The Business Council

Iraq Britain Business Council Names AAA Holding Group's CEO Amet Selman as Chairman of the Agritech Committee

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Agriculture, Partnership, Research, News, The Business Council, Artificial intelligence, Fertilizer

It appointed Amet Selman, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AAA Holding Group, as the Chairman and thought leader of the Agritech Committee.

Key Points: 
  • It appointed Amet Selman, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AAA Holding Group, as the Chairman and thought leader of the Agritech Committee.
  • The formation of the Agritech Committee by IBBC fueled discussions between leading agricultural and fertilizer corporations, including AAA Holdings, to facilitate sustainable development and technological advancement.
  • Amet Selman, as the chairman of the Agritech Committee, is already in discussion with IBBC members to boost the starting phase of the committee's first project.
  • AAA Holding Group, as it's leading the charge in all three spheres, will be valuable in the long run for the Agritech Committee's progress.

SBA Recognizes 2024 Resource Partners of the Year

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, recognized four SBA Resource Partners of the Year awardees.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, recognized four SBA Resource Partners of the Year awardees.
  • "As our small business owners across America continue to exhibit resilience and hope, our SBA Resource Partner network leverages the power of SBA tools and resources."
  • SCORE National Chapter of the Year:
    SCORE Southeast Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    SCORE, an SBA resource partner, named SCORE Southeast Wisconsin the 2024 Chapter of the Year for its outstanding support of small businesses.
  • Under Shawntay’s leadership, the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council has been recognized by the Association of Women’s Business Centers, a national SBA resource partner.

Readout of SBA Administrator Guzman’s Participation in the SBA’s Third Annual Women’s Business Summit

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
SBA, Woman, Office, Interview, The Business Council, Male, Central business district, Public engagement, Government, East Room

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, March 26, SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman kicked off the SBA’s third annual Women’s Business Summit alongside top Biden-Harris Administration officials, business leaders, and women entrepreneurs.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, March 26, SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman kicked off the SBA’s third annual Women’s Business Summit alongside top Biden-Harris Administration officials, business leaders, and women entrepreneurs.
  • The summit was held in collaboration with the National Women’s Business Council, co-sponsored by the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and the Association of Women’s Business Centers.
  • Administrator Guzman opened the summit by participating in a fireside chat with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai.
  • The 2023 Women’s Business Summit featured remarks from President Joe Biden in a White House East Room event.

TUESDAY: U.S. Small Business Administration to Convene Third Annual Women’s Business Summit

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
EST, National Union, SBA, Christina Hale, The Business Council, Small Business Administration, Small business, Central business district, RSVP, East Room, Video game

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will hold its third annual Women’s Business Summit on March 26.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will hold its third annual Women’s Business Summit on March 26.
  • The one-day, live-streamed summit will feature expert panels, fireside chats, and entrepreneurs’ own voices to help women-owned small businesses build, scale, and grow.
  • The summit will be held in collaboration with the National Women’s Business Council and is co-sponsored by the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and the Association of Women’s Business Centers.
  • The 2023 Women’s Business Summit featured remarks from President Joe Biden in a White House East Room event.

California Hydrogen Leadership Summit Sets Climate and Economic Objectives Towards Decarbonization and Air Quality Improvement

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Hydrogen, Electricity, Success, CHBC, ARCHES, PG&E, Biophysical environment, Transport, Public policy, Climate, Policy, Sierra Energy, Key, The Business Council, Carbon, Summit, Gladstein, California Energy Commission, State, GNA, Renewable energy

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Organizers of the California Hydrogen Leadership Summit (CHLS) unveiled the event agenda for the annual policy event that will focus on the development, storage, and use of clean hydrogen to achieve the state's climate and economic goals.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Organizers of the California Hydrogen Leadership Summit (CHLS) unveiled the event agenda for the annual policy event that will focus on the development, storage, and use of clean hydrogen to achieve the state's climate and economic goals.
  • Hydrogen Decarbonizing Transportation: Dig into the policy changes needed on both the federal and state level to allow hydrogen fuel to unlock decarbonization of the transportation industry.
  • Angelina Galiteva, CEO of Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES), the California Hydrogen Hub, will deliver one of the Summit’s keynote remarks outlining how the state initiative is accelerating renewable hydrogen projects.
  • The California Hydrogen Leadership Summit is organized by the California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC), the state's largest and most diverse hydrogen trade association, and Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA), a TRC Company, a leading clean energy and transportation consulting firm.

Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, CEO and President of greater:SATX, joins Prestigious Forbes Business Council

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- greater:SATX, the lead economic development organization for the greater San Antonio region, announced today that its CEO and President, Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, has joined the Forbes Business Council, an invitation-only community for business leaders and owners worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • SAN ANTONIO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- greater:SATX, the lead economic development organization for the greater San Antonio region, announced today that its CEO and President, Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, has joined the Forbes Business Council, an invitation-only community for business leaders and owners worldwide.
  • Saucedo-Herrera was selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of her experience.
  • Criteria for acceptance includes a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.
  • As an accepted member of the Business Council, Saucedo-Herrera has access to a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to help her reach peak professional influence.

