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You really understand the importance of more locally informed decision making when you see the wrong ones being made nationally. We live and work in a region with its own unique challenges and opportunities and, whilst some decisions should always be made on a national scale, others should never be made without knowing the real affect on regions like ours. Devolution will not only give access to more funding, critically it will also give our region more influence on how we spend money, plan for the future, tackle issues and drive positive change, all based on real local need. Business has been calling for more cohesive working across our region for some time, and this could create a step change in making that happen. Have your say and find out more at https://lnkd.in/ex-6HF9N

Project 2025 threatens our democracy and economy. Jeff Raikes shares why this election matters more than ever in his latest Forbes article. Read more here. #election2024 #democracy #businessleadership #economy #project2025

Why did #Watergate happen? BOB WOODWARD, who reported on the scandal with Carl Bernstein 50 years ago, explains the effort to destroy the heart of democracy, the process of nominating and electing a president, and why it took place –something that we can still reflect on today. #Watergate50 #BobWoodwardInsights #Democracy #PresidentialElectionProcess #ReflectingOnHistory

Like with the Tennessee Valley Authority, our commitment to investment transcends the immediate gains to our enterprises. America has always been the cradle of innovation, a nation where the frontiers of emerging technologies offer unparalleled prospects to enhance our communities, making them not only safer and healthier but also more closely knit. Yet, there lies a challenge: the pace at which we are channeling government investments into our infrastructure does not match the urgency of the need, and the potential of private capital remains underutilized. This moment of complacency, coupled with the fierce competition for scarce resources, has led us to overlook the upkeep of our invaluable assets and the demands of our expanding populace. We have yet to fully embrace innovative approaches that could empower communities to develop, sustain, and manage their infrastructure more effectively, reducing both risk and cost. This is not just about building for today but laying the groundwork for a future that lives up to the promise of America #BeThe1st #Election2024 https://bit.ly/3T6UfkD

2024 is being called a super election year - or even the biggest election year in history. Around 2 billion voters, approximately a quarter of the world’s population, is expected to be heading to the polls this year. This week alone, voters in 27 Member States go to the polls from 6-9 June, to decide the future of the EU for the next 5 years. While I consider the possibility to cast my vote a right, it is not lost on me that it should be recognized as a privilege and something we should not take for granted. I also see a big lack of trust and so much misinformation out in society - which probably is the biggest barrier to change…. In light of all of this, I have 2 encouragements I wanted to put out here; 1. Upgrade your facts with The Worldview Upgrader; https://lnkd.in/e6vyYdJb by Gapminder Foundation (an independent educational non-profit fighting global misconceptions). 2. VOTE! When it is your turn. Stay optimistic, friends! #politics #vote #superelectionyear #elections

Join us for the next Funds Focus event on Tuesday 19 March to discuss Democratisation – The Changing Face of Private Markets. Our panel of industry experts will provide you with an exclusive insight into the changing face of private markets and what to expect as private investors make their way in. Learn more about the event and register now: https://jsy.fi/49ylQ4N #FundsFocus24 #Democratisation #PrivateAssets #Investors

Lotan Levkowitz of Grove Ventures is a rising star in the VC landscape! He is super intelligent, kind, and very articulate with his words. I really enjoyed talking to him about Deep tech investing, Grove Ventures, and the US elections, among other shenanigans and rhymes. Check out the interview and subscribe to the channel! It is a command, I mean, a request, I mean, do what you bloody want. https://lnkd.in/d6gjSvdQ

As part of the Future Economy Alliance, we’re highlighting the work and impact of employee owned and other mission-led businesses to our future political leaders. With a general election on the way, we need our next government to see how our employee owned and mission-led way of working can help them solve the nation’s major challenges… And since you’re living proof of this, we need your help.   An easy way to support is to sign the Future Economy Alliance mission statement 👇 https://lnkd.in/eyeMZ-_b Plenty of our members are already raising awareness and celebrating employee ownership ahead of #EODay Many have already written to their MP about their impact as a #ProudlyEO business. If you haven’t already, we’re urging all mission-led business - EO businesses, cooperatives, social enterprises, and community businesses – to write to your local election candidate and let them know the impacts your EO or mission-led business delivers. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ehrEUySE Let’s push our sector up the general election agenda.   #GeneralElection #Business

In a Euronews article, Benedek Jávor and Taube Van Melkebeke explore how a robust European energy project can counter populism and strengthen democracy across the EU. From sustainability to social justice, they discuss the vital role of energy policy in shaping a resilient and unified Europe. https://lnkd.in/dJcvkCrz #Euroviews #EUEnergy #Democracy #Sustainability