Sentences with phrase «general economic environment»

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, including store closings, higher - than - anticipated or increasing costs, including with respect to store closings, relocation, occupancy (including in connection with lease renewals) and labor costs, the effects of competition, the risk of insufficient access to financing to implement future business initiatives, risks associated with data privacy and information security, risks associated with Barnes & Noble's supply chain, including possible delays and disruptions and increases in shipping rates, various risks associated with the digital business, including the possible loss of customers, declines in digital content sales, risks and costs associated with ongoing efforts to rationalize the digital business and the digital business not being able to perform its obligations under the Samsung commercial agreement and the consequences thereof, the risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, the performance of Barnes & Noble's initiatives including but not limited to its new store concept and e-commerce initiatives, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, potential infringement of Barnes & Noble's intellectual property by third parties or by Barnes & Noble of the intellectual property of third parties, and other factors, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2016, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the effect of the proposed separation of NOOK Media, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, risks associated with the commercial agreement with Samsung, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses (including with respect to the timing of the completion thereof), the risk that the transactions with Pearson and Samsung do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion previously undertaken, including any risks associated with a reduction of international operations following termination of the Microsoft commercial agreement, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Pearson and Samsung commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, the risks associated with the termination of Microsoft commercial agreement, including potential customer losses, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2014, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

«The general economic environment again deteriorated.

Equity securities may fluctuate in response to news on companies, industries, market conditions and general economic environment.

Not exact matches

As so often is the case, these gradual changes in the economic environment do not enter the consciousness of many of the professional observers, let alone the general public.

The threshold, target, and maximum percentage business line goals shown for the named executives listed in the table above were derived using certain assumptions for 2008 with respect to the general economic, interest rate, credit, and regulatory environment in which we operate and certain assumptions as to the outlook for the businesses each of them managed.

While this always serves as a general rule, it is particularly true today given a potential shift in the economic environment.

Given the absence of a public trading market of our common stock, and in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Accounting and Valuation Guide, Valuation of Privately - Held Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation, our board of directors exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous and subjective factors to determine the best estimate of fair value of our common stock, including independent third - party valuations of our common stock; the prices at which we sold shares of our convertible preferred stock to outside investors in arms - length transactions; the rights, preferences, and privileges of our convertible preferred stock relative to those of our common stock; our operating results, financial position, and capital resources; current business conditions and projections; the lack of marketability of our common stock; the hiring of key personnel and the experience of our management; the introduction of new products; our stage of development and material risks related to our business; the fact that the option grants involve illiquid securities in a private company; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing market conditions and the nature and history of our business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending, including consumer confidence; and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general economic outlook.

«We have successfully increased our business volumes in both the areas of corporate financing and leasing,» says general manager Hans Pajoma, adding that thanks to the improved economic environment, the number of problematic loans decreased, which benefited the results.

In my opinion, the general realization that policies justified by the dominant economic theory destroy human community and degrade the natural environment should be enough to persuade people of good will that they should look in other directions.

Policies oriented to economic growth in a general way aim to increase this over consumption and are inherently destructive of the environment.

Leadership announced committee hearings on public protection, mental hygiene, higher education, general government, environment and housing, transportation, economic development, human services / labor, and education all to take place throughout the day on Wednesday.

In my interview with Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills, Special Advisor on Education Policy to the Secretary - General at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, we discussed the cycle of poor student performance in at - risk communities, the key characteristics of schools that affect the level of performance, how government policy can support students, and the relevance of the PISA test in a changing education environment.

Actual results may differ materially from those expected because of various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the continuing effects of the U.S. recession and global credit environment, other changes in general economic and industry conditions, the award or loss of significant client assignments, timing of contracts, recruiting and new business solicitation efforts, currency fluctuations, and other factors affecting the financial health of our clients.

While active trading isn't something I'd advocate for the average investor, I'm all for advocating increased education covering the general market and economic environment we find ourselves in.

