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🌟 When businesses connect with their community, there's always bound to be a sense of purpose and excitement! Last week, the property world came together in Cambridge with socially focused businesses, community voices, the public sector, education, charities and social enterprises to discuss DOING BUSINESS RESPONSIBLY 💬✨ 📍 Hosted at Novotel Hotels Christophe Ughetto Ilaria Zaffaroni Francesca Salamone brought to Cambridge by UK Property Forums Matthew Battle, Tees Sarah Coates, and Get Synergised the event sparked powerful conversations around sustainability, the importance of shared values in partnerships, social impact, and economic equality. In the East of England—particularly in Cambridge—we’re committed to breaking down silos in the construction, planning, and development cycle. By bringing together the business world, public sector, nonprofit partners, and community voices, we can foster collaboration and innovation for mutual benefit. It’s time to work more meaningfully and sustainably across sectors to shape practices and policies that leave a lasting positive legacy 🌱🏘️ 💡 From the initial development phases to the full life cycle of projects, we must prioritise: ✅ Sustainability ✅ Community Value ✅ Economic and social equality As businesses, we have a responsibility to give back to the communities that serve us. It’s about serving a greater purpose beyond our own agendas 🤝💪 Thank you to the panel and speakers: Rebecca Britton, Regional Director, Communication, Communities, and Partnerships at Urban + Civic Nicky Shepard, CEO, Abbey People Darren Heffer, Director, Saunders Boston Architects Sarah Coates, Partner and Head of Commercial Property, Tees Law. Harry Blevins, Surveyor, Bidwells Simon Wallis, Property Director, Brookgate This event was just the beginning of an ongoing conversation around responsible business in the property sector. Excited for more discussions in 2025 and beyond! 🗓️🔗🏡🌟 #Sustainability #SocialImpact #ResponsibleBusiness #Cambridge #PropertyDevelopment #Collaboration #EastofEngland 🌿

Register today for the 3rd Talk To Me Series Discussion: What's the main Idea?! on April 22, 2024 from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM. Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gg-SC59t The MEDC will be hosting four Michigan Main Street communities to talk about their process of becoming involved and the current outcomes. What are the main challenges facing downtown areas today? How can these challenges be addressed to ensure the continued vitality of downtowns? How are communities using the MMS Four Points to further cultivate real estate and small business entrepreneurs to impact revitalization in their communities? Collaboration among local, state, and regional partners presents an exciting opportunity to encourage and invigorate downtown communities. By fostering alliances between various governmental bodies, businesses, community organizations, and residents, a powerful cooperation emerges—a collective effort to ensure the strength and vitality of downtown areas. #MichiganEconomicDevelopmentCorporation #MEDC #MiPlace

The Metro Atlanta Chamber put revitalizing downtown, improving public safety and ending homelessness in the city’s core at the top of its agenda in 2025 as downtown sees not only a historic wave of investment but also megawatt events that will shine international spotlights on Georgia’s capital city. The call to support revitalizing downtown into a vibrant, 24-hour community with ample housing comes as Atlanta will play host to the college football national championship in January, World Cup matches in 2026 and several other marquee events in the next five years. The chamber held its 165th annual meeting Thursday at the Georgia Freight Depot, the oldest building in downtown, where the region’s business leaders gathered to discuss key priorities within this plan, which included addressing the city’s unsheltered population and boosting the housing supply. More: https://lnkd.in/edMHudwS

Arrow worked with COREHAUS LTD to help tackle their operational challenges. Based in County Durham, Corehaus produces high-quality modular micro homes used for temporary accommodate to tackle homelessness. Arrow linked the Corehaus team with experts from the University of Sunderland, who helped optimised their factory layout, reducing module movement by 3.5km annually and cutting staff costs by 50%. This enhanced efficiency will enable Corehaus to scale operations, become more cost-effective and enhance workplace safety. Arrow helps regional businesses unlock the expertise from four leading North East universities.  Support through Arrow is free to access for eligible businesses, thanks to part-funding by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund through Durham County Council & The North East Combined Authority. Read more about Corehaus' project with Arrow ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eTYyENdK #ArrowInnovation #Sustainability

