The Business Council

The South China Sea: A Nuanced Understanding Required

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月曜日, 4月 22, 2024

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The objective of these talks is to achieve a nuanced understanding of the activities surrounding this critical waterway and the potential impact on the corporate sector.

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The objective of these talks is to achieve a nuanced understanding of the activities surrounding this critical waterway and the potential impact on the corporate sector.
"Most bilateral and multilateral efforts relating to activities in the South China Sea are largely government to government.
A nuanced understanding is required for every organisation in any given jurisdiction.
Businesses operating in the South China Sea must diversify supply chains, invest in alternative transportation routes, and engage in corporate diplomatic initiatives to safeguard their interest.

Voters of All Ages and Incomes Across L.A. Feel Squeezed by Housing Costs; Large Majorities Favor Policies to Accelerate Housing Supply

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024

By a two-to-one margin – 61% to 32% – voters favor substantially increasing the number of housing units in L.A.

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By a two-to-one margin – 61% to 32% – voters favor substantially increasing the number of housing units in L.A.
“Voters are fed up with housing costs and urgently want the government to step in to accelerate new housing production citywide,” said Mary Leslie, president of the Los Angeles Business Council (LABC).
Some 87% of voters surveyed identify housing affordability in Los Angeles as a “serious problem.”
Renters and younger voters face the greatest challenges affording housing, the research showed.
To read the full survey, visit https://labusinesscouncil.org/housing-2024/
To learn more about the LABC Mayoral Housing, Transportation and Jobs summit, visit here .

CEO Confidence Increased Slightly in Q2 2024

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024

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NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence™ in collaboration with The Business Council rose to 54 in Q2 2024, up from 53 in the previous quarter. This marks the second consecutive quarter in which the Measure is above 50, indicating that CEOs are cautiously optimistic following two years of gloom. (A reading above 50 reflects more positive than negative responses.) A total of 136 CEOs participated in the Q2 survey, which was fielded from April 15 through 29.

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NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence™ in collaboration with The Business Council rose to 54 in Q2 2024, up from 53 in the previous quarter.
A total of 136 CEOs participated in the Q2 survey, which was fielded from April 15 through 29.
Regarding expectations for their own industries, fewer CEOs expect conditions to worsen, while 46% think conditions will be the 'same.'"
Employment: 33% of CEOs expect to expand their workforce over the next 12 months, down slightly from 35% in Q1.

It's time for Canada to deliver the promise of immigration

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024

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However, a new report from the Business Council of Alberta warns that we have not been delivering on this promise recently.

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However, a new report from the Business Council of Alberta warns that we have not been delivering on this promise recently.
For decades, Canada’s immigration system was lauded as one of the best.
Currently, only 28% of Canadians believe that Canada’s immigration strategy is effective and 70% want to see changes made .
"We need to better support newcomers to truly deliver on the promise of better opportunity.

China Daily: French firms urged to seize opportunities

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024

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PARIS, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- President Xi Jinping said on Monday that entrepreneurs in France are welcome to participate in China's modernization efforts, and to seize opportunities arising from China's development as the country mulls significant moves to further deepen reform across various sectors.

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Xi told delegates to the meeting that China is working to steadily expand institutional opening-up, ease market access and shorten the negative list for foreign investment.
This will help provide a broader market and more win-win cooperation opportunities for countries including France, he said.
Xi also announced that China will extend visa exemption entry for citizens from France and another 11 countries on short-term visits to China until the end of 2025.
Noting that China and Europe are two major markets promoting globalization, Xi said China will work with France to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation between the two sides.

Woman-Owned Intellectual Property Firm Begins Second Decade with Rebrand to SGIP

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024

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NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the number of women-owned employers in the U.S. surges, the woman-owned Law Office of Stacy J. Grossman PLLC is celebrating its 10th anniversary by rebranding as SGIP. The boutique's founder, Stacy Grossman, said that 100% of the firm's lawyers and staff are women, offering trademark, copyright, and publishing counsel to clients seeking diverse talent among their outside law firms.

