Sentences with phrase «building initiatives at»

Specifically, NAHB actively raises awareness for viable, credible, market - driven and voluntary green building initiatives at the federal level in both the legislative and regulatory arenas.

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«While we've been focused at Waymo on building the world's most experienced driver, the team at Jaguar Land Rover has developed an all - new battery - electric platform that looks to set a new standard in safety, design and capability,» Waymo CEO John Krafcik, who was on hand in New York to reveal the initiative, added.

Aya Zook is a Principal at Microsoft Ventures, responsible for managing marketing and PR, and is passionate about building new initiatives designed to source and engage promising early stage startups for the fund program.

To determine which communities are a good fit for the initiative, Starbucks looks at all the available data on the socio - economic health of America's cities to understand which communities have the biggest opportunity gaps, which have the biggest need for business investment and leadership, and where there is local movement underway to build a better future for its residents.

Starbucks will seek to build similar alliances in each of the 13 additional communities it is considering in the national initiative, including stores in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago's South Side and a remodeled store at 7th & Camelback in Phoenix.

Z Nation Lab and WeWork India had organized their first joint initiative for the startup ecosystem building in Mumbai by way of a Startup Pitch Competition which was held at the World Office Expo 2017.

CMOs at the largest technology organizations report that building content marketing as an organizational competency is 2nd most important initiative, only behind measuring ROI (IDC)

Through a new smallholder farmer loan initiative with the Inter-American Developmental Bank (IDB) directed toward a women - led coffee cooperative, and an expanded partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) aimed at helping young coffee farmers in post-conflict zones build greater resiliency and expertise, Starbucks will help create opportunities in some of Colombia's most vulnerable coffee growing communities.

Where does God say,» Just do spiritual warfare on ONE ISSUE at a time???»... Ever since the day of John the Baptist a WAR has been RACING in the heavens, and the VIOLENT -LRB-... Holy Spiritually VIOLENT...) are taking it... BY FORCE!!!!... As for single moms???... The tiny home initiative has reduced homelessness in Utah by over 70 % and that takes about 45 - 60 % of a single year's aide to build it THIS YEAR and next to nothing to keep it going!!!!... Next issue....

As founder and president of a company called International Initiatives, my work is aimed at building relationships among Christian leaders in the West and among Muslim leaders in the Middle East.

Ms Watkins also announced a flatter management structure at CCA and detailed plans to cut costs by $ 100 million within three years, with the savings to be reinvested in brand - building and revenue management initiatives.

Research shows that a majority of global consumers, and especially Millennials, support companies that are committed to minimizing environmental impacts and that prioritize sustainable approaches to operations.2 To share more about its water initiatives, Fetzer Vineyards developed a new page on its website containing facts about agricultural water use and details about the company's water policy support. Visit fetzer.com/water for more on Fetzer Vineyards» water initiatives, including its adoption of BioFiltro's BIDA ® treatment system and its support for water conservation research and advocacy through collaborations with groups like the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) and Ceres» Connect the Drops, both of which were commended for their water policy efforts at the White House Water Summit on Building a Sustainable Water Future in the United States on March 22, 2016.

Announced at the Building Sustainable Futures Forum sponsored by Olam International, the newly - formed GAA is a CEO - led private sector initiative seeking to contribute significantly to the delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, most notably SDG 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture [1].

Visit fetzer.com/waterfor more on Fetzer Vineyards» water initiatives, including its adoption of BioFiltro's BIDA ® treatment system and its support for water conservation research and advocacy through collaborations with groups like the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) and Ceres» Connect the Drops, both of which were commended for their water policy efforts at the White House Water Summit on Building a Sustainable Water Future in the United States on March 22, 2016.

He serves as the chief development officer at the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center in Palo Alto where he oversees all fundraising and capacity - building initiatives.

I'm thrilled to be a part of the wonderful collaboration of Family Travel Experts over at Best Family Travel Advice, and I'm delighted to tell you about a great giveaway they've organized on behalf of Passports With Purpose, the fantastic initiative happening now that's raising money to build a village in India.

Originally founded so that scientists and nature aficionados alike could study and share the specimens they collected, we continue to build on our legacy of natural history education at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum through immersive exhibits, critical conservation and research initiatives, public engagement and education programming.

The focus of this new initiative will be on providing tools, materials, and resources to build a sustainable, hospital - specific training plan aimed at improving knowledge and skills on evidence - based maternity care practices.

The Commission could further this goal by three means: conducting and publishing research into what initiatives are successful at increasing political participation; advising public bodies and institutions regarding how to better democratise their functioning; and critically, by providing resources and capacity - building to facilitate local, civil society - led initiatives that aim to increase broad - based levels of participation or deliberation in political decision - making.

Across Scotland private finance initiatives will cost # 1.1 billion over the course of the current parliament, nearly the full total of the capital cost of NHS buildings built by PFI at # 1.28 billion.

At a brief ceremony to mark the signing of the initiative, Foreign Affairs Minister, Hanna Tetteh, said the initiative will help Ghana and the other selected African countries build stronger institutions to counter emerging and existing security threats on the continent.

At 10:30 a.m., Broome County Executive Jason Garnar and Thomas Dellapenna, Risk Manager, will be holding a news conference on a 2018 initiative that will result in millions of dollars in savings for local government, Broome County Office Building, 6th Floor 60 Hawley St., Binghamton.

Build on initiatives aimed at allowing insiders to develop deeper tax expertise in HMT & policy expertise in HMRC.

