Sentences with phrase «aimed at encouraging»

For example, NAR is endorsing legislation aimed at encouraging equity investment in distressed commercial properties by granting investors a one - time 50 percent bonus depreciation.

It is considered a commercial real estate tax incentive aimed at encouraging real estate development in the Chicago area, according to county information about the grant.

HOP is aimed at encouraging and empowering you to become an aggressive advocate for successful, credible, and viable housing opportunity programs in your own community.

Winn Adair, a sales rep with Sutton Group - Kilkenny Real Estate in Winnipeg, is hosting seminars aimed at encouraging youth to build a more positive future free of drug and alcohol abuse.

Cultural Awareness - developing a program aimed at encouraging mutual understanding and improved relationships between Victorian Indigenous communities, NRE and NRE service providers (statutory authorities, regional bodies, and private providers) and community groups (Coastcare, Coast Action, Landcare, Bushcare, Farmsmart, etc).

Census awareness activities aimed at encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to both participate in the Census and be identified as Indigenous.

The curriculum's strong emphasis on family involvement make the release of the findings timely, as October is «Let's Talk Month,» a national effort aimed at encouraging parents and their children to talk with one another about sex, sexuality, and relationships.

I offer drum lessons aimed at encouraging you to get the best out of your playing.

• Proven ability to ensure safe and secure pool and surrounding areas, aimed at encouraging students to obtain the best out of each training session.

Montessori Teachers use non-traditional education techniques aimed at encouraging independence and understanding child development.

In general, the feature is clearly aimed at encouraging users to try more apps — and ultimately buy or download the apps that they like.

The internal trials currently underway were first unveiled earlier this year as part of work ongoing in connection with Dubai's Global Blockchain Council - a public - private initiative aimed at encouraging technology innovation.

And while it's always been possible to set a status message in WhatsApp, which is visible when someone views your profile, the new Status tab does not replace that traditional status message; rather it's a whole additional channel aimed at encouraging users to share ephemeral and primarily visual content with their friends.

Ludwin made a short presentation that sought to underscore the promise of blockchain technology, his remarks aimed at encouraging attending developers to think big when innovating in the space.

But courts, companies and individuals have been slow to implement the available state (UETA) and federal (ESIGN) legislation aimed at encouraging and validating electronic commerce and electronic signatures.

Throughout February, private client experts at mfg Solicitors offered their services for free in support of St Richards Hospice's «Write a Will» month — an initiative aimed at encouraging people to plan for the future.

The introduction of deferred prosecution agreements in Singapore and the proposals for such a measure in Australia are aimed at encouraging self - reporting of wrongdoing and guiding internal policies and best practice.

Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) and Travers Smith are the latest firms to sign up to specialist recruitment company Rare's Discuss programme aimed at encouraging top students from socioeconomically deprived backgrounds to work in law.

The pre-contract duty of disclosure has been replaced by a new duty of fair presentation which is aimed at encouraging active engagement by insurers where disclosure is concerned.

Van Ommen, who assumes the mantle in January, says the current president, David Crossin, is also supporting more unbundling services and is preparing a letter aimed at encouraging lawyers in B.C. to participate in this practise.

A group called the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) lauds the government's decision: «[The HCC] congratulates [the government, the Ministry of Health, and the National Non-Communicable Diseases Commission] on this significant public health measure aimed at encouraging Barbadians to consume less sugar.»

The campaign is part of Bike Belles, a Sustrans initiative aimed at encouraging more women to cycle.

It is aimed at encouraging member countries to understand clearly and completely the concept of offsetting in order to support the creation of an offsetting system for the postal sector.

Recent projects include developing - awareness raising films to promote ethical trade to both retailers and suppliers, building ETI's blog and twitter presence and running a media campaign aimed at encouraging consumers to get involved in ethical trade called «Be an Ethical Pest».

The WeatherBird II is part of a project aimed at encouraging plankton growth.

It merits space here as a «Your Dot» contribution (a feature aimed at encouraging constructive non-anonymous discussions).

