Sentences with phrase «advocacy organization leading»

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While it's unclear so far which group, exactly, will be leading the charge, Inc. has confirmed the existence of at least one: BayShare, which describes itself as an «advocacy organization in the San Francisco Bay Area whose mission is to make the Bay Area the best place on the planet for sharing.»

Some of Tom Cat's employees and advocacy groups, such as Brandworkers, a non-profit organization for food workers, believed the dismissals were improperly handled, sparking a local and national outcry that led to protests, bad press and boycotts of Tom Cat Bakery bread from famous restaurants such as Le Bernardin.

In the months and weeks leading up to the congressional debate, she's met with dozens of lawmakers, conservative advocacy organizations, and business groups to build consensus and support for a plan that adopts parts of a 2015 proposal by Republican Sens. Marco Rubio and Mike Lee.

Leading the first camp are the advocacy organizations who decry the FCC's vote for repeal as an attack on consumer protections.

Canadian Council of Chief Executives The Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE) is a not - for - profit, non-partisan organization composed of the CEOs of Canada's leading enterprises engaged in an active program of public policy research, consultation and advocacy.

At the direction of the board of directors and supported by management, the Policy Council is the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's lead public policy and advocacy vehicle, charged with ensuring our policy development and advocacy adheres to the organization's mission and basic principles.

The organization began as a parent - led effort more than 60 years ago and is now one of the Bay Area's most respected nonprofit organizations, dedicated to improving the quality of life of the people it serves through life skills training, community integration, advocacy and referral information.

For the past few years in April, Brookfield Zoo has partnered with Autism Speaks, the leading autism advocacy organization, to take part in the annual Zoos Go Blue campaign.

The mother says she practices child - led weaning, which is supported by the Schaumburg - based breastfeeding advocacy organization, La Leche League International, and allows the child to determine when he or she is done nursing.

We have maintained a long - time partnership with First Candle, the leading national non-profit organization that is dedicated to the education, advocacy and research of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), to educate parents and caregivers on the importance of safe sleep practices for infants.

In this role, he is helping to lead Maryland's premier hunger advocacy, education, and outreach organization as it works to end hunger and improve the nutrition, health, economic security, and well - being of low - income families in Maryland.

It has become the world's leading breastfeeding advocacy organization.

For the first time, ZERO TO THREE is partnering with leading children's advocacy organizations to bring Think Babies ™ to states across the country.

If you are not already familiar with RDA, it trains and supports grassroots advocates in leading local Real Diaper Circles, compiles and distributes research on cloth diapering and leading cloth diaper advocacy, it works with media and other businesses and organizations to increase awareness about cloth diapers, and provides direct, reliable and unbiased support for consumers.

From its beginnings as a small support group near Chicago, this year in October LLLI celebrates its 60th anniversary as the world's leading mother - to - mother breastfeeding advocacy organization, with a presence in over 70 countries and around 7,000 accredited LLL Leaders worldwide.

Tuesday, I'll be going over the essentials of online advocacy communications for a group of manufacturing - union field organizers, and later in the week I'll lead a breakout session on similar topics at a conference of community arts organizations at the Kennedy Center.

ALBANY (AP) A leading business advocacy organization is calling on New York state lawmakers to cut taxes for small businesses and fight large increases to the minimum wage in 2016.

The Business Council of New York State, Inc. the State's leading business advocacy organization, opposes the Executive Budget proposal to create the position of chief procurement officer, to be appointed by the governor and given principal oversight authority over all state procurements.

The Internet Advocacy Center was launched in partnership with turner4D in 2005 to provide leading edge digital and social media consulting to advocacy groups, media outlets and other organizations seeking to leverage online channels to change policy and public awAdvocacy Center was launched in partnership with turner4D in 2005 to provide leading edge digital and social media consulting to advocacy groups, media outlets and other organizations seeking to leverage online channels to change policy and public awadvocacy groups, media outlets and other organizations seeking to leverage online channels to change policy and public awareness.

Also at 11 a.m., NYC's eight leading transportation advocacy organizations release a comprehensive transportation agenda and announce a plan to share the list of priorities with every candidate running citywide office, outside the City Hall R train stop, Manhattan.

On Wednesday, during the strategy session, the governor will meet with Christine C. Quinn, the speaker of the City Council, who is openly gay; Brian Ellner, who is pushing for same - sex marriage in New York for the Human Rights Campaign, a national advocacy group; Ross D. Levi, the head of the state's leading gay rights organization, the Empire State Pride Agenda; and Richard Socarides, a former Clinton administration official and president of Equality Matters, a new advocacy group.

The Democratic - led Assembly previously approved the measure favored by the Fair Elections umbrella group, a coalition of labor - backed organizations and other liberal - leaning advocacy groups.

