Founder of Business for America • @bfamericaus. 14-year Apple veteran. #JCOC93 Intersection of leadership, strategy, design, tech, comms, policy. And nachos.
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This week’s agenda: a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
I’ve been accepted to the 93rd Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (#JCOC93). It’s a huge honor to be among the 40 civilians chosen this year. #KnowYourMil
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Some day I’ll have to share the remarkable story of how I entered the BONK meme coin community. But until then, check this out, apparently I have my own coin?
12tcNv56UkahbkRiZh9tvaRfSsqv9M5gGADRXsYTbonk
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Inspiring Friday exploring how business can help mend America’s social fabric!
TY Malene Prince for sharing Cummins values, TY @HughCWelsh @Elizdo for elucidating @ErbInstitute principles, TY @interfaithusa Convergence @USChamber for convening.
#listenfirst
Appreciated the opportunity today to speak at the Convergence, @interfaithusa @newpluralists @bfamericaus event in the beautiful @USChamber about @dsmfirmenich our Values, Purpose & how we use the @ErbInstitute Principles as a tool to decide where it is appropriate to engage
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This is going to be a good one. Please join us next week!
Dangerous political divisions in the US are not just a threat in our communities - but also in the workplace. Let's take action! Join us with @GovCox to hear how we can #DisagreeBetter to lower the temperature and bring back civil dialogue.
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With as many as 51% of Americans declaring themselves independent, it’s fascinating to consider how our political parties and systems are evolving. Please join us 9/25!
Feeling politically homeless? You're not alone. Join us on 9/25 to discuss the growth of independents, the broken two party system, and how political realignment will impact business. #Democracy
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We’re hosting some really good discussions — please join us!
All eyes are on Congress and legislative authority. Don't miss our exclusive discussion on the priorities, power structures, and business implications of the 119th Congress. @nanswift @Taylor_J_Swift @PhilipWallach @bonk @RichardEidlin @mrchipyork
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Day 1 of #JCOC93 = complete. Met so many remarkable civilians and military peeps from different, inspiring walks of life.
Check it out, I’m in two of these pics. 📸😎
The 39 American business and community leaders participating in #JCOC93 attend a reception in Arlington, Va., to prepare for the week’s events. #KnowYourMil
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More of this, please! 👏 Great to see concrete steps toward overcoming political divides and advancing policy solutions instead of partisan squabbles.
More lawmakers should follow the bipartisanship shown this week in PA with Dem Gov-elect @JoshShapiroPA nominating Republican @Commish_Schmidt and new Speaker @RepRozzi governing as an independent over an evenly split coalition govt. Voters expect solutions - not turmoil.
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It was a treat to speak at @PACouncil #PACConf24 today! Lots of interest in civic engagement and overcoming divides. #DisagreeBetter
At #PACConf24, @bfamericaus' @bonk & @nancybocskor made the business case for civic health: Political dysfunction is a hindrance to business, and organizations also have great resources to to help. "You can advance solutions by being a moderating voice & forging bipartisanship”
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Proud of the work @bfamericaus is doing in DC and beyond!
A member of Congress, politicians and business leaders discussed how Americans can find common ground despite the country’s current divided political climate at a panel co-hosted by the Graduate School of Political Management Tuesday
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Leaving this meeting soon and will be able to actually follow all these instructions — thank you all!
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On my way to Nashville to join @representus @bfamericaus @lessig @takebackorg @OpenPrimaryUSA @fairvote @katherinegehl, fellow Obie @edhelms, and more! Join me Saturday to discuss why Democracy Is Good for Business + Sunday to learn about Democracy Entrepreneurship. #UnrigSummit
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Some day I will fully understand what happened here. $bonk to the moon?
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What’s are you up to Thursday? Join us on the Internets to talk about keeping voters safe and elections secure — because we CAN do both.
