Sentences with phrase «for additional innovation»

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There are a few headline - grabbing provisions unveiled in today's Economic Action Plan 2014, including increased taxes on tobacco products and an additional $ 500 million for the government's automotive innovation fund.

«Our proposals are meaningful and comprehensive, providing additional choice and information while also leaving room for future innovation,» Walker said on the company's Europe blog.

In order to succeed at this game, you have to have enough mind space available to think about the business, leading, innovation, your team — how could you possibly stay competitive if you take on the additional burden of thinking about how hard things are for you or what additional barriers you have to face because you're a woman or have darker skin?

NDP commitments include a two point cut in the small business tax rate (already implemented by the Conservatives); extension of the accelerated capital cost allowance for two years (already implemented by the Conservatives (but with a different phase in); an innovation tax credit for machinery used in research and development; an additional one cent of gas tax for the provinces for infrastructure; a transit infrastructure fund; increased funding for social housing; a major child care initiative; and, increasing ODA funding to 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI).

NDP promises include a two point cut in the small business tax rate (already implemented in the budget by the Conservatives); extension of the accelerated capital cost allowance for two years (also already implemented by the Conservatives); an innovation tax credit for machinery used in research and development; an additional one cent of gas tax for the provinces for infrastructure; a transit infrastructure fund; increased funding for social housing; a major child care initiative; increasing ODA funding to 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI); and restoring the 6 % annual escalator to the Canada Health Transfer.

For example, faster labour force growth will encourage firms to invest not only to meet greater demand but also to equip these additional workers with machines and other capital to raise their productivity.5 The rate of technological progress is also a key factor, since a faster pace of innovation raises the return on each additional unit of capital, stimulating firms to invest more.

The MaRS white paper entitled «How legislative innovations may improve access to capital for Ontario's social entrepreneurs» provides additional discussion on the matter.

As Bonamar looks ahead, «this is truly an amazing time for our company and our goal is to continue creating additional value and innovation,» Cook concludes.

the biggest thing we've probably done in terms of product launches since the launch of Coke Zero for us it's one additional piece of innovation in a long and steady stream.»

For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit www.dupont.com.

While lack of access to additional funds was labelled as one of the biggest barriers to innovation for between 16 — 20 % of SMEs, for organisations with over 200 employees only 10 % saw it is as a major challenge.102

The park district has a small innovation fund, created by using the additional fees charged to non-residents when registering for park district programs.

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called for additional funding for Wales to be used to drive innovation and improvements in front line health services.

Dr. David Brandman, lead author of the study and an engineering postdoctoral researcher at Brown University, said that while additional innovations will help to move implantable BCIs like BrainGate toward clinical availability for patients, this advance of rapid, intuitive calibration is a key one.

Cell phones were first introduced purely for voice communications; then text messaging emerged as a simple additional innovation.

The new hub is an extension of the previous U-M MTRAC for Life Sciences program, which launched in 2013 with $ 2.4 million from MEDC and additional U-M funding to create a $ 7.5 million fund to foster biomedical innovation and entrepreneurship as a dynamic catalyst for economic growth.

We therefore seek to maintain our current and obtain additional international patent coverage for innovations that our research brings to the field of RNAi.

The additional GO - Bio funding will now enable the team led by Professor Heilbronn to quickly bring their innovation to the patient,» says Dr. Rolf Zettl, CFO of BIH and the Board Member responsible for Berlin Health Innovations.

Without adopting inquiry - based, student - centered, skill - driven approaches to teaching and learning — all nested in a system that values innovation — STEM education will become just another term for additional math and engineering courses.

Subsequently, those initial measures were buttressed by additional innovations, including the curtailing of social promotion for students who failed to learn to read in the early elementary grades.

Giving the teachers the go - ahead — even when it results in more paperwork, going to battle for reprieve from a district mandate, or finding a few more funds or additional evenings — is always the right thing to do when it's in the best interest of students and innovation in the classroom.

It can work with Congress to offer additional grants for charter school start - ups and perhaps create a similar funding program to encourage innovation in the private sector.

Districts should be key drivers within comprehensive accountability systems by supporting continuous improvement, tracking additional measures of school quality and student success, using these measures to inform local decisions about resources and supports, and serving as laboratories of innovation for the state;

Perhaps most excitingly, we found that innovation in the hands of forward - thinking educators has the potential to make a real impact: overall, for grades 3 - 8, participation in the Pilot Network resulted in a gain of 1.07 additional test - score points above what the control group achieved on NWEA.

