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In a recent email to US Christian Chamber of Commerce members titled, Here’s why Christian companies struggle to find good employees RedBalloon CEO, Andrew Crapuchettes - RedBalloon.work said, "SWC 2024 will be one of the most important events of the year as we unite our efforts to strengthen Christian values in the American marketplace." Read the entire article and learn why Christian companies struggle to find good employees and what you can do about it. https://lnkd.in/e7e7s2y8

Today's FreightWaves' transportation moment in Black History goes to father and son, Charles and Frederick Patterson! 💙 Charles Richard Patterson, born into slavery in 1833, founded C.R. Patterson & Sons, the only African American-owned and operated automobile company in the early 20th century. 🚗 By 1873, he co-founded his own company, which later became C.R. Patterson & Sons. With a diverse workforce, the company thrived under Charles' leadership, producing high-quality carriages and expanding its catalog to 28 models. 🙌 Upon Charles' death in 1910, his son Frederick Patterson took over. A college-educated pioneer, Frederick recognized the decline of horse-drawn transportation and shifted focus to automobiles. 🐴❌ In 1915, C.R. Patterson & Sons introduced the Patterson-Greenfield automobile, priced at $685. The company emphasized luxury, affordability, and quality in its advertising. 💰 Despite initial success, Patterson-Greenfield faced challenges. In an era dominated by large-scale production, the company struggled to compete with Detroit manufacturers. High labor costs and limited access to parts hindered scalability and profitability. Eventually, the company succumbed to these challenges, unable to sustain operations amidst the industrial shift. 😢 Though short-lived, C.R. Patterson & Sons holds significance in African American history as a pioneering effort in the automotive industry. Charles and Frederick Patterson's legacy highlights entrepreneurship, innovation, and perseverance in the face of systemic barriers. 💙 PLEASE SHARE TO SPREAD THE NEWS! 🙏 #blackhistorymonth #freightwaves #logistics #transportation #transportationindustry #supplychain

Happy Presidents Day! Today, let's take a moment to appreciate the leaders who have shaped our country's history. From Washington to Biden, each president has played a pivotal role in shaping our nation's identity and values. Take some time to educate yourself on the accomplishments and challenges faced by past presidents. Reflect on how their decisions have impacted our society today. Celebrate this day by learning more about the history of the presidency and how it continues to influence our country. #raksgroup #raks #itstaffing #ustaffing #recruiters #hr

What an excellent take on the UAW Persident Shawn Fain and the strategies that he employed to defeat the long entrenched UAW leaders and then to lead the UAW strike against the Big Three automobile manufacturers. It appears that there may be much to learn from this episode in the history of the relationship between organized labor and corporate giants. #knowyourself #knowyouraudience #beaware https://lnkd.in/e7xqBp5T

Today we conclude Porter's Five Forces with the final force: Bargaining Power of Suppliers. This force refers to the influence that suppliers have over the sector and the businesses that operate in it. Contact us for more on Business Strategies and find out how we can help you reach your goals! #TalentUnleashed #Strategy #PortersFiveForces #BargainingPowerOfSuppliers

Do you have a go to prop or props to power? Churchill did. Lincoln did. Jobs did. Margaret Thatcher did and Donald Trump still does, with his MAGA baseball cap, his arrest photo on Tee-shirts and his wavy hair. If you were to describe any of those leaders or a dozen other amazing Orators, Diplomats, CEOs, TV Celebrities or movie stars, they would be recognisable from your description, through the props alone. That’s the power of a prop! Now I’m not suggesting you go out and buy a tall hat or smoke a huge cigar but could your new hires easily recognise you from a description? Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady (more great branding) had a few props. One of which was carrying a handbag to every diplomatic function, onto every stage and into every meeting with the press! One such meeting saw the then uk prime minister call her cabinet together. Arriving first Mrs Thatcher left the room but left her handbag in the centre of the table. As this cabinet of professional politicians gathered, noticing the handbag, they sat in silence and deference as if waiting for it to speak. Eventually Mrs Thatcher entered and put the bag on the floor and the cabinet meeting formerly began. Great leaders understand the power of a prop in branding and that they were or are their brand! What could be your go to #proptopower ? ✌️🎩🧢 👜 #branding #leadership

