Pam is the founder of the firm's Impact Business, leading a team of more than 40 professionals providing a complement of strategic and legal services at the cutting edge of the rapidly
growing Impact Economy.
Not exact matches
The «high
impact firms» that BDC studied are ones that have disproportionate effects on the
economy given their size — usually established businesses that have
grown big enough to invest in above - average growth.
The fund focuses on making an
impact on the Michigan
economy by providing capital to businesses that are headquartered in Michigan, have a significant presence in Michigan or are in the process of expanding their operations in Michigan so they can
grow and create jobs.
Apple today announced a new set of investments to build on its commitment to support the American
economy and its workforce, concentrated in three areas where Apple has had the greatest
impact on job creation: direct employment by Apple, spending and investment with Apple's domestic suppliers and manufacturers, and fueling the fast -
growing app
economy which Apple created with iPhone (R) and the App Store (R).
If Brexit negotiators can not come up with specific guidance on how the U.K. - EU relationship will work, the uncertainty will
grow for businesses and citizens, which could have an
impact on the
economy.
During the summit held on Monday, attendees from various technology companies, lobbying groups, and law firms, gathered to discuss India's
growing economy and its
impact on U.S. businesses.
Throughout the world, a
growing number of social
impact - motivated entrepreneurs like Mycoskie are doing well by doing good, truly making a difference in people's lives while generating
economy - boosting profits in the process.
Positive economic feedback effects from a somewhat faster
growing economy seem likely to shrink the tax bill's deficit
impact relative to the «static scoring» estimate of about $ 1.5 trillion.
Worse still, we're missing out on opportunities to innovate, to make our
economy cleaner and more competitive, to reduce pollution — and its public health and climate change
impacts — and to export our metals and minerals to a
growing global marketplace.
He added that «fortunately, it's such an obviously flawed system that it will probably never
grow to a point where it causes any ill - effects [sic], or even
impact, to world
economies.»
These risks and uncertainties include: fluctuations in U.S. and international
economies and currencies, our ability to preserve,
grow and leverage our brands, potential negative effects of material breaches of our information technology systems if any were to occur, costs associated with, and the successful execution of, the company's initiatives and plans, the acceptance of the company's products by our customers, the
impact of competition, coffee, dairy and other raw material prices and availability, the effect of legal proceedings, and other risks detailed in the company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the «Risk Factors» section of Starbucks Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2014.
If rates rise slowly amid a
growing economy, higher corporate earnings and wages will counterbalance any negative
impact on demand for real estate.
The ECB has expressed fears over
growing trade disputes between the US and China and their potential
impact on the region's
economy
The latest economic
impact report tells the story of international automakers, their ever -
growing impact on the U.S.
economy, and the benefits they provide to local communities.
Here for America tells the story of international automakers, their ever -
growing impact on the U.S.
economy, and the benefits they provide to local communities.
«Hispanic business owners are a dynamic, powerful force in our
growing economy, and the actions of our government have a tremendous
impact on whether they are able to continue to thrive and create jobs.
REGIONAL SUPERSECTION — SHALE OIL BOOM RATTLES GCC
ECONOMIES By Gordon Platt As US shale oil and gas production continues to grow, it could have an impact on GCC economies over both the short and l
ECONOMIES By Gordon Platt As US shale oil and gas production continues to
grow, it could have an
impact on GCC
economies over both the short and l
economies over both the short and long term.
As a result of this focus, and given the clear
impact the operations of the banking sector have on the country's
economy and individual consumers, calls from all stakeholders for a significant cultural and behavioural change in the industry are
growing.
Our projects and services facilitate greater understanding of the social, economic, and environmental
impacts of our food choices, and promote the purchase of locally
grown and produced foods to keep our farms and food businesses viable and to strengthen the local
economy.
Indeed one is very relieved that the non-oil
economy is now
growing, even though still below 2.0 % as oil sector effects diffuse through the
economy through stability and convergence of FX rates;
growing reserves; oil sector procurement; and the
impact of government spending on sectors like construction.
There is also
growing anger over the government's continuing refusal to publish studies it is conducting on the
impact that Brexit will have on different sectors of the
economy.
Similarly, you can drop a ton into education without it showing appreciable
impact on outcomes for 20 years as you need a whole generation of kids to
grow through that upgraded system and into the workforce, and if the
economy is depressed or the new jobs aren't there then you just have a bunch of better educated people facing hardship.
Short - and long - term
impacts The American
economy is already beginning to feel the effects of climate change, the report says, and «these
impacts will likely
grow materially over the next 5 to 25 years and affect the future performance of today's business and investment decisions.»
A new report by authors from UCLA School of Law's Emmett Center on Climate Change and the Environment and UCLA's Institute of the Environment and Sustainability explores the sources and
impacts of plastic marine litter and offers domestic and international policy recommendations to tackle these
growing problems — a targeted, multifaceted approach aimed at protecting ocean wildlife, coastal waters, coastal
economies and human health.
And some consumer advocates and regulators are
growing concerned about the
growing number of homes that have had their utilities shut off because of unpaid bills — especially because more people may be
impacted as the
economy worsens.
What remains to be seen is whether the Oasis of the Seas can surmount non-physical hurdles, including a moribund global
economy,
growing concerns over the environmental
impact of luxury ships the size of small cities, and questions as to whether passengers will be willing to shell out more money for more, well, everything.
