adopted by a group of
Britton Main Street businesses, and the result has been an event that
women from miles around mark on their calendars each year. Those
women have come from as far away as Sioux Falls (201 miles), Fargo, N.D.
(120 miles), and Watertown (104 miles), with many others driving in from a
50-60 miles radius. What attracts people from out of town is that Britton has
such unique shops for such a small town and have so much to offer. All
the Main Street business owners work together on it, and have all come
up with input and ideas. They are also diversified, so everybody has
something a little bit different and original—stuff you can’t really find
anywhere else. And the greatest thing is that they all help each other. It’s
called ‘coopetition’! The event helps the Britton business community year-
round.
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COMMUNITY TRAINING
BOARD GOVERNANCE
• Website: http://igrow.org/community-development/communities/board-
development-elected-appointed-services/
EMPOWER! DAKOTA
• Website: www.dakotaresources.org
MARKETING YOUR HOMETOWN
• Website: http://igrow.org/community-
development/communities/marketing-hometown-america/
CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING
• Online: http://www.sdvisit.com/programs/service/customer_service.asp
• On-Site: http://gladsd.com/glad/business-resources/on-site-customer-
service-training
CYBER SECURITY
• Website: http://www.helixsec.com/resources/webinars/
SOCIAL MEDIA
• Website: https://9clouds.com/resources/
COMMUNITY EDUCATION COURSES
• Community Education of the Black Hills -
https://www.digitalsignup.com/Home.aspx?SoftwareId=zlJudh%2fcmBVtE
5OOUU1Rjw%3d%3d
UTILIZING THE ARTS
• ArtsLab - http://www.artscouncil.sd.gov/ArtsLab/index.aspx
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
• Website - www.sdhda.org/property-management/training-
opportunities.html
SMALL TOWN SUMMIT
• Website - http://www.morris.umn.edu/cst/symposium2016/
SUSTAINABLE LOCAL FOOD
• Website: http://igrow.org/community-
development/communities/sustainable-local-foods/
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RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
GRANTS
• Grants Listing - http://www.sdprairiegateway.org/prairie-
gateway/business-resources/resource-library/?item=4788
• SD Municipal League -
http://www.sdmunicipalleague.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={23477AE3-
A0F3-40A8-A463-9EAE5934BC7B}
• SD Arts Council - http://www.artscouncil.sd.gov/grants/
• FundsNetServices.com
• Grants.gov
• South Dakota Community Foundation
• Bush Foundation – www.bushfoundation.org
• The Grantsmanship Center - https://www.tgci.com/funding-
sources/southdakota
PHILANTHROPY
• Starting a Community Savings Account -
http://www.sdprairiegateway.org/media/userfiles/subsite_37/files/CSA-
Instruction-Booklet.pdf
• South Dakota Community Foundation
LOCAL INVESTORS
• Revolving Loan Funds
• Community Investment Models
• Crowd Funding
• Development Corporations
• Local Housing Authority
OTHER COMMUNITY GROWTH RESOURCES
• Small Business Administration
• USDA Rural Development
• Community Development Financial Institutions
• Housing and Urban Development
• SD Community Action Partnership
• Americorp
• SDSU Extension Services
• Economic Development Partnership Program
• SD Housing Opportunity Fund
• Planning Districts/Councils of Government
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COMMUNITY PLANNING
DAYCARE
• Governor’s Daycare Home -
http://www.sdhda.org/homeownership/governors-house-program/governors-
daycare.html
SENIOR CITIZENS
• Senior Nutrition - https://dss.sd.gov/asa/services/seniormeals/
• STAR Services to Aging Residents - www.sdhda.org/property-
management/star-services-to-aging-residents.html
HEALTH SERVICES
• Horizon Healthcare - http://www.horizonhealthcare.org/
• Community Healthcare Association of the Dakotas -
http://www.communityhealthcare.net/
MARKETING/SOCIAL MEDIA
• 9Clouds – https://9clouds.com/
• Golden Shovel Agency - http://www.goldenshovelagency.com/
DAKOTA RISING – ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
• Dakota Resources – www.dakotaresources.org
EMPOWER! DAKOTA – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
• Dakota Resources – www.dakotaresources.org
STRATEGIC PLANNING
• Dakota Resources – www.dakotaresources.org
• Planning Districts
A COMMUNITY THAT’S DONE IT WELL
After conducting a local assessment and holding public meetings,
community leaders determined that there was no appropriate facility in
Doland to start a day care and that building a new facility would be cost
prohibitive. Local leaders then applied for the Governor’s Day Care
Facility grant. “The town cannot hope to attract people to live and work
in the community without creating a day care facility,” Amy Hofer said.