A management style that begins with an assessment of the overall economic environment and makes a general asset allocation decision regarding the financial markets and various industry sectors.

Modernism, in general, includes the activities and creations of those who felt the traditional forms of art, architecture, literature, religious faith, philosophy, social organization, activities of daily life, and even the sciences, were becoming ill - fitted to their tasks and outdated in the new economic, social, and political environment of an emerging fully industrialized world.

The political, social and economic footprints of the last thirty years have played an important role in defining the architectural but also general environment of the Athenian landscape.

In the words of former UN Secretary - General Ban Ki - moon, who helped launch Sustainable Energy for All in 2011, «Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, increased social equity, and an environment that allows the world to thrive.»

Because economists are central to our dealing with GW and the environment in general, I would suggest dropping in on some of the major economic blogs when GW is an issue.

The occasion was graced by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa, Resident Representative a.i., UNDP Sri Lanka Razina Bilgrami, Ministry Secretary Dr. Nihal Jayathilaka, Ismail Omer, Representative, World Food Program Sri Lanka, Beth Crawford, Representative, Food and Agricultural Organization, Sri Lanka, Divi Neguma Additional Director - General and Climate Project Director Jayatilaka Herath, UNDP Acting Assistant Country Director (Environment) Tharuka Dissanaike and representatives from other Government institutions and civil society organisations.

The analysis shows how services of general (economic) interest constitute one of the linchpins of the mixed economic «constitution» of the European Union, as they allow for a liberalized and competitive market environment while making sure that further economic and equity oriented considerations are also taken into account in the design of public policy.

In my opinion, the development of agriculture, forestry, mining, and hydroelectric power, the general economic development of the interior of British Columbia, protection of the environment or endangered species, the building of infrastructure and the settlement of foreign populations to support those aims, are the kinds of objectives that are consistent with this purpose and, in principle, can justify the infringement of [A] boriginal title.

«In my opinion, the development of agriculture, forestry, mining, and hydroelectric power, the general economic development of the interior of British Columbia, protection of the environment or endangered species, the building of infrastructure and the settlement of foreign populations to support those aims, are the kinds of objectives that are consistent with this purpose and, in principle, can justify the infringement of aboriginal title.»

