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???????? ?????? ???????? for the first WSA Fall Business Panel! Hear from businesses around the community with different stories to share: ? New local business ? New owner of a business ? Business with an expansion project in the works ? Business that has changed their business plan to adapt to the current market! Stay tuned for more information! ??

OSD is looking forward to meeting with #businesses to share information on who we are and how you might become a Statewide Contract vendor! Looking forward your attending our #workshops in #FallRiver

Register for COSA’s Small Business Digest! #newsletter #smallbusiness

I am personally thankful to Laura for encouraging me to step beyond my self-imposed boundaries and face my speech fright. A few months ago she asked me to give a presentation on zoning research. My initial response was panic after my last knee-shaking presentation in college. But she gave me the push I needed to realize my greater potential, and after much planning, preparing, and practicing, I did it! I spoke for 30 minutes, and although the nerves were still there, my presentation was an overall success! I learned three valuable lessons: 1) EVERYONE has at least one quality of an effective speaker. If you are a shy introvert like me, you have empathy to understand your audience and tailor your presentation to engage them. You can also reframe your approach, thinking of presenting as an opportunity to teach and help. 2) Fear is ego-driven. When you shift the focus from self to serving others, you open space for empowerment, focus, and confidence. 3) Accepting even just one challenge opens the door to other opportunities as you build upon new skills and become more comfortable embracing the unknown. I still have much to learn, but am incredibly grateful to Laura and the Valbridge Women's Council for promoting personal and professional growth.

Nick Duta is helping people restore their life through his fire and water restoration company, Romexterra Construction - Fire & Water Restoration Services. Duta shares with WGN Radio's Steve Bertrand how their financial partner Republic Bank Of Chicago is an important piece of support in the four pillars of their business. Hear more in this #smallbusiness success story.

??A Sneak Peek Into previous Year’s Workshops! From ‘Notary Best Practices’ to ‘How to Build a Thriving Notary Business,’ this year’s workshops are designed to give you the edge. Here’s a quick peek at what you can expect. ?? Ready to level up? Register now for the 3rd Annual Pennsylvania Conference for Notaries! ?? https://lnkd.in/emXqyYEv #NotaryWorkshops #NotaryBestPractices #NotaryLearning #pennnotariesconference2024

If you are a business owner in Florida, this blog is a *must-read*.? In this article, we discuss the positive aspects of Florida weather along with the cons and strategies to prepare for weather-related issues. https://lnkd.in/gqsRJmyj

WEBINAR: Local Area Retrofit Accelerator (#LARA), Friday 26 April, 10 – 11am, FREE? ? Do you represent a #LocalAuthority in your area? Are you interested in creating comprehensive, tailored #retrofitting plans?? ? This webinar will guide you through LARA, which will provide #funding for facilitators to work with a number of Local Authorities, local partners and installers, to develop a retrofit plan tailored specifically to your area and unique circumstances. The webinar is open to the following organisations:? ? England: #CombinedAuthority, #CountyCouncil, or partnerships between District/Borough #Councils? Scotland: #CityRegions or #CouncilPartnerships? Wales: #CorporateJointCommittees, #CityDeal partnerships or #Council partnerships? #SocialLandlords? #Training Providers? ? If you would like to apply for the Local Area Retrofit Accelerator, but are unsure where to start, whether the programme is right for you, or have any other questions about the process, this is the event for you. Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/ez38B4eQ

It's been so inspiring looking back at Waltham Forest's progress over the past 10 years in promoting active travel and a people centred / healthy streets approach to street design. However, while the progress is undeniable and positive changes are clear on the ground, we're still not hitting the heady ambitions outlined in 2015. Your article includes - The council wants the modal share for cycling in Waltham Forest to rise from the current 2% to 10% by 2020. “In this borough 40% of journeys are done by one person in a car travelling less than three miles,” Little maintains. “These are the journeys that are transferrable.” According to the Healthy Streets Scorecard website Waltham Forest cycling mode share is still at 2%. The highest outer London Borough is at 5% (Richmond Upon Thames) - https://lnkd.in/eq3duCMY Will we hit the Mayor's target of 80% of all trips in London to be made on foot, by cycle or using public transport by 2041? Will we hit associated Net Zero and Vision Zero targets? What more can be done to support the positive work being done in areas like Waltham Forest and help other boroughs do the same? Can things be accelerated without creating a backlash from people who feel they are negatively impacted by the changes or don't feel included? Trying to stay positive ??

Have you read our spring newsletter yet? This issue has exciting updates including a BCW family business panel recap, our latest published work, a highlight of student programs and events, and more! ??Read it here: https://conta.cc/3OS3aW1