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CBC
7 days ago
- General
- CBC
Canada-U.S. friendship exhibit goes on display in Windsor
A new exhibit at the University of Windsor's Leddy Library is paying homage to the history of the Canada-U.S. relationship — all while that relationship is currently being tested. The exhibit is called called Building Bridges (and Tunnels) between Nations. Archivist Sarah Glassford gave CBC a peek at the display. The exhibit can be viewed by appointment.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley pitches $10K grants to boost small businesses
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has announced a potential new funding avenue for small businesses. Crowley introduced the county's Department of Administrative Services' "Building Bridges" program, which aims to expand businesses or help establish brick-and-mortar businesses and fuel commercial corridors across the county. In 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau reported roughly 20,000 small and micro businesses in Milwaukee County — an increase of 4.7% since 2012. "We all know small businesses are the backbone of Milwaukee County's local economy," Crowley told supervisors at a May 12 hearing. "They create significant portions of local jobs. They add value to our tax base and help to create our identity right here throughout our community." The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation had previously awarded $200,000 to the county through its Small Business Development grant. As a part of his pitch to supervisors, Crowley and his administration requested authorization to pull from the county's economic development reserve to fund the "Building Bridges" program, which would allow the county to support small businesses through grants of $10,000. The grants would be available and eligible in all 18 supervisory districts across Milwaukee County. At the county's finance committee on May 15, supervisors voted 4-1 to approve adoption of the proposal, with Supervisor Steve Taylor voting no and Supervisor Shawn Rolland excused from the meeting. The County Board of Supervisors will take a vote on May 22. The program would collaborate with the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Southeastern Wisconsin, the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, the African American Chamber of Commerce, the Legacy Redevelopment Corporation, and UW Extension. The Building Bridges program would also create a four-year, limited-term small business liaison position focused on fostering communication, collaboration and partnerships between Milwaukee municipalities and the local business community. Additional funds will be put toward marketing and branding. Among previous efforts to leverage support for Milwaukee's small businesses, the county has infused $1 million in small business grants for entrepreneurs over the last five years, and eight loans valued at $1.3 million for small businesses. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Daviid Crowley pitches $10K grants to boost small businesses
Associated Press
27-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Rony Jabour to Speak on Workplace Safety at NSC Congress & Expo 2025 in Denver
DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2025 / / -- Rony Jabour, an occupational safety educator and founder of United Safety Net, is scheduled to speak at the National Safety Council (NSC) Congress & Expo 2025 in Denver, Colorado. The event, considered the largest workplace safety conference in the United States, will take place from September 12 to 18, with registration opening on May 13. Jabour's presentation, 'Building Bridges: Enhancing Workplace Safety for Workers in the U.S.,' will address the need to strengthen safety practices across diverse workforces. His focus reflects more than 15 years of experience training workers and advocating for improved standards, especially in construction and high-risk industries. 'Safety isn't just a checklist or a policy — it's a mindset that must be embraced by everyone, from the boardroom to the job site,' Jabour said in an interview. He emphasized that 'safety is not about PPE; it's about going back home safely every day.' Born in Brazil and now based in the United States, Jabour holds dual master's degrees in Risk Management and Safety & Health from Texas University and additional certifications from Harvard University in Risk Analysis and Leadership & Management. He has been recognized as a '40 Under 40 Rising Star' by the National Safety Council and as one of the Top 100 Leaders in Education. In addition to his training work, Jabour is the founder and organizer of Build Safe Connection, an annual event that brings together construction professionals to promote safety practices, particularly among immigrant communities. The NSC Congress & Expo 2025 is expected to draw more than 15,000 safety professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders. Jabour's participation underscores his growing role in shaping discussions on workplace safety nationally. 'Our goal is simple,' Jabour said. 'Every worker deserves to go home safe, every single day.' USN USN +1 978-767-0630 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Arab News
08-03-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
2nd ‘Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought' conference concludes in Makkah
MAKKAH: The second 'Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought' international conference concluded in Makkah early on Saturday, with participants from more than 90 countries adopting the 'Encyclopedia of Islamic Intellectual Harmony.' Held under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the two-day conference gathered senior muftis, scholars, and thinkers who also approved the strategic and executive plan for the document 'Building Bridges between Islamic Sects,' a media statement said on Saturday. The conference was organized by the Muslim World League and held under the theme 'Towards an Effective Islamic Alliance.' The high-level session dedicated to the recitation of the conference's final statement, which was issued at dawn on Saturday, was attended by the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League, and Chairman of the Muslim Scholars Association, Sheikh Dr. Mohamed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa; Member of the Council of Experts for Leadership in Iran, Sheikh Ahmed Mobalghi; Adviser at the Royal Court in Saudi Arabia, Imam and Preacher of the Grand Mosque, Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Hamid; Head of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, Imam and Preacher of the Grand Mosque, Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais; Secretary-General of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Dr. Mustafa Qutb Sano; Member of the Council of Senior Scholars in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Youssef bin Mohamed bin Saeed; and the Mufti of Sidon in Lebanon, Sheikh Mohamed Osseiran. The attendees witnessed the launch of the 'Encyclopedia of Islamic Intellectual Harmony,' which was supervised by the Intellectual Protection Center at the Saudi Ministry of Defense, and was prepared by 60 scholars over about 1,800 pages. The encyclopedia was refereed by the General Secretariat of the Council of Senior Scholars in Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Fiqh Academy, and the Supreme Council of the Muslim World League to be a roadmap for relations between Muslim sects. Participants also decided in the final statement to consider the 'Document on Building Bridges between Islamic Schools of Thought' with its 28 articles as the basis and starting point for the path of joint Islamic action 'scientifically' and 'intellectually,' with a view to strengthening brotherhood and solidarity among the peoples of Muslim nations. The attendees further extended their sincere thanks to the leadership of the Kingdom for the great services they are providing to Islam and Muslims. They also affirmed their pride in the comprehensive Islamic identity, and their supportive stance toward the steadfastness of the Palestinian people on their land, and their rejection of displacement and destruction projects. The conference witnessed several sessions addressing developments in Palestine, Sudan, and Syria, as well as issues concerning Muslim minorities around the world.
