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Stephen R. McDow II’s Unseen Video Of Talk At Cooperatives UK Retail Conference 2019

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“Thanks to Elaine Dean, Ed Mayo, and the entire Cooperative community in the United Kingdom for being such a good ally and friends. This is one of the coolest moments in my life.” Stephen R. McDow II In 2019, Stephen’s wife, Rebecca J. McDow, recorded his session at the 2019 Cooperatives UK Retail Conference. Stephen never shared the video because he felt the time wasn’t right. Check out the video. Related Links: Continue reading Stephen R. McDow II’s Unseen Video Of Talk At Cooperatives UK Retail Conference 2019

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SBN: Helping Small & Minority Entrepreneurs Move to the Next Level

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Stephen R. McDow II through his work at the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce promotes Pathway’s To Business Success, a program to support early stage and emerging women and minority owned businesses. Continue reading SBN: Helping Small & Minority Entrepreneurs Move to the Next Level

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Stephen McDow Teaches Young-People At Collective Impact’s Kids Business Expo

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On Saturday, November 14, 2020 Stephen McDow teamed up with Esther West, board member at the Federation of Worker Co-operatives and on staff at UW Center For Cooperatives, to teach young-people (8 years+) how to create a 30 second elevator … Continue reading Stephen McDow Teaches Young-People At Collective Impact’s Kids Business Expo

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McDow International Enterprises Launches Bi-Polar Girl Productions

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Maryland (USA), May 22, 2020 — McDow International Enterprises, owned by Stephen R. McDow II, increases its portfolio in launching Bi-Polar Girl Productions – The production arm of the global podcast Bi-Polar Girl, co-hosted by online personalities SnowFlake and Chacoman. The show began production in January of 2020. Since its launch, the show quickly saw support from Ghana, South Africa, Ethiopia, United Kingdom, Phillippines, Germany, Canada, Belgium, Australia, Pakistan, Bermuda and more! The purpose of the show is to further diminish the stigma of mental illness by discussing the complex aspects of bipolar with patients, therapists, authors, and academics across … Continue reading McDow International Enterprises Launches Bi-Polar Girl Productions

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Co-Ops Are Inclusive Places For Rural & Urban Dwellers

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Cooperatives enterprises have a long history of making a economic and social impact for people around the world. Please learn more about cooperatives and then join one in your community. You have many choices, a credit union, grocery store, bakery, brewery, housing and more. Below are a few resources to help you connect. Learn About Cooperatives National Cooperative Business Association US Federation of Worker Cooperatives Everything Coop Co-Operatives UK Inclusive Economy The Five Characteristics of an Inclusive Economy Continue reading Co-Ops Are Inclusive Places For Rural & Urban Dwellers

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South Sudan Situation Report No. 79

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In a recent  a recent report from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA): A humanitarian barge departed Bor on 16 March. The barge was carrying over 1,000 mt of relief items to Malakal. So far in 2015, 214,950 children (37 per cent girls) have been reached with education support in South Sudan. There were reports of localized population displacement following fighting in Greater Upper Nile as well as inter-communal violence in Lakes State. Humanitarian partners have reviewed service provision in Mingkaman in order to rationalise them and prioritise life-saving assistance. Read more: South Sudan: Crisis Situation … Continue reading South Sudan Situation Report No. 79