Sentences with phrase «business initiative through»

A project specialist is often brought in to shepherd a particular business initiative through for a fee.

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Rotman launched an initiative for women in business in 2008; four years later, it joined the Forte Foundation, a non-profit that promotes women's careers through education and access to opportunities.

The initiative is intended to teach small businesses how to use Facebook to generate new customers, retain existing ones and build an online community through things like buying display ads targeting specific markets as well as other cost - free measures.

Those initiatives include a greater focus on the lunch period (Starbucks» generates a lot of business in the morning commute hours), expansion in China, investing in digital, and elevating the brand through the premium - priced Reserve brand.

They must also demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative through having established a business of their own.

To cater to this growing demographic, Dell in 2010 established the invitation - only Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network, or DWEN, through its Women Powering Business initiative.

These agile businesses build initiatives into their missions and proactively design their operations with an eye toward inclusion, working through diversity as opposed to «fitting it in.»

Creative live streaming video initiatives and campaigns are a way for companies to cut through the digital clutter and have emerged as the medium of choice not only for person - to - person sharing, but also for business - to - consumer (B2C) and business - to - business (B2B) communication.

Over the years, Gotham has pushed through initiatives that ranged from lifestyle perks like free Wi - Fi in public parks and subway stations to make the city more attractive to a tech workforce, to establishing a network of business incubators to help provide affordable office space to more than 500 startups.

«Through this university - driven initiative, we want to encourage and inspire UAE nationals to pursue and develop their business ideas by being bold and well prepared to pursue their dreams,» he added.

Lauren Bush, founder of FEED, the initiative to fight world hunger on behalf of the UN World Food Program, was only a student when she started her company, but through her determination and willingness to adapt she was able to build a multi-million dollar business.

And while the bank grew through mergers and by adding new business lines throughout the 2000s — acquiring Canadian Direct Insurance and Valiant Trust Company in 2004, Adroit Investment Management in 2008 and National Leasing Group Inc. in 2010 — «these initiatives are still in early stages,» Chan notes.

One of the businesses involved in the initiative is Airbnb, which is offering free accommodations through the platform to 160 small business owners and activists who are women.

As well as expert guidance from our Commercialisation Advisers, this initiative may provide innovative businesses with access to networks, exposure to investors and multinationals through domestic and international road shows, and matched grants of up to $ 1 million.

Every step of the way, we have focused on making Government work better for business through initiatives like Startup America and BusinessUSA — groundbreaking programs that connect entrepreneurs to resources that can spur their success.

We accelerate business success through our advocacy and public policy initiatives, our four Signature Programs for professional development, and our 100 + events each year, which educate and connect our region's business community.

Through various initiatives and a keen focus on managing the business through a Lean / Six Sigma lens, Checkpoint experienced a significant rise in profitability in 2 years which ultimately led to the successful sale of the cThrough various initiatives and a keen focus on managing the business through a Lean / Six Sigma lens, Checkpoint experienced a significant rise in profitability in 2 years which ultimately led to the successful sale of the cthrough a Lean / Six Sigma lens, Checkpoint experienced a significant rise in profitability in 2 years which ultimately led to the successful sale of the company.

$ 400 million over three years through the Business Development Bank of Canada for a «venture capital catalyst initiative» to make more venture capital available to Canadian entrepreneurs.

That's Tinna Zhang's story, and since her internship, Tinna has taken Zillow by storm through several business development initiatives.

Founded in 2010 by Bob Neudecker, Ten5 Marketing is focused on helping small businesses build their brand, generate targeted leads and drive revenue through key web marketing initiatives.

She serves as a member of the U.S. Department of State's International Council on Women's Business Leadership (ICWBL) Subcommittee on Access to Markets; is an active collaborator on Small Business and Women & Girl's initiatives through the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI).

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, for example, is spearheading the APEC - Canada Growing Business Partnership, an initiative with Global Affairs Canada to foster economic growth and reduce poverty in APEC developing economies by building the potential of MSMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs through its four - year, $ 4.49 - million initiative.

We urge the Government to provide further detail on its proposals for the UK's future trading and regulatory relationship with the EU, and to iron out its initiatives to narrow the skills gap and enhance business productivity through the Industrial Strategy.

Lazard gains new clients each year through its business development initiatives, by recruiting additional senior investment banking professionals who bring along client relationships, and through referrals from third parties with whom Lazard has relationships.

Businesses applying for State Small Business Credit Initiatives funding through the Regional Economic Development Revolving Loan Program only have to meet the State Small Business Credit Initiatives eligibility requirements set below.

Alan Bird discusses Wessanen UK's approach to reducing finished product food waste through their partnership with food redistribution charity FoodShare - an initiative which brings both financial and ethical benefits to the business.

GNA is dedicated to preserving the historical character of Gramercy, as well as its residents, local business and schools, by developing a sense of community through various projects, events and initiatives.

This includes Corporate Social Investment, whereby the group promotes the development of learners through three academies which offer holistic, full - year programmes centred around sport, art and education; Entrepreneur Development which focuses on skills - based entrepreneurial development through its Tsogo Sun Book a Guesthouse and Supplier Development programmes; and Environmental Education, committed to initiatives that reduce the impact the business has on the environment.