And, with the latest McKinsey report, it becomes even more clear that, if we want to substantially reduce emissions, we will either need a carbon tax, a cap - and - trade approach, or a whole bunch of specific individual regulations aimed at encouraging and prompting the many individual emission reduction opportunities.

The WeatherBird II was the centerpiece of a now - halted project aimed at encouraging plankton growth.

So we've pursued a series of policies aimed at encouraging the rise of innovative as well as more cost - effective clean energy technologies that can help America and developing nations reduce greenhouse gases, reduce our dependence on oil, and keep our economies vibrant and strong for decades to come.

On another level the work begins to involve the notion of field - painting as an immersive experience aimed at encouraging the active engagement of the viewer's own physical and psychological projections.

This highly successful annual event is aimed at encouraging artists over the age of eighteen to focus upon, and develop, the theme of portraiture in their work.

He appears to have been concentrating on the positive and also pursued political projects aimed at encouraging world peace and philanthropy.

ATHR showcases an exhibition schedule of international and Saudi contemporary art, supported by extensive public programs aimed at encouraging engagement with local audiences.

The annual event is aimed at encouraging artists over the age of eighteen to focus upon, and develop, the theme of portraiture in their work.

Based in a 20,000 square feet / metric space in central Jeddah, Athr represents Middle Eastern and international artists, and encompasses spaces for creative experimentation as well as a visual arts bookshop and a terrace for outdoor presentations.It provides a creative environment for artists and showcases an exhibition schedule of international and Saudi contemporary art supported by extensive public programmes aimed at encouraging engagement with local audiences.

This weekend South London Gallery is hosting a range of events aimed at encouraging young voters, in concert with Arcadia Missa, Black Cultural Archives, CGP London, Camberwell College of Arts, Hannah Barry Gallery and Peckham Platform.

Launched in 2007 and held annually since then, the Thailand Green Excellence Awards UK are aimed at encouraging tourism that promotes the environment and contributes to social and cultural betterment.

Mandala Travel offers environmentally friendly tours of Sicily aimed at encouraging the relationship between travels and local farmers.

Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority has revealed an exciting new series of destination images and videos at World Travel Market in London — part of a new global destination campaign launched last week, aimed at encouraging travellers to experience Abu Dhabi's «extraordinary stories» and delve into its rich heritage.

In particular, the Parks Conservancy's Institute at the Golden Gate has a number of initiatives aimed at encouraging environmental preservation and sustainability in our national parks and around the world.

Signature Adoption Event Aimed at Encouraging Pet Adoption Prior to the Holiday Season Saves the Lives of 22,834 Pets at PetSmart Stores across North America, 1526 in Canada...

Our goal for your puppy in our Puppy Preschool is the formation of healthy social skills through positive activities aimed at encouraging investigation and interaction in a non-threatening environment.

Signature Adoption Event Aimed at Encouraging Pet Adoption Prior to the Holiday Season Saves the Lives of 22,834 Pets at PetSmart Stores across North America

This is why we are constantly developing innovative educational activities and materials aimed at encouraging empathy and respect towards animals and the enviroment.

This is why we are constantly developing innovative educational activities and materials aimed at encouraging enpathy and respect towards animals and the enviroment.

One set of actions was aimed at encouraging lenders to rework payments and other terms on troubled mortgages or to refinance «underwater» mortgages (loans exceeding the market value of homes) rather than aggressively seek foreclosure.

A five - year, $ 125 - million program aimed at encouraging the construction of new rental apartment buildings by rebating a portion of development charges.

This move taken by SEBI was mainly aimed at encouraging demat account holders, achieving a wider financial inclusion, and to help lower the cost of maintaining demat accounts for individual retail investors.

No doubt the addition of Kindles to Amazon's Trade - In store is aimed at encouraging customers to buy the $ 199, 7 - inch Amazon Kindle Fire tablet, which was announced in late September.

I have written a selection of picture book style manuscripts which are aimed at preschoolers to maybe 6 years old — they are dual language books aimed at encouraging language acquisition in young children.