This article details President Trump’s 2025 executive order targeting federal regulatory overreach, including directives to agencies to review and rescind regulations inconsistent with administration policy. It emphasizes efforts to limit enforcement actions exceeding constitutional authority and dismantle the administrative state while prioritizing deregulation. Full article - https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/02/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-reins-in-government-overreach-and-begins-deconstruction-of-unconstitutional-administrative-state/
This piece analyzes President Trump’s 2025 executive order attempting to impose federal mandates on state election administration, arguing it violates constitutional provisions granting states authority over election processes. It critiques the order’s threat to withhold funding and its circumvention of Congress’s role in election oversight. Full article - https://statesunited.org/resources/facts-about-elections/
JPMorgan Chase analyzes key developments shaping commercial real estate in 2025, highlighting robust industrial sector performance and steady retail growth. The report emphasizes opportunities in affordable housing partnerships and climate-resilient investments, while addressing challenges like cybersecurity risks and interest rate uncertainty. Full article
First Western Trust explores how hybrid work models drive demand for flexible office spaces and residential units with dedicated workspaces. The article also details the surge in eco-friendly property investments, citing tax incentives and higher rental yields for energy-efficient developments. Full article
This article outlines Maple Ski Ridge's PSIA Junior Instructor Program for ages 12-14, which trains aspiring instructors through online modules, on-snow training, and mentorship. Participants gain nationally recognized credentials while developing leadership skills and pathways to outdoor industry careers. The program emphasizes community impact by preparing youth for instructor roles at local resorts. Full article - www.mapleskiridge.com/psia-junior-instructor-ski-program
While focused on cycling, this piece highlights cross-disciplinary outdoor leadership training through GSMBC certification courses taught by Josh Whitmore in 2025. It demonstrates how mountain sports education frameworks (like PSIA’s ski instruction standards) inspire similar programs in adjacent fields, with courses covering technical coaching, flow trails, and air maneuvers. Full article - www.mtbskillsfactory.com/instructor-training
This article examines the risks of idolizing startup founders, arguing that unchecked founder control can lead to ethical lapses and governance failures. It advocates for early implementation of compliance standards, stronger VC due diligence, and traditional board structures to mitigate litigation risks and ensure accountability in high-stakes leadership environments. Full article - https://clsbluesky.law.columbia.edu/2025/05/20/the-perils-of-founder-worship/
This analysis explores how startup governance structures evolve throughout a company’s lifecycle, emphasizing the link between founder isolation, strategic missteps, and litigation exposure. It highlights the need for adaptive governance frameworks that balance founder autonomy with institutional oversight to prevent high-stakes leadership failures. Full article - https://blogs.law.ox.ac.uk/oblb/blog-post/2025/02/dynamic-views-startup-governance-and-failure
This article explores evolving exit strategies for private equity firms, including IPOs, secondary buyouts, and strategic sales, while highlighting regulatory challenges and sector specialization trends. It emphasizes how 2025’s focus on liquidity paths and investor expectations is reshaping capital structuring and strategic funding decisions. Full article - https://www.dfinsolutions.com/knowledge-hub/thought-leadership/knowledge-resources/private-equity-trends
This piece analyzes the transformed venture capital environment, stressing the importance of structured fundraising processes, diversified funding sources like revenue-based financing, and meticulous preparation of financial documentation. It offers actionable insights for founders on investor expectations and competitive tactics in a tightened market. Full article - https://www.rightsidecapital.com/blog/navigating-the-2025-fundraising-landscape-strategic-insights-for-early-stage-startups