Sentences with phrase «at an initiative driven»

MinnPost takes a look at an initiative driven by E4E - MN to reduce discipline disparities — primarily those that break down along racial lines — in Minnesota...

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Elizabeth Gore is the entrepreneur in residence at Dell, where she drives initiatives that support Dell's goals around helping small and medium businesses scale and prosper, fueling the expansion of global entrepreneurship, thereby creating jobs that will drive the world economy.

«More capital at the early stage is going to drive the breakthroughs that will drive costs down,» said Brian Deese, Obama's senior adviser on climate change who announced the private - public sector initiative to reporters in Washington.

Sally Smith, president and CEO at Buffalo Wild Wings, acknowledged her restaurant chain was «dissatisfied to report a same - store sales decline and we're undertaking several sales - driving initiatives to regain momentum.»

I'm going to be meeting with BlackBerry and talking about the investments they've made in QNX, an additional $ 100 million, to really look at how they can adapt their software and security technologies with Ford and other vehicles and really help drive the autonomous vehicle initiatives in Canada.

In various positions at leading technology and Internet companies, April has successfully driven growth initiatives, including product marketing and developer relations, in various positions at leading technology and internet companies.

Several of the presentations and sessions at DEVcon - 0 would later drive important initiatives to make Ethereum more reliable, more secure, and more scalable.

The dairy industry is at the vanguard of commercialising research and development initiatives that will drive innovation, delegates at the International Dairy Federation were told today...

Her role at WRI is to help drive the various initiatives that are required around the world to achieve this goal.

«Initiatives such as the Courtauld Commitment, aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the grocery sector, along with high profile food recalls, mean that suppliers and retailers are giving increasing priority to driving out waste, reducing risk and optimising performance,» points out Alan Mutch.

Huddle House, which is re-energizing itself at age 49 with menu optimization, leadership changes, and further initiatives, is refining the brand to remain a relevant driving force in the industry for decades to come.

Anaheim, Calif., March 8, 2018 — Straus Family Creamery is recognized for leadership in the creation of great - tasting organic dairy products, mission - driven initiatives, and influence in innovative, sustainable organic farming practices at the 38th annual Natural Products Expo West & Engredea.

Paul Graham, Managing Director at Britvic, talks to us about their initiatives to reduce calories per serve by 20 % by 2020, together with insight into how consumer demand is driving innovation within key soft drink categories.

Another multi-stakeholder initiative known as ReFED has recently released an important piece of analysis, which demonstrates the cost effectiveness of 27 key technical interventions in food waste reduction, recovery, and recycling, and which serves as a data - driven guide for businesses, government, funders, and nonprofits to collectively reduce food waste at scale.

Friday practice - we've started looking at more positive initiatives to get the young guys to have an opportunity to drive - that sort of thing is what's being discussed at the moment.»

Song for me was brilliant yesterday, when all around him were panicking and losing possession he stayed focused on his own game, at one stage making a great forward run and cleverly winning a corner off the defender, thats what we need, when the chips are down a guy who WANTS to make something happen and shows the drive and initiative to succeed because we were heading toward another inept performance at home when we needed to show up and win... Im really liking what Im seeing from him this season, hes a leader.....

'' Dame Kelly Holmes was speaking at the PruGOals training rides, an initiative set up by Prudential to empower young people to drive their ambitions and fulfil their potential regardless of social or economic background.

Students at Davis Drive Middle School in Cary are helping the sick and wounded as part of a global health initiative.

Alex is the Director of Special Projects and Initiatives, where she works to implement cross-program projects and drive new nutrition and anti-hunger strategic initiatives at the Food Research & Action CenInitiatives, where she works to implement cross-program projects and drive new nutrition and anti-hunger strategic initiatives at the Food Research & Action Ceninitiatives at the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC).

Drive Change will kick off its «Access Day» initiative with monthly events at the Gregory Jackson Center.

Mr Grieve also signalled that the Conservatives would have a New Year policy drive aimed at ending the «conveyor belt to crime», praising initiatives championed by the former party leader Iain Duncan Smith to target children at risk of falling into delinquency before they enter school.

At 2 p.m., he'll discuss his Tax - Free NY initiative at SUNY New Paltz's Student Union, Multipurpose Room, One Hawk Drive, New PaltAt 2 p.m., he'll discuss his Tax - Free NY initiative at SUNY New Paltz's Student Union, Multipurpose Room, One Hawk Drive, New Paltat SUNY New Paltz's Student Union, Multipurpose Room, One Hawk Drive, New Paltz.

