Sentences with phrase «economy and business community»

With a rich and proud Scottish heritage, the business has evolved over the decades into a global organisation, whilst remaining at the heart of Scotland's economy and business community.

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Small Business Saturday is a day for everyone — from the business owners who create jobs to the customers who buy locally — to support small businesses that invigorate the economy and keep communities tBusiness Saturday is a day for everyone — from the business owners who create jobs to the customers who buy locally — to support small businesses that invigorate the economy and keep communities tbusiness owners who create jobs to the customers who buy locally — to support small businesses that invigorate the economy and keep communities thriving.

Perversely, in optimizing their profitability, banks are limiting the potential of entrepreneurs (who represent 97 % of all Canadian businesses, employ 56 % of all workers and play a key role in shaping local communities) to contribute to Canadian society and its economy.

The event brings together current Inc. 5000 honorees and alumni, along with the greater business community, to recognize their remarkable achievements and their great contributions to the economy.

If Zimbabwe is going to recover, it's critical for the global community of business leaders and philanthropists to come together to support the people who will rebuild its economy.

Today, Jumpstart not only helps Cleveland - based entrepreneurs get their businesses funded and supported, it also advises other communities around the country, says Jumpstart chief executive officer, Ray Leach, working with 18 different cities on how they too can create their own thriving entrepreneurial economies.

We spoke to members of Canada's business community about whether the federal budget will be good for business and the economy.

That's because many of the so - called nonbank banks — some of the big credit - card companies and brokerage houses, for instance — have based their own business plans on growth within the entrepreneurial marketplace, in large part because that segment of the economy has been ignored by much of the banking community for years.

There are four fundamental pillars necessary to build the online economy — online businesses, online government agencies and departments, online community groups and online householders.

A strong, established business community and a healthy local economy make Greenville one of the nation's best places to start a business.

Read our 2016/2017 Annual Report to find out how Canada's business leaders are creating high - value jobs, investing in communities and building a healthier economy.

«While we are pleased the industry continues growing at faster rates than other sectors of the economy, we could be growing much faster, creating more new jobs and businesses, if Washington addressed the tax, spending and regulatory uncertainty plaguing the small business community in a meaningful way,» said IFA President & CEO Steve Caldeira.

We impact public policy and advocate for Greater Vancouver's business community and economy at all three levels of government.

SEP fosters the brilliance of these women; empowering them to exercise their ingenuity and influence in advancing the business and local community landscapes — unleashing innovative WBEs into the economy.»

The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is a not for profit organization comprised of businesses, professionals, and other community groups working together to ensure a sustainable local economy that supports a true live, work and play community.

Despite the odds, our organization felt an obligation to stand up on behalf of Greater Vancouver's business community, given that transportation and transit is the backbone to our regional economy.

These benefits apply equally in fostering business expansion and job growth in the small business community and supporting the continued evolution of developing economies worldwide.»

In contrast, Public Banks empower small businesses, students, homeowners, city and state governments, and community banks to prosper and thrive by banking for the common good over the long term, and making low - cost credit available where it is needed in the real economy.

Some advocate goals that do not align with what the American business community wants or what China is prepared to offer, raising questions about how productive a dialogue will be, and whether talks can prevent the world's two largest economies from tipping into a deeper conflict.

Darin Kingston of d.light, whose profitable solar - powered LED lanterns simultaneously address poverty, education, air pollution / toxic fumes / health risks, energy savings, carbon footprint, and more Janine Benyus, biomimicry pioneer who finds models in the natural world for everything from extracting water from fog (as a desert beetle does) to construction materials (spider silk) to designing flood - resistant buildings by studying anthills in India's monsoon climate, and shows what's possible when you invite the planet to join your design thinking team Dean Cycon, whose coffee company has not only exclusively sold organic fairly traded gourmet coffee and cocoa beans since its founding in 1993, but has funded dozens of village - led community development projects in the lands where he sources his beans John Kremer, whose concept of exponential growth through «biological marketing,» just as a single kernel of corn grows into a plant bearing thousands of new kernels, could completely change your business strategy Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute, who built a near - net - zero - energy luxury home back in 1983, and has developed a scientific, economically viable plan to get the entire economy off oil, coal, and nuclear and onto renewables — while keeping and even improving our high standard of living

As a matter of fact, when it comes to women - owned businesses, it has been shown that when women thrive, families, communities, and entire economies also thrive.

They regularly organize presentations, discussions, pub nights, parties, and other creative outings to foster a community of people and businesses interested in learning about and creating a new economy.

They help businesses, big and small, grow and contribute to healthier communities, industries and economies.