Join our webinar Thu 5/14 @1PM ET to hear from @SecLaRoseComms @PAStateDept & @voteathome on how to protect voters with secure #VoteByMail & safe polling places. #VoteSafe2020
Thx to @Committeeof70 @LWVPA @ThinkPlexus @Ohiosbc @VibrantBurgh @ChamberPocono
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TIL there’s a #BONK token! 😮
May have to exchange my Dogecoin for #BONKtoken! 🤔
The great megaBONK migration has begun! Go to megabonk.com to migrate your bonkv1 to megaBONK
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So excited to partner with #3BLForum to elevate #BrandsTakingStands for healthy democracy and a sustainable future! @bfamericaus
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Great time in Chicago with my fellow political innovators from across the country — and the political spectrum!
Thank you @katherinegehl & @saraeskrich for gathering women reform innovators for #WhenThereAreNine‼️Loved to hear the support for #RankedChoiceVoting & dedication to new rules to amplify women’s voices, power & leadership #DemocracyFound #RulesMatter4Power #RulesMatter4Parity
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Excited to speak at #SB19Detroit about why democracy is good for business — and why business has a duty to protect the health of our democracy, our politics, and our civic life.
Just as our natural world is under threat, our civic world is too. Businesses have the ability to empower shareholders through Corporate Civic Responsibility, a step beyond CSR. To learn more about CCR, join @bfamericaus for a panel at #SB19Detroit. sbshare.co/2ELym4V
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This is by far one of the wildest things I’ve seen! And meanwhile I’m just sitting here at a work event like 🤯
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Not really sure what I did so I’ll take your word for it!
Some day this will all make sense to me. 🤓
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Business for America @bfamericaus believes that the public interest and business interests are aligned in having a well-functioning representative democracy aka republic. And biz has a responsibility to preserve / strengthen that system. #CSR
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Voting matters more than ever. Business can help.
“Companies are increasingly stepping up efforts to bolster civic engagement, seeing it as an extension of corporate social-responsibility efforts, said Sarah Bonk, founder and CEO of @bfamericaus.”
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So excited to share the big news this morning. Please check out businessforvotingrights.com! 🇺🇸
#VotingIsEveryonesBusiness
Over 160 corporations have joined BFA to urge Congress to introduce & pass the Voting Rights Act honoring John Lewis and protecting voters against race discrimination. Read our full letter at businessforvotingrights.com #VotingIsEveryonesBusiness
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More than ever, Americans need a political system free from hyper-partisanship and a government capable of solving problems. Come hear me speak Monday at the @nhbsr conference about why it’s time for businesses to stand up for democracy that is truly representative.
#CSR #ESG
Join us Monday, June 1 @ the FREE, online @nhbsr Sustainable Business Conference. BFA Founder Sarah @bonk leads a discussion on how business can help ensure democracy doesn’t become a casualty of COVID-19. #csr #sustainability #corporatecivicresponsibility nhbsr.org/conference
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Check it out: I wrote an op-ed about why we need to end congressional stock trading, a common sense reform supported by Americans across the political spectrum.
Public service should be a sacred trust—not a trading strategy.
New op-ed: “If CEOs Can’t Do It, Why Can Congress?”
Insider trading is illegal—unless you're in Congress.
86% of Americans want a ban. Bipartisan bills are gaining traction.
📖 Read the op-ed:
#BanCongressTrading #PublicTrust #EthicsInGovernment
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The coolest thing about me might be that I snagged @bonk as my Twitter handle way back in the day. #oldschool
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Businesses wishing to have a positive #SocialImpact will always have critics. My plan is to ignore the haters 🙃 and let our work speak for itself. By acting with integrity and transparency, trust will grow. In the meantime, we'll be here making the world better.
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More than anything, I’m excited to meet the men and women who serve our country and keep us safe as we continue the great American experiment. 🫡
My greatest hope is that #JCOC93 will enable me to better serve our country and protect our democratic institutions. Let’s gooo!
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Okay so I followed the steps from @Greb0wski and got this error. Tried it a few times to make sure I did it right. Any thoughts?
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There has never been a final decision for an election on election night.
Strange as it may sound, electoral college votes are never finalized on #ElectionDay itself. Our system has a built-in period of time to resolve any “controversy or contest” within
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May I recommend La Jambe @lajambedc at 7th & Q (if you like wine.) @bloomds
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SUPER EXCITED to be part of this conversation. Please join us! #depolarize #democracy #corporatesocialresponsibility
In partnership with @NiskanenCenter, we're hosting a four-part series on the causes of political #polarization, its social and economic impacts, and how the business community can reduce division in their companies and in society. Join us!