Arrive VP to attend U.S. Small Business Administration's 3rd Annual Women's Business Summit

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Monday, March 25, 2024
EST, National Union, SBA, Christina Hale, Female, Business development, The Business Council, Small Business Administration, Woman, Small business, Central business district, Summit, Pharmaceutical industry

INDIANAPOLIS, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arrive Vice President of Business Development Lora O'Toole on Tuesday will attend the U.S. Small Business Administration's 3rd Annual Women's Business Summit, joining a gathering of up to 150 female business owners for an event designed to help women-owned small businesses build, scale and grow. The event will also be live-streamed to countless others.

Key Points: 
  • Lora O'Toole to join other prominent women entrepreneurs, business leaders & top U.S. officials to spotlight progress under the Biden-Harris Administration
    INDIANAPOLIS, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arrive Vice President of Business Development Lora O'Toole on Tuesday will attend the U.S. Small Business Administration's 3rd Annual Women's Business Summit , joining a gathering of up to 150 female business owners for an event designed to help women-owned small businesses build, scale and grow.
  • Former Indiana State Rep. Christina Hale, now Assistant Administrator, Office of Women's Business Ownership, U.S. Small Business Administration, will speak at the Summit.
  • The summit is a collaboration with the National Women's Business Council and is co-sponsored by the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and the Association of Women's Business Centers.
  • In its first two years, more than 37,000 participants have participated in the SBA's Women's Business Summit, which highlights resources and offerings by the SBA and its partners.

Canton Fair Delegation Seeks to Boost European Trade Ties ahead of the 135th Session

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Partnership, Silk Road, History, Canton Fair, The Business Council, Commerce

He stressed that the Canton Fair serves as a vital platform not just for China but for the entire world.

Key Points: 
  • He stressed that the Canton Fair serves as a vital platform not just for China but for the entire world.
  • Chu introduced that the 135th Canton Fair will feature an optimized exhibition structure, a concentration of high-quality enterprises, and a wealth of innovative products.
  • The business communities of Greece, the UK, and Ireland have responded positively to the promotional activities of the Canton Fair.
  • For more information about the upcoming 135th Canton Fair, please visit: https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en-US

Canton Fair Delegation Seeks to Boost European Trade Ties ahead of the 135th Session

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 15, 2024
Partnership, Silk Road, History, Canton Fair, The Business Council, Commerce, Multimedia

He stressed that the Canton Fair serves as a vital platform not just for China but for the entire world.

Key Points: 
  • He stressed that the Canton Fair serves as a vital platform not just for China but for the entire world.
  • Chu introduced that the 135th Canton Fair will feature an optimized exhibition structure, a concentration of high-quality enterprises, and a wealth of innovative products.
  • The business communities of Greece, the UK, and Ireland have responded positively to the promotional activities of the Canton Fair.
  • For more information about the upcoming 135th Canton Fair, please visit: https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en-US
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SBA Administrator Guzman Announces 2024 National Small Business Week Award Winners

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Knowledge, Azure (design magazine), The Business Council, Small business, Excellence, National Small Business Week, Mississippi State University, Innovation Center station, CO, SBA

In addition to state-level recognition, national awards will also be presented in the following categories to the following:

Key Points: 
  • In addition to state-level recognition, national awards will also be presented in the following categories to the following:
    Small Business Exporter of the Year:
    Phoenix Awards for Disaster Recovery:
    Phoenix Award for Small Business Disaster Recovery: The Coffee Shoppe, Selma, AL
    Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery, Public Official: Dirk Joseph Guidry, Chauvin, LA
    Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery, Volunteer: Leanne Rogers Lovell, Wynne, AR
    Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year: Action Manufacturing Company, Bristol, PA
    Small Business Subcontractor of the Year: Knowledge Based Systems, Inc., College Station, TX
    Dwight D. Eisenhower Awards for Excellence - Services (for large prime contractors who use small businesses as suppliers and contractors): Jacobs, Greenwood Village, CO
    Dwight D. Eisenhower Awards for Excellence - Construction (for large prime contractors who use small businesses as suppliers and contractors): Bechtel Corporation, New York, NY
    8(a) Graduate of the Year: Johnson’s Consulting dba Cetechs, Mesa, AZ
    Awards to SBA Resource Partners:
    SCORE Chapter of the Year Award: SCORE SE Wisconsin Chapter, Milwaukee, WI
    Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Excellence and Innovation Center Award: Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center, Aurora, CO
    Women’s Business Center of Excellence Award: Great Lakes Women’s Business Council, Southfield, MI
    Veterans Business Outreach Center of the Year: Mississippi State University VBOC, Starkville, MS
    Small Business Investment Company of the Year:
    Surety Bond Agent of the Year:
    For more information about National Small Business Week, visit www.sba.gov/NSBW .
  • Media interested in scheduling interviews with Administrator Guzman should contact [email protected] .
  • Cosponsorship Authorization # 24-1-C. SBA’s participation in this Cosponsored Activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any Cosponsor or other person or entity.
  • All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.