Phil Anker: Bankruptcy / Restructuring (New York) Paul Architzel: Capital Markets: Derivatives (Nationwide); Capital Markets: Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory (Nationwide) Michael Bain: Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment (Massachusetts); Startups & Emerging Companies (Nationwide) Keith Barnett: Real Estate (Massachusetts) Charlene Barshefsky: International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy (Nationwide) Michael Bevilacqua: Intellectual Property: Licensing (Massachusetts); Technology (Massachusetts) Molly Boast: Antitrust (New York) Mark Borden: Corporate / M & A (Massachusetts); Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment (Massachusetts) Jay Bothwick: Corporate / M & A (Massachusetts) Sean Boulger: Real Estate (Massachusetts) Peter Buckland: Venture Capital (California) Robert Burke: Tax (Massachusetts) A. William Caporizzo: Tax (Massachusetts) Patrick Carome: Media & Entertainment (District of Columbia) James H. Carter: International Arbitration (Nationwide); International Arbitration: Arbitrators (Nationwide) David Cavanaugh: Intellectual Property (District of Columbia) Steven F. Cherry: Antitrust (District of Columbia); Antitrust: Cartel (Nationwide) Jason Chipman: International Trade: CFIUS Experts (Nationwide) Jamie Class: Banking & Finance (Massachusetts) Meredith B. Cross: Securities: Regulation: Advisory (Nationwide) Chris Davies: Securities: Regulation: Enforcement (Nationwide) Peter Dichiara: Intellectual Property (Massachusetts) Stephanie Evans: Corporate / M & A & Private Equity (District of Columbia) Benjamin Fernandez: Intellectual Property (Colorado) Robert M. Finkel: Outsourcing (Nationwide); Technology & Outsourcing (New York) Mark Ford: Antitrust (Massachusetts) D. Reed Freeman: Privacy & Data Security (Nationwide) Craig Goldblatt: Bankruptcy / Restructuring (District of Columbia) Andrew Goldman: Bankruptcy / Restructuring (New York) Jamie Gorelick: Government: Government Relations (Nationwide) Leon Greenfield: Antitrust (District of Columbia) Robert Gunther: Intellectual Property: Patent (New York) Franca Harris Gutierrez: Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)(Nationwide); Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)(Nationwide) Jay Holtmeier: FCPA (Nationwide); Litigation: White - Collar Crime & Government Investigations (New York) Fraser Hunter: Litigation: Securities (New York) Paul Jakubowski: Real Estate (Massachusetts) Robert Keefe: Litigation: White - Collar Crime & Government Investigations (Massachusetts) Rachael Kent: International Arbitration (Nationwide) Robert Kirsch: Environment (Massachusetts) Jason Kropp: Corporate / M & A (Massachusetts); Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment (Massachusetts) Natalie Hanlon Leh: Intellectual Property (Colorado) Randall Lee: Litigation: White - Collar Crime & Government Investigations (California) William Lee: Intellectual Property (Massachusetts); Life Sciences: IP / Patent Litigation (Nationwide); International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)(Nationwide); Litigation: Trial Lawyers (Nationwide) Yoon - Young Lee: Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance)(Nationwide) Hal Leibowitz: Corporate / M & A (Massachusetts) Ron Machen: Litigation: White - Collar Crime & Government Investigations (District of Columbia) Lori Martin: Litigation: Securities (New York); Securities: Regulation: Enforcement (Nationwide) William McLucas: Securities: Regulation: Enforcement (Nationwide) Ronald Meltzer: International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions (Nationwide) Elizabeth Mitchell: Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Enforcement)(Nationwide) Joseph Mueller: Intellectual Property (Massachusetts) Thomas Mueller: Antitrust (District of Columbia); Antitrust: Cartel (Nationwide) Bruce Newman: Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance)(Nationwide) Stephanie Nicolas: Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance)(Nationwide) Robert Novick: International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy (Nationwide) Amy Null: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Massachusetts) David Ogden: Litigation: General Commercial (District of Columbia) William O'Reilly Jr.: Real Estate (Massachusetts) Andre Owens: Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance)(Nationwide) Kimberly Parker: FCPA (Nationwide) William Paine: Litigation: Securities (Massachusetts) John Pierce: International Arbitration (Nationwide) Lisa Pirozzolo: Intellectual Property (Massachusetts) Benjamin Powell: International Trade: CFIUS Experts (Nationwide) Andrea Robinson: Litigation: Securities (Massachusetts) Julie Hogan Rodgers: Tax (Massachusetts) Jonathan Rosenfeld: Labor & Employment (Massachusetts) David Ross: International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy (Nationwide) Anjan Sahni: Litigation: White - Collar Crime & Government Investigations (New York) Ken Salazar: Natural Resources & Environment (Colorado) Matthew Schnall: Tax (Massachusetts) Hartmut Schneider: Antitrust (District of Columbia) Mark Selwyn: Intellectual Property: Patent (California) Howard Shapiro: Litigation: White - Collar Crime & Government Investigations (District of Columbia) John Sigel: Bankruptcy / Restructuring (Massachusetts); Banking & Finance (Massachusetts) Steven Singer: Life Sciences: Corporate / Commercial (Nationwide) Erin Sloane: FCPA (Nationwide); Litigation: White Collar Crime & Investigations (New York) Andrew Shipley: Government: Government Contracts (Nationwide) Andrew Spielman: Natural Resources & Environment (Colorado) Danielle Spinelli: Appellate Law (Nationwide); Native American Law (Nationwide) Wayne Stoner: Intellectual Property (Massachusetts) Tim Syrett: Antitrust (Massachusetts) Heather Tewksbury: Antitrust (California); Antitrust: Cartel (Nationwide) Keith Trammell: Corporate / M & A (Colorado) Naboth van den Broek: International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy (Nationwide) John Walsh: Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations (Colorado) Seth Waxman: Appellate Law (Nationwide); Native American Law (Nationwide) Harry Weiss: Securities: Regulation: Enforcement (Nationwide) David Westenberg: Corporate / M & A: Capital Markets (Massachusetts) Kimberly Wethly: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Massachusetts) Amy Wigmore: Intellectual Property: Litigation (District of Columbia) Roger Witten: FCPA (Nationwide) Paul Wolfson: Appellate Law (Nationwide) Jonathan Yarowsky: Government: Government Relations (Nationwide) Heather Zachary: Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite (District of Columbia); Privacy & Data Security (Nationwide)

