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Thanks Simon Keegan and everyone who attended the round table on Tuesday with Wirral Chamber of Commerce Paula Basnett John Spofforth Gordon Andrews, Business Cash-Flow Finance Specialist Dean Paton Stephen Parry to name a few. This is the reason why Birkenhead has the capacity to reinvent itself and City Status would really help. 10 things Birkenhead was first with over the years. 1.     Public Park: Birkenhead Park, designed by Sir Joseph Paxton and opened in 1847, is considered the first publicly funded civic park in the world. Its design influenced the development of Central Park in New York City. 2.     Street Tramway: The Birkenhead tramways system, established in 1860, was the first street tramway in Europe. It pioneered the use of street-level tracks, setting a precedent for urban public transport. 3.     Municipal Water Supply System: Birkenhead was one of the first towns to introduce a municipal piped water supply system, providing clean water to its residents before many other places. 4.     Public Baths: Birkenhead opened one of the first public bathhouses, offering both swimming and bathing facilities to the public, improving hygiene and public health in the mid-19th century. 5.     Town Planning: The layout and planning of Birkenhead were innovative for their time, featuring broad street layouts and significant public amenities, influencing later urban planning. 6.     Mechanized Dock Dredging: The Birkenhead Docks were among the first to use mechanized systems for dock dredging and maintenance, improving efficiency in port operations. 7.     Use of Hydraulic Machinery: Birkenhead was pioneering in the use of hydraulic machinery for dock gates and bridges, advancing the technology used in maritime infrastructure. 8.     Public Funding of Culture: The Birkenhead Literary and Scientific Institution, established in the 1830s, was one of the first publicly funded cultural institutions, promoting education and learning in the community. 9.     Railway Innovations: The railway connections developed in Birkenhead included some of the earliest innovations in rail technology and management, improving transportation and commerce. 10.  Shipbuilding Techniques: The shipyards in Birkenhead were among the first to employ advanced shipbuilding techniques, including iron ships and technically advanced steamships.

Next week, on January 16th at the SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills, 100+ independent registered investment advisors with a minimum AUM of $100 million based throughout Southern California and its neighboring states will join together. In the afternoon, the panel “Coming to a Crossroads: Build, buy or sell?” will debate inorganic versus organic growth and identify the pros and cons to both while highlighting the importance of a succession plan. Eighty percent of the RIAs surveyed for the RIA Edge Report by Wealth Management IQ think their businesses will be worth at least 10% more in 2024 than it is today, and 50% believe the value of their firm will increase by 20% or more. Given this rapid growth, RIAs are faced with the decision on whether or not to participate in the industry-wide M&A activity either on the buy-side or the sell-side. Antonia Burchman Recht, Senior Director of Corporate Development at Miracle Mile Advisors and Bradford Hixson, Managing Director, M&A at Lido Advisors, LLC will chime into this discussion offering their own views alongside fellow panelists. Following this discussion, Brett Graffy, CAIA, Managing Director- Private Credit of Aksia LLC will be presenting “Navigating Private Credit in a Shifting Market Landscape”. Do not miss out on this insightful day in the LA area. Claim your complimentary pass now: https://lnkd.in/ejFunsw3 #PortfolioSummits #CaliforniaRIA #RIAcommunity

This morning we are hosting our Global Real Estate and Construction conference with a great turnout. We are discussing hot topics in the sector with insighful contributions from leaders in the sector as well as our Grant Thornton colleagues in Europe and the US. #GTGREC24 #realestatetax #realestate #realestateandconstruction #events #grantthornton #grantthorntoninternational

At the 8th Public-Private Joint Committee convened on April 05, 2024 at Les Suites, The Docks 2, Charles Harel, CEO of Harel Mallac, highlighted the importance of continuous improvement and collaboration by keeping pushing boundaries, striving for excellence, and fostering open dialogue between the private sector and the public sector. The Public-Private Joint Committee convenes quarterly to deliberate on matters of economic significance. #economicdevelopment #economicgrowth #doingbusiness #businessimpact #economicempowerment

Nicolas Fermaud and Jérôme Wigny will be in Los Angeles and San Francisco from June 10th to 12th. Catch the wave! 🌊 Make sure to reach out if you want to know more about navigating Luxembourg alternative investment funds.  🏄♂️☀️ #LosAngeles #SanFranscisco #ClientVisits #AlternativeInvestments 

Networking is at the heart of business. Well done all.

Hey DUREC! Our very own Albert Shammah just published his first blog post on the DUREC Blog! Read Albert's post here: https://lnkd.in/ecAekxMe

The final #BusinessFocus episode of 2023 - a great lineup of guests to share what's going on in our business community!

Thursday 19 October 2023 8:30 AM Panel Discussion: London’s Great Estates and investing for the longer term London’s Great Estates have played a key role in shaping the prosperity, development and growth of Prime Central London and beyond, founded upon the concepts of long term investment and sustainable growth. What distinguishes these property owners is their approach to stewardship of assets, their appreciation of the enduring benefits of high class development and place-making and their interest in generational succession plans. Join us at Gerald Eve London office for this interactive breakfast seminar and panel discussion exploring these issues, with industry leaders from the UK’s Great Estates including Andrea Merrington MRTPI from the The Howard de Walden Estate, Jane Macdiarmid from the Grosvenor Estate and Katie Balderson from the The Portman Estate. Chaired by Anna Favre Real Estate Partner with Cripps the panel discussion will cover: How the Great Estates have developed over time The objectives and drivers behind investing for the longer term Sustainability charters and goals – decarbonising real estate Place-making and community involvement (including the cultural heritage) Adapting to change – current challenges and opportunities The KPIs of success Capacity is limited so reserve early to avoid disappointment. Members and non-members of all genders are welcome. Please note. The attendance fee for this event attracts VAT (listed prices are inclusive of VAT). Registration Deadline: Monday 16 October 2023 https://lnkd.in/gD5sZHxX #aspire #inspire #succeed