Arsenal has huge support across Africa and we look forward to engaging further with our fans in Kenya while also helping to drive the SportPesa business and, through a wide range of initiatives, the development of football in the country.»

B Lab drives systemic change through three interrelated initiatives: 1) building a community of Certified B Corporations to make it easier for all of us to tell the difference between «good companies» and just good marketing; 2) accelerating the growth of the impact investing asset class through use of B Lab's GIIRS impact rating system by institutional investors; and 3) promoting supportive public policies, including creation of a new corporate form and tax, procurement, and investment incentives for sustainable business.

«For the avoidance of doubt, we need to state it again that Dr. Ayeni is a law abiding and patriotic entrepreneur who continues to contribute to the growth of this economy and who, through business acumen and initiatives, continues to create employment opportunities to hundreds of Nigerians in the finance, telecommunications, oil and gas, maritime and real estate sectors, among others, of our economy.

By creating reliable trade partners for American businesses through development initiatives in governance, water, health, education, agriculture and democracy promotion, the US can avoid being «complacent» and instead become more «competitive.»

State Sen. Tony Avella (D - Bayside) announced an economic plan this week aimed at bettering the lives of Queens residents through initiatives such as helping small businesses and improving transportation infrastructure.

Always proud of her ties to Queens, Ferraro introduced the borough to the rest of the country in her 1984 convention speech, telling how schoolchildren pass by subway stops on their way to school, residents hang flags on Grand Avenue on the Fourth of July and small businesses «take pride in supporting their families through hard work and initiative.»

In addition, the Governor announced up to $ 10 million in grant funding will be available through two initiatives to advance industrial hemp research and economic development opportunities for industrial hemp businesses.

Announcing the facility at a meeting with the First Lady and her delegation of women Ghanaian business leaders and entrepreneurs, the President of CBMIE, Mr Chen Yongxin said the facility was made available to Ghana because the country is a preferred destination to do business in Africa and has tremendous confidence in the government of Ghana to improve on the living conditions of the people through the 1D1F initiative.

He'll showcase these efforts through his push for an eventual $ 15 per hour minimum wage, a downtown revitalization initiative, tax breaks for small businesses, and the major projects he's outlined.

• The 37 distinct action items of the Oneida County Farmland Protection Plan which lay out five goals of supporting ag - business while creating new businesses; connecting local farmers with consumers; bringing new individuals to agriculture through education initiatives; increasing public awareness and protecting important farmland resources.

The plan itemizes the approach towards investing in people, including promoting social inclusion through social investment programmes for the vulnerable and targeted programmes for the North - East and Niger - Delta, job creation and youth empowerment and investments in human capital while outlining the competitiveness imperatives as enhancing infrastructure (power, roads, rail, ports and broadband services, and leveraging public - private partnerships (PPPs)-RRB-, improving the business environment through the initiatives under the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and promoting digital - ledbusiness environment through the initiatives under the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and promoting digital - ledBusiness Environment Council (PEBEC) and promoting digital - led growth.

He said that beyond powering its own public facilities with the already established independent power plants delivering a combined 47.5 MW, the state government intends to stimulate investment through this initiative with the generation of 3000MW of power through accelerated deployment of embedded or distributed power plants in strategic locations within three to five years to drive the economy and bring additional electricity to millions of homes and businesses.

Following the closed - door meeting, Hochul told reporters of the Cuomo Administration's commitment to getting businesses owned by women and minorities more involved, through the Minority and Women - Owned Business Enterprise initiative.

Supporters defended Cuomo's liberal credentials throughout the campaign, noting his work to pass same - sex marriage and gun control measures while also working to cut state government dysfunction and boost the economy through business - friendly tax policies and initiatives designed to spur economic development in western New York.

The governor took his first out - of - state trip to Somos el Futuro and has spent a good chunk of time shoring up support in the minority community, especially through small business initiatives.

Through such actions and initiatives we not only help businesses thrive, we will help our State back on the path of economic recovery and prosperity.»

* Creation of over 100, 000 Jobs in the Lottery Business * As part of the NLA efforts of fulfilling the vision of President Akufo - Addo's Government, Kofi Osei - Ameyaw and the Board of NLA are going to create over 100, 000 jobs for Ghanaians through the following initiative: a) * Recruitment of District Managers and Supporting Staff * to manage the 216 NLA District Offices across the Country.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is growing in practice as more businesses look to give back through social and environmental initiatives.

Through its Fashion Incubator initiative, it supports and nurtures young designers with mentorship and low - cost studio spaces, while the CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund, developed in partnership with American Vogue, awards winning designers with $ 300,000 as well as a full year of business mentorship.

Through ZincShower, LearningLovers.org has had the opportunity to meet those responsible for business initiatives that generate technological solutions to meet the needs of training centers and schools.

Through ZincShower, LearningLovers.org has had the opportunity to meet those responsible for business initiatives that generate technological solutions to meet...

The donation of ArcGIS Online, the same software that governments and businesses use, has been pledged through ConnectED, a White House initiative to improve education in the STEM fields.