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Behind the Build: Interview with Maggie Farrell, Diversity & HR Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co.

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Multiple studies have shown that diverse teams are more innovative and perform better. For these reasons (and so much more), construction businesses must focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and ensure that every employee feels included and represented. Maggie Farrell , Diversity & HR Manager at S. Wilson & Co.

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The future of the 20-minute city

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The future of the 20-minute city 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/17/2023 - 14:20 Urban Planning Gensler's Stacey Olson breaks down the pros and cons of the "20-minute city," from equity concerns to data-driven design. They can be designed with principles rooted in sustainability, health and well-being, and social equity—or not. The good news?

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Addressing Labor Shortages Through DEI: Overheard in the Big Room  

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Nowhere is this truer than in craft roles, which comprise the majority of workforce employment. . This is most likely not new news to you. DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) programs and practices help build a stronger and more resilient workforce to weather the labor shortage. . Let’s see what they had to say. .

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The New Competitive Advantage: A Business Case for Sustainable Construction 

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Plus, the project team prioritized equity by giving job opportunities to those who needed them most. Skanska partnered with a nonprofit called Georgia Works in Atlanta, which helps homeless men and those previously incarcerated find employment.

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State Focus: New York – Accelerating Biotech Innovation In The Empire State

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The Innovate NY Fund is a seed stage business equity fund with up to $47 million to support innovation, job creation, and high growth entrepreneurship throughout the state. Innovate NY funding may not exceed $500,000 per investment or $750,000 in the case of any individual biotechnology related company. Celmatix Inc.,

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Gov. Beshear Announces Award To Support Small Business In Southeast Kentucky

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(KHIC), which provides loans, equity investments and other assistance to southeastern Kentucky businesses. This region is in dire need of new businesses and more jobs, and these funds will go a long way toward encouraging innovation and putting eastern Kentuckians back to work. “The area of the Commonwealth.”. The post Gov.

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Oscar Expands In Arizona

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“Oscar is a leading technology company whose innovative approach to health insurance delivery makes them a natural addition to Greater Phoenix’s growing entrepreneurial community,” said Chris Camacho, president & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “Oscar’s lease brings that vision full circle.

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