SAGINAW COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE’s Post

This is what *equitable* partnership looks like. I’ve long been a fan of the work Evelynn Escobar has done with Hike Clerb Inc, and their upcoming collaboration with The North Face is the perfect example of an industry great teaming up with an impact organization to let them create on *their* terms. Many of our brand clients at Backstory Consulting come to us looking for ways they can equitably support the work of non-profits and charitable organizations. Doing so requires a special mix of thought, strategy, and intention that’s hard for most brands and companies to do on their own. 💡 We always recommend starting with:  1. Identifying 3-5 causes you can responsibly and sustainably support  2. Identifying organizations and non-profits already doing great work in that space 3. Partnering with an impact agency or consultancy (👋🏾) to develop an equitable outreach strategy Please support the amazing work Hike Clerb Inc is doing, and this forthcoming collaboration! Impact matters. #impact #DEIB #inclusivemarketing #brandcollaborations #brandstrategy

Let's Make a Difference Together! Small individual steps towards conservation can create big positive changes for our communities and the environment. 🌳 By planning a tree and adopting greener practices every day, we can also play our part in offsetting our carbon footprint. 🌿💡 Join us on #NationalTreePlantingDay and beyond, as we nurture a sustainable future for all! 🌏🌿💚 #SustainabilityMatters #GoGreen #ConservationHeroes #NationalTreePlantingDay #AustraliaTreeplantingDay

Check out my blog post https://wix.to/zfdzquo #newblogpost See what Frontline Gardens is about!

There are many short coming in the cannabis industry compared to traditional food manufacturing. While it’s been great to see cannabis companies adopt GMP policies, I wonder how effective these measures actually are. Is anyone monitoring GMP compliance in cannabis production? Does being GMP certified in the cannabis space actually mean anything? Trulieve says they are “cGMP certified”. However Kim Rivers can be seen improperly wearing a hairnet throughout this video. It’s hard to trust that Trulieve is producing a clean product when the company chooses to showcase a video of their CEO wearing a hairnet ineffectivly while in a production area. Any thoughts on GMP compliance in the cannabis space?

Colorado funding opportunity 📣📣📣💰💰💰 Two types of grants are available: Partnership Capacity Grants. Up to $150,000 to support coalitions that are committed to convening a broad range of outdoor interests to identify and advance conservation and sustainable outdoor recreation objectives. Coalitions focused on Colorado’s eastern plains and other areas where there are no established Regional Partnerships are a priority for capacity funding -- see the RPI map to locate these areas. Plan Development Grants. Up to $250,000 to support Regional Partnerships' work to complete regional conservation and recreation plans that complement Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy, a collaborative vision for conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable recreation. These grants can also include funding for capacity.

There are two ways to view streetscape trees. On the one hand, the streetscape is a public space, and the trees planted there belong to the entire community and are a valuable public resource, no different than the trees planted in a neighborhood park. In that regard, no resident has a right to damage or remove a public tree, they don’t get a veto over public green space. The other way of looking at this is that a tree planted in a sidewalk tree pit or planting strip in front of someone’s house also impacts those residents. A sound community engagement approach centers the residents of a community and cedes a degree of decision-making to the community. There are valid arguments for both approaches. In my experience, engaging with stakeholders, and getting buy in from the residents who are directly impacted by trees is a better approach. It is far better to engage with stakeholders, and perhaps plant a few less trees, and have buy-in and support from the neighborhood. The trees planted will be wanted and better cared for than those that are arbitrarily planted without community support.

Green Thumbs Unite: In community gardens, seeds of friendship sprout alongside the plants. Together, we nurture not only blossoms but bonds, cultivating a shared space where the growth of veggies mirrors the growth of connections.😇 #ConnectToGrow growzilla.co #growzilla #community #communitybuilding #communitymanagement #communitydevelopment #communitygrowth #communityfirst #communitystrategy

According to the attendees of the Co-Liv Summit in 2022, the challenge with the highest priority for their organization was fostering authentic communities within communities. 🏘️🤝 The task of creating real connections between residents and fostering a sense of belonging is no small feat. But it's vital - it's what turns houses into homes, tenants into families, and shared spaces into thriving communities. What challenge has the highest priority according to you? Find the report we are referring to here: https://lnkd.in/ebkJ9apc

"🌿 Labhi Farms Gated Farmhouse Community: Exciting Road Development Update! 🚜 Our project is flourishing with progress as we embark on road development to enhance accessibility for our residents. Stay tuned for more updates as we pave the way to a seamless and connected community experience. #LabhiFarms #GatedCommunity #FarmhouseLiving #RoadDevelopment #ProgressUpdate"

"🌿 Labhi Farms Gated Farmhouse Community: Exciting Road Development Update! 🚜 Our project is flourishing with progress as we embark on road development to enhance accessibility for our residents. Stay tuned for more updates as we pave the way to a seamless and connected community experience. #LabhiFarms #GatedCommunity #FarmhouseLiving #RoadDevelopment #ProgressUpdate"