When a local business desires not just capital, but engaged and impassioned customers, an open crowdfunding market must be there for them; when a retail investor wants a meaningful alternative to the 70 % algorithmically - traded public markets they distrust, an open crowdfunding market must be there for them; and when a struggling city desperately needs to engage all of its residents — not just the 2 % who are accredited — to ignite their local community's economy, pride, and identity, an open crowdfunding market must be there for them.

Microsoft Ventures works actively in the community to empower and enable entrepreneurs to thrive by offering resources to help launch successful businesses and, by extension, to help grow the Canadian economy overall.

With all these great benefits to individuals, communities, and businesses comes one more boon: the White House Council of Economic Advisors reports that by increasing productivity and job satisfaction, work flexibility is good for our economy at large.

With an equal balance of business and post-secondary leaders, BHER represents major sectors of the economy, regions of the country and the diversity of Canada's higher education community.

While we've all heard stories about family businesses gone bad (think McCain Foods and its bitter succession feud), family - owned firms are the bedrock of communities and the backbone of economies...

These ministers, from across Canada, will be instrumental in guiding the direction of the Canadian economy and will make decisions that have a direct impact on the health and vitality of the Greater Vancouver business community.

«We're looking forward to hearing about their personal priorities, and specifically their plans to bolster B.C.'s economy and support the business community,» said Black.

From national and community banking to healthcare and automobile services, there are numerous Latino business leaders nationwide who make financial decisions that contribute to the growth of the U.S. economy each day.

Buying food from local farms, food entrepreneurs, and small businesses builds relationships and strengthens our community and economy.

improving outcomes for our agriculture sector through lower production costs, supporting access to overseas markets and the associated benefits for farm businesses, rural communities and the Australian economy

She is a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City, and apprenticed under the worker - ownership of Three Stone Hearth in Berkeley, California, the first community supported kitchen (CSK) of its kind and has experience managing farmer's markets, working with a variety of artisan food producers, in restaurants, business management and organizations promoting urban food sustainability, local food economies and seasonality.

These small businesses support the local economy and give back to their communities, by building sustainable partnerships with other domestic businesses, creating jobs, and fostering economic growth.

«The Round II grants announced today will drive hundreds of millions of dollars in state and private investment to deploy projects that will bring broadband to businesses, schools and communities, all of which need high - speed internet to compete in global economy,» Empire State Development President Howard Zemsky.

If the wheels of the economy are to start turning faster, with more jobs being created and more investment being undertaken, policy changes that directly help the business community should be the focus.

Good public transport connects communities supports businesses and strengthens the UK economy Go - Ahead is one of the UK's largest transport companies with more than a billion journeys made on our buses and trains each year Running our business sustainably is vital to our long term success for Customers Our People Investors Society

She is a proven problem solver, who is committed to turning our economy around and working with small businesses and communities to create good - paying jobs.

«Casinos located within urban communities have a net negative impact on the host community's economy; i.e., more jobs are lost at existing businesses than the casino itself generates, because money formerly spent at those businesses is instead spent at the casino — and subsequently exiting the community.»

Partnering with local farmers, public officials, business leaders and other institutions is a positive development that starts in local communities and has a ripple effect up through the regional economy.»

Tax - Free NY will supercharge our efforts to grow our economy by transforming localities in Upstate New York into virtual tax - free communities for new businesses and new jobs.

«Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy,» said Elizabeth Ritter, who also serves on the Community Board and is a Community Liaison to New York State Senator Adriano Espaillat.

James S. Rubin, Commissioner of New York State Homes and Community Renewal said, «Small businesses are the backbone of local economies and key to their success.

The Office of Community Renewal recognizes that New York's smaller communities must have an economy that encourages business development and promotes jobs for low - and moderate - income persons.

«New York has already opened doors and created opportunities for businesses to expand into new global markets — and by bringing industry leaders and representatives from across the state together on a first - ever trade mission to Ireland, we will take our economy and diverse business community to heights never reached before,» Cuomo said in a statement.

«Despite Albany's attack on the Upstate economy, on the federal and local level, we are working to rebuild our beautiful state to bring jobs and businesses back to our community.»

The fact that such a wide range of cabinet ministers are involved suggests the Government recognises that mental health affects every aspect of society — from our families and communities, to the health system, schools, business and the economy.

According to the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), the British Muslim community contributes # 31 billion plus to the UK economy and «13,400 Muslim - owned businesses in London alone are creating 70,000 jobs».

It was refreshing to hear that many businesses are operating in what has been a difficult economy, I think that is a testament to their perseverance and drive, and also a reflection of our community and the support we have for local businesses,» said Legislator Lorigo.