The 1,200-square-foot, six-room facilities are built by inmates in the Mike
Durfee State Prison in Springfield. The first Governor’s Day Care Facility was
awarded in 1997 and 38 communities have benefited from the program.
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COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION
DESIGN : SD
• http://designsouthdakota.weebly.com/
PAINT SOUTH DAKOTA
• http://www.sdhda.org/social-programs/paint-south-dakota.html
TOURISM
SOUTH DAKOTA TOURISM
• Website: http://www.sdvisit.com/
• Southeast SD Tourism (Southeast Region)
• Glacial Lakes & Prairies Tourism (Northeast Region)
• SD Missouri River Tourism (Central Region)
• Blackhills & Badlands Tourism (Western Region)
GAME FISH & PARKS
• Website: http://gfp.sd.gov/
• Website: http://travel.campsd.com/
A COMMUNITY THAT’S DONE IT WELL
As rural communities grapple with local challenges and embrace
opportunities, design:SD offers a fresh approach to community
development strategies. Here’s Webster’s story.
Over a three-day period in September 2014, design:SD, composed of a
team of architects and community developers, gathered in Webster, S.D.,
to help shape ideas the community had envisioned for their future. The
design charrette began with a community workshop to hear the ideas of
locals. It culminated in a presentation from the designers, explaining what
they had heard from the community and sharing their suggestions to turn
the community’s hopes into actionable plans. A series of “vision boards”
were created for the community to use as the process moves forward.
Two years later the Webster community has stronger momentum and the
23 design:SD vision boards are still inspiring local resident leaders to
continue building on their success.
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WORKFORCE
INTERNSHIPS
• Dakota Seeds - http://sdreadytowork.com/Financing-
Incentives/Dakota-Seeds.aspx
FUNDING
• Workforce Development Program -
http://sdreadytowork.com/Financing-Incentives/Workforce-
Development.aspx
• Build South Dakota - https://www.builddakotascholarships.com/news
SKILLS TRAINING
• RTec, Inc. - http://rtecedu.org/
• The Training Place - http://thetrainingplace.net/
• Workforce Development Council -
http://dlr.sd.gov/workforce_training/default.aspx
• Black Hills Special Services -
http://www.bhssc.org/content/divisions/education.htm
RESOURCES
• SD WINS - http://www.southdakotawins.com/
• Dakota Roots - https://www.dakotaroots.com/
A COMMUNITY THAT’S DONE IT WELL
Rather than sending jobs overseas, Black Hills IP goes in reverse and sends
its paralegal support services, formerly outsourced, back to the states –
specifically to Rapid City. “In the past two years, we have grown from six
to 37 employees,” said Ann McCrackin, President. “And, we expect to
add another six in the next quarter.”
Black Hills IP has been outsourcing legal intellectual property services –
from docketing, to patent proofreading, to obtaining investor information
– since it broke away from the Minneapolis-based law firm Schwegman
Lundberg and Woessner in 2010.
Because the type of work the company does, extensive training for its
employees is required. Black Hills IP was able to secure assistance in some
of these training costs from the Governor’s Office of Economic
Development’s Workforce Development Program (WFD).
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SD GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• Website: http://sdreadytowork.com/
• Certified Ready Sites
• South Dakota Insite Community Analysis
• Listing of Local Economic Development Organizations
• Site Selection Data & Maps
• Start Your Business
FINANCING AND INCENTIVES
• Economic Development Partnership Program
• Tax Increment Financing – www.sdmunicipalleague.org/
• Grants & Loans - http://sdreadytowork.com/Financing-Incentives.aspx
• GROW South Dakota – www.growsd.org
• REED Fund - http://www.reedfund.coop/reed
• Dakota Resources Capital Investment-www.dakotaresources.org
• SD Prairie Gateway - http://www.sdprairiegateway.org/prairie-
gateway/business-resources/incentives-directory
• Dakota Resources Capital Investment Fund –
www.dakotaresources.org
A COMMUNITY THAT’S DONE IT WELL
De Smet’s Economic Development Director Rita Anderson said “De Smet
is a progressive town. We see our community as a work in progress. We
firmly believe that there is no status quo - if you are not moving forward,
you are moving backward. We see this year as just one year in a
continuum of progress.
New entrepreneurs are moving forward with business plans after being a
part of a SDSU/De Smet series of workshops. Young leaders are more
involved in the community through the newly formed “Young Guns”
group. The medical community is watching the building of the new dental
and medical clinic. They will see their dream of a medical campus come
to fruition with the expansion and coordination of facilities.
All of the community is buzzing with ideas and excitement as the school,
city and development organization work together to create the new
Athletic Complex and Community/Wellness Center. Old and young are
joining together in their fund raising efforts. Three new businesses and six
expanding businesses are infusing the community with new jobs, security
and economic stability.
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