VIBE Business Plan Competition returns with $30K grand prize – The Suburban Times
University of Washington–Tacoma announcement.
The 2023 VIBE Business Plan Competition is back, bigger and better than ever before.
This year, the competition is sponsored by HomeStreet Bank, a west coast community bank offering consumer and commercial banking, mortgage lending and loans for residential construction, commercial real estate financing, and insurance products. The competition will offer a $30,000 Grand Prize consisting of $15,000 in cash and $15,000 in in-kind services from law, accounting and other professional services firms. Additional prizes include $5,000 for second place and $2,500 for third place.
The competition takes place across four stages. Stage one is the…
Sequis Announces Three Sequis Ecopreneur Business Plan Competition Winners, Who Are They?
WE Finance, Jakarta –
PT Asuransi Jiwa Sequis Life held a Sequis competition Ecopreneur Business Plan Competition by carrying the theme Go Green for Your Better Tomorrow.
This competition is to provide an opportunity for millennials to demonstrate their creativity in innovation, ability and expertise in making business plans that are useful to support the principles Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Sustainability.
The series of competition activities which opened in June 2022 and closed with the handing over of awards given directly by the President Director of Sequis Life Tatang Widjaja to the three winning teams.
The three winning teams…
From gatekeeper to innovator: How finance teams are using technology to drive strategic innovation
Chief financial officer (CFO) and finance teams are typically known for their fiscal duties – accounting, expenses and financial planning – that help ensure an organization is compliant and runs smoothly for long-term financial health. Over the past few years, the role of finance teams has drastically evolved to include driving innovation. During the pandemic, CFO guidance was critical to keep organizations running – by closely monitoring revenue and expenses and at times, making tough business decisions. Now, these teams are being asked to expand their role to become futurists and play a leading role in transformation. To learn more…
2019-2022 Strategic Plan
To put it simply, a strategic plan is a roadmap with a predetermined destination. It guides operations and daily business while targeting an achievable end-goal.
In early 2019, Nanaimo’s Mayor and City Council underwent a planning process with an independent consultant to define their vision and values for their term on council. The 2019-2022 Strategic Plan is the result of that process, and outlines the Council’s long-term vision for Nanaimo.
“To be a community that is livable, environmentally sustainable and full of opportunity for all generations and walks of life.”
Stemming out of this vision statement, the document sets out…
Accelerating scientific discovery with Azure Quantum
Today, Microsoft is announcing new advances to Azure Quantum aimed at accelerating scientific discovery.
From the Iron Age revolutionizing agriculture to the Silicon Age revolutionizing how we communicate, new materials have always created inflection points for social progress. Advances in this space will be transformative. For example, the transportation industry can develop more efficient and powerful batteries. Pharmaceutical researchers can develop new drugs. The chemistry industry will be able to discover safer and more sustainable compounds for the products we use daily, such as electronics, paints and textiles. And most importantly, scientists will be able to solve society’s most pressing…
Reflections on AI and the future of human development
Recent advances in artificial intelligence have sparked both wonder and anxiety as we contemplate its transformative potential. AI holds enormous promise to enrich our lives, but this anticipation comes intertwined with apprehensions about the challenges and risks that may arise. To nurture a future where AI is leveraged to the benefit of people and society, it is crucial to bring together a wide array of voices and perspectives.
With this goal in mind, I am honored to present the “AI Anthology,” a compilation of 20 inspiring essays authored by distinguished scholars and professionals from various disciplines. The anthology explores the…
Residents of Oakville, Milton, Burlington asked to help guide the region’s business plan
Preferred Region
How does this work?
By Jeffrey Allen
Published March 23, 2023 at 1:38 pm
The Halton Region is putting together a long-term business plan and wants to hear from stakeholders in Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills.
The 2023-2026 Strategic Business Plan, which will be presented to the Regional Council for approval in July, will guide the Region’s work over the next four years.
“From clean drinking water to resilient infrastructure, public health programs, financial assistance and family supports, our services contribute to a high quality of life in the Halton community,” said Gary Carr, Halton Regional Chair.…
Introducing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Copilot, the world’s first copilot in both CRM and ERP, that brings next-generation AI to every line of business
Today, we’re announcing the next generation of AI product updates across our business applications portfolio, including the launch of the new Microsoft Dynamics 365 Copilot – providing interactive, AI-powered assistance across business functions.
According to our recent survey on business trends, nearly 9 out of 10 workers hope to use AI to reduce repetitive tasks in their jobs. With Dynamics 365 Copilot, organizations empower their workers with AI tools built for sales, service, marketing, operations and supply chain roles. These AI capabilities allow everyone to spend more time on the best parts of their jobs and less time on mundane…
