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Experts share tips for mission-driven organizations on DE&I

Board Effect

Mission-driven organizations strive to serve their communities and constituents with integrity and purpose. Consider this: When boards embrace diversity, the pulse of our communities strengthens, and our impact magnifies. Far beyond corporate strategy; it’s about fulfilling missions effectively.

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Getting Your Volunteer Board Ready for Oversight, Insight and Foresight

Board Effect

The expert panelists included Dottie Schindlinger, Executive Director at Diligent Institute and founding team member of BoardEffect; James “Jim” Pieffer, President and CEO at Presbyterian SeniorCare Network ; and Laurence “Larry” Gumina, CEO at Ohio Living. And the board took a step back.

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With the Federal Government Doing Nothing, Communities Step Up

VC Adventure

In it we talk about the continued failure of the federal government to help small businesses and highlight some encouraging ways that local communities have stepped into the void to help. Op-ed: Communities across America rush to save Main Street as federal relief for small business stalls. Last week, the U.S.

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[Interview] Mark C. Perna, Founder And CEO Of TFS, Cleveland, Ohio

YoungUpstarts

Our mission is to share and support every client’s passion for making a difference, and it’s thrilling to see our clients being empowered to do that every day in their communities. How do you explain the paradox of our country’s labor shortage while millions of people are unemployed?

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Governance in Healthcare: Best Practices after COVID-19

Board Effect

Just as healthcare organizations struggled with how to adapt to mergers and meet the evolving needs of their communities, COVID-19 struck with a vengeance forcing changes in governance in healthcare. The current times are especially challenging for community-based boards that lack experience in operating during a global crisis.

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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 45: Dan Miller and Brian Zuercher

Steve Blank

Seen was recognized as the “Innovation Game Changer” at the 2012 Ohio Interactive Awards. . Actively involved in the local startup community, Brian is a Startup Weekend Columbus host and MC at the monthly morning pitch event for entrepreneurs, WakeUp StartUp. We misfired on that and broke down that team.

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Community Relations And The Small Business

YoungUpstarts

You can’t expect to realize profits without the community’s support of your company. Positive community relationships are vital ones that can make or break your good name. By building solid relationships within the community, you will effortlessly drive customers to your way. Attend Events. Donate to Local Charities.

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