Schaumburg Business Association的动态

Get a quick overview of what you can expect in Louisville this year with this update from our 2024 Conference Chair, Kathlene Thiel. Listen in here: https://lnkd.in/dp_SwKZ4

Check out my thoughts on what it is like to be a board member over at Capella.

When we agree, we don’t need the law—a handshake is as good as a contract, and maybe better. Our leaders negotiate and reach reasonable conclusions. Dispues get worked out. The law is what helps us to live in the same society when we don’t agree. It’s never been more important than now. I’m looking forward to a lively discussion!

A Year in Review: Annual Report Video ??? Last week, we held our General Assembly, giving our members the chance to meet our new Director-General and dive into a discussion about our policy priorities, with its outcomes being key to shaping our mandate for the year ahead. But before we get into what’s next, let’s take a moment to reflect on what we’ve accomplished so far. Watch the video below, and let us walk you through the policy areas we've been focusing on over the past year! ??

Thank you to the Council of Michigan Foundations for the opportunity to share fraud-fighting best practices with the foundation community. The session offered many tips on how foundations can collaborate with their partner and awardee organizations to collectively prevent fraud. To avoid a commercial-like presentation, we shared some of our “secret sauce,” including many do-it-yourself tips and tricks, and even our engagement letter template and tasks, so attendees had a roadmap to perform these tasks themselves rather than needing to hire a third party like us. For those who need to hire a third party for fraud prevention services, we shared best practices and tips on managing that relationship, including the dos and don’ts we’ve learned (some the hard way) from performing this type of engagement with several organizations. Do you work for a foundation or municipality responsible for awarding funds but lack internal resources to help your partners? We have multiple relationships with foundations and governmental organizations that provide additional funding to their nonprofit partners specifically to hire us to enhance their fraud prevention toolkits and reduce fraud risk. This is a win-win scenario, as neither organization wants to end up in the headlines due to embezzlement, but often both lack the expertise or personnel to proactively address it.

Worth reading the 18 pages! Btw the time is now to take action. The future of paperbased communications is at stake.

Looking forward to the conference and my panel on Legal Holds: Once We’ve Got Them, What Do We Do with Them?

Help NGA Speak Up for You!?? The National Glass Association (NGA)'s third annual Glass & Glazing Advocacy Days is happening next week, May 14-15, in Washington, DC. This is where using our voice can lead to impactful change for the glass industry.? It's our opportunity to influence policy, enlighten agency officials, and engage directly with congressional members on why our industry matters.? ? Here's what we're advocating for, and why it matters:?? School Security: Ensuring safer learning environments with advanced glass systems.? High-Performance Glazing: Demonstrating how sustainable, cost-effective glass solutions contribute to building resilience.? Bird Safety: Advocating for glass innovations that prevent bird collisions.? Workforce Development: Highlighting a thriving career path within our dynamic industry. Together, we can articulate the essential role of glass in constructing a sustainable and secure future.? Are you joining me in DC next week? Sound off. ? If not, you can still advocate for glass building products and the industry from home. Use our one-pagers to talk to your local reps about the topics that matter to you most: https://lnkd.in/g3n5hv8p And, stay tuned to glass.org and NGA social next week for the latest from the hill: https://lnkd.in/gJ7HVcMX

Read about the beginning of SkyNano's journey. Link in comments!

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