Sentences with phrase «raise local funds»

So Imogene Garner Hook started of a drive to raise local funds for their own USO building in Victorville.

Not exact matches

«When raising a first - time fund in an»em erging geography», it's important to be sensitive and respectful to the other entities in the local community that may be impacted,» said Lewis and Clark Principal Scott Bernstein.

For example, our local governments raise needed funding by pressuring police to issue more traffic tickets.

Local company Prairie Mining has raised $ 15 million from UK - based CD Capital for the development of its Lublin coal project, with the potential for the private equity fund to invest a further $ 68 million.

Local explorer Salt Lake Potash has received commitments for an $ 8.4 million capital raising to fund ongoing work at its Lake Wells sulphate - of - potash project north of Laverton.

Local explorers Encounter Resources, Horseshoe Metals and RNI have announced plans to raise a combined $ 9.8 million to fund ongoing work at their respective projects.

Local explorers Cauldron Energy and Peel Mining have raised a combined $ 5.5 million from investors to fund ongoing work at their respective projects.

Local explorer Capricorn Metals has raised $ 12.6 million from investors to fund development work on its recently acquired Karlawinda gold project near Newman.

For example, a pledge made at CGI America last year by Detroit business incubator TechTown to help second - stage companies successfully transition from startups to sustainable businesses has raised $ 278,750 in funds, pulled in five new partners (including Kiva Detroit), and served more than 40 local entrepreneurs since June 2012.

Local explorer Dacian Gold has kicked off a $ 25 million capital raising to fund ongoing work at its Mt Morgans project near Laverton, where it hopes to start construction in 2017.

Local gold explorer Echo Resources has received firm commitments for a $ 3.23 million capital raising to fund ongoing work at its Julius project in the Goldfields.

Local explorers Burey Gold and Excelsior Gold a raising a combined $ 6.7 million to fund ongoing work at their respective gold projects.

Local explorer Geopacific Resources has kicked off a $ 15 million capital raising to fund the earn - in and development of the Woodlark gold project in Papua New Guinea.

Three local tech companies have tapped investors to raise a combined $ 20.1 million, with the funds to be put towards shoring up their balance sheets and further developing their products.

Three local junior miners plan to raise a combined $ 11.6 million to fund their respective operations.

Local company Talisman Mining has tapped investors for a $ 16.7 million capital raising to fund ongoing exploration at its Springfield copper - gold project in the Murchison region.

Local explorer Dakota Minerals has tapped investors for a $ 12.3 million capital raising to fund development of its Lynas Find lithium project in the Pilbara.

They also need to show high - growth potential — evidenced by successfully raising at least $ 345,000 in funding from a qualified U.S. investor or attracting grants of at least $ 100,000 from federal, state, or local governments.

They would first get the attention of the local gay market through ads and stories run in local gay newspapers and magazines and through their support of social and fund - raising events to which gays would normally be attracted.

• ScoreStream, a Del Mar, Calif, - based crowdsourcing platform for live local sports, raised funding of an undisclosed amount from Intel Capital.

Several local charities and food banks are partnering to raise $ 10,000 through the Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief Fund.

• ClimaCell, a Boston - based hyper - local weather forecasting company, raised $ 15 million in Series A funding.

Yext, a New York - based provider of geomarketing software to local businesses and large enterprises, has raised $ 50 million in new VC funding.

Given Osiris's strong five - year record of growth and profitability, Bowers was able to help make Miller's wishes come true: he structured a deal that raised $ 13 million from a large local pension fund — the Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (see «What Pension Funds Want,» [Article link]-RRB--- by selling a package of subordinated debt and convertible preferred stock, which included a fixed interest rate and dividend yield.

A quick look at how some entreprenuers are using local fund - raising markets as distribution opportunities.

And for the Chinese private equity groups, raising funds in dollars instead of yuan enables them to target overseas investments without getting entangled in Beijing's capital controls, while international investors often wish to avoid taking local currency risk.

Since its inception in 2010, the fund has invested $ 1.75 million in 25 local companies that in turn have raised over $ 24 million — for a multiple of over 13 times the original NOSF investment.