Only 1,132 Companies Are Blazing a Trail to the Inc. Magazine. 5000 Belkins shines bright at No. 20 on the 2024 Inc. Regionals: Mid-Atlantic as one of the fastest-growing companies in America in this region. Inc. Regionals honors the fastest-growing privately held companies by region over a two-year period. Research shows that all these firms also tend to be the biggest job creators in America. Their growth, by extension, often makes them disrupters. They’re formidable--and they have much wisdom to share. The numbers across all regions this year are truly amazing: 154% - Median Growth $75.8 billion - Total Revenue 96,129 - Jobs Added 39 - Newly Founded 664 - Repeat Honorees Kudos to the top 10, crushing this award with their outstanding growth: Sanford Federal, Inc and Joseph Mandour, Goldschmitt and Associates (G&A) and Marc Goldschmitt, PMP, Blu Omega and Michael Sivori, Cynet Health and Ashwani (Ash) M., Nikhil "Nick" Budhiraja, Vortex David Sigal, Piedmont Global Solutions and Mohamed Hussien, Banyan Tree Counseling & Wellness and Chantal Hayes, LCMHC-S, Dobbs Defense Solutions and Erica Dobbs, Carolina Signs and Wonders, Todd Golbus, MBA, ShiftMed and Todd Walrath. #award #belkins #marketing #sales

We the people... When I was invited to the White House for an opportunity to meet with and hear from the President Biden’s team of senior advisors, I expected something quite different than what actually happened. Of all I learned and observed that day, what struck me the most was the diversity of people in the room – both the people invited to meet with the President’s advisors, and the advisors themselves. Learn more about my experience attending the White House Business Summit and my takeaways from it, in my blog post. #WhiteHouse #BusinessSummit #Diversity

Honoring Black Innovators and Leaders in Transportation I would like to introduce Frederick McKinley “Casey” Jones. Frederick patented the mechanical transport refrigeration unit, which made it possible for long haul trucks and railroad cars to transport fresh and frozen foods around the world. The Inspiration: Jones was inspired to develop this cooling device after a truck driver told him about losing a large shipment of food after the tractor-trailer’s storage compartment overheated during a long-distance trip. The How: Jones made his biggest impact as an inventor, however, through his technological breakthroughs for the improved refrigeration of temperature-sensitive food products being shipped over long distances. He joined entrepreneur Joseph A. “Joe” Numero to form the U.S. Thermo Control Company (later known as Thermo King Corporation) to create systems for ensuring the success of such deliveries. As part of these efforts during the 1940s, Jones developed a means for refrigerating the interior of a long-haul truck’s tractor-trailer and thereby preventing the spoilage of food transported in the vehicle. His final patent was for a thermostat and control system for controlled spaces; according to the specifications for that system, “the invention is concerned with vehicles in which perishable products are transported.” In the time since his death, Jones has continued to be honored for his significant and even life-saving contributions to the transportation of goods across the globe. He was inducted into the Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame in 1977. In 1991, Jones was posthumously awarded the National Medal of Technology by President George H.W. Bush. Jones was the first African-American to receive this honor. #freight #experience #analytics #supplychain #supplychainmanagement #supplychainsolutions #logisticscompany #logistics #shippers #imports #everythingfreight #smallbusiness #environmentalsustainability #environmentallyfriendly #sustainability #oceanfreight #refrigerated #warehousing #drayage #intermodal #oceanfreight #blackhistory

React News's Chris Borland interviews Workman LLP leaders Matthew Pateman, Richard Taylor and Richard Hart as the business moves into a new era of growth, including several high-profile mandate wins from W.RE, Ares Management Corporation and Northdale, plus 49 promotions, with six new partners. Read the full interview here: https://bit.ly/3XoYdsK #CRE #PropertyManagement #BuildingConsultancy #commercialrealestate