At 6 p.m., the first membership drive for the «21 in «21» initiative, which was launched by NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito and Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley, is held and seeks to elect at least 21 women to the City Council by 2021, Sweetwater Social, 643 Broadway, ManhattaAt 6 p.m., the first membership drive for the «21 in «21» initiative, which was launched by NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito and Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley, is held and seeks to elect at least 21 women to the City Council by 2021, Sweetwater Social, 643 Broadway, Manhattaat least 21 women to the City Council by 2021, Sweetwater Social, 643 Broadway, Manhattan.

We are always looking at new and better ways to make the highway even safer, and Governor Cuomo's Text Stops initiative is an excellent way for drivers to stay in touch while recognizing the dangers of using mobile devices while driving.»

Graduates will be able to take on demanding leadership roles and drive complex, global multistakeholder initiatives, either at the World Economic Forum or in external public or private organizations.

There, he worked on the Montana Climate Assessment, a stakeholder - driven initiative to understand and explain climate change impacts at the state level.

The rest of the money, the budget notes, «will be directed to industry - driven research initiatives at Canada's polytechnics and colleges through the College and Community Innovation Program.»

The initiative, called Safe Genes, comes at a time when so - called «gene drive» systems, which override the standard rules of gene inheritance and natural selection, are raising hopes among some scientists that the technology could alter or suppress populations of disease - carrying insects or other pests in as few as 20 generations.

The creation of a «data science for all» ecosystem is the goal of a new initiative at Purdue University that will make data science education part of every student's learning experience on campus while also boosting research and partnerships to help grow the data - driven economy.

At least one local driver's education program in Saline has already used parts of the Kohl's Drive Smart initiative for its teen students.

FET Flagships represent a new model for research and innovation in Europe: they are large scale, long term, science - driven and roadmap - based initiatives that are supposed to have the potential to bring transformational impact on science and technology, as well on economy and society at large.

Shah: «We can be more effective at giving the bigger picture, and driving the strategy and the content planning without literally being the staffing to write a post for you... A lot of what we're working on now is strategic: content initiatives, pulling out for them their big points of the year, as opposed to us trying to maintain their day to day... We've realised that one of our specialties is taking apart the fashion show, digitally and amplifying it.

Alisjahbana began her career at the Femina Group as a commercial director, responsible for working on strategic initiatives, such as branching out on multi-digital platforms, which would drive growth and set a future path for the group.

Along with a request that women walking the red carpet at the Golden Globes speak out and raise awareness by wearing black, the initiative includes a legal defense fund, backed by $ 13 million in donations, to help less privileged women — like janitors, nurses, farm and factory workers, waitresses, hotel housekeepers — protect themselves from sexual misconduct and the fallout from reporting it; legislation to penalize companies that tolerate persistent harassment, and to discourage the use of nondisclosure agreements to silence victims; and a drive to at long last reach gender parity at studios and talent agencies that reportedly has already begun making headway.

Our plans for implementing the proposed initiative will include the following activities: (1) continuing to build their evidence base to understand for whom their intervention works best and least, and in what contexts; (2) refining their program model with a sharp focus on producing the materials that will be needed to achieve successful replication at scale; (3) solidifying the commitment of the selected scaling champions (i.e., the person who will drive the continuing development of the intervention and its implementation at scale); and (4) building the infrastructure necessary to support effective scaling, including the development of a business plan and training support structure, along with the successful navigation of intellectual property issues.

The response to the PPP - driven YOUmedia initiative has been so positive that the MacArthur Foundation, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, is planning to fund the creation of «30 new hands - on learning centers around the country... based on the successful YOUmedia center at the Chicago Public Library.»

However, they minimize the use of one - size - fits - all mandates, understanding that these drive out initiative and a sense of responsibility at the school level.

Driven by evidence that school suspensions disproportionately affect students of color and are ineffective at deterring inappropriate behavior, Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced new initiatives that will revamp discipline strategies in public schools across New York City.

We believe deeply in keeping teachers» voices at the center of the educational conversation in Oakland so that the teaching profession is highly respected, teachers» voices are heard, and teachers are driving the educational initiatives in Oakland.

Completion by Design, Achieving the Dream, Next Generation Learning Challenges, Complete College America — these initiatives, and many others, are all being driven by dedicated education professionals, many of whom work at community colleges, who sincerely want to make a difference in our country's education status, which ultimately equates to a more productive American workforce and a better economy.

