Sentences with phrase «funds key initiatives»

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Though details of the deal are undisclosed, ADFG stated in a release that it had made a «significant investment» in the VC firm to «accelerate 500's key initiatives, expand to new markets and anchor future global funds.»

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

Among other key initiatives, TMX Group will contribute to the development of an online investing platform to connect impact ventures, funds, investors and service providers.

As Senator, Santorum was one of President Bush's key Republican allies in securing congressional funding for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), Bush's signature initiative aimed at combating HIV / AIDS in Africa.

André Shearer, CEO and co-founder of Cape Classics, says the funding has enabled the IEF to realise a key initiative — the establishment of the Indaba Montessori Institute outside Stellenbosch, for the training of Early Childhood Development (ECD) teachers who will positively impact the lives of thousands of children.

Another multi-stakeholder initiative known as ReFED has recently released an important piece of analysis, which demonstrates the cost effectiveness of 27 key technical interventions in food waste reduction, recovery, and recycling, and which serves as a data - driven guide for businesses, government, funders, and nonprofits to collectively reduce food waste at scale.

Key among them includes a revenue optimising measure expected to be complemented by initiatives meant to reduce wastage of public funds such as the recently established Efficiency Unit meant to identify and eliminate wasteful spending, duplication and other inefficiencies across Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs.

The key feature of this project was that it was funded through a new form of private finance initiative called a «Social Impact Bond» (SIB).

The Times has more details on the Office of Congressional Ethics probe into eight House members, including two New Yorkers — Reps. Joe Crowley and Chris Lee — who held fund - raisers in the days leading up to the Wall Street reform bill vote, collecting checks from lobbyists prior to weighing in on this key initiative.

Interestingly, the Cuomo administration declined to put a key policy initiative that arguably WOULD have budget implications — creation of a publicly funded campaign finance system — into the governor's spending plan.

Not surprisingly, many researchers and patient groups watching the new initiative say funding for basic research that identifies new drug targets is a key issue.

NASA has invited the principal investigators and key members of 16 NASA - funded teams working on topics related to exoplanet habitability, as well as the directors of the new initiative to discuss and debate the best format and goals for the new program.

Funding provided by the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) supports several types of pilot projects (1) highly innovative pilot projects focusing on proof - of - concept or translational research; (2) preliminary collaborative investigations that lead to multi-investigator grant awards or clinical trial; (3) projects that closely align with the Cancer Center's strategic plan and enhance key initiatives; and (4) pilot funding for junior investigators to jump - start independent projects or for more senior investigators looking to study a novel idea derived from disFunding provided by the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) supports several types of pilot projects (1) highly innovative pilot projects focusing on proof - of - concept or translational research; (2) preliminary collaborative investigations that lead to multi-investigator grant awards or clinical trial; (3) projects that closely align with the Cancer Center's strategic plan and enhance key initiatives; and (4) pilot funding for junior investigators to jump - start independent projects or for more senior investigators looking to study a novel idea derived from disfunding for junior investigators to jump - start independent projects or for more senior investigators looking to study a novel idea derived from discovery.

August 15, 2017 New genomic data platform to focus on children's health issues UChicago Medicine to play key role in NIH - funded initiative that concentrates on genetic flaws related to pediatric cancer, birth defects

In addition to funding the creation of new projects highlighting the work of global change - makers addressing the world's most pressing problems, the initiative brings together leaders in both independent filmmaking and social entrepreneurship at key gatherings globally, including the Skoll World Forum (SWF), the Sundance Film Festival, and intensive workshops at the Sundance Resort.

Two key school safety grant initiatives were then among some 39 categorical programs that were eliminated when the state adopted Gov. Jerry Brown's new school finance system, the Local Control Funding Formula, in 2013.

Unfortunately, the presenters could not speak to the details, but they indicated that the infusion of funds from the state set aside in the Education Initiatives Act had played a large role in bringing the key players to the table.

A House appropriations subcommittee voted along straight party lines to maintain funding for key K — 12 education programs at current levels while completely eliminating three of the Obama administration's signature reform initiatives.

The ambitious program, however, faces an uphill battle for approval from Congress, which has already moved to cut funding for many of the President's key initiatives.

It is not getting state funding, but the initiative has the support of the state Department of Education, and marks a key development in the evolution of charter schools in the state.

Another key administration initiative, the Investing in Innovation Fund, which received $ 650 million under the recovery act, was also extended, albeit not at the level the administration wanted.

While these stakeholders would initially be administrators or those who can make key decisions that center on how to incorporate digital technology, the focus of the event will actually speak to anyone who has a vested interest in digital implementation, such as classroom teachers, parents, and even community members whose tax dollars fund these initiatives.

Surpassed the half - way point in our $ 200 million fundraising campaign that supports the purchase of key equipment and medical research initiatives at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), including the purchase of donor - funded, state - of - the - art equipment like the da Vinci surgical robot

Together with Maddie's Fund ®, the program is bringing free weekly webcasts about each of the five key initiatives on which the campaign is based.

Our key initiatives are funding treatments, education and awareness about animal cancer prevalence and prevention, an online resource center and establishing strategic veterinary partnerships.

Its goal is to consolidate the involvement and funding for key initiatives needed in order to promote, develop and maintain the advancement of the pet industry.

The campaign includes six key fundraising areas: endowment funds for core artistic and educational programs, immediate impact funds to support new initiatives during the campaign, capital support, annual operating support, planned gifts, and gifts of art to enhance the collection.

Key initiatives include free studio classes for emerging artists, an annual grants program, and funding of community arts organisations.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) included several key funding opportunities for energy efficiency projects at the local level, including for the first time monies for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program.1 Funding was additionally provided for state energy programs, weatherization assistance, and efficient transportation efficiency among other initifunding opportunities for energy efficiency projects at the local level, including for the first time monies for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program.1 Funding was additionally provided for state energy programs, weatherization assistance, and efficient transportation efficiency among other initiFunding was additionally provided for state energy programs, weatherization assistance, and efficient transportation efficiency among other initiatives.

In recent years, he has devoted much of his wealth and time to financing climate and energy initiatives at Yale University and Stanford University (where as a Trustee he played a key role in pushing through coal divestment), managing clean energy investment funds, and co-founding a climate risk assessment initiative.

By Tucker Willsie, Originally Published at Americans for Energy Leadership As Congress begins to debate whether the DOE deserves a funding increase to support innovation initiatives, a look at its record over the last two years will become a key point of contention.

She has drafted and advocated for amendment to town ordinances, secured state and local funding for community projects, and managed the press in support of key community initiatives.

This book was one of six key volumes produced alongside more than 100 additional scholarly articles generated by Dr. Kerr and his research team as part of a four - year, four - million - dollar SSHRC - funded major collaborative research initiative known as «The ID Trail» project.

The Lab catalyzes innovation in teacher practice through key partnerships, including direct work with school districts and their early childhood partners in California as part of a 10 - year place - based initiative in Oakland, San Jose, and Fresno, funded by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.

The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) has taken the initiative to promote SEL statewide while allocating key prevention funds for the Second Step Program.

Brookfield Residential Properties Inc. («Brookfield Residential» or «the Company»)(TSX: BRP)(NYSE: BRP) today announced two key strategic initiatives: the acquisition of Playa Capital Company LLC («PCC»), which includes approximately 2,250 units on more than 65 acres of land at Playa Vista («Playa Vista») located in California, and the formation of a strategic partnership with a large U.S. pension fund to develop land in Alberta.