Sentences with phrase «coalition of business leaders»

Offer to endorse the candidate publicly in a format of the campaign's choosing; this could be as part of a coalition of business leaders or local entrepreneurs, for example.

It also was backed by the state teachers union, a coalition of business leaders, philanthropists, leaders of both political parties, and Gov. Jack Markell, who helped present the plan in person to the review teams that chose the winners.

«Because they're not used to negotiating in this way doesn't mean it's necessarily a bad idea,» said Brenda Berg, president and CEO of Best N.C., a coalition of business leaders that advocates for school reform in North Carolina.

Even if your child aced the state science exam, he or she might not be the next Einstein: That's because the standards on state science exams vary wildly, according to a new report by Change the Equation, a coalition of business leaders dedicated to improving STEM education.

Larry Rosenstock, High Tech High's founding principal and now CEO, admits he had to combat some skepticism when he, along with a coalition of business leaders and educators, established a single charter school in 2000.

Driven by a shared goal of creating jobs, increasing funding for schools and lowering property taxes, a broad coalition of business leaders, labor unions, economic development professionals and educators announced the formation of NY Jobs Now in support of Referendum # 1 on ballots in November, which would authorize up to four new casinos in upstate New York.

That's a position shared by a broad coalition of business leaders, elected officials and clergymembers whom de Blasio has recently assembled to voice their support for renewing mayoral control, which began under the Bloomberg administration.

«Whether through traditional lobbying or more outward - facing public affairs tactics, a broad coalition of business leaders, nonprofits, clergy, labor unions and elected officials did its part to push Albany for an extension.

Kathryn S. Wylde, president of the Partnership for New York City, a coalition of business leaders, expressed support for Mr. Cuomo's plan, not Mr. de Blasio's.

A coalition of business leaders, labor unions, and local elected officials are holding press conferences across the state.

Not exact matches

Eli Lilly, the Indiana - based drug maker, has been an active member of a coalition of businesses, faith leaders, and civil - rights and community organizations united that opposed the bill.

«Many smaller businesses might be on the cusp of being defined as a large employer — namely those having 50 full - time equivalents — and thus being under this law,» says Christine Pollack, vice president of government affairs for the Retail Industry Leaders Association in Arlington, Va., and a spokesperson for an industry coalition called Employers for Flexibility in Health Care (E-FLEX), which was formed two years ago to fight for changes to the Affordable Care Act.

The release of this list coincides with the third anniversary of 1 Million for Work Flexibility, the first nationwide coalition of companies, nonprofits, government agencies, business leaders, and individuals who embrace flexible work options.

The creation of the FlexJobs 250 coincides with the third anniversary of 1 Million for Work Flexibility, the first nationwide movement building a coalition of companies, nonprofits, government agencies, business leaders, and individuals who embrace flexible work options.

Hoan and borough president Adams seized the moment to launch a campaign they dubbed «Brooklyn Prime,» for which they rounded up a coalition of business and community leaders to help make the pitch.

Countering these arguments, Andrew Cuomo has cobbled together a coalition to support his amendment, the most vocal of which have been the business leaders who stand to profit from casinos and public sector workers, primarily teacher's unions, who will be the beneficiary of increased state revenues.

Instead, a coalition of politically conservative business leaders forged ties with likeminded ministers, evangelists, and politicians to fight against New Deal liberalism, Communism, and immorality.

A new report on behalf of Champions 12.3 — a unique coalition of leaders across government, business and civil society who are dedicated to achieving Target 12.3 — assesses our progress so far.

ABOUT CHAMPIONS 12.3 Champions 12.3 is a coalition of more than three dozen leaders across government, business and civil society dedicated to inspiring ambition, mobilizing action, and accelerating progress toward achieving Target 12.3 of the United Nations» Sustainable Development Goals.

The report, aptly named The Business Case for Reducing Food Loss and Waste, was released on behalf of Champions 12.3, a coalition of nearly 40 leaders across business, government and civil society who are dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals» Target 12.3 to halve food waste and cut food loss Business Case for Reducing Food Loss and Waste, was released on behalf of Champions 12.3, a coalition of nearly 40 leaders across business, government and civil society who are dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals» Target 12.3 to halve food waste and cut food loss business, government and civil society who are dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals» Target 12.3 to halve food waste and cut food loss by 2030.

The annual award is administered by CCEEB, a coalition of California business, labor and public leaders who work together to advance collaborative strategies for a sound economy and a healthy environment.

Dave Lewis, chief executive of Tesco, was recently appointed chair of a coalition of leaders from government, businesses, international organisations, research institutions, and civil society called Champions 12.3.

The new publication, SDG Target 12.3 on Food Loss and Waste: 2016 Progress Report, was released on behalf of Champions 12.3, a unique coalition of leaders from government, business and civil society around the world dedicated to inspiring ambition, mobilizing action, and accelerating progress toward achieving SDG Target 12.3.

Six additional business leaders, government ministers, and global institution executives join 35 - member coalition to increase political and social momentum to achieve Target 12.3 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals

PARIS and WASHINGTON, 21st June 2016 — The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has agreed to join Champions 12.3, a coalition of leaders from governments, businesses, farmer groups, and civil society organisations dedicated to inspire ambition, mobilise action, and accelerate progress toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 12.3 by 2030.