This is not expected to slow as Africa's
economies continue to
grow, and is having a transformative
impact on culture, business and politics.
The resulting Economic
Impact Study confirms the Torpedo Factory Art Center is critical to Alexandria's
economy, and offers a broad perspective on what needs to happen in order to capitalize on the Art Center's history and
grow it's success.
And through conversations with others in the
growing climate justice movement, I began to see all kinds of ways that climate change could become a catalyzing force for positive change — how it could be the best argument progressives have ever had to demand the rebuilding and reviving of local
economies; to reclaim our democracies from corrosive corporate influence; to block harmful new free trade deals and rewrite old ones; to invest in starving public infrastructure like mass transit and affordable housing; to take back ownership of essential services like energy and water; to remake our sick agricultural system into something much healthier; to open borders to migrants whose displacement is linked to climate
impacts; to finally respect Indigenous land rights — all of which would help to end grotesque levels of inequality within our nations and between them.
Climate Change The New
Economy We are nearing the last quarter of 2017 and this year (like the previous one) has set new records within the
growing list of climate
impacts globally.
«But what if damages
grow faster than our
economy, what if climate
impacts hit faster than we are able to adapt?
Oil prices will continue to drop, fossil fuels will continue to supply more than three - quarters of world energy use in 2040, and natural gas is expected to
grow the fastest
impacting on
economies, companies, communities, and individuals.
Now, for the many low - income countries whose emissions are negligible but are most vulnerable to climate
impacts, Paris also needs to deliver support to build their resilience and help
grow their
economies without high levels of carbon pollution that concerns us all.
The global
economy would
grow by 1 % by 2050, IRENA says, and global welfare, including gains not measured by GDP, for example health benefits from reduced air pollution and lower climate
impacts, would improve by 15 %, compared with the current trajectory.
Renewable energy cooperation will also promote
economies of scale and fraternal ties crucial to dealing with the other pressing climate
impacts faced by many regional states:
growing water scarcity amid shifting weather patterns and, in some, projected sea - level rises on coastal communities and aquifers.
This time, however, the consequences of a bust in 2013 could
impact the
economy at large, according to American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) CEO Denise Bode, because «the wind manufacturing sector has really
grown over the last four or five years» from «25 percent of our component parts being manufactured in the U.S. to over 60 percent.
Governments enacting sustainable procurement ordinances and policies deploy their tremendous buying power to reduce environmental and health
impacts, support forward - thinking businesses,
grow jobs, and build a more sustainable
economy.
This landmark settlement serves as an example of how electric utilities, environmental advocates, ratepayers, and
impacted communities can work together to find solutions to climate change that
grow our
economy and build a better future.
«The hemp industry has had a huge
impact on the Canadian
economy, as the ability to
grow hemp in Canada benefits the whole value chain, from farmer, to producer, to the end consumer.»
«The signing of these landmark agreements demonstrates the shared vision of a partnership that will further stimulate the vibrant, fast -
growing Nigerian
economy and substantially
impact the state and country's GDPs, resulting in increased employment and skills training.
In recent years, the USPTO has come under increasing scrutiny over the quality of its patent examinations.1 The
growing push for reform of the patent system is fueled by the rapid rise of technology, financial services, telecommunications, and other innovations driving the information
economy, all straining the USPTO's ability to evaluate and issue quality patents.2 Problems with patent quality occur when the Patent Office grants patents on claims that are broader than what is merited by the invention and the prior art. 3 In fact, a number of these problematic patents have been issued and publicized to much fanfare, including the infamous Smuckers» peanut butter and jelly patent where the company asserted a patent on their method of making the UncrustiblesTM crust-less peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, among others.4 These «bad» or improvidently granted patents
impact the USPTO's ability to promote overall patent quality which, I will show, has serious implications for the public domain.
The move coincides with a broader discussion among financial firms about how their businesses are being
impacted by the cryptocurrency
economy, which after
growing by leaps and bounds in 2017, has seen a sizeable market drawdown so far this year.
The contingent workforce is
growing and
impacting the Canadian
economy.
While imposing a tariff on goods imported from Mexico would have a negative
impact on that nation's
economy, Tolliver says Mexico could survive it over the long term as its
economy adjusts to a new normal, as its
economy is
growing.
«The U.S.
economy would feel the
impact of a
growing trade deficit.»
Analysts have pointed to employment increases as a sign of an improving U.S.
economy, but will another sign of a stronger domestic
economy — the
growing value of the U.S. dollar — negatively
impact the U.S. hospitality industry?
Imagine if everyone always felt confident about their home values... think about the
impact that would have on creating a healthy, sustainable and
growing economy.
But Mace made a case that
growing budget deficits will negatively
impact the
economy and cause interest rates to rise which could trigger economic stress.
From facilitating jobs to boosting the tax base: logistics real estate will have a
growing impact on the changing global
economy and the future flow...
Though the rate increase will have some negative
impacts on REITs — such as reduced demand for acquisitions and higher cap rates — the fact that REITs have historically performed well after rate increases can assure investors that rate hikes reflect a healthy,
growing economy, which is the core fundamental for real estate and REIT performance.