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Check out the article in todays issue with profiles for all the fantastic honorees for the San Antonio Business Journal's 40 Under 40*. Beyond excited to have been selected with this years class of exceptional individuals. #RaymondJames #40Under40 #SanAntonio #WealthManagement #SA40Under40 *The San Antonio Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Awards are presented to professionals under 40 years old who have demonstrated excellence in business, leadership, and community involvement. To be eligible, the nominees must be under the age of 40 as of 1/1/24, live and work in the San Antonio area, and cannot be a past 40 Under 40 honoree. Over 200 nominees were considered and 40 were recognized. The nominations are read and vetted by an internal group of editors and reporters at San Antonio Business Journal. This ranking is based upon the period from 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2023 and was released on 1/22/2024. This ranking is not based in any way on the individual's abilities in regard to providing investment advice or management. The ranking may not be representative of any one client's experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of an advisor's future performance. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. San Antonio Business Journal is not affiliated with Raymond James.

Helen Jones, non-executive director at Fuller’s, talks to Ann Elliott about her journey to joining the board. Quick quotes: "Non Exec are a different role than an executive director, you are more 'hands off.'.. look for one while you are still in work but there is a time commitment... networking is very important in getting the right position... you do need to learn to stand back, support, guide and challenge... understand your remit. Cheers and challenge in equal measure, you need to participate but know the boundaries." 👉 Read the programme for Propel's Multi Club conference – Female Leaders and Entrepreneurs, here: https://lnkd.in/er7sJ342

It's an honor for us to be recognized among many working to do so much. Here are a few quotes of why, together, we are better. "For a community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on people's love and concern for each other." – Millard Fuller. "One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone." – Shannon L. Alder. "In our community, we have a duty to strengthen the weakest among us to build a better society." – Bill Courtney.    Vision: Create vibrant, relevant, sustainable rural communities. Mission - Deliver first-in-class- innovations and solutions where others won't.

Dream Big! If there were no limits, what board would you serve on? We know women don’t apply for positions unless they know they meet 100% of the qualifications. How many boards are we turning away before we even see a position because we don’t think we are qualified? It is time to leave that type of thinking behind! Join our 6-week Corporate Board Readiness cohort starting April 12th to meet the board directors, experts, and senior executive women who will help you get that board seat. Board directors like Britt Ide, Millicent Tracey, Sue Harnett, Shelly Lombard, and Catherine Calarco will teach you how to target those dream boards and you’ll identify your path to board seats. Take the plunge and get that dream board. https://lnkd.in/gV6kTzHC

I am always honored when asked to participate and or speak in DC. I am very patriotic and love been a citizen of the United States and take my citizenship as a responsibility and as a privilege. I always feel unworthy and a little bit of the imposter syndrome. I just keep saying to myself, I may not be the best person but I keep showing up and thats galf the battle. I show up so my ethnic community has visibility, has a voice and has some advocacy in DC. I invite Pacific Islanders to join me in DC, we need more people involved. May 13 I will be on a panel that will address that the Biden-Harris Administration is redoubling its efforts to support Black, Latino, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, Native American, women, and veteran small business owners. From international matchmaking and business counseling, to direct funding for communities across the United States -- there is exciting work underway to help support new and existing AA & NH/PI entrepreneurs. For instance, in Fiscal Year 2023, the U.S. Small Business Administration delivered $52.4 billion in capital, disaster relief, and bonding to small businesses and disaster-impacted communities across America, with expanded funding for minority- and women-owned businesses. Over the past year, the U.S. Department of Commerce has expanded offices and staffing in the Indo-Pacific, which has already helped U.S. AA & NH/PI companies expand sales and build commercial partnerships. Three million businesses are owned by AA & NH/PIs employing five million people with annual revenues of more than $1 trillion. This panel will explore opportunities and challenges for AA & NH/PI small businesses, despite record levels of funding, support, and services. It was moved to Walter E. Washington Convention Center because VP Kamala Harris will be attending.

Check out this touching blog by our Executive Director, Arnold Sowell Jr., about his father's remarkable track career and its impact on his own path in public policy. It's a powerful reflection on family, history, and our commitment to equity at NextGen Policy! Read Arnie's blog post at: https://lnkd.in/gh3R4e6m

🆕 📰 In our latest District Newsletter read all about our back school information, important upcoming dates, Hall of Fame nominations and more! Read on: https://lnkd.in/eiJJYRsC. #YourFutureOurFocus

Congratulations sistah-friend Yolanda Johnson-Peterkin for your authentic and sincere commitment to serve individuals and families. You are the real deal! Watch this short video to learn how and why she helps families with housing.

Ethan Hawke recently shared some valuable advice he got from Denzel Washington about winning awards. He said, "You don’t want an award to improve your status. You want to improve the award’s status." This is a powerful statement that challenges us to think about the true value of awards. It's not about personal recognition, but about elevating the award itself. What do you think about this perspective? Share your thoughts in the comments below. #EthanHawke #DenzelWashington #Awards #Perspective #Value #Success

❗ 2024 MCCA Rainmakers and Rising Stars Award Nominations DUE TODAY!    Do you know a talented attorney whose business acumen, passion and dedication to proactive client development has set them apart as leaders in the legal profession? If so, nominate them for an MCCA Rainmakers or Rising Stars Award today!    MCCA’s Rising Stars is an annual list that shines a spotlight on remarkable attorneys whose achievements, dedication to the legal field, and commitment to their communities place them among those “attorneys to watch”. While these Rising Stars may be at different stages in their careers, they share a deep passion for the law, a drive for excellence, and a strong sense of social responsibility.    Nominate those exceptional individuals like our past Rising Star, Albert Giang, who embody these qualities and make a positive impact in their communities: https://bit.ly/3IkDtti   Deadline for nominations: TODAY, March 1, 2024 at 11:59PM ET. We will not accept late or incomplete nominations.    Nominate a Rising Star: https://bit.ly/3OpfL2A   Nominate a Rainmaker: https://bit.ly/3vYSNZO