In short, innovation in the hands of forward - thinking educators has the potential to make a real impact: overall, for grades 3 - 8, participation in the Pilot Network resulted in a gain of 1.07 additional test - score points above what the control group achieved on NWEA.

«P3s hold great potential for revitalizing our infrastructure and demonstrate how communities» projects can benefit through access to additional funding resources which can accelerate project delivery and provide greater innovation.»

Thanks to Adaptive LED headlights, the latest generation of the BMW Head - Up Display and the Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound System, the BMW 6 Series Coupe provides additional accents for innovation and unsurpassed driving pleasure.

Combining the latest technological innovations with an evolutionary development of the car's design and the expansion of the model range has provided additional impetus for BMW's now familiar take on premium electric mobility.

Honda is investing $ 340 million at the Anna Engine Plant to produce the VTEC ® Turbo 4 - cylinder engines, a third assembly line for production of 4 - cylinder engines and additional manufacturing innovations.

Honda is investing $ 340 million at the Anna Engine Plant to produce the VTEC ® Turbo 4 - cylinder engines using domestic and globally sourced parts, including the addition of a third assembly line for production of 4 - cylinder engines and additional manufacturing innovations.

The update for the MINI Hardtop 2 Door, the MINI Hardtop 4 Door and the MINI Convertible includes fresh design accentuations, innovations in the field of drive technology, additional customisation options and an expansion of the digital services available as part of MINI Connected.

The update for the MINI 3 door (combised fuel consumption: 6.0 — 3.8 l / 100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 138 — 99 g / km), the MINI 5 door (combined fuel consumption: 6.2 — 3.8 l / 100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 141 — 101 g / km) and the MINI Convertible (combined fuel consumption: 6.3 — 4.2 l / 100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 144 — 111 g / km) includes fresh design accentuations, innovations in the field of drive technology, additional customisation options and an expansion of the digital services available as part of MINI Connected.

These innovations help keep the driver aware and offer up additional peace of mind for when you're on the road.

Prepared by: Community Partnership for Arts and Culture CLEVELAND, Ohio — Twenty Cuyahoga County artists will receive $ 20,000 awards and additional support services for their outstanding work and innovation in the field.

We'll select 2 finalists with the best ideas to pitch to our innovation investors live at HSUS» Animal Care Expo and we'll choose 4 to 10 additional ideas to compete for our Wild Card spot.

For over forty years, Royal Canin has worked with breeder partners and veterinary nutritionists to go ever additional into innovation and precision to allow us to formulate dietary options which completely meet canines and cats» real wants.

A return to basics can be good for a series, but it can also bring fans to feel that the classic elements of that game are getting a little stale, leaving them wanting more innovation or additional features in a game.

While Thomas's vibrant works captivate mainstream audiences, their formal innovations and engagement with art history offer additional treats for trained aesthetic eyes and painting buffs.

The IEA also suggests additional incentives for innovation and competition in the electricity distribution sector.

Increasing the price of carbon - based fuels will further spur innovation, however, and create additional opportunities for energy entrepreneurs to offer their wares.

While acknowledging the need for Australia to be much smarter in integrating sophisticated storage technologies, Clean Energy Council chief executive Kane Thornton, said: «The need for additional standards on new renewable energy projects to support energy security - such as the proposed «Generator Reliability Obligations» - needs careful consideration to ensure they do not act as punitive measures that stifle innovation and unnecessarily drive up costs.»

Business model innovation is highly complementary to environmental policies, yet so few of the leaders on stage at the Forum advocated for additional / ongoing policy support.

As a strong advocate of healthy market competition and a healthy environment, I am especially pleased to encourage this kind of innovation and additional options for consumers.»

It is back, better than ever and the idea for this trackball innovation was inspired by our users, who invented creative ways to achieve their desired level of comfort, sometimes adding additional wedges under their trackball for elevated angles,» said Anatoliy Polyanker, global portfolio and

The Cboe President hits the nail on the head when he explains, «This approach will allow investors to gain exposure to more mature cryptocurrencies through ETPs without the additional complications and risks of the spot market and help to ensure that American capital markets remain fertile ground for capital formation and financial innovation.»

Design and lead testing strategy for new product innovation and create additional revenue streams through development of cross-promotion strategies.

Acelero Learning programs have been nationally recognized for innovation and excellence, and the expansion funding — which was among the largest grants in the country — will allow the program to serve additional families with center - based, full - day, safe and high - quality care.

We believe that the almost two million square feet of new product which we will deliver over the next few years will provide much needed research space for our tenants, as well as affording us with the opportunity to create more than 500,000 sq. ft. of additional availability in some of the country's most dynamic centers of innovation.