The EFCC added that the second suspect, Dakoru Atukpa, who is also executive director, projects, at Oneplus, claimed to have used the funds for demobilization of pipeline vandals, peace - building initiatives and easing of oil production through the NNPC LNG projects in Olokola and Brass in 2014.

Mr. Speaker, the 2018 - 2021 Budget is informed by the President's Coordinated Programme for Economic and Social Development Policies which aims at creating a conducive environment for the private sector to thrive, propel growth and create employment opportunies, especially for the youth.In this regard, Government's policy objectives for the medium term will aim at: • Stabilizing the economy and setting it on a path of sustained, diversified and resilient growth; • Optimizing the key sources of growth in the economy on sustainable basis; • Enhancing a competitive and enabling business environment for private sector - led growth; • Formalizing the informal sector; • Building a strong and resilient economy able to withstand internal and external shocks; • Promoting agro-industrial enterprises as the basis for the «One District, One Factory» initiative; and • Creating entrepreneurial and employment opportunities, especially for the youth.

Now the two nonprofits are at the forefront of Cuomo's initiative to build job - creating technology clusters Upstate.

Also at 11 a.m., state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Arlene González - Sánchez hosts a roundtable on initiatives to address the heroin and opioid crisis, Tioga County Office Building Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.

Today's visit, in which Mr Cameron will also meet with students at Manchester university, comes the day after the Conservatives» first Built to Last roadshow last night, part of a nationwide initiative to get activists involved in changing their party.

«One would have expected them to either encourage anyone who takes the initiative to fix it or at least compete with him by building another and better facility and not to pull down the one being built, all in the name of politics.

To build support for his plan to offer free tuition at State University of New York institutions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is inviting students to participate in a coding competition to promote the initiative.

As we begin the next chapter in OCIS with our new Commissioner Glenn Marchi at the helm, we look forward to building on the legacy with new innovations and initiatives that allow us to better serve and engage with our citizens.»

«This initiative will provide a powerful assist to the state's cities to enable them to build their capacity to address blight and problem properties, not only to do so more effectively, but to do so in ways that will foster healthier and more equitable communities,» Alan Mallach, a senior fellow at the Center for Community Progress, said in the release.

Battle of the Books is part of the New York State Summer Reading initiative Build a Better World, taking place at all 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries.

Also at 6:30 p.m., members of the NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board hold a monthly public board meeting, discussing ongoing initiatives, reviewing statistics for last year and receiving public comments; east dining room, Music Building, CUNY's Lehman College, 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West, the Bronx.

Also at 3:30 p.m., Midler joins NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver to «flip the switch» and light the Empire State Building green in celebration of the New York Restoration Project and New York completing their MillionTreesNYC initiative, 350 5th Ave., Manhattan.

Also at 2 p.m., Richard Thomas, a Mt. Vernon councilman and Democratic nominee for mayor, hosts a press conference to provide an overview of his building and housing initiatives, 240 Washington St., Mt. Vernon.

To build support for his plan to offer free tuition at State University of New York institutions, Cuomo is inviting students to participate in a coding competition to promote the initiative.

Stringer did praise the mayor for initiatives in the budget that he has supported, including funding for 300 new school crossing guards, providing bullet - resistant windows for all NYPD patrol cars and committing $ 1 billion for roof repairs at 729 NYCHA buildings.

The project, which was to have been built by a Malaysian gambling company at the Aqueduct racetrack near Kennedy Airport, was a signature initiative of Mr. Cuomo's and a central thrust of his State of the State address in January.

Through Molinaro's initiative, which spent a total of $ 2.5 million, the city built tot lots previously at Silver Lake Park, Drumgoole Road West and in New Dorp.

Minority participation was similarly low for construction at the Conventus building on the Medical Campus, where LPCiminelli added a seventh floor that is leased to Albany Molecular Research Inc., as part of another Buffalo Billion initiative.

While at SEIU, she helped design and implement new initiatives connecting national strategies to build power with local unions and partners.

Gurib, who is on a three - day visit to Ghana, will launch an important initiative with President Nana Akufo - Addo aimed at building the human capital and the skills of the youth in Africa.

In a Jan. 3 press release that expanded on initiatives in his State of the State address, however, Cuomo said he supported «a review of the potential for a public - private partnership» to build a station at the outlet center — an indication that perhaps the state and the Metro - North aren't prepared to foot the bill.

Speaking at the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU - SDGN) project launch held in Abuja on 1st February, Karlsen said all objectives of the new initiative were anchored on the federal government's priorities, while also building on the recommendations of the EU Election Observation Mission which visited the country in 2015, followed by another visit led by Mr. Santiago Fisas, a member of the European Parliament last October.

Back in October, SolarCity was allowed to greatly reduce the number of people it has promised to employ at a $ 900 million solar panel factory being built by the state as part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Buffalo Billion initiative.

They also advertised a new initiative forthcoming whereby gun owners will have the opportunity to pick up free trigger locks for their guns at a to - be-determined county office building.

The governor spoke extensively Tuesday about his recent state initiatives, including a new scholarship for students at public universities and a building program that will include upgrades to the city's airports and Penn Station.

The Casino at East Greenbush initiative joins the so called E-23 proposal in Albany, Howe Caverns, and a Schenectady site at the former ALCO plant in the race to get approval to build a casino.

If you want to know what happened to it, take a look at the Department of Health's first annual report on the «End of life care strategy» (62 full colour pages) which asserts that the initiative is off to a great start: it is establishing a National Implementation Advisory Board and a National Coalition to raise public awareness, has published a set of Quality Markers and core competencies, built monitoring into Operation Finance Guidance, tendered for a pilot of a national survey and begun the process to set up an Intelligence Network.