Sentences with phrase «by local business leaders»

This candidate is supported by local business leaders.

Consider what local businesses have to offer - can students learn from a talk by a local business leader, or benefit from a visit to a trader in the area?

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As a response, Endeavor finally took action in September by opening an office in Miami and assembling a board of local business leaders that includes execs from Virgin Hotels and Cisneros Group, one of the biggest privately held media companies in the world.

A new not - for - profit representative organisation led by several local startup entrepreneurs and business leaders has officially launched today.

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.

We've become a market leader by dedicating resources and expertise to deliver energy management solutions to commercial businesses; federal, state and local governments.

Edmonton, AB — Matt Jeneroux, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Riverbend and co-chair of the Alberta Jobs Taskforce, today joined Nathan Cooper, interim leader of the United Conservative Party, and representatives from Restaurants Canada in Edmonton to highlight how Alberta's restaurant industry is being negatively impacted by federal and provincial policies that are increasing costs for local businesses.

Award recipients span numerous industries and are chosen by a selection committee of successful local female business and community leaders.

The Federal Reserve Act set staggered terms for the Federal Reserve Board members (selected by local business and financial leaders, not Washington politicians) so that the President could not «pack the bench» as Jackson had done in 1833 by removing Secretary Duane in favor of Taney.

During these crusades, Moody pioneered many techniques of evangelism: a house - to - house canvass of residents prior to a crusade; an ecumenical approach enlisting cooperation from all local churches and evangelical lay leaders regardless of denominational affiliations; philanthropic support by the business community; the rental of a large, central building; the showcasing of a gospel soloist; and the use of an inquiry room for those wanting to repent.

This will require a cultural shift — driven by stronger and more strategic business leaders — away from the existing environment of price - based competition and fear of local competitors.

Members of the public who attend the full - day Good Food Festival programming have the opportunity to learn directly from experienced farmers and gardeners through long - form DIY workshops and «Good Food Commons» mini-sessions; hear from thought leader panelists about the future of our agricultural system; watch cooking demos, emphasizing local food, by culinary leaders such as Frontera's Rick Bayless and One Off Hospitality's Paul Kahan (both past recipients of FamilyFarmed's Good Food Chef of the Year Award); and engage with more than 150 farmer, food business, and nonprofit exhibitors.

That's despite a considerable amount of grumbling by local municipal and school district officials and business leaders about the lack of mandate relief that was promised by the administration to take the edge off the cap's impact, but so far has not materialized.

How could Party leaders be consistent with the values (fiscal restraint, social conservatism — e.g., high moral code) they have professed for 30 years and nominate someone with zero performance in reducing expenditures even on a local level, someone tainted by giving and receiving political favors as a Commissioner on the Port Authority, and someone linked for 20 years by business and marriage to mobster activities?

The Bridging Gowanus community planning process was convened by the local elected officials representing the Gowanus area, organized together with community leaders from resident, civic, environmental, business, arts and housing groups, and facilitated by the Pratt Center for Community Development.

A diverse group of local governments, environmental protection organizations, business groups, recreational enthusiasts, newspapers and former federal and state government officials and environmental leaders are asking New York State voters to help make the Adirondacks and Catskills safer for residents and visitors alike by voting Yes for Ballot Proposal # 3 — The Public Health and Safety Land Account — this Election Day.

Surrounded by business leaders, Governor Cuomo outlined a plan that would cut business taxes, and result in property tax reductions for businesses and homeowners, if local governments and schools comply with a set of requirements in the next three years.

Surrounded by business leaders, Cuomo outlined a plan Monday that would cut business taxes, and result in property tax reductions for businesses and homeowners, if local governments and schools comply with a set of requirements in the next three years.

Administration officials have said that contracts are vetted by various agencies, including the attorney general's office, the comptroller, federal transportation officials and regional economic development councils that Cuomo created to involve local officials and business leaders.

Local stakeholders and area business leaders gathered in the City of Niagara Falls Tuesday to attend a roundtable discussion on improving cross-border commerce hosted by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.

An odd mix of local party leaders, business associates and activists in the nascent Tea Party — all munching beef on weck — filled the mosaic courtyard of the Ellicott Square Building, a jewel by Daniel Burnham that is the headquarters of Paladino's real estate empire.

Later in the day, Pence, joined by Gov. Eric Holcomb, Sen. Joe Donnelly, and Reps. Susan Brooks, Luke Messer, and Todd Rokita, will visit Anderson, Indiana to meet with local business leaders and Hoosier families to discuss health care and tax reform.

The members of the councils include the heads of universities and hospitals, local elected officials, and labor and business leaders — all handpicked by the governor's office.

