Sentences with phrase «major economies business»

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted the «Major Economies Business Forum (MEBF) on Energy Security and Climate Change.»

Not exact matches

While franchising makes up a «thriving and expanding» sector in the economy according to the U.S. Commercial Service, few franchisors credit the Dominican Republic as a major driver of business as they might swiftly - growing Asian markets.

«Often in the hands of entrepreneurs or families, small businesses with up to 99 employees are typically more flexible when economic shifts occur but can lack the deep pockets to survive a major decline in the economy,» notes the Index besides a graph showing a sharp decline in wages during the worst years of the economic crisis and a steep increase over the last three quarters of last year.

It has a population of more than 620,000 residents, making it the 27th largest city in the U.S. Prior to World War II, it had an economy driven largely by major stock yards that attracted people and businesses from Omaha and Chicago.

They also suggest that the influence of U.S. economic news is even larger in a globalized world economy in which business cycles across major industrialized countries have become more synchronized, leading to greater integration and news spillover across financial markets.

Yet, with key economies in different stages of the business cycle, «the risk of the global economy, or any of its major constituents, running too hot over the next 12 months is contained,» says Elga Bartsch, Co-Head of Global Economics.

Inflation and interest rates have major ramifications for the general economy, as these heavily influence employment, consumer spending, business investment, currency strength and trade balances.

«Small business is a major force in the U.S. economy, and business regulations and taxes are always a hot issue during elections — it's no surprise with nearly 28 million small business in this country,» said Swanciger.

If the bank were to fail, it could have major consequences for not only Trump's businesses, which would lose their sole remaining lender, but for the global economy as well.

Entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the country and representing every major sector of the economy released an open letter calling on Congress to immediately pass the bipartisan Dream Act or legislation that provides Dreamers raised in our country the permanent solution they deserve.

As I mentioned earlier, business investment collapsed during the Great Recession, and its much - weaker - than - expected recovery since, despite historically low financing rates, has been a major source of disappointment in advanced economies.8

Often in the hands of entrepreneurs or families, small businesses with up to 99 employees are typically more flexible when economic shifts occur but can lack the deep pockets to survive a major decline in the economy.

The second cyclical factor that has had a major impact on our exports and business investment is the protracted recovery of the US economy — the slowest in the postwar period.10 When oil and other commodity prices rose in the years before the 2014 oil price shock, so did our dollar, making our non-commodity exports to the United States less competitive and reinforcing the ongoing shift from manufacturing to services.

The U.K.'s Office of National Statistics on Thursday said the economy grew 0.3 per cent in the second quarter, after 0.2 per cent in the first, the lowest growth for any major advanced economy since the start of 2017, according to Reuters, which also reported flat business investment and little growth in household spending.

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is seeking the services of research organizations, polling firms, or other bodies to conduct business surveys and interviews in major Asian economies, including China, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam.

With an equal balance of business and post-secondary leaders, BHER represents major sectors of the economy, regions of the country and the diversity of Canada's higher education community.

There are two principal types of socialism: «full socialism» in which the state owns all (or the vast majority) of business and industry and controls production and marketing decisions through central planning; and «partial socialism», in which the state owns major businesses deemed to be essential to the national good, and / or subsidizes certain industries to save them from the impact of competition, and provides certain goods and services deemed to be essential at reduced or no cost, but still allows major sectors of the economy to operate as free enterprise capitalism.

«The moment has now come for major economy leaders to shift gears from rhetoric to hard action and get on with the business at hand, towards a clean, sustainable and resilient global economy.

«As the economy and, in particular, the restaurant business continues to grow tremendously in Saudi Arabia, we foresee more expansion opportunities for Macaroni Grill and we will make sure that the brand grows successfully across all major provinces and cities of the Kingdom,» said Khan.

This relatively new movement, which is also sometimes called student - centered learning, has its roots in the progressive strain of American educational thought, but its current incarnation is also based on the modern belief, common among corporate executives and other business leaders, that there is a major and potentially calamitous disconnect brewing between the historical structures and traditions of the American public school system and the labor - force demands of the 21st - century American economy.