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#PrimeTimePRchat followers must have countless examples of businesses failing stakeholders. (There are so many!) It's so important to have a #CrisisManagement plan BEFORE a crisis, to respond with authenticity, and take meaningful action to ensure it never happens again.
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1. As the saying goes, "we live in a society." Our polarized political system has our country mired in #hyperpartisanship. As a result, too many problems are not being addressed by gov't. That's bad for business and… well… everyone. So there's a self-interest.
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As social and political divides grow between Americans, I hope to observe how the military brings together troops from all walks of life to create the team cohesion needed to operate effectively. How can we replicate their successes?
#KnowYourMil
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Ok I can’t leave this meeting. Literally at dinner with important people. What are my options here?
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Friends! Voting CAN make a difference — if our votes get counted. Please ask the company where you work to sign our letter to US Congress to ensure every American's voice can be heard this fall. #VoteSafe
The business community wants secure vote-by-mail & safe polling places for our employees and communities. Join companies like @patagonia, @benandjerrys, @SeventhGen, @WarbyParker by signing our letter.
Your support is needed now. bfa.us/votesafe #VoteSafe
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The US Postal Service is essential to business, the economy, and everyday Americans. Oh, and it’s in the US Constitution. Time for businesses to stand up and speak out.
Every day, thousands upon thousands of American businesses rely on the US Postal Service to reach customers reliably and affordably. The #USPS is vital to our nation’s economic success, public health, and democracy. #USPSisEssential
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Back to #JCOC93…
Military needs often drive technological innovation — like the #Interwebs. My inner nerd is SO PUMPED to learn about innovations throughout the armed forces (and get hands-on where permitted.) 🤓
And this is the first JCOC with the #SPACEFORCE!
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The main reason is because they can! Our modern, connected world makes it easy to see what brands stand for and choose other products/services. Customers can vote with their $. #CorporateSocialResponsibility has gone from nice-to-have to being an expectation.
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Business taking a meaningful stand for well-run elections *at this scale and on this topic* is unprecedented. We plan to keep it going. Business has an outsized voice in the political process. By getting involved in this issue, it makes change much more likely.
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It's RIDICULOUS that America's election systems are still vulnerable to foreign and domestic tampering. Join me Friday morning for a conversation on how we can solve that in all 50 states. #secureelections
Still time to register for our Oct. 5 webinar - "The Business Case for Secure & Accurate Elections in NJ". A healthy economy depends upon a healthy representative democracy!
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Hi, @JuliaAngelenPR @domz1107 and followers! Excited to talk about #CorporateCivicResponsibility and the nonpartisan role businesses can play in #Election2020.
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Join us to find out why the business community cares about election integrity — and solutions for our outdated election infrastructure. #secureelections
Join us Oct. 5th for a webinar conversation on "The Business Case for Secure & Accurate Elections in New Jersey" eventbrite.com/e/the-busines… @Eventbrite
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We ask them to recognize the difference between politics and the political process and how elections are run. Saying that we believe we are better as a country when everyone can have a voice is not a partisan statement. Now is a time for courage and leadership.
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1. It was an evolution over decades, and #COVID19 has accelerated the trend. Today 68% believe that business has a role in building our collective future, not just making profit. Moving from #ShareholderCapitalism to #StakeholderCapitalism.
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At @bfamericaus, my focus is on how businesses can help protect the democratic institutions upon which our republic relies. At #JCOC93, I’m curious to learn how our military leadership and troops see their role in defending democracy, both here and abroad.
#KnowYourMil
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Californians!
If you are registered No Party Preference (NPP), vote by mail in California, and want to vote in the presidential primary, you must request a crossover ballot from your county office by TOMORROW, Feb. 25. 🇺🇸🗳✅
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Hey! What are you up to Friday? Join us online to talk about secure elections from the Secretaries of State viewpoint with SoS Jim Condos — and bring your questions! #secureelections
FRIDAY! Join an online conversation with Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos @VermontSOS about how state officials and Congress are working to upgrade election security — and why it matters to the business community. @VBSR @MSA_VT vt-secure-elections.eventbri…
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On the road, voted absentee in SF this #ElectionDay so I didn’t get an "I Voted" sticker… so my mom gave me hers. #IVoted 🇺🇸
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So many things! One thing to emphasize: businesses may get hung up on "purpose" and limit activities too narrowly. Your business wasn't established to strengthen democracy, but achieving your #CorporatePurpose will likely be impossible if we don't preserve it.
