GROWTH Business Information Series
A monthly informational series to learn key aspects of business ownership hosted by the HEB Chamber GROWTH Goal Team
Hiring Workers as Employees or Independent Contractors
Presented by:
Susan Looney
Insight HR Strategies
This document discusses working collaboratively in Tarrant County, Texas to promote economic growth and opportunity for all following the COVID-19 pandemic. It notes that pre-pandemic the county had a strong economy but many families struggled, with 25% considered ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). The pandemic exacerbated issues and hit these families hardest. The community responded creatively through donations, partnerships, and assistance. Moving forward, the document calls for collaboration between education, business, non-profits, and public-private partnerships to train the workforce, strengthen community ties, and maximize resources to ensure recovery benefits all residents.
The Heart of North Texas Conference was held on November 5, 2021, and many local companies contributed to help make it a success. Please consider supporting the companies that support community programs.
The document provides an overview of the U.S. Census Bureau and how its data from surveys like the American Community Survey and Economic Census can be used by businesses. It discusses the types of economic and demographic data available at various geographic levels, how the data is collected, and examples of how businesses can use the data for tasks like market research, workforce planning, and site selection.
This document discusses Glen Whitley's vision for Tarrant County's future across several areas:
- Healthcare, transportation, and economic development projects that will create jobs and investment.
- Transportation projects like NTE Segment 3C and a new road from I-35W to Denton County will relieve bottlenecks and congestion.
- Tarrant County schools are high-performing with districts like Carroll receiving top rankings.
- Texas has a lower tax burden than many other states, with Tarrant County collecting just 7.7% of its revenue from sources other than the top four taxes.
- Whitley argues for diversifying revenue sources through small increases to existing taxes
GROWTH Business Information Series
A monthly informational series to learn key aspects of business ownership hosted by the HEB Chamber GROWTH Goal Team
Hiring Workers as Employees or Independent Contractors
Presented by:
Susan Looney
Insight HR Strategies
This document discusses working collaboratively in Tarrant County, Texas to promote economic growth and opportunity for all following the COVID-19 pandemic. It notes that pre-pandemic the county had a strong economy but many families struggled, with 25% considered ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). The pandemic exacerbated issues and hit these families hardest. The community responded creatively through donations, partnerships, and assistance. Moving forward, the document calls for collaboration between education, business, non-profits, and public-private partnerships to train the workforce, strengthen community ties, and maximize resources to ensure recovery benefits all residents.
The Heart of North Texas Conference was held on November 5, 2021, and many local companies contributed to help make it a success. Please consider supporting the companies that support community programs.
The document provides an overview of the U.S. Census Bureau and how its data from surveys like the American Community Survey and Economic Census can be used by businesses. It discusses the types of economic and demographic data available at various geographic levels, how the data is collected, and examples of how businesses can use the data for tasks like market research, workforce planning, and site selection.
This document discusses Glen Whitley's vision for Tarrant County's future across several areas:
- Healthcare, transportation, and economic development projects that will create jobs and investment.
- Transportation projects like NTE Segment 3C and a new road from I-35W to Denton County will relieve bottlenecks and congestion.
- Tarrant County schools are high-performing with districts like Carroll receiving top rankings.
- Texas has a lower tax burden than many other states, with Tarrant County collecting just 7.7% of its revenue from sources other than the top four taxes.
- Whitley argues for diversifying revenue sources through small increases to existing taxes
The HEB Chamber Member Event concluded with 200 new members joining the Chamber! Growing the Chamber by a third will enable it to have a much bigger impact in the community! This presentation was prepared for the final celebration event and includes various photos taken throughout the week, and more.
STEM Education and Training at Northeast Campus of Tarrant Community CollegeHEB Chamber of Commerce
The Center for the Advancement of Science, Technology, and Innovation (CASTI) as a Framework for STEM Education & Training: Northeast Campus STEM Task Force at Tarrant County College District.