To get an understanding of how America's wealthiest people are using some of their fortunes to drive school reform, take a look at a list of the contributors to the pro-charter school initiative on the Washington state ballot in November.

The program, one of the urban reform initiatives funded through the Annenberg Challenge, included standards - driven curriculum and assessment, a performance accountability system, decentralization of decision - making, and professional development aimed at strengthening leadership and improving classroom practice.

As an aside, it's worth noting that Gallup asked Americans for their opinion on a federally funded school choice program, and there's plenty of discussion right now in the educational choice community about what role, if any, the federal government should have in an initiative that has been largely driven at the state level for the past quarter - century.

«A culture of innovation lies at the core of our brand's DNA, highlighted by initiatives such as BMW iDrive, ConnectedDrive and our award - winning driving assistance systems.

Defective by Design, an anti-digital rights management (DRM) initiative founded by the Free Software Foundation in 2006, has launched a petition drive aimed at persuading Amazon to remove digital rights restrictions from the books that Kindle owners purchase and download from the Kindle Store.

Committed to helping his clients achieve their financial goals, he was driven to found his own advisory firm, Prominence Capital, where he could provide unbiased advice, free of conflicts that come with corporate initiative and commission - driven models inherent at large firms.

Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors, and in the climates you live in and take vacations Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive Medium high food drive; medium high prey drive (for fetching) Able to take, and learn from, a correction Low initiative Low fearfulness Submissive Low other - dog aggression Quiet; not highly reactive to bark at sights and sounds around the home or in public Image of a guard dog without the actual follow through (if you are into that kind of thing) Easily Housetrained (some breeds are easier than others)

In her role at UF, Cameron will be in charge of lending a helping paw to shelters that are participating in the Million Cat Challenge, supporting them as they implement initiatives that will drive feline lifesaving in their communities.

04/08/10 - The Athens News Letter to the Editor - Support ban on dog auctions 04/06/10 - 19 Action News - Ohio Dog Auction Act 04/05/10 - Times Reporter - Puppy mills targeted, Meeting to be held in Dover to educate public about ballot initiative 04/02/10 - The News - Herald Blog (Pets Unleashed)- April 1 update on dog auction ballot initiative 04/01/10 - Ohio.com - Why Ohioans should support a ban on dog auctions 03/31/10 - Cincinnati Examiner - Updates to the banning of dog auctions 03/31/10 - The Budget - Ban Ohio Dog Auction group met with opposition in Holmes county 03/30/10 - Fox 19 Morning News - Puppy Mill Petition 03/28/10 - Mansfield News - Journal - Opinion Shapers: Animal cruelty, in all its forms, needs to end 03/19/10 - Sun Sentinel - Ballot issue could help end puppy mill activities 03/17/10 - Sun Sentinel - The Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions to host meeting at the Avon Lake Public Library 03/10/10 - Animal Law Coalition - The Ballot Initiative to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions - Watch What Happens 03/07/10 - The Free Press - Support the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions 03/05/10 - Fairfield Town Crier - Local groups join signature drive to stop dog auctions in Ohio 03/04/10 - Best Friends Animal Society (Puppies Aren't Products)- Sending a Message to Ohio Legislators on Dog Auctions 02/28/10 - Ohio Federation of Dog Clubs - Dog Auctions 02/26/10 - The Post (Ohio University)- Humane Society ranks Ohio low 02/24/10 - The Jackson County Telegram - Local meeting slated on banning of dog auctions 02/21/10 - The Athens News Letter to the Editor - Support petition effort to make dog auctions and raffles illegal in Ohio 02/21/10 - Lancaster Eagle Gazette - Group seeks to stop puppy mills, dog auctions 02/15/10 - Bucyrus Telegraph Forum - Ohio group seeks ban on dog auctions 02/14/10 - Mansfield - News Journal - Group wants dog auctions banned in Ohio 02/05/10 - Best Friends Animal Society (Puppies Aren't Products)- UPDATE: Ohio Dog Auctions Act 02/02/10 - Star News Online - Two animal welfare ballot measures proposed in Ohio 01/27/10 - Westlake / Bay Village Observer - Dog auctions in Ohio need to be banned!

During his tenure at Bushnell, Joe was instrumental in accelerating growth and innovation through marketing - driven brand initiatives, new product development and acquisitions.