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Cherry: Antitrust (District of Columbia); Antitrust: Cartel (Nationwide) Jamie Class: Banking & Finance (Massachusetts) Meredith B. Cross: Securities: Regulation: Advisory (Nationwide) Christopher Davies: Securities: Regulation: Enforcement (Nationwide) Douglas Davison: Securities: Regulation: Enforcement (Nationwide) Peter Dichiara: Intellectual Property (Massachusetts) Stephanie Evans: Corporate / M & A & Private Equity (District of Columbia) Benjamin Fernandez: Intellectual Property (Colorado) Robert M. Finkel: Outsourcing (Nationwide); Technology & Outsourcing (New York) Mark Ford: Antitrust (Massachusetts) D. Reed Freeman: Privacy & Data Security (Nationwide) Craig Goldblatt: Bankruptcy / Restructuring (District of Columbia) Andrew Goldman: Bankruptcy / Restructuring (New York) Jamie Gorelick: Government: Government Relations (Nationwide) Leon Greenfield: Antitrust (District of Columbia) Robert Gunther: Intellectual Property: Patent (New York) Natalie Hanlon Leh: Intellectual Property (Colorado) Franca Harris Gutierrez: Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)(Nationwide); Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)(Nationwide) Jay Holtmeier: FCPA (Nationwide); Litigation: White - Collar Crime & Government Investigations (New York) Fraser Hunter: Litigation: Securities (New York) Paul Jakubowski: Real Estate (Massachusetts) Boyd Johnson: Litigation: White - Collar Crime & Government Investigations (New York) Robert Keefe: Litigation: White - Collar Crime & Government Investigations (Massachusetts) Rachael Kent: International Arbitration (Nationwide) Robert Kirsch: Environment (Massachusetts) Jason Kropp: Corporate / M & A (Massachusetts) William Lee: Intellectual Property (Massachusetts); Life Sciences: IP / Patent Litigation (Nationwide); International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)(Nationwide); Litigation: Trial Lawyers (Nationwide) Yoon - Young Lee: Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance)(Nationwide) Hal Leibowitz: Corporate / M & A (Massachusetts) James Lowe: Antitrust (District of Columbia) Lori Martin: Litigation: Securities (New York); Securities: Regulation: Enforcement (Nationwide) William McLucas: Securities: Regulation: Enforcement (Nationwide) Ronald Meltzer: International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions (Nationwide) Thomas Mueller: Antitrust (District of Columbia); Antitrust: Cartel (Nationwide) Bruce Newman: Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance)(Nationwide) Stephanie Nicolas: Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance)(Nationwide) Robert Novick: International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy (Nationwide) Amy Null: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Massachusetts) David Ogden: Litigation: General Commercial (District of Columbia) William O'Reilly Jr.: Real Estate (Massachusetts) Andre Owens: Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance)(Nationwide) William Paine: Litigation: Securities (Massachusetts) Kimberly Parker: FCPA (Nationwide) John Pierce: International Arbitration (Nationwide) Lisa Pirozzolo: Intellectual Property (Massachusetts) Benjamin Powell: International Trade: CFIUS Experts (Nationwide) Andrea Robinson: Litigation: Securities (Massachusetts) Julie Hogan Rodgers: Tax (Massachusetts) Jonathan Rosenfeld: Labor & Employment (Massachusetts) Anjan Sahni: Litigation: White - Collar Crime & Government Investigations (New York) Ken Salazar: Natural Resources & Environment (Colorado) Matthew Schnall: Tax (Massachusetts) Mark Selwyn: Intellectual Property: Patent (California) Howard Shapiro: Litigation: White - Collar Crime & Government Investigations (District of Columbia) John Sigel: Bankruptcy / Restructuring (Massachusetts); Banking & Finance (Massachusetts) Steven Singer: Life Sciences: Corporate / Commercial (Nationwide) Erin Sloane: FCPA (Nationwide); Litigation: White - Collar Crime & Government Investigations (New York) Andrew Spielman: Natural Resources & Environment (Colorado) Danielle Spinelli: Appellate Law (Nationwide); Native American Law (Nationwide) Wayne Stoner: Intellectual Property (Massachusetts) Tim Syrett: Antitrust (Massachusetts) Heather Tewksbury: Antitrust (California); Antitrust: Cartel (Nationwide) Naboth van den Broek: International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy (Nationwide) Seth Waxman: Appellate Law (Nationwide); Native American Law (Nationwide) Harry Weiss: Securities: Regulation: Enforcement (Nationwide) David Westenberg: Corporate / M & A: Capital Markets (Massachusetts) Kimberly Wethly: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Massachusetts) Amy Wigmore: Intellectual Property: Litigation (District of Columbia) Roger Witten: FCPA (Nationwide) Jonathan Wolfman: Corporate / M & A (Massachusetts) Paul Wolfson: Appellate Law (Nationwide) Heather Zachary: Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite (District of Columbia); 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In general, I think the application of CCL shall bring significant advancement to the business environment, as it is expected to enhance clarity and transparency (as it details the procedures and requirements of setting up companies with specific timelines) to improve the ranking of UAE in international doing business reports, and promote the competitiveness of UAE to attract targeted FDI inflows to achieve the desired economic diversification.

