Sentences with phrase «critical local efforts»

Throughout the week, ILCA will highlight each of these themes to help you better understand the SDGs and learn how to connect your critical local efforts to these larger international goals.

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The media was similarly critical, with a summary of the game in local newspaper Diario Vasco complaining that «when this team takes one step forward, it takes two back», and adding that their efforts on Friday night had been directed by «impulse» rather than a clear plan.

Recent reports of secret meetings among industry reps and the Food and Drug Adminstration over GMO labeling piqued my interest, mostly because this critical aspect was missing: any effort to label GE foods at the federal level could bring the current grassroots movement to a grinding halt by preventing any stronger local laws from ever being enacted.

Local and state Democrats alike have been deeply critical of the 19 - term Republican, hoping he would retire from the three - county district, making an effort to flip the seat easier.

More than ever, we need to make sure our local governments and communities have the resources they need to provide affordable housing, deliver vital services to working families and seniors and continue the neighborhood revitalization efforts critical to local economic development.»

This local keystone of state efforts to reignite the moribund upstate economy is effectively leaderless as it reaches a critical juncture.

The Adirondack Council has viewed Stefanik, a sophomore Republican, as critical in efforts to preserve research grant funding for the Adirondack Lakes Survey Corporation (ALSC) in Ray Brook, a nonprofit laboratory that takes samples from local waterways annually to monitor acid rain recovery.

«Given all that is known about preventing heart disease, it is critical that public health communities work with local communities to support efforts to improve heart health,» said public health researcher Mark Ommerborn, lead author of the study.

The federal government has a critical investment role to play in 1) supporting the replication and scale - up of the best providers through its grant programs; 2) improving access to low - cost public facilities for charter schools through its own funds and by leveraging existing public - school space; 3) pushing states and local districts toward more equitable funding systems for all public school students, including those in charter schools; and 4) supporting efforts to create early - stage, innovative, and scalable models that incorporate greater uses of learning technology.

«The most critical piece of the effort to reform public schools is local input and having local communities be a part of that effort,» Mr. Turner said.

Grassroots reform will require a modest but critical mass of consumers who will make the effort to inform themselves about local schooling facts and raise the awareness of their neighbors.

As policy advisor, she was the liaison to local school districts and related education efforts to ensure that strong, successful public schools were a critical part of Portland's viability.

While state efforts may prioritize certain gears over others based on local needs, establishing this ecosystem is critical for district success.

This flexibility is intended to build on and support the significant State and local reform efforts already under way in critical areas such as transitioning to college - and career - ready standards and assessments; developing systems of differentiated recognition, accountability, and support; and evaluating and supporting teacher and principal effectiveness.

This Federal «home» for 911 plays a critical role by coordinating public and private sector efforts that support 911 services; collecting and creating resources for local and state 911 authorities who operate the 911 system; and administering a grant program specifically for the benefit of 911 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP).

Fourteen days after Hurricane Harvey devastated parts of Texas and Louisiana, Alley Cat Allies is continuing to provide critical supplies and funds to local organizations involved in hurricane relief efforts in those states.

SASF raises critical funds to help enrich the lives of Seattle's animals and empowers volunteers and the local community to become part of the effort.

It is critical that we see more efforts like this, and that the financial commitments made are unlocked at the local level.

The effort is funded by the USDA's Risk Management Agency and comes at a critical time in which local, sustainable food sources must be more heavily emphasized across the country in light of growing challenges such as global warming and carbon footprint, water supply, food transportation costs, and food quality.

Interacted, collaborated and engaged critical business units, development teams, and IT support groups for the purpose of planning, directing, controlling and maintaining the contingency planning efforts of the local office.

Regional Restaurant Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, supervising the facilitation of food sales, overseeing restaurant operations and promoting a high - quality, memorable customer dining experience Participate in all phases of strategic store - level planning with other management professionals, including local staffing, service - related concerns, inventory control, merchandising, sales and revenue projections, and local competition Employ various strategies to manage and reduce food, beverage and labor expenses Supervise all store opening and closing functions, including the acquisition and sale of all equipment, state and county inspections, general contractor relations, hiring and terminations, and financial data transmission Perform continuous assessment of all operational aspects while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding the effective application and execution of critical internal policies and procedures to standardize restaurant offering across markets Meet and exceed customer satisfaction benchmarks while tracking progress versus established branch and corporate guidelines Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training efforts, targeted professional hiring, job fair management and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Provide relevant administration and oversight with respect to all HR - related functions, including payroll and compliance tasks Oversee the management of daily, weekly and monthly food and supply inventories, in addition to alcohol products, while holding responsibility for the development of weekly P&L statements and internal store audit execution Address local management and staff queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through relationship development and the leveraging of both talent and resources at all locations Collaborate and communicate effectively with all store personnel as well as with members of corporate management Execute all marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation, customer acquisition and brand loyalty development Maintain a strong working knowledge of product and services as well as related industry considerations, including pricing and regulatory trends, service - related issues and local competitor operations

Guidelines for Juvenile Information Sharing (PDF - 409 KB) Mankey, Baca, Rondenell, Webb, & McHugh (2006) Suggests a course of action for stakeholders involved in a State or local effort to implement and sustain information sharing that focuses on three critical components: collaboration, confidentiality, and technology.

These efforts help 10 million kids each year and fund critical care and treatments at local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.»

GRAR continues to actively support the community through advocacy to ensure the preservation of real property rights, as well as supporting the efforts of local charitable programs that encourage home - ownership, create sustainable neighborhoods, and address critical housing needs through the REALTORS ® Charitable Foundation.