Community, labor and business leaders from across the state joined today to announce the launch of New Yorkers for Affordable Energy — a coalition dedicated to supporting access to cleaner, reliable and affordable sources of energy for residential and business consumers.

Even at this uniquely precarious moment for the de Blasio administration, the mayor has assembled a large coalition of surrogates to support mayoral control, including 100 business leaders who are not traditional de Blasio allies, clergy members, union leaders, technology executives, elected officials and former top officials under mayor Michael Bloomberg's administration.

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.

«Cuomo's effort was supported by a powerful coalition of business and labor leaders who raised more than $ 4 million for the campaign to support the amendment.»

Koo, the Chinese - born founder of a chain of Flushing drugstores and head of the Chinese Business Association, was busy building his own coalition in Flushing Monday, accepting the support of Korean Americans for Peter Koo, a group of leaders that represents one of the largest populations in the neighborhood.

On Monday, members of the New York Leadership for Accountable Government — a bipartisan coalition of business, civic, and philanthropic leaders dedicated to reforming elections laws in the state — delivered an open letter to the Senate Independent Democratic Conference.

A coalition of business interests, many of which are members or partners of the pro-Cuomo Committee to Save New York, are lobbying legislative leaders to reject a key element of the cost - cutting and reform plan put forward by the Medicaid Redesign Team and embraced by the governor in his 30 - day amendments.

A coalition of business groups called on state leaders to back off any hike, particularly since a previously enacted one hasn't yet been fully phased in.

A coalition of the city's top business leaders have released a blueprint for the next decade of job and infrastructure investment in the city,...

The New York Times reports that an unlikely coalition of women's advocates, business leaders, and labor unions has formed with the goal of advertising and mobilizing voters to ensure that Spitzer remains a former politician.

Earlier this month, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz convened a coalition of elected officials, healthcare and business leaders and other interested people urging action on Puerto Rico's debt crisis.

Nevertheless, Bloomberg has pressed ahead with a coalition against illegal guns that he launched several years ago, started an immigration reform coalition of mayors and business leaders, including Rupert Murdoch, and brought on three deputy mayors with either national political or government experience — Howard Wolfson, Robert Steel and former Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith.

His Left - wing rhetoric will alarm many Conservatives and business leaders, who point out that the Coalition is asking the private sector to take the lead in hauling the economy out of recession as the public sector is cut back.

«We hope that our elected leaders in Albany will respond to the state's voters,» said Michael Rabinowitz, spokesman for the coalition of business, consumers, unions, wineries, grape growers and farms supporting legislation to allow people to buy wine in grocery stores.

First this week came the unveiling of the umbrella group NY Jobs Now, a coalition of unions, business leaders and elected officials who back the amendment.

After voters in Saratoga County rejected a proposal to expand casino gambling in New York through a constitutional amendment, a coalition of community officials and business leaders has formed to bring table - top gaming to the area.

The debate gives the Deputy Leader of the House the opportunity to confirm for the avoidance of doubt, as lawyers would say, that the commitment in the coalition agreement will be complied with, and when he gives that commitment perhaps he would also answer my hon. Friend's question on whether there will be a House business committee and the Backbench Business Committee or just one covering both important subjectsbusiness committee and the Backbench Business Committee or just one covering both important subjectsBusiness Committee or just one covering both important subjects.»

The Daily News reported last fall that Mr. Cuomo's office had reined in the commission when it was trying to investigate tax breaks for the powerful real estate industry, persuading it not to subpoena the Real Estate Board of New York, whose leaders gave generously to the governor's campaigns and supported the Committee to Save New York, a business coalition that spent millions on ads supporting the Cuomo agenda.

To inch closer to success this session, Dolan said supporters will try to garner even more assistance outside of the coalition of inter-religious leaders, business people and parents from last year.

At 1 p.m., NY Renews, a coalition of community organizations, environmental justice groups, labor unions, faith groups, business leaders, and other advocates fighting for equitable climate policies, holds a telephone press conference to call on Cuomo to step up as a leader for communities hurt most by climate change.

Senator Doug McClelland, manager of the ALP Government's business in the Senate, informed Coalition Senate leader Reg Withers of Labor's intent at about 1.30.

The regional coalitions consist of business leaders, women's organizations, religious leaders, and labor groups, all trumpeting their support for the Women's Equality Agenda — a 10 - point plan Governor Cuomo introduced in his state - of - the - state speech in January.

A broad and powerful coalition working together — LGBT and straight, upstate and downstate, Republican and Democrat, people of faith, business leaders, organized labor, people of color — this is how equality and justice will be achieved.

Tensions between the two parties were were also stoked On Monday by Lord Strathclyde, the Conservative leader of the Lords, making a surprise resignation to return to his business career, admitting frustration with the behaviour of his coalition partners.

Elected officials joined business and municipal leaders exploring new ideas - in a spirit of working together toward economic growth - The conference was hosted by CRREO, the New Paltz Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (CRREO), and sponsored by The Advocacy Coalition of the Hudson Valley.