Your Democratic State Central Committee has worked with county party organizations to build their individual capacity, increased our advocacy for the right to vote both in the legislature and leading up to election cycles, worked with volunteers to strengthen the Emerging Leaders Project, upgraded and invested in the Party's technology infrastructure, increased training and simply believe that being a «responsive resource» is the best way to build an organization.

As the President and CEO of the Niagara USA Chamber, Niagara County's leading advocacy organization, I believe the success of our advocacy is reflected in opportunites such as this.

In keeping with Niagara USA's role as Niagara County's leading business advocacy organization, this event allowed people to highlight many important issues relevant to Niagara County.

Calls for Voter Reform: Voter turnout was low as usual for this week's elections, and on Tuesday, the «Vote Better NY» coalition, led by NYC Votes, the voter outreach arm of the city's Campaign Finance Board, along with other advocacy and good government organizations launched a petition drive to highlight the importance of election reform and call on lawmakers to pass legislation to modernize elections in New York.

As Niagara County's leading business advocacy organization with nearly 1000 members representing over 30,000 employees, the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce would like to comment on National Grid's proposal on electric and natural gas rates.

She has received national recognition for leading the organization's pioneering advocacy and parent organizing work.

Bobbie Sackman, director of public policy at LiveON NY, a senior citizen advocacy organization, said the Cuomo proposal would lead to a cut in the number of meals served to the city's aging population as well as a reduction in services, including social activities, eviction assistance and help with health care.

A premier business - led organization, Think Dutchess Alliance for Business brings together 10 agencies under one unified vision for one - stop shop site selection, financing, incentives, permitting and advocacy, strategic planning and counseling, marketing and networking.

At the time Common Cause New York, the group I lead, was highly critical of the private, «independent» political advocacy organization, mainly because of the potential for conflict that such secrecy breeds.

As part of the building pressure on de Blasio to eliminate funding conditions, Make the Road New York, one of the city's leading immigrant advocacy organizations, released its budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, with funding for NYIFUP «without any limitation to legal representation based on criminal history» at the top of its list.

As the leading business advocacy organization in Niagara County, the Niagara USA Chamber feels compelled to voice its opposition to Governor Cuomo's minimum wage increase.

The Human Rights Campaign, a leading national LGBTQ advocacy organization, has already endorsed Cuomo's reelection.

The program's long - standing commitment to the problems of human rights and the legacy of apartheid in South Africa led it to help found the African Transitional Justice Research Network (ATJRN) to assist local researchers and civil society organizations in African countries to effectively evaluate transitional justice mechanisms and strengthen human rights advocacy on the African continent.

As a member, you are lending your voice and support to the leading advocacy organization for science and scientists.

The Public Library of Science (PLOS) is a nonprofit publishing, membership, and advocacy organization with a mission to accelerate progress in science and medicine by leading a transformation in research communication.

About the Hepatitis B Foundation: The Hepatitis B Foundation is the nation's leading nonprofit organization solely dedicated to finding a cure for hepatitis B and improving the quality of life for those affected worldwide through research, education and patient advocacy.

Since 2006, the National Psoriasis Foundation, the leading advocacy organization for psoriasis patients, has seen almost a four-fold increase in the number of people seeking help paying for psoriasis medication.

PCOS Challenge is the leading 501 (c)(3) nonprofit support and advocacy organization globally advancing the cause for women and girls with PCOS.

About Site - Founded in 1997, Malecare is America's leading men's cancer survivor support and advocacy national nonprofit organization.

Dallas, TX About Blog Black Trans Advocacy, a black trans lead social justice organization working to overcome violence and injustice in the world through the power, value and love of all people.

About Blog Founded in 1997, Malecare is America's leading men's cancer survivor support and advocacy national nonprofit organization.

Ralph Lauren donated to and partnered with Women in Film, a media parity advocacy organization, for the Lead Like a Woman campaign.

Several groups, led by the Campaign for Fiscal Equity (CFE), a nonprofit legal advocacy organization, filed suit in 1993 claiming that New York State was depriving New York City public school students of their constitutional rights to a «sound basic education,» a standard that had been prescribed in 1982 by the state's highest court (in New York, the Court of Appeals).

Common Sense Media (CSM) is a national organization led by concerned parents and individuals with experience in child advocacy, public policy, education, media, and entertainment.

Now in its fifth year, Light It Up Blue is a global initiative by Autism Speaks — the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization — that encourages «iconic landmarks» to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern that is autism...

Before arriving at Edutopia, Nora was the editorial director at Fenton, a social change communications firm, where she worked across the agency managing content and multimedia projects for leading foundations, nonprofits, and advocacy organizations.

Developed by an advocacy organization, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, which works with thirty - eight leading American tech companies, the program was designed to inculcate students not only with modern technical skills and a facility for critical thinking but also with the requisite tools for successful citizenship in the global village.

As the President and CEO, Newton is responsible for leading the organization to protect and enhance travel and tourism's interests through advocacy, collaboration, and education.