Sentences with phrase «us national council»

Organizations like the Women's Business Enterprise National Council, which certifies women - owned businesses, provide formal matchmaking programs.

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence estimates that 70 percent of an estimated 14.8 million U.S. individuals who use illegal drugs are employed.

Steve studied politics at the University of London, with a focus on world economic development, IMF, World Bank and WTO; and journalism at the National Council for Training Journalists.

From 1987 to 2009, the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries Timberland Index has generated an average annual return of 14 % compared to 9.4 % for the S&P 500.

«I think what we're seeing is that as there are some advantages in contracting, and a rise in awareness of women - owned certifications from WBENC [Women's Business Enterprise National Council] and a couple of others, some firms are changing from 50 - 50 to women - owned.»

Investments in farms — both traditional and organic — yielded returns of about 9 percent in 2010, according to the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries.

Thankfully, her curiosity compelled her to sign up for the advertised class, which was offered by the National Council for Behavioral Health.

The National Council of Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer calculates the difference between being birthed in a university, vs. elsewhere, as 144 times more likely to go public.

The main opposition group — known as the Syrian National Council — told the NY Times that they've «recently received more powerful anti-tank missiles from Turkey, with the financial support of Saudi Arabia and Qatar.»

In fact, the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements reported in 2009 that air crews have, on average, the highest yearly dose of radiation out of all radiation - exposed workers in the US.

Ramsey Alwin, vice president for economic security at the National Council on Aging, points to another scam that surfaced last year.

Look to the Women's Business Enterprise National Council, which boasts 11 years of certifying Women's Business Enterprises and nine years of holding annual conferences to connect female entrepreneurs with supplier diversity professionals from major corporations.

Tim Delaney, National Council of Nonprofits president and CEO, discusses how changes in the tax code will impact charitable giving.

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is proud to announce the 20 student entrepreneurs selected for the prestigious 2017 WBENC Student Entrepreneur Program (SEP) at WBENC's National Conference & Business Fair in Las Vegas, Nevada from June 18th to 23rd.

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), founded in 1997, is the largest third - party certifier of businesses owned, controlled, and operated by women in the United States.

As can be seen at the National Council of Welfare's Interactive Welfare Incomes Map, a single adult -LSB-...]

About 10 years ago, there were just over 45,000 inter-country adoptions, according to the National Council for Adoption.

Erik also serves on the U.S. National Council of the World Wildlife Fund.

The panel was co-sponsored by Got Your 6, Hands on Science Partnership, American Chemical Society, American Society for Engineering Education, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and Society of Women Engineers.

He is also a member of the review committee of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission and the President of the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).

Examples of third party certification agencies include: The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), or the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

Washington, DC, December 18 - Fourteen exemplary women business leaders will receive the nation's premier award for excellence among Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) bestowed by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) at its Salute to Women's Business Enterprises gala on March 19, 2015.

Quantum Leaps, the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and the National Association of Women's Business Owners (NAWBO) jointly released the Roadmap 2020 report at WBENC's 11th Annual Women in Business National Conference and Business Fair before some 2,500 corporations and women business owners in attendance.

WASHINGTON — In concert with Women's History Month, the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) today announced the 15th annual list of America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs), the only national award honoring corporations for world - class Supplier Diversity programs that reduce barriers and drive growth for Women's Business Enterprises.

Washington, D.C. — The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation's leader in women's business development, today announced the 16th Annual America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs), the only national award honoring corporations and their leadership for choosing to integrate policies and programs to enable growth and reduce barriers for women - owned businesses.

Orange County Convention Center — Orlando, FL --- More than 3,500 executives from the nation's leading corporations, government entities, and women business owners will converge in Orlando, FL to generate business opportunities and stimulate economic growth at the 2016 Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) National Conference & Business Fair from June 21 to 23.

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) today announced its 13th annual listing of America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises, the only national award honoring corporations for world class programs that level the playing field for women's business enterprises (WBEs) to compete for corporate business.

Swiss officials will debate moving forward on the proposal this autumn in the National Council.

Washington, DC, November 19 --- The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) has named Benita Fortner, Director of Supplier Diversity for Raytheon Company, as Chair of the WBENC Board of Directors.

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Washington, D.C. — Each year the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the leader in women's business development, honors 14 exemplary women business leaders with the nation's premier award for excellence in small business leadership — the WBE Star Award.

Quantum Leaps, Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and National Association of Women's Business Owners (NAWBO) present future vision at WBENC Women in Business National Conference and Business Fair.

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) named Pamela Prince - Eason as its next President and Chief Executive Officer.

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is proud to announce the launch of the 2018 Student Entrepreneur Program (SEP).

Washington, DC — The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) proudly celebrates 20 years of women's business development and recognizes 59 corporations with the prestigious America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) award.

Washington, DC — Pamela Prince - Eason, President and CEO of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) has been named to the National Women's Business Council (NWBC), a Congressionally - appointed role.

New York, NY — The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) announced the 2014 Women of Excellence Award recipients, and Pamela Prince - Eason, President and CEO of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), was bestowed recognition as a «Woman of Achievement» for her proven success in business and in serving others in her workplace and around the globe.

WASHINGTON — The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) will convene over 3,500 executives from the nation's leading corporations, government entities and Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) to generate business opportunities and stimulate economic growth at the 2015 WBENC National Conference & Business Fair in Austin, TX, June 23 - 25.

Washington, DC / PRNewswire / — The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) today announced the 14th annual list of America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs), the only national award honoring corporations for leading Supplier Diversity programs that are breaking down barriers and proactively integrating Women's Business Enterprises into their supply chains.

Washington, DC --- The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) will convene 3,500 decision makers from the nation's leading corporations, government entities and women's business enterprises (WBEs) to generate business together and stimulate economic growth at the 2013 WBENC National Conference & Business Fair in Minneapolis, MN, June 25 - 27, 2013.

Washington, DC — Fourteen exemplary women business leaders will receive the nation's premier award for excellence among Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) bestowed by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) at its Salute to Women's Business Enterprises.

Washington, DC --- The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) honored Kathy Homeyer, Director of Supplier Diversity at UPS, with the William J. Alcorn Award.

In fact, we recently conducted a survey that found 90 percent of female customers in the US would go out of their way to purchase products from women, believing they would offer higher quality,» stated MiKaela Wardlaw Lemmon, senior director of Women's Economic Empowerment at Walmart «We hope our collaboration with Women's Business Enterprise National Council and WEConnect International will make customers around the world more aware of great products from women - owned businesses, and help these women continue to grow their businesses.»

The leadership committee comprises eight members of the national council, including Walsh, plus 15 others, including former MPs John Williamson, Loyola Hearn and Lois Brown, current MP Diane Finley and Irving Gerstein, senator and chair of the Conservative Fund.

«Nastiness and bullying still pervades the national council.

Fourteen exemplary women business leaders step into the spotlight to receive the nation's premier award for excellence among women's business enterprises (WBEs) bestowed by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council at its annual Summit & Salute.

Some members of the party's national council are calling for a leadership election as early as May 2016, which would give an advantage to members who are already well - organized.

Attempts are being made through several policies to boost Thailand's GDP to grow by 2 per cent in 2014, said National Council for Peace...

The C.D. Howe Institute's National Council brings together a distinguished group of Canadian business leaders, academics, former public officials, and other experts to provide strategic perspectives relevant to the Institute's overall research program.

Western Governors University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS), the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and is currently a Microsoft IT Academy Program member.