Tikes toys are a major part of the world's economy, generating billions of dollars worth of business every year.

I want Britain to have the most competitive business tax regime of any major economy in the world.

Take the internet: a major factor in our society, economy and public sector and one that frequently comes up in government business.

But Michael Durant, state director for the National Federation of Independent Business, believes the state missed a chance to have a major impact on the economy.

«One of the reasons — not the major reason — but one of the reasons the upstate economy is in such dire straits is because the businesses have not been able to compete freely not just in the sale of cigarettes but also in the sale of gasoline.»

«Furthermore, China, a major trade and business partner to a number of African countries is currently slowing down as it remodels its economy, sparking fears of further weakening.

Welsh Labour's economic approach has been built around four major pillars: Supporting the Welsh economy and our businesses, investing in Welsh infrastructure, improving Welsh skills for employment, and creating a sustainable, low carbon economy.

«The ground plan to stop every business controlling by our people in Nigeria is eating deep in Nigeria economy because our people are the major businessmen in Nigeria today.

For the coming legislative term, he says, «The major issue facing Ulster County is the economy,» and to promote economic development, he advocates «partnering with private industry to attract new business and retain existing businesses.»

Speaking at a Breakfast Business Meeting hosted by the Mauritius Minister for Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade in collaboration with the Board of Investment of Mauritius, Dr. Bawumia emphasized the NPP government's determination to make the private sector a major player in Ghana's economy, and called on Mauritian and other businesses to take advantage of the pro-business policies announced in the budget.

The result is that Britain grew faster than any other major economy last year and businesses like ours have created over 1.85 m new jobs.

The governor has been traveling the state in recent days, promoting a plan to enact tax - free zones for businesses who locate at college campuses, which he calls «a major initiative to jump start the upstate economy.»

The model produces different jobs and growth projections for a business - as - usual scenario with no technology breakthroughs or major new policies, and then generates different outcomes by factoring in new policies such as a national clean energy standards such as proposed by President Obama; increases in corporate average fuel economy standards; tougher environmental controls on coal - fired power generators; extended investment and production tax credits for clean energy sources and an expanded federal energy loan guarantee program.

Business analysts welcomed «Copenhagen Accord» — a climate deal involving all the major economies for the first time in making commitments to curb emissions, cementing a global shift to a low - carbon world.

Hosted by the California Workforce Association, this dynamic conference offers a framework for workforce, economic development, education and business and industry to collaboratively support regional economies and identify workforce development initiatives and strategies that address critical issues facing California's major regional industry sectors.

It has a population of more than 620,000 residents, making it the 27th largest city in the U.S. Prior to World War II, it had an economy driven largely by major stock yards that attracted people and businesses from Omaha and Chicago.

The other major difference between men and women, which may provide an important clue on how to increase the number of female entrepreneurs in the economy, was what motivated them to start their own business.

This is a business with billions of dollars in revenue and profits, thousands of employees, and its performance can have a major impact on the national and global economies.

Economic data suggest that although the global economy has strengthened, uncertainty continues and is damaging business confidence and dampening investment in Canada's major trading partners.

Except for Melbourne, the redemption rates for economy, business, and first class awards from the U.S. to major cities in eastern Australia will require the same number of Japan Airlines Mileage Bank miles.

Facebook's impact isn't limited to how we communicate with one another; it also has a major influence on the economy and it's a favorite marketing tool among business owners.

Most of the world's major economies are growing, which will be good for exports, and stronger exports will inspire business investment, the Bank of Canada said.

It is no surprise to anyone that the Bank of Canada maintained its target overnight rate at 1/2 percent today, judging that although the global economy has strengthened, uncertainty continues and is damaging business confidence and dampening investment in Canada's major trading partners.

With Abbott's growing global presence, and key position in developing middle - class emerging market economies, the company's major business segments remain poised to capitalize on expanding healthcare capabilities in those regions.

Those pro-forma statements are based on industry trends, company trends, the economy, and major news impacting the company's business.

Read the business sections of major newspapers to find out what's happening in the economy.

Business credit card for startups: How to choose the right card — Small businesses are a major force driving the U.S. economy.

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