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Learn more about REMADE member, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, at the story link below. #CircularEconomy #sustainability #recycling #fibers #textiles #fashion #manufacturing #mfg

Oakmount & Partners Ltd managing director Glenn King talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's impressive progress through 2024. In the first half of the year, Oakmount & Partners transitioned from raising capital for third parties to focusing on building their own assets, achieving a company valuation between £15 to £18 million. King discussed the acquisition of over £4 million in real estate aimed at holiday lettings and traditional buy-to-lets, reflecting the company's robust property portfolio expansion. King highlighted the company's ambitious five-year plan to raise £50 million, primarily for green technologies and transformative industries. Despite regulatory caps on fundraising, Oakmount & Partners is halfway to its goal, strategically acquiring distressed properties and considering investments in companies like Biosus for green technology exposure. Additionally, King mentioned the launch of... Watch at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors http://ow.ly/y5Yh105zWzi

As a leading middle market and wealth institution, our team at Bank of Texas powered by BOK Financial has identified significant impacts and trends with manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers, particularly regarding debt, equity, interest rates, and mergers and acquisitions. In Fort Worth and surrounding counties throughout DFW we see companies feeling the effects of these changes. 1) Have you noticed changes in your company? 2) What plans are you putting in place to prepare for the upcoming year? 3) If your commercial or wealth partners haven’t spoken to you in the past 30 days, please reach out to me directly for a more detailed discussion. Share your experiences in the comments below! And you can also join other leaders in our community for a luncheon and expert panel discussion on these topics with ACG DFW - Association for Corporate Growth next week (details below). #MergersAndAcquisitions #MiddleMarketBanking #FinanceTrends #FortWorth #InterestRates #BankingInsights

Thrilled to announce that we're 35.4% en route to our ambitious $120,000 goal for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & The Inland Empire Top Golf Fundraiser event. HUGE shout out for the stellar support from our early sponsors: Return Sponsor - Trinity Equipment, Inc. | Eric Lewis Return Sponsor -Wilson Ivanova Certified Public Accountants, Inc., APAC | Matthew Wilson Maya Ivanova, CPA, MBA, CGMA Return Sponsor -Hal Hays Construction, Inc. New Sponsor - Caston, Inc. | Greg Malachowski Return Sponsor -Cal Pacific Constructors, Inc. Return Sponsor -Alliant Insurance Services | Mike Parizino Nick Parizino, CPCU But the story is just the beginning. We're rallying more community leaders and companies to step up to the tee. Here's why your participation matters: -Mentored youth are 52% more likely to attend college. -They're 17% more likely to be gainfully employed, earning an impressive 13%+ higher wages on average. -A whopping 80% of BBBSIE kids have set their sights on college. -84% report significant improvements in their mental health, thanks to mentorship. -These young stars are 54% less likely to step on the wrong side of the law and 41% less likely to fall into the pitfalls of substance abuse. With stats like these, it's clear that mentorship isn't just a nice-to-have; it's a must-have that transforms lives. Join us at Topgolf - Ontario, CA, on June 6, 2024, for an evening where every swing, every connection, and every laugh shared contributes to a young person's brighter future. To my construction friends, this is going to be a "construction-heavy" event with a lot of networking events. Ready to make an impact and enjoy a great time? Grab your chance to showcase your company’s commitment to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Connect with me here on LinkedIn or shoot an email to khays@halhays.com for more details on how you can get involved. Let’s keep the momentum going and build a future that we can all be proud of—stroke by stroke, little by little. #BBBSIE #TopGolfFundraiser #MentorshipMatters #CommunityImpact #SponsorshipOpportunities #Networking #MakeADifference https://lnkd.in/gMiJcxdv

MassimoCon 2022 was a blast, and everyone kept saying it was the best CRE conference they've ever been to! Guess what? We're bringing it back with MassimoCon 2024 this November, and it's going to be even bigger and better! Tickets are up for grabs, and if you act fast, you can snag the early bird rate before it leaves forever. It's time to get your team on board! Sign up now right here: https://lnkd.in/eiByP4Jr Why MassimoCon 2024 is the place to be: ✅ Rub shoulders with top CRE brokers and soak up winning strategies. ✅ Coaching That Empowers: Our certified coaches are on your team, helping you put those insights into action. ✅ Networking on Another Level: Dive into a community that's all about ruling the CRE world. And guess who you'll be hearing from? Only the best in the biz: - Robert "Bob" Knakal Knakal, a legend in New York real estate. - Tal Frydman, a titan in South Florida's market. - Cindy Hill, making waves in Los Angeles. - Brad Umansky, CCIM, a trailblazer in Rancho Cucamonga. - Kevan Enger, a heavyweight in Orlando. - Matt McGregor, SIOR, a leader in Seattle. - Mike Davis, a top dog in Tampa. - Grant Pruitt, an innovator in Dallas. - Tiffini Connell, a mover and shaker on the West Coast. - Ron Koenigsberg, CCIM - Founder & President, American Investment Properties Tickets are flying off the shelves – only 352 left! This isn't just another conference; it's your golden ticket to the top tier of CRE brokerage. Remember, you won't find this experience online. MassimoCon is an in-person, once-in-a-lifetime event that won't be streamed or recorded. Don't miss your chance to be part of the best CRE conference of the year! Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/eiByP4Jr Can't wait to see you in Dallas! #CRESuccess #businessgrowthstrategy #commercialrealestatebrokers

COOs are tasked with enhancing operational efficiency, refining organizational systems, and evolving business strategies. While the word “task” can sometimes imply unpleasant work, you'll likely find that the majority of COOs are quite enthusiastic about these expansive responsibilities! A couple of months in my role as COO, I had the pleasure of integrating an additional layer of analytics that optimized our sponsorship engagement strategy for our largest fundraising event. This framework enhanced our ability to measure progress toward goal attainment with greater precision and enabled us to adapt our strategies in real-time. Regular cross-functional team meetings were introduced to assess performance, generate innovative ideas, and refine marketing and communications strategies based on these insights. In my experience, agility is paramount to achieving key performance metrics. Grateful to partner with such a talented team at the foundation with an unwavering commitment to excellence in fundraising! Our efforts to secure sponsorships support our 2025 Strategic Vision to increase investment and reduce poverty across five Memphis neighborhoods. What "tasks" in operations are you most enthusiastic about?

Looking forward to catching up with insolvency and restructuring professionals tomorrow as well as hearing about the latest developments and challenges occurring. #restructuring #insolvency #corporatetrustees #escrow #directorservices

Working with your board and council is key to aligning strategy for the future of your community. A reminder that in our industry, an open mind is one of the best things a board, council or court member can bring to the table. Grateful to have that in a community where I work AND live. #medc #mckinney #mckinneytexas #mckinneytx #pipeline #projectpipeline #development #economicdevelopment #land #landdevelopment #strategy #strategicthinking #strategicplanning #boardretreat

5 Recommendations to get your Board on board!   To achieve success in corporate-charity partnership it requires a team effort, and your team must include your trustees or board members. Our 5 recommendations can be read here: http://bit.ly/3wgDfAx

As an independent RFG Advisory advisor who has worked with Shannon Spotswood for many years, I can tell you that CMC Financial is pumped about the direction of our firm! We are super excited about the opportunities we have to help clients on a deeper level and to help them achieve all of their goals and objectives! #comprehensivesolutions #financialplanning