Sentences with phrase «industry issues at»

She was nominated for her first games media award while still at university, and now balances video production with freelancing for publications like Official PlayStation magazine, talking about key industry issues at conerences around the world, and appearing on national media like BBC Radio to evangelise gaming culture.

But in a discussion of industry issues at the NICSA Strategic Leadership Forum, Schapiro said that there was no clarity as to how the regulator would handle the proposal.

Not exact matches

Meanwhile Dennis Bevington, MP for the Western Arctic, issued a report noting the diamond industry had come to account for half of all economic activity in the N.W.T. Ekati and Diavik were harvesting ore at rates exceeding original targets.

So far, U.S. President Barack Obama's attempts at nuance on the Keystone XL pipeline issue have impressed no one: not the oil industry, not environmentalists and certainly not Canadians.

The energy that's taken up by looking at what other businesses are doing and worrying about why your business isn't further along could be better spent innovating and exploring the issues not being addressed in your industry and how you could provide solutions for them.

«He's a guy who thinks at the highest levels — about government, about macroeconomic issues, about geopolitical issues and about what's happening in our industry,» says Colleen Johnston, TD's chief financial officer, adding, «Despite all he's achieved, he's also a guy who can put himself in other people's shoes and think like a normal person.»

A 2003 estimate put the total cost of mental health issues to Canadian industry at $ 35 billion a year.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

During one event attended by the prime minister that week, an investment seminar hosted by the Japan External Trade Organization and the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry at the Pierre Hotel, Dr. Ziad Haider, special representative for commercial and business affairs at the US Department of State said, «Secretary Kerry... likes to say that foreign policy is economic policy, and in saying that he's referring to that interplay between foreign policy, foreign affairs, economic issues, and it's certainly true with bilateral diplomatic relations, as well.»

Schneider confirmed that the incident had occurred and that it had issued a security alert to customers of the technology, which cyber experts said is widely used in the energy industry, including at nuclear facilities, and oil and gas plants.

«We're fairly confident the issues we identified will be addressed in the negotiations,» said Ed Brzytwa, director of global policy at the Information Technology Industry Council.

Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings told CNBC last month at the United States Conference of Mayors that the broader Texas «red state» reputation is an issue, especially given the tech industry's focus on social tolerance, but he stressed that Dallas is «a blue city in a red state,» which has scored 100 on the LGBT Index for the past three years.

So, the issue is not productivity and long hours, but the perception of productivity, and in competitive industries like law, banking, consulting or technology, this puts enormous pressure on employees to be at the office.

However, he observes, functionality has been an issue with some early pay - at - the - table solutions, largely because they were designed by people who lack understanding of the specifics of the restaurant industry.

This provides our team with a unique macro-perspective about what pains, issues, and problems there are in our industry at any given point in time.

Though the entertainment industry remains deeply problematic in terms of actual representation — not to mention, the still barely addressed issues of systemic harassment — there were some notable moments at last night's Academy Awards ceremony.

That strategy seems waaaayyyy less risky than actively picking stocks of supposedly «reliable» stocks that issue dividends, which could be cut at any time due to shifting industry trends and company performance.

Factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing from our forward - looking statements include risks relating to: failure of DBRS to rate the Notes at the anticipated ratings levels, which is a closing condition, or at all; changes in the financial markets, including changes in credit markets, interest rates, securitization markets generally and our proposed securitization in particular; the willingness of investors to buy the Notes; adverse developments regarding OnDeck, its business or the online or broader marketplace lending industry generally, any of which could impact what credit ratings, if any, are issued with respect to the Notes; the extended settlement cycle for the scheduled closing on April 17, 2018, which may exacerbate the foregoing risks; and other risks, including those described in our Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and in other documents that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time which are or will be available on the Commission's website at www.sec.gov.

A list issued Tuesday by the U.S of products subject to tariff hikes included aerospace, telecoms and machinery, striking at high - tech industries seen by China's leaders as the key to its economic future.

We know that a Harper government will continue to shield the industry from a national carbon tax, but the issue is secondary in nature, at best.

This U.S. coffee market research report looks at the trends and issues affecting the coffee industry, including the constant innovation required to keep consumer attention.

The scope of Samuelson's work at Zillow as chief industry development officer was limited by a preliminary injunction issued in July in conjunction with a lawsuit filed by Move and the National Association of Realtors.

At a special White House event this week, members of the American Trucking Associations (ATA), along with a contingent of Road Team Captains, a group of professional drivers who act as industry «ambassadors» as part of a national outreach program, met with President Trump to discuss a range of issues affecting motor carriers, including health care.

At this FREE one - day event hosted in 15 Major US Cities, over 75,000 passionate Business Owners will connect, network with vendors in various industries, and learn from the best in business about how to solve their most pressing business issues.

BEIJING — China has struck a hard stance on the issue at the root of the looming trade fight between Beijing and Washington: China's government - led drive, which Washington describes as breaking international rules, to build the cutting - edge industries of the future.