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“The program is the oldest and most prestigious in the Defense Department… designed to increase public understanding of national defense by enabling American business and community leaders to directly observe and engage with the U.S. military.” 🇺🇸 🫡
#KnowYourMil
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It’s a proven fact* that voting makes people think you are sexier. Vote America. Vote #VOTE
*sample size 1. Me.
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As trust in institutions has dwindled across the board, trust in the military has dropped less than others. (Business is also performing better than most.) What is working well to build public trust? What needs to change? What can business learn from our military?
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I do own some! Honestly I don’t fully understand how meme coins work, but I’m slowly learning.
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We’ve got terrific speakers lined up — please join us Wednesday!
Our democracy is fragile. Authoritarianism is rising around the globe and there are lessons for us to learn. Join us on Dec 8 for a discussion with @didikuo1 @ianbassin @dleichtman & @whoseear on how business can address this threat to the US & economy.
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Absolutely. The business community has an essential role to bring a pragmatic, nonpartisan perspective on policy and gov't. In the past that hasn't included how our elections are run. Today @bfamericaus is helping businesses take a stand for #ElectionIntegrity.
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2. Healthy democracy where leaders are accountable and solve problems requires engaged citizens. Low trust and low participation create a negative feedback loop. Average congressional approval over the last decade is 17%. 😣 Participation is essential.
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Also check for "purpose washing" (like "green washing.") If your #CSR efforts are not meaningful and authentic, customers and employees can tell.
Solving societal issues calls for courage, bold action. Let's not look back and find ourselves wondering "what if?"
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Please join us!
TUESDAY 4/7 @ 1pm ET! Join us online with @CASOSvote, @secstatewa, @voteathome, and @patagonia to discuss #VoteByMail for #Elections2020. Voters shouldn't have to chose between their health and their right to vote — and business can make a difference. #CSR
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The US Postal Service is a vital service to businesses across the nation. We need it to conduct safe, secure elections during a global pandemic. Oh, and it’s required by the US Constitution. It’s time for all of us to take a stand for the #USPS.
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Join us Thursday and find out how to get your company signed up for #TimeToVote!
No one should have to choose between voting and earning a paycheck. 🇺🇸 Join us online Thurs, Feb 6 at 4pm ET with @patagonia, @LEVIS, and @PayPal to learn all about Time to Vote.
ow.ly/8jPB50y9QPj #TimeToVote #ESG #CSR
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Yes! Thanks for putting this together @JuliaAngelenPR! And welcome to Twitter @domz1107! Privilege to tweet with you both. 🙂
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2. In what some perceive as a leadership vacuum during #COVID19, many businesses moved swiftly to respond to the crisis and provide solutions, building trust with customers and the public.
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Heck yes, along with theater and the school newspaper! Every child deserves the opportunity to have a great education, including extracurricular activities. Deeply grateful for the programs we had at WHS.
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3. Engaged employees are productive employees. Negative politics and lack of gov't leadership concern most Americans. Helping employees to feel empowered makes them more engaged at work AND helps address the flaws in our political system.
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Quick story. While stationed in Germany, my dad met another airman who set up my dad with his younger sister in Oregon as penpals. 💌
After my dad was honorably discharged, the penpals met in person, dated, married, and created me. Thanks, @USAirForce!
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Beyond defense, the U.S. military plays a critical role in global political and economic stability. While I am pro-peace and diplomacy, our military is built for the world we live in today, even as we work to create the world we want. And my support for our troops is unequivocal.
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We're mobilizing businesses to assist local election officials and #GOTV groups! Donating PPE, supplies, snacks, poll workers, media, and even #PR. @CoxEnterprises purchased 20 official ballot drop boxes in GA!
Anyone can get involved at operationvotesafe.org.
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