[Automatic translation follows] French FabLab Network, Spaces and Communities of Making - Learn to do together 🤝 🧰 This association aims to: Bring together French structures whose purpose is to run, as a main or secondary activity, an open manufacturing space (FabLab), participating in the international network of “FabLabs”; Represent its members to public authorities and administrations as well as other organizations in Europe and around the world; Provide support, advice and assistance to its members; Communicate on the actions, achievements and benefits of the FabLab network; Enable FabLabs to come together to pool resources, equipment, and develop joint projects. …

Favoriser l’intelligence collective, promouvoir et aider les talents du territoire, révéler et booster les initiatives Connecting Bourbon is a non profit organisation that promotes collective intelligence and animates the coworking space in the heart of the city of Moulins. With this 1st space of sharing, collaboration and work, Connecting Bourbon is part of the development of the collaborative and digital economy in Allier and the Auvergne Rhône Alpes region. We also animate the collective #CoWorkInAllier to unite the Thirds in the Allier. We federate nomade employees, teleworkers, freelancers, startups, businesses, volunteer members and other partner organizations to enable initiatives that …

Sectors: Facilities Services

[Automatic translation follows] Social Entrepreneur Incubator in Auvergne #CreateChange #SocialEntrepreneur #TomorrowInAuvergne Ideas exist, but how can they be made a reality? How can we know if they are relevant? And above all, how can we find a model that combines social impact and economic efficiency? CoCoShaker is a system specifically designed to support, in the Auvergne region, people who want to create a business while meeting a need that is little or not resolved on a social, societal or environmental level. We founded CoCoShaker because more and more entrepreneurs are developing hybrid models, where economic efficiency is at the service …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

[Automatic translation follows] In the era of globalization, the concepts of security and conflict have evolved. This observation requires strategic reorientations in the use of defense means within and outside our country. The national defense and security strategy is now defined through five major strategic functions: knowing and anticipating, preventing, deterring, protecting, intervening. In this context, the role of the Ministry of Defense is to ensure the protection of the territory, the population and French interests. It also responds to other missions within the framework of international (NATO) or regional (Defense Europe) agreements and treaties. Beyond these missions, the Ministry …

[Automatic translation follows] Acting together for responsible growth. MEDEF is the leading network of entrepreneurs in France. It defends and promotes companies of all sizes and in all sectors of activity. A privileged interlocutor for decision-makers and public authorities In complete transparency, MEDEF conducts ongoing lobbying with all decision-makers at local, regional, national and European levels, in order to assert the company's point of view and to lighten its tax and regulatory burden: reform of the professional tax, apprenticeship, business transfer, conventional termination, etc. A key partner in social dialogue Authorized by law to negotiate on behalf of all companies …

Sectors: NGO, Think Tank

[Automatic translation follows] #auvergnerhonealpes Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a large region with many assets: - With more than 8 million inhabitants, it is more populated than 13 of the 28 countries of the European Union and ranks 10th most populated region in Europe - Covering nearly 70,000 km2, or 13% of the metropolitan territory, its surface area is equivalent to that of Ireland. - In France, it is the leading industrial and gastronomic region, it ranks first for agricultural production under label (AOP, IGP, etc.) and the number of organic farms. - In Europe: it is the 8th richest region in Europe …

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] A program of the National Agency for Territorial Cohesion The Digital Society program implements an action program to promote the autonomy and capacity of all to seize digital opportunities and to support the transition of territories. Our ambition: to structure, equip and accelerate projects to bring about an innovative and inclusive digital society. Digital, Local authorities, Digital mediation, Digital culture, Social innovation, Commons, Innovation, and Digital transition of territories

ICI is the leading association representing regulated funds globally, including mutual funds, CEFs, ETFs, and UITs. The Investment Company Institute (ICI) is the leading association representing regulated funds globally, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), closed-end funds, and unit investment trusts (UITs) in the United States, and similar funds offered to investors in jurisdictions worldwide. ICI seeks to encourage adherence to high ethical standards, promote public understanding, and otherwise advance the interests of funds, their shareholders, directors, and advisers. ICI carries out its international work through ICI Global, with offices in London, Brussels, Hong Kong, and Washington, DC.