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.

Industry Minister Christian Paradis has remained silent on the issue, but last week the Canadian Marketing Association told its members that further consultations are now planned and that the law will not take effect until the middle of 2012 at the earliest.

WASHINGTON (Reuters)-- The Trump administration is considering issuing an executive order that would restrict some Chinese companies» ability to sell telecommunications equipment in the United States, two industry officials said, an action likely aimed at Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and ZTE Corp.

In our first - ever 40 Under 40 issue this week, we salute rising stars across the industry who are engineering change, thinking differently and helping position their companies for the future at a crucial time.

But initially at least Canada was seen as an additional complication to completion of the TPP, a «difficult» negotiating partner that brought its own baggage (such as a less than robust IPR regime, a traditional antipathy to the interests of the brand - name pharmaceutical manufacturers, a penchant for protecting so - called «cultural industries», and other trade issues that did not align with US interests) that might have resonated with some of the other TPP countries.

Mr. Scott is a well - recognized keynote speaker at legal and industry related conferences and provides insight into the understanding of both legal issues and the technical requirements necessary for the successful management of mineral exploration and mining companies.

The PRPA has already completed substantial pre-development work at the sites, improving access, in anticipation of private development spurred by a Request for Expressions of Interest (REI) that was issued late last year and, the port authority said, «garnered a high level of response from maritime industry, manufacturing, and energy companies.»

It just depends on what industry you are in or who is looking at the issue.

As the cryptocurrency industry continues to grow and expand at a rapid rate, an issue has become clear across the board: there is a severe shortage of skilled engineers to keep up with the pace.

Budget 2018 continues this Ottawa - knows - best trend for issues that are wholly constitutionally provincial: the opioid crisis (health care), early learning and child care (education), more cash for «seasonal industries» via the provinces, a learning bond experiment in Ontario, apprenticeship programs, funding for harnessing «big data» at universities (again, education and health care in that list).

Specifically, a recent analysis by Graham Secker, MS & Co.'s European equity strategist, found that recent disappointments in European corporate profits are a function of at least three important factors that may be reversing: idiosyncratic issues related to heavily skewed index exposure to financials and commodity - linked industries; weak operating profit leverage linked to declining emerging market sales; and less aggressive use of buybacks, tax optimization and non-operating cost reductions versus U.S. peers.

By: Marleny Arnoldi 23rd March 2018 Following the realisation that their mining clients often need advisory services with regard to technical or operational issues at a cost - effective rate, mining services and solutions provider Dickinson Group began offering advisory services to the industry in November.

With the Petronas and CNOOC approvals, the industry breathed a (temporary) sigh of relief, as a number of developments, including the building of LNG terminals on the BC coast, were at issue.

As the general public, entrepreneurs, regulators, small businesses, educators, students and industry groups become more aware of the facts about crowdfunding and the impact that it can have at the grassroots level for every small business on every street corner to the highest levels of government and regulation, a groundswell of interest has emerged sparking dialogue and events bringing crowdfunding education, awareness and issues into the spotlight.

The Tenth Workshop on Food Allergen Methodologies aims at gathering scientists, chemists, analysts and other representatives from government agencies, university, industry and consumer associations, to discuss issues related to detection, identification, characterization, and control of allergen residues in foods.

«Flavor is a big issue across the industry,» said Maggie Harding, sales manager at food ingredient supplier The Scoular Company, which makes an 85 percent pea protein isolate.

She has worked as a research assistant at Deakin University on the project Sustainable Fishing Families and can now also report on food sovereignty issues in the Australian fishing industry.

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The July / August issue of CanTech International includes a look at how one industry supplier ended up having a starring role in the feature film Dark Shadows.

PG: Sustainability is a big issue for the packaging industry at the moment.

The program for the 21st Annual Central Coast Insights Wine Event produced by the Wine Industry Symposium Group will feature a distinctive line - up of Central Coast Wine Business Leaders who will share information and ideas, as well as discuss some of the most critical topics and hot issues currently faced by the wine industry, on Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Paso Robles, California at the Paso RobIndustry Symposium Group will feature a distinctive line - up of Central Coast Wine Business Leaders who will share information and ideas, as well as discuss some of the most critical topics and hot issues currently faced by the wine industry, on Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Paso Robles, California at the Paso Robindustry, on Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Paso Robles, California at the Paso Robles Inn.

Packaging Europe was given a sneak preview of the exhibit, and Libby White caught up with Paul Jenkins, Founder at ThePackHub (and partners of this latest exhibit) for a more in - depth discussion on the issues facing the packaging industry, and society on the whole.

Anchin's eleventh annual State of the Food and Beverage Industry Event, devoted to issues facing food and beverage manufacturers, distributors and retailers, was held on June 8, 2017 at Club 101 on Park Avenue.

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«If someone asked what was the major issue facing the Australian wine industry at the moment, I would say the high Australian dollar and the duopoly in the retailers has now been gazumped - it's the WET tax rebate rort,» he said.