Meghan Phillips

GAPP ADDS CRITICAL COMMUNICATIONS, GRAPHIC DESIGN AND DIGITAL COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) today announced key staffing appointments to bolster strategic focal areas, including the hiring of Sam Murphy as Vice President, APFA Director of Communications; Jasmine Butler as Manager, Graphic Design and Content Creation; and Michael Loreno, Manager of Social Media and Website. #commercialfishing #fish #pollock #pollack #seafood https://lnkd.in/et-5yDxP

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What does a cooperative ecosystem actually look like? At Garay Cooperative Network, we are building integrated community infrastructure across San Diego’s Qualified Opportunity Zones — connecting food security, education, clean energy, housing, and workforce ownership into one coordinated model. This is not a program. It is long-term structure. We are developing scalable cooperative frameworks that prioritize dignity, local reinvestment, and community resilience. If you are interested in partnerships, advisory roles, education alignment, or impact collaboration — let’s connect. #CooperativeEconomy #CommunityDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment #Impact #SanDiego

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Small businesses power Oregon’s economy, but ideas alone aren’t enough to get to market. This month, Oregon Community Foundation invested $903,000 through its Thriving Entrepreneurs program to support 42 nonprofits helping underrepresented and rural small business owners access capital, coaching, connections and markets. These investments strengthen the systems that help businesses grow and communities thrive in every corner of Oregon. The program has awarded more than $3.5 million statewide since it began five years ago. This year, 79% of grants support organizations located in or serving rural areas, including: Central Coast Food Web is helping local food businesses scale up and reach new markets.   Friends of Family Farmers is expanding services for Spanish, Swahili and Russian speakers in Junction City. Heppner Community Foundation in Morrow County is managing a business innovation hub, commercial kitchen and retail store and more. Oregon Entrepreneurs Network is expanding into rural Oregon with a program that offers early-stage companies an opportunity to compete for an investment award. Rural Development Initiatives, Inc. is helping people of color in rural areas build agriculture and food industry businesses. Rural Engagement & Vitality Center (REV) provides business development coaching, mentorship and technical assistance to bring new jobs and wealth to Eastern Oregon. 

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🌱💪 Big win for small farms! We’re thrilled to share that our ag team helped secure funding for 27 small farmers through the California Underserved and Small Producers program—administered by ABIRC and funded by CDFA. That’s over $442,000 awarded this round to help farmers recover from extreme weather losses 🌧️🔥🌾 With a success rate of at least 90% (and more applications still pending), this is a huge step toward equity and resilience in agriculture. These grants provide real support for real farmers. The momentum is strong and the impact is growing. Let’s keep lifting up our local producers! 🙌🌿 #SmallFarmStrong #AgEquity #CDFA #ABIRC #ClimateResilience #FarmFunding #CommunityWins

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We’re incredibly thankful to Oregon Food Bank for trusting us with this conversation and for the work they continue to do every single day to serve communities with dignity, compassion, and resolve. Spending time with Rachael Lucille Jackson-Davis, Network Communications Strategist at Oregon Food Bank, reminded us how powerful it is when organizations move beyond charity and into systems-level change—advocating for access, shaping policy, and restoring hope where it’s needed most. This Voices of Impact spotlight isn’t just about food insecurity—it’s about the people, partnerships, and perseverance behind the scenes. It’s about showing up for one another, addressing root causes, and building healthier, more resilient futures together. We’re honored to help amplify this work. And we believe deeply in the message at the heart of it: together, we can end hunger. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel at this link: https://lnkd.in/gdi4H4Pq or listen to the ThriveMind Studio Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. ✔️ Podcast hosted by Courtney Finstad ✔️ Sponsored by Kalypso Publishing ✔️ Proudly produced by TECHNE Innovations LLC: Your Partner in Digital Presence & Brand Growth #VoicesOfImpact #FoodSecurity #CommunityCare #ThriveMindStudioPodcast #OregonFoodBank

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