Richard Thomas was endorsed by the Mt. Vernon Police Benevolent Association, Mt. Vernon Firefighters Local 107, Yonkers Firefighters Local 628, New York City Uniform Firefighters Association, Utility Workers Union of America Local 1 - 2, and dozens of business leaders and organizations throughout Mt. Vernon and the greater region.

At the forum organized by the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership, local business leaders offered their ideas for what makes the county successful and how to keep growth sustainable.

Lieutenant Governor Robert J. Duffy, Chair of the Regional Economic Development Councils said, «The past two rounds of the Regional Economic Development Councils have shown what a difference we can make to local economies by listening to regional business and community leaders.

Brown's biggest financial backers during the recent six - month period come from the local business community and include the Buffalo Niagara Partnership as well as the 43 x 79 political action committee formed by some of the city's top business leaders.

OOC is governed by a volunteer, 24 - member Board of Directors comprised of local business and community leaders who strive for economic growth policies which result in project development.

A nine - member Newark Educational Success Board, whose members include parents, students, and business and community leaders appointed by the mayor and governor, has been tasked with developing a plan that will restore local control as soon as possible.

Senior leaders or even business managers can and have taken driving roles in creating a new school by bringing together a team of teachers and other professionals and using their knowledge and experience to help bring an outstanding education to more students across their local area.

In fact, Reading School District superintendent Melissa Jamula, the daughter of a former Reading police captain, is by all accounts a powerful advocate for the district with the local business community and local and state government leaders.

Reading School District Superintendent Melissa Jamula is, by all accounts, a powerful advocate for the district with the local business community as well as local and state government leaders.

Local College Access Networks (LCANs) are community - based college access alliances supported by a team of community and education leaders representing K - 12, higher education, the nonprofit sector, government, business, and philanthropy.

Local College Access Networks (LCANs) are community - based college access coordinating bodies supported by a team of community and education leaders representing K - 12, higher education, the nonprofit sector, government, business and philanthropy.

BY SCOTT ANDRON [email protected] Miami Herald July 15th http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1142158.html Florida's economy needs less onerous regulation of international banking and more investment in education, local business leaders told the state economic development agency Tuesday morning.

But through the support of the NEA's Public Engagement Project, the Columbus Education Association convened a community conversation attended by more than 300 people — parents, business leaders, teachers, district administrators, and local faith - based and political leaders.

Look only at El Paso to see how democratic public schools are done in by them and local business leaders who can't wait to get the charitable funding to privatize education.

The MCAS success is rooted in a covenant struck in 1993 by leaders in state government, local school districts, and businesses.

The teacher reaches beyond her classroom by investing local businesses and community leaders in raising funds needed.

When an academy trust or local authority pays a school leader a significant sum using funding that is owned by society as a whole, and justifies this with the use of the business term of «market rate», have we lost a little something of what makes the education sector?

Local College Access Networks (LCANs) are community - based college access coordinating bodies supported by a team of community and education leaders representing K - 12, higher education, nonprofit sector, government, business, and philanthropy.

But in spite of our financial challenges, our commitment to providing every child in every community with a high - quality education is as strong as ever, and the district, parents, teachers, principals, community members, local elected officials and business leaders must work together to protect investments in student learning that will maintain the tangible progress being made by our students.

On the flip side, several leaders in the local charter school and business communites say they are thrilled by Ferebee's willingness to collaborate and to slim down the central office.

Local business leaders would have donated about $ 60,000 for a third - party evaluation conducted by a team led by nationally - known, but controversial, education reformer Paul Vallas, who has been school superintendent in Chicago, Philadelphia, New Orleans, and Bridgeport, Conn..

During each summit, 45 to 65 local and regional business and education leaders are participating in discussions guided by four overarching objectives:

«By working with local pet and community service organizations, community leaders and businesses, we not only make the lives of pets better but also work to reduce the pet overpopulation problem that exists in our county while taking the burden off our county and surrounding shelters.»

Founded in 2001 by the White Dog Foundation, SBN is made up of local business people, professionals, social entrepreneurs, investors, not - for - profit leaders, and government representatives who collectively work to ensure the region's economic vitality, sustainability, and ecological health.

By how the Greens Restaurant operates, focusing on vegetarian cuisine from local, sustainable, organic farms and businesses featuring artisan foods, they've also been leaders in helping mitigate human impacts climate change.

By bundling knowledge and information from Thought Leaders and specialists, in specific business areas, LBW offers a unique international knowledge overview for local use.

By creating an environment that gives entrepreneurs exposure to industry leaders typically available only in New York City or Silicon Valley, Z80 Labs kick - starts entrepreneur - driven tech businesses within an accelerated environment, bolstering the local economy.