the contrast with partnership in a large law firm (the «law firm contrast» hypothesis) beyond the economic rewards, in particular, greater collegiality in the work environment for general counsel

The premium rate increases are a prudent decision which reflects American General's commitment to effectively manage its products in the current economic environment.»

MIT Computers, Tampa • FL 2009 — 2010 General Manager Managed all Human Resources oversight and provided personnel training and development programs that developed company growth from 3 to 7 retail locations in tough economic environment.

Executive Management Duties & Responsibilities Provide effective solutions to complex issues such as cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, purchasing and sales negotiations, business development tactics and industry competition Identify and develop talent among team members with targeted recruitment, focused training efforts and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Utilize needs - and situation - based assessments to manage costs and capital outlays and determine potential ROI Participate heavily in all marketing, branding, public relations and communications activities Develop leadership team and support staff to aid in efficient business operations, sales and marketing functions, and client service execution, delegating important tasks and assignments while monitoring for effective resolution Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, while performing sales presentations, overseeing market operation and business development, creating new revenue channels and managing key vendor and client relationships Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior - level management, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective acquisition strategies, pricing, market trends, and operational structures Assess and expand key markets and potential business ventures while ensuring operational efficiency and solid execution of corporate mission Create and implement marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established internal and external benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working knowledge of the products, services and respective marketplace, including pricing and regulatory trends, competitor strategies, general economic conditions and other business metrics Act as a liaison between staff, clients, and other management members to resolve issues in a timely manner

