Sentences with phrase «business leaders in the state»

Our standards in the state of Texas must be adopted by our elected State Board of Education with the direct input of our parents, teachers and business leaders in our state.

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He's also stuck his neck out on LGBTQ issues, pushing fellow business leaders to take a stand against laws in the state of Indiana that critics say discriminate against gay and transgender people.

WA business leaders have bemoaned the state government's failure to plan for life beyond the mining construction boom, but still see opportunities in other sectors.

At the annual gathering of roughly 3,000 heads of business and state this week, the overarching theme is «Responsive and Responsible Leadership,» which speaks to the idea that business leaders must respond to social and political movements in turn.

With CNBC in the U.S., CNBC in Asia Pacific, CNBC in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and CNBC World, CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real - time financial market coverage and business information to more than 409 million homes worldwide, including more than 91 million households in the United States and Canada.

The bigger a small business is, the more likely it is to support the tax changes being promoted by President Donald Trump and GOP leaders in Congress, and the more likely the business is to expect immediate benefits, according to the fourth - quarter CNBC / SurveyMonkey Small Business Survey, conducted with more than 2,000 small - business owners across the United States between Nov. 20 and Dec. 4, using the SurveyMonkey's online polling methbusiness is, the more likely it is to support the tax changes being promoted by President Donald Trump and GOP leaders in Congress, and the more likely the business is to expect immediate benefits, according to the fourth - quarter CNBC / SurveyMonkey Small Business Survey, conducted with more than 2,000 small - business owners across the United States between Nov. 20 and Dec. 4, using the SurveyMonkey's online polling methbusiness is to expect immediate benefits, according to the fourth - quarter CNBC / SurveyMonkey Small Business Survey, conducted with more than 2,000 small - business owners across the United States between Nov. 20 and Dec. 4, using the SurveyMonkey's online polling methBusiness Survey, conducted with more than 2,000 small - business owners across the United States between Nov. 20 and Dec. 4, using the SurveyMonkey's online polling methbusiness owners across the United States between Nov. 20 and Dec. 4, using the SurveyMonkey's online polling methodology.

CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news, providing real - time financial market coverage and business information to more than 340 million homes worldwide, including more than 95 million households in the United States and Canada.

The Forum (which has its own Facebook page even though Facebook is banned in China) invites luminaries from around the world — economists, business leaders, former heads of state, and even the occasional journalist — to share their thoughts about the global economy and China's position in it.

It's something of a West Michigan trademark — in Grand Rapids, the names of philanthropic business leaders are imprinted on the civic landscape through the buildings they commissioned, among them the Fred M. Keller Engineering Laboratories at Grand Valley State University.

The 2013 Hult Prize, which kicks off the Clinton Global Initiative's annual meeting for heads of state and leaders of businesses and nonprofits, will award $ 1 million to the sole startup idea that best secures food for undernourished communities — particularly for the 200 million people who live in urban slums.

They were all there for a roundtable discussion intended to kick off a new binational effort called the «United States Canada Council for the Advancement of Women Business Leaders - Female Entrepreneurs», an awkwardly - named effort with the broad mandate of advancing women in the workplace.

On August 30, he delivered the annual State of the School address and laid out the school's mission: To develop and educate global, principled leaders in service to business and society.

This begs the question whether this ad hoc approach paused long enough to listen to LGBT community leaders, activists and business owners in the affected states, including Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina, Texas, and Pennsylvania.

One state Democratic leader told Business Insider that in a recent conversation, Springer did not rule out a bid, saying he would consider running if he was «needed by the party.»

But Musk severed those ties in June, citing Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement — a pact to reduce carbon emissions around the world that Musk and other business leaders had supported.

Massachusetts Democrat John Kerry submitted a bill waiving immigration restrictions on business leaders who've started a company in another country and plan to do the same in the United States.

He stood up, in front of a group of business leaders no less, and stated that Canada's current greenhouse gas emissions policies would not be sufficient -LSB-...]

In December, Musk was selected to join the 16 - member advisory council along with business leaders such as IBM chairman, president and CEO Ginni Rometty and Disney chairman and CEO Bob Iger, and until last night, Uber founder Travis Kalanick, who stepped down stating that an «implicit assumption that Uber (or I) was somehow endorsing the Administration's agenda has created a perception - reality gap between who people think we are, and who we actually are.»

The state has its own investment fund, the Missouri Technology Corporation, which invests in local businesses; the fund, together with newly formed private investment groups, have helped the state emerge as a regional leader in startup financing.