We're here at Start Yard to mark the launch of #AccelerateWirral - our latest programme designed to support business founders and leaders to create their blueprint for sustainable, repeatable growth. We'll also be sharing more about our brand new programme that's yet to be announced - keep your eyes peeled 👀 Accelerate Wirral is fully funded thanks to our partners. It has been commissioned by Wirral Borough Council with course fees covered through their Business Support Service, which is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as the lead authority. #WirralBusiness #WirralNews

Creating Inclusive Communities at St. Davids City Hall At West Wales Care & Repair, a subsidiary of ateb Group, we believe accessibility is essential for creating inclusive spaces. In partnership with St. Davids City Council, we recently completed the installation of a new access ramp at the City Hall’s Community Zone, ensuring everyone can fully engage in community life. This project, led by Mike and Louis, demonstrates the power of collaboration and shared goals. Simon Mann, Clerk of St. Davids City Council, noted the significant impact this improvement has had, particularly during community events. “We are thrilled with the new ramp which has made a real improvement to our accessibility at the rear of the hall. It’s been really noticeable when we hold coffee mornings how much of a difference it’s made, especially for those that use frames or walking aids.” commented Simon. West Wales Care & Repair’s mission goes beyond building—it’s about Improving Homes, Changing Lives. As part of the ateb Group, we’re proud to make a real difference in communities, one step at a time. If you know someone who would benefit from improved accessibility or would like to find out more about West Wales Care & Repair please visit our website. https://lnkd.in/ekQMSg9M #AccessibilityInBusiness #InclusiveCommunities #CollaborativeEfforts #ImprovingHomesChangingLives #BusinessWithPurpose

Always a tricky subject, do you know if you are engaged with your residents? A big subject area that needs to see improvement across the sector and is rightly the focus of the regulator but just how the sector copes remains to be seen. At WCH we put tenants at the heart of our decision making and we are making strides where we can to develop our approach and dynamically evolve our strategy.

🚀 Dundee’s Growth Engine – Public and Private Sector Partnerships 🚀 Dundee's journey to prosperity relies on harnessing the deep operational knowledge of the private sector. By fostering collaboration, we can leverage this first-hand experience to innovate, drive economic growth, and implement practical solutions that benefit our community every day. Private sector leaders bring invaluable insights from their day-to-day operations: 💡 Understanding industry-specific challenges and opportunities 💡Implementing effective strategies for business growth and sustainability 💡Bringing a solution-based mindset to the table – thinking outside the box The public sector enables us to integrate these insights into broader initiatives across Dundee. Together, we can break down barriers, foster collaboration, and pave the way for a resilient and thriving city. 🌟 Let's unite efforts to shape Dundee's success story through impactful public-private partnerships. Together, we can achieve remarkable outcomes that benefit our future and out people🌟 Drop me a message or an email to find out more: gregor.marshall@dundeecity.gov.uk #DundeeProsperity #PublicPrivatePartnership #CommunityGrowth #Innovation #Collaboration Dundee Adult Employability Service Discover Work Dundee City Council Dundee and Angus College Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce Erin Johnson carol M. Allan Millar Robin Presswood John Alexander Steven Rome Blackadders Black Sheep Coffee Lindsay Darroch lynne short Alison Henderson Wendy McCartney Robertson Group Derek Stewart Eric Duncan Graeme Ross Wattie Milne Graeme Millar James Williamson Gaynor Sullivan MCIM Marc Lorente Michelle De Almeida Clark Boles - CBO Associates Jamie McBrearty Jamie Duffy Jamie Kirk Luigi Capuano Goska Kidd Manny Baber Eddie Wighton Yvonne Douglas Jimmy Urquhart Adam Taylor Andrew Cheape

Well done Gosha in representing the importance of infrastructure projects as crucial opportunities for a step change or reinvention of our cities.