Property Management — Duties & Responsibilities Coordinate regular maintenance and repairs as well as emergency resolution through the efficient management of maintenance team and general / sub-contractors, also participating in restoration and renovation projects to ensure timely completion within designated budgets Develop annual property budget and monitor with monthly variance reports, preparing financial statements and various regular and ad - hoc reports on property status, including occupancy rates and lease expirations Provide relevant oversight and administration to tenant build - outs, utility service termination and transfer, supply purchasing, and building consolidation processes Support firm management to aid in effective customer service, maintenance, and general property operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while overseeing all critical management aspects Organize, manage, and execute all aspects of the lease process, facilitating the ease of operational aspects as well as price / term negotiations, rental agreement reviews, rent collection, impounds, and tenant eviction as necessary Generate increased revenue through tenant referrals as well as consistent lease renewals through effective service and timely issue resolution Identify and develop talent among hired staff and property personnel, utilizing focused training efforts within a performance - based work environment designed to utilize the critical strengths of assistants, supervisors, and techs Provide continuous assessment of property usage and needs, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective preventative maintenance programs, renovation considerations, and cost reduction / control measures Maintain a strong working knowledge of the leasing property, respective marketplace, and general economic trends Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales personnel, support staff, and senior management to facilitate information flow and drive operational efficiency

The General Assembly, Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and good faith in the fulfilment of the obligations assumed by States in accordance with the Charter, Affirming that indigenous peoples are equal to all other peoples, while recognizing the right of all peoples to be different, to consider themselves different, and to be respected as such, Affirming also that all peoples contribute to the diversity and richness of civilizations and cultures, which constitute the common heritage of humankind, Affirming further that all doctrines, policies and practices based on or advocating superiority of peoples or individuals on the basis of national origin or racial, religious, ethnic or cultural differences are racist, scientifically false, legally invalid, morally condemnable and socially unjust, Reaffirming that indigenous peoples, in the exercise of their rights, should be free from discrimination of any kind, Concerned that indigenous peoples have suffered from historic injustices as a result of, inter alia, their colonization and dispossession of their lands, territories and resources, thus preventing them from exercising, in particular, their right to development in accordance with their own needs and interests, Recognizing the urgent need to respect and promote the inherent rights of indigenous peoples which derive from their political, economic and social structures and from their cultures, spiritual traditions, histories and philosophies, especially their rights to their lands, territories and resources, Recognizing also the urgent need to respect and promote the rights of indigenous peoples affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements with States, Welcoming the fact that indigenous peoples are organizing themselves for political, economic, social and cultural enhancement and in order to bring to an end all forms of discrimination and oppression wherever they occur, Convinced that control by indigenous peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and needs, Recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment, Emphasizing the contribution of the demilitarization of the lands and territories of indigenous peoples to peace, economic and social progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples of the world, Recognizing in particular the right of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being of their children, consistent with the rights of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are, in some situations, matters of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter of the United Nations, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples coeconomic and social structures and from their cultures, spiritual traditions, histories and philosophies, especially their rights to their lands, territories and resources, Recognizing also the urgent need to respect and promote the rights of indigenous peoples affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements with States, Welcoming the fact that indigenous peoples are organizing themselves for political, economic, social and cultural enhancement and in order to bring to an end all forms of discrimination and oppression wherever they occur, Convinced that control by indigenous peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and needs, Recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment, Emphasizing the contribution of the demilitarization of the lands and territories of indigenous peoples to peace, economic and social progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples of the world, Recognizing in particular the right of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being of their children, consistent with the rights of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are, in some situations, matters of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter of the United Nations, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples coeconomic, social and cultural enhancement and in order to bring to an end all forms of discrimination and oppression wherever they occur, Convinced that control by indigenous peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and needs, Recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment, Emphasizing the contribution of the demilitarization of the lands and territories of indigenous peoples to peace, economic and social progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples of the world, Recognizing in particular the right of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being of their children, consistent with the rights of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are, in some situations, matters of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter of the United Nations, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples coeconomic and social progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples of the world, Recognizing in particular the right of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being of their children, consistent with the rights of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are, in some situations, matters of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter of the United Nations, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples coEconomic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples coeconomic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples concerned,

6.5 That government departments that have specific responsibilities for Indigenous affairs (for example, the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and the Attorney - General's Department) work closely with the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, and the Department of Climate Change, to ensure that the social, cultural, environmental and economic impacts and opportunities for Indigenous peoples arising from water and climate change are identified and addressed