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Women are the fastest-growing category of entrepreneurs worldwide and the number of women-owned businesses in the U.S. has skyrocketed.
Between 2019 and 2023, the number of women-owned businesses grew by 13.6%, nearly double the rate of growth for men-owned businesses .
"I'm delighted to be celebrating my firm's 10th anniversary as part of the growing trend of women-owned businesses," Grossman said.
"SGIP looks forward to building on our legacy by expanding our work with clients committed to working with women-owned law firms."

ALABAMA POWER ANNOUNCES ADDITIONS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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月曜日, 4月 29, 2024

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lee Goodloe, Larry Howell and Will Wilson have been elected to the Alabama Power Board of Directors.

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lee Goodloe, Larry Howell and Will Wilson have been elected to the Alabama Power Board of Directors.
"We are pleased to welcome these accomplished leaders to our board of directors," said Alabama Power president and CEO Jeff Peoples.
Goodloe serves on the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau Board of Governors, the American Lumber Standards Committee, and the Business Council of Alabama Board of Directors.
Howell is a recognized leader in professional and civic organizations, serving on the boards of directors of the Business Council of Alabama, the Alabama Wildlife Federation, and the Pallet Foundation.

Calgary Health Foundation appoints Rob Peabody, former CEO of Husky Energy, as New Board Chair

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月曜日, 4月 15, 2024

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calgary Health Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Peabody as Board Chair.

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calgary Health Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Peabody as Board Chair.
"I am honored to serve as the Board Chair of Calgary Health Foundation.
Calgary Health Foundation’s interim Board Chair, Sarah Kennedy, and Governance Chair, Kathy Hnatiuk, recognize the value of Rob’s executive leadership and its benefit to the Foundation.
Calgary Health Foundation is a philanthropic organization uniting our donors, four hospitals, care providers, and community partners with the ambitious aim of revolutionizing health outcomes.

Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue Unveils World’s First Tech Diplomacy Academy, Pioneering a New Era of Global Leadership

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火曜日, 4月 30, 2024

Pioneered by the Krach Institute, Tech Diplomacy is a groundbreaking category that integrates technology, commercial and foreign policy expertise to guide the trajectory of trusted tech toward advancing freedom, security and prosperity worldwide.

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Pioneered by the Krach Institute, Tech Diplomacy is a groundbreaking category that integrates technology, commercial and foreign policy expertise to guide the trajectory of trusted tech toward advancing freedom, security and prosperity worldwide.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430522409/en/
Krach Institute launches Tech Diplomacy Academy (Graphic: Business Wire)
“Technology shapes every facet of our personal and professional lives, and the destiny of nations,” said Keith Krach, former Under Secretary of State, and Co-founder and Chairman of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue.
“With the launch of the Tech Diplomacy Academy, we are not merely responding to this reality; we are shaping it.
To join the Tech Diplomacy Academy and see what others are saying, please visit TechDiplomacyAcademy.org .

Miami Marketing Firm To Share Digital Advertising Trends With Arts Organizations

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火曜日, 4月 16, 2024

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MIAMI, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ronnie Khalil, Director of Client Accounts & Digital Initiatives at The Weinbach Group, will be a featured speaker at the "Digital Marketing: Upskill for the Next Wave" bootcamp presented by the Arts & Business Council of Miami's Miami Arts Marketing Project (MAMP). The event, scheduled for June 2024, will give professionals involved in Miami's booming arts community the opportunity to learn about digital marketing and how it can propel their arts organizations toward greater visibility.

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MIAMI, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ronnie Khalil, Director of Client Accounts & Digital Initiatives at The Weinbach Group , will be a featured speaker at the "Digital Marketing: Upskill for the Next Wave" bootcamp presented by the Arts & Business Council of Miami's Miami Arts Marketing Project (MAMP) .
The event, scheduled for June 2024, will give professionals involved in Miami's booming arts community the opportunity to learn about digital marketing and how it can propel their arts organizations toward greater visibility.
MAMP and the Arts & Business Council of Miami bring together professionals in the arts and creative fields to examine trends in marketing.
The bootcamp will take a closer look at how arts organizations " lead, enable, empower, and engage " and will explore digital trends in email marketing, AI, and social media.