While Uber, the global leader in on - demand transportation, relies on thousands of independent drivers, Uber's business platform enables the transition to self - driving cars, one of the company's stated strategic priorities.

The Commission comprises former heads of state, finance ministers and leaders in the field of economics and business.

The world's political and business leaders should choose from «two fundamentally different outlooks» for the state of the world: One is Xi's «shared future» vision and the other is Trump's «America First» policy, said state news agency Xinhua in a commentary published yesterday (Jan. 24).

The only industry association trade show preparing California cannabis businesses for success in the largest adult - use market in the world, the California Cannabis Business Conference unifies the Golden State and brings together seasoned industry leaders to convene on best business practices and opeBusiness Conference unifies the Golden State and brings together seasoned industry leaders to convene on best business practices and opebusiness practices and operations.

These risks and uncertainties include food safety and food - borne illness concerns; litigation; unfavorable publicity; federal, state and local regulation of our business including health care reform, labor and insurance costs; technology failures; failure to execute a business continuity plan following a disaster; health concerns including virus outbreaks; the intensely competitive nature of the restaurant industry; factors impacting our ability to drive sales growth; the impact of indebtedness we incurred in the RARE acquisition; our plans to expand our newer brands like Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52; our ability to successfully integrate Eddie V's restaurant operations; a lack of suitable new restaurant locations; higher - than - anticipated costs to open, close or remodel restaurants; increased advertising and marketing costs; a failure to develop and recruit effective leaders; the price and availability of key food products and utilities; shortages or interruptions in the delivery of food and other products; volatility in the market value of derivatives; general macroeconomic factors, including unemployment and interest rates; disruptions in the financial markets; risk of doing business with franchisees and vendors in foreign markets; failure to protect our service marks or other intellectual property; a possible impairment in the carrying value of our goodwill or other intangible assets; a failure of our internal controls over financial reporting or changes in accounting standards; and other factors and uncertainties discussed from time to time in reports filed by Darden with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

You can read the full report here to learn more about the state of women - owned businesses in the United States — and what more can be done to support these women leaders.

Join Asia's private banking industry leaders as they discuss and share their views about the state of mandate businesses in Asia, its potential long - term prospect and how it will differ from the European story.

MEXICO CITY — Ministers from the United States, Canada and Mexico meeting in Washington could agree on a revised North American Free Trade Agreement in the next 10 days, a Mexican business leader said on Tuesday.

British Columbia Premier John Horgan, along with Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, and George Chow, Minister of State for Trade, have met with key South Korean government and business leaders during a trip to showcase B.C.'s strengths in technology and innovation, energy, natural resources, and agrifoods.

BEIJING (AP)-- China's leaders pledged Friday to open state - dominated industries wider to private competition and ease limits on foreign investment in e-commerce and other businesses in a sweeping reform plan aimed at rejuvenating a slowing economy.

The U.S. government and major business leaders are renewing their call on the Thai government to crack down on slavery in its fishing fleets, and to punish people who force migrant workers to catch seafood that can end up in the United States.

But Trudeau will try to reposition Canada as more than a petro - state this week when he meets some of the planet's top business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.

«Whether a husband or wife in the privacy of our homes, as a spiritual leader in the church, as a CEO of a large corporation, as a manager in any business, or as a head of state of some great nation, we are responsible to resist the temptation of misusing our power for the satisfaction of ungodly [pride and] lust in any of its forms.»

For example, business leaders in the aftermath of the popular protests that challenged U.S. involvement in Vietnam complained about too much democracy in the United States.6 In a similar way, free elections are held up by U.S. leaders as essential for democracy unless political parties opposed to U.S. interests wiin the aftermath of the popular protests that challenged U.S. involvement in Vietnam complained about too much democracy in the United States.6 In a similar way, free elections are held up by U.S. leaders as essential for democracy unless political parties opposed to U.S. interests wiin Vietnam complained about too much democracy in the United States.6 In a similar way, free elections are held up by U.S. leaders as essential for democracy unless political parties opposed to U.S. interests wiin the United States.6 In a similar way, free elections are held up by U.S. leaders as essential for democracy unless political parties opposed to U.S. interests wiIn a similar way, free elections are held up by U.S. leaders as essential for democracy unless political parties opposed to U.S. interests win.

While keeping the state's approximately 250 growers apprised of significant issues, news and advice, the commission represents their interests in its work with businesses, domestic and international markets, the media and leaders in the state and national capitals.»

«His vision, passion and business acumen led him to recognize the increasing popularity of Mexican food in the United States, while becoming the leader in the Mexican food category.»