The government has already promised 100,000 pounds in compensation funding for local communities as well as a share of revenue raised from shale gas sales.

All funds raised support a local women's shelter, YWCA Lethbridge & District Harbour House, a 30 - bed crisis unit for women and children who are escaping abusive intimate partner relationships.

The Bank of North Dakota also worked with local financial institutions and foundations to raise and coordinate relief funds both for Grand Forks and other areas affected by spring floods.

The proceeds from the capital raising will be used to help fund loans to additional Australian small businesses and support Prospa's rapid expansion in the local market.

Adam Dumond is organizing the second Sarnia Sings event, which includes a live karaoke band to raise funds for local mental health initiatives.

As Kerry landed in New Delhi on Wednesday night, Amazon.com Inc. announced it will invest $ 2 billion to expand its India division, upping the ante for local competitor Flipkart that a day earlier said it had raised $ 1 billion to fund its own growth.

Local B.C. Liberal MLAs dismissed concerns raised by doctors, local representatives and the public from the very start, and instead of listening to the community and ordering a full environmental assessment of the creosote incinerator, their government issued permits and announced taxpayer - funded grants for the comLocal B.C. Liberal MLAs dismissed concerns raised by doctors, local representatives and the public from the very start, and instead of listening to the community and ordering a full environmental assessment of the creosote incinerator, their government issued permits and announced taxpayer - funded grants for the comlocal representatives and the public from the very start, and instead of listening to the community and ordering a full environmental assessment of the creosote incinerator, their government issued permits and announced taxpayer - funded grants for the company.

Samantha also serves on the Board of Directors for the Next Generation Investing Conference, an event to raise funds for three local not - for - profit educational institutions.

From hosting events to raise awareness and funds for causes across the globe, to volunteering at local soup kitchens, college has a built - in focus on social justice, and brings with it a veritable smorgasbord of opportunities to get involved.

And finally his friend raised special funds to bring Daly to a chair so defined that it did not require the approval of the local economists.

I was watching our local hero, Josh Mandel, running for the Senate in Ohio, speaking at a fund - raising function and realized that I just like the young guy and hope the best for him.

Senior pupils in Catholic schools could similarly be given copies, and Catholic organisations might consider raising funds to make this possible on a local level.

Fields White works to bring farmers to the city and people to the table at three weekly farmers» markets in urban San Diego while raising funds for local community improvement districts.

The Cranberry Marketing Committee recently launched the Summer Cran Fan Challenge to help raise funds for local food banks around the United States.

We work hard to raise funds to build infrastructure in developing regions, through local leadership.

Other charitable activities include a golf outing that raises funds for local organizations.

The Hunger Walk / Run — an annual 5K walk and «fun run» founded in 1984 — is operated by the Atlanta Community Food Bank to raise awareness and critical funds for local hunger relief.

To commemorate the occasion, the company dedicated the entire year to The Donna Foundation, a local charity that raises funds for women with breast cancer who need assistance.

HuHot is also involved with The Helping Hands program which partners a HuHot restaurant with a local school or charity to raise funds for that organization.

In the tradition of the Humanitarian Bowl (the former name of the Famous Idaho ® Potato Bowl), many events during game week will raise funds and awareness for local charities, including the United Way, Optimist Youth Football, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Boise School District, Treasure Valley YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, Girl Scouts, and Armed Forces personnel.

Honored guest chefs, Chris Cosentino, Rick Moonen, Bryan Voltaggio, Susan Feniger, and Trevor Bird, along with world class Pinot Noirs producers, selected by the organization's wine chair, Daryl Groom, lent their talents to raise serious funds for Share our Strength and local Sonoma County charities and organizations, topping Pigs & Pinot's total charitable funds raised since the event's inception to over one million dollars.

All - Star chefs & top Pinot Noir producers gather in Healdsburg for the 13th Annual Pigs & Pinot celebration raising funds for Share our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign and local Sonoma County charities

Seventy five percent (75 %) of the net dollars raised through local events, including the annual Race for the Cure ®, stay in Broward, Miami - Dade and Monroe Counties to fund breast cancer screening, education and treatment initiatives.