This presentation was given at the Northeast Leadership Forum's Heart of Texas Conference on November 4, 2016. The material covers a leadership concept for transformation in the workplace
This document discusses collaboration across generations in the workplace. It provides an overview of the typical communication strengths and challenges of different generations currently in the workforce, including Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Key points emphasized are that each generation has a different frame of reference and communication style, and that effective collaboration requires understanding these differences and leveraging the strengths of each generation. Fear and ego are identified as inhibitors of collaboration, while embracing diversity, cooperation, and building on each other's ideas can fuel success.
United Nations World Oceans Day 2024; June 8th " Awaken new dephts".Christina Parmionova
The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
About Potato, The scientific name of the plant is Solanum tuberosum (L).Christina Parmionova
The potato is a starchy root vegetable native to the Americas that is consumed as a staple food in many parts of the world. Potatoes are tubers of the plant Solanum tuberosum, a perennial in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Wild potato species can be found from the southern United States to southern Chile
Synopsis (short abstract) In December 2023, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 30 May as the International Day of Potato.
Donate to charity during this holiday seasonSERUDS INDIA
For people who have money and are philanthropic, there are infinite opportunities to gift a needy person or child a Merry Christmas. Even if you are living on a shoestring budget, you will be surprised at how much you can do.
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-to-donate-to-charity-during-this-holiday-season/
#charityforchildren, #donateforchildren, #donateclothesforchildren, #donatebooksforchildren, #donatetoysforchildren, #sponsorforchildren, #sponsorclothesforchildren, #sponsorbooksforchildren, #sponsortoysforchildren, #seruds, #kurnool
The HEB Chamber Member Event concluded with 200 new members joining the Chamber! Growing the Chamber by a third will enable it to have a much bigger impact in the community! This presentation was prepared for the final celebration event and includes various photos taken throughout the week, and more.
STEM Education and Training at Northeast Campus of Tarrant Community CollegeHEB Chamber of Commerce
The Center for the Advancement of Science, Technology, and Innovation (CASTI) as a Framework for STEM Education & Training: Northeast Campus STEM Task Force at Tarrant County College District.
This presentation was given at the Northeast Leadership Forum's Heart of Texas Conference on November 4, 2016. The material covers a leadership concept for transformation in the workplace
This document discusses collaboration across generations in the workplace. It provides an overview of the typical communication strengths and challenges of different generations currently in the workforce, including Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Key points emphasized are that each generation has a different frame of reference and communication style, and that effective collaboration requires understanding these differences and leveraging the strengths of each generation. Fear and ego are identified as inhibitors of collaboration, while embracing diversity, cooperation, and building on each other's ideas can fuel success.
United Nations World Oceans Day 2024; June 8th " Awaken new dephts".Christina Parmionova
The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
About Potato, The scientific name of the plant is Solanum tuberosum (L).Christina Parmionova
The potato is a starchy root vegetable native to the Americas that is consumed as a staple food in many parts of the world. Potatoes are tubers of the plant Solanum tuberosum, a perennial in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Wild potato species can be found from the southern United States to southern Chile
Synopsis (short abstract) In December 2023, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 30 May as the International Day of Potato.
Donate to charity during this holiday seasonSERUDS INDIA
For people who have money and are philanthropic, there are infinite opportunities to gift a needy person or child a Merry Christmas. Even if you are living on a shoestring budget, you will be surprised at how much you can do.
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-to-donate-to-charity-during-this-holiday-season/
#charityforchildren, #donateforchildren, #donateclothesforchildren, #donatebooksforchildren, #donatetoysforchildren, #sponsorforchildren, #sponsorclothesforchildren, #sponsorbooksforchildren, #sponsortoysforchildren, #seruds, #kurnool
Monitoring Health for the SDGs - Global Health Statistics 2024 - WHOChristina Parmionova
The 2024 World Health Statistics edition reviews more than 50 health-related indicators from the Sustainable Development Goals and WHO’s Thirteenth General Programme of Work. It also highlights the findings from the Global health estimates 2021, notably the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on life expectancy and healthy life expectancy.