Sentences with phrase «finance group efforts»

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Special thanks to the following participating members for their valuable contributions in our collective effort to develop Canada into a world class alternative finance crowdfunding centre: Andrew Graham (Borrowell), Cato Pastoll (Lending Loop), Craig Asano (NCFA), Daryl Hatton (FundRazr), Diana Yazidjian (DFY Consulting), Gil Michel Garcia (Financement Participatif en Capital Québec), Jaimy Warner (Raindance), Marcus New (InvestX), Matthew McGrath (The OCMX), Peter - Paul Van Hoeken (FrontFundr), Richard Remillard (Remillard Consulting Group), Rubsun Ho (Crowdmatrix inc.), Sandi Gilbert (SeedUps Canada), Sean Ballard (ATB Financial), Sunny Shao (NCFA) and Tim McKillican (Open Avenue)

ABQ was registered with the city Campaign Finance Board as an independent expenditure — meaning it should have been uncoordinated with other election year efforts — and most of its funding came from the anti-horse carriage group New Yorkers for Clean, Livable and Safe Streets.

Fiscally conservative groups including Unshackle Upstate argue against public financing for elections as nothing more than «labor's latest effort to enhance their political influence at the expense of taxpayers.»

A coalition of environmental advocacy groups is swinging their weight behind an effort that's making end - of - session push for an overhaul of campaign finance laws this year.

The poll results come as state lawmakers once again are being pushed on the issue of public financing, this time by a coalition of good - government groups, labor organizations and even the former campaign apparatus of President Obama's re-election effort, Organizing for America.

The Senate is seen as the biggest stumbling block for campaign finance reform and has been the focus of the groups efforts.

Blair Horner, executive director of the nonprofit New York Public Interest Research Group in Albany, said one of the few successful efforts to tighten the state campaign finance law occurred in 2014.

REBNY has traditionally focused its lobbying efforts — and dollars — on candidates for state office rather than in New York City, for two main reasons, Lerner said: First, the city's relatively stringent campaign finance laws have historically made it harder for special interest groups to gain as much influence here; and second, although many key issues — such as 421a tax abatements — affect only New York City, they are decided at the state level.

Unions have also blocked efforts to fire abusive workers, and nonprofit groups caring for disabled people were using Medicaid to finance seven - figure compensation packages for executives.

Many of the people and groups supporting Mayor Finch's effort even violated Connecticut's campaign finance laws in their wanton power grab.

The project is an initiative of the School Finance Research Collaborative, a bipartisan and diverse group of business leaders and education experts from Metro Detroit to the U.P. who are leading efforts to reexamine school funding in the state.

«There is a technical agreement, not a commitment yet,» said Brian O'Neill, president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a research group financed by auto insurers that has taken a leading role in the effort to develop the standards.

Adrian Jovanovic, president of the Committee to Save Cooper Union, said his group was encouraged by what he called the good - faith efforts of the interim president, William Mea, to fix the college's finances.

Women at some environmentally conscious nonprofits are indignant that a new group overseeing financing for a United Nations climate change effort has 19 members — none of them women.

In spite of EPW's focus on Vitter's billionaire's club and political spending by environmental groups, Senator Vitter has refused to support campaign finance reform, or efforts aimed at reducing the wealthy's influence in politics, like the DISCLOSE Act.

The world's biggest provider of public finance to developing countries will refocus its financing efforts towards tackling climate change, group said

The World Bank has made a «fundamental shift» in its role of alleviating global poverty, by refocusing its financing efforts towards tackling climate change, the group said on Thursday.

The vast majority of climate justice oriented civil society groups support public finance for mitigation, adaptation, and loss and damage efforts so it is worrisome that the Marry Robinson Foundation is asking YOUNGO to sign a letter that leaves those important points out.

Legal 500 also recognized our US project finance group and praised Washington, DC partners Jeffrey Goodman, Sarah Devine, Jeremy Hushon and Houston partner George «Ned» Crady for their ability to obtain «game changing results» and for working «seamlessly with other law firms and professionals on joint multi-law-firm efforts.»

In a broader effort to improve cross-functional communication, she also established and currently chairs the International Structures Group (ISG), including US and international representation across finance, HR, tax and legal.

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The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

Voice for Real Estate 71: Net Neutrality, Closing Disclosure, Finance Reform Published on Jul 12, 2017 NAR is working with other groups to fight against efforts to roll back net neutrality rules to help maintain an even playing field for all real estate content online.