These include the two - day Good Food EXPO at Chicago's UIC Forum, held most recently on March 23 and 24, 2018; the Good Food Financing & Innovation Conference, a business - and - investment - focused gathering that will be held on June 19, 2018 as a stand - alone event for the first time, after formerly being part of the Good Food EXPO; the Good Food Accelerator, with its fourth cohort of competitively selected entrepreneur Fellows graduating on April 23, 2018 after receiving intensive instruction and connections to business leaders and investors; and our Farmer Training program, which has provided more than 14,500 farmers in 43 states with best - practices instruction in topics such as Wholesale Success, Direct Market Success and On - Farm Food Safety.

As diplomats and ministers at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly focus on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, leaders from business, states and cities will participate in Climate Week NYC to demonstrate the resounding commitment to building a clean, resilient, inclusive global economy.

In 2010 we focussed our attention on businesses closer to home, investing in building state of the art facilities at Northmead and Eastern Creek, cementing our place as a leader in beverage packaging and manufacturinIn 2010 we focussed our attention on businesses closer to home, investing in building state of the art facilities at Northmead and Eastern Creek, cementing our place as a leader in beverage packaging and manufacturinin building state of the art facilities at Northmead and Eastern Creek, cementing our place as a leader in beverage packaging and manufacturinin beverage packaging and manufacturing.

Rainforest Alliance 2018 Annual Gala May 9, 2018 - New York City, NY, United States Conservationists, business leaders and diplomats will gather to recognize outstanding achievements of individuals and organizations in sustainable agriculture, forestry and tourism as well as to celebrate the merger of the Rainforest Alliance and UTZ.

In front of a packed audience in the State Dining Room at the White House on Tuesday, first lady Michelle Obama rolled out her national initiative to combat childhood obesity with a show of force that included medical, business and government leaders, grassroots activists, celebrity public service announcements, cartoon characters as nutrition experts, as well as those most directly affected — the kids themselveIn front of a packed audience in the State Dining Room at the White House on Tuesday, first lady Michelle Obama rolled out her national initiative to combat childhood obesity with a show of force that included medical, business and government leaders, grassroots activists, celebrity public service announcements, cartoon characters as nutrition experts, as well as those most directly affected — the kids themselvein the State Dining Room at the White House on Tuesday, first lady Michelle Obama rolled out her national initiative to combat childhood obesity with a show of force that included medical, business and government leaders, grassroots activists, celebrity public service announcements, cartoon characters as nutrition experts, as well as those most directly affected — the kids themselves.

San Francisco — On Jan 29, Senator Scott Wiener will join state and local legislators, advocates, and business leaders to announce a new state bill to create new requirements supporting lactation in the workplace for working women.

A progressive capitalism can only be forged with an enabling state that understands the global environment in which today's business leaders operate: where survival depends on profitability, where the world is awash with investment opportunities beyond the UK, and where arbitrary interventions in markets and constant changes in government policy discourage the long term investment Britain needs.

Silver's downfall last year was followed by an unprecedented moment in state politics in which his counter part, Republican Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, was also later felled by a corruption scandal involving securing business for his son through official actions.

d) Just like people in wealthier states choose to «invest» more into interpersonal relationships, business leaders have accomplished something in the field of business and search for a different kind of satisfaction - and party members elect them simply because they are famous / successful.

More than 300 girls across New York who may not have normally had the opportunity otherwise were paired with leaders in state government and businesses Thursday.

At 1 p.m., New York's first industrial hemp research forum will bring together growers, business owners, researchers, regulators and others to discuss ways of strengthening the State's position as a national leader in this emerging industry, Stocking Hall Room 148, 411 Tower Rd. Ithaca.

Some business leaders have criticized the payroll tax idea, including Mike Durant, the state director for the National Federation of Independent Business, who said his members view the proposal as «a solution in search of a problembusiness leaders have criticized the payroll tax idea, including Mike Durant, the state director for the National Federation of Independent Business, who said his members view the proposal as «a solution in search of a problemBusiness, who said his members view the proposal as «a solution in search of a problem.»

In addition, he served as the Economic Development and Small Business Liaison to the New York State Senate Minority leader from 2000 - 2003.

If you believe Cuomo, the top Republicans in New York's state and federal legislative delegations, the state's mayors and leaders of both business and labor, the recently passed tax overhaul hurts the high - tax state and could crimp its economy and real estate markets.

At an event sponsored by the Brennan Center and New York Leadership for Accountable Government (NY LEAD)-- a coalition of business, civic and philanthropic leaders who favor campaign finance reform — New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman unveiled new disclosure requirements for non-profits engaging in political activities.