Sentences with phrase «key funds for»

The New York State Department of Agriculture and markets and the Erie County Community Development Block Grant program provided key funding for the project, and the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning led the local effort to gather and assess public input with guidance from the Erie County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board;

The Ford Foundation has been a key funder for her work («and that was the result of a cold call,» she says).

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Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

The key is learning what to do to ensure there is another tank (a new funding round or other capital raise) waiting for you when you head back up to the surface.

Page also served as an adviser «on key transactions» for Russia's state - owned energy giant Gazprom before setting up his own energy investment fund, Global Energy Capital, with former Gazprom executive Sergei Yatesenko.

In interviews over the past week, President Donald Trump has cast doubt on whether his administration will fund a key provision of the Affordable Care Act that helps offset costs for insurers.

• KeyMe, a New York City - based provider of solutions for people to access and manage their keys, raised $ 25 million in Series D funding.

«It really comes down to this combination of funding and mentoring — the two key areas high - growth startups need,» says Michael Goldberg, visiting assistant professor of design and innovation at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management where he created an online course that uses Cleveland as a model for other communities.

So, 2016 was a busy growth year for us — we raised US $ 120M in a Series B funding round, made some key executive hires, opened our first U.S. office in San Francisco, and opened a new 50,000 - sq - ft manufacturing facility in Waterloo, with plans to continue hiring aggressively in both locations.»

Having a small, seed fund (~ $ 1 - 10M) that invests more like an angel and utilizes high net worth individuals for follow on investment is key.

Fidelity Strategic Funds are multi-asset-class strategies that seek to address key income needs — bond income from global sources, non-bond income, and real return — by investing in a diversified mix of fixed income and / or equity investments chosen for their historical combined performance.

NASA's Commercial Crew Program, which provided most of the funding for Dragon 2 development, is a key enabler for this mission.

It's a key earnings period for Herbalife, which has been whipsawed this year by the opinions of two long - sparring hedge fund moguls.

The fund is off 1.75 percent for the year, but performance was not the key reason for closing it, a person familiar with the firm's thinking said.

For the hedge funds not fortunate enough to launch with such fanfare, the key question is, what are the firms that have developed the strongest brands doing differently?

It's especially important for those seeking funding and is a key component of the SBA loan application.

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.

For example, Hoff noted the volatility caused by a possible Brexit hasn't affected his key investments in health care and cable company high - yield funds.

Most have a «key man» provision binding the principals for the duration of the fund.

After reaching certain milestones in the acceleration program, we prepare the entrepreneurs for further funding by giving them access to our network of over 450 investors and venture capitalists that serve a variety of entrepreneurship sectors through key investment stages.

A key sponsor for Energy for Defense II was the APC, headquartered in the Twin Cities and operated by Defense Alliance, one of the nation's three U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)- funded Advanced Defense Technologies Clusters.

But even among the best funds, few have topped the key threshold of 16 %, fueling a nagging perception that the rewards of investing in the Asia - Pacific region are not making up for the risks — at least not yet.

«Seth was key to helping close the first round of funding for Gumroad.

The key problem, Hands believes, is that most funds still operate on the same leveraged buyout (LBO) model that has existed for 30 or more years.

A key, legal rule for startups in the US seeking private financing changed in the fall: it is now okay to «generally solicit and generally advertise» that you are seeking funds.

White Paper by Roland Reynolds & Ken Wallace September 2009 INTRODUCTION Two key trends have dramatically altered the venture capital industry over the last three decades: the rise of larger fund sizes and the decline of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) as an exit market for venture - backed companies.

The favorable growth rate that led to the funding is more likely a factor of selling the coin - sized TrackR medallions for key rings and other every - day carry items and use of the mobile app.

At each funding round, investors will expect companies to have achieved key milestones and to demonstrate for sales traction.

Recent data has shown that two keys to driving higher levels of EM entrepreneurship are providing resources and funding for emerging markets entrepreneurs, and driving higher levels of female entrepreneur participation.

Buffett views the use of such so - called float as one of the key benefits of the insurance business, because it allows him to invest policyholder funds for Berkshire's benefit.

It may be used as a funding mechanism for your buy - sell agreement and as business interruption insurance to pay the business for interruptions caused by the death of key employees.

Portfolio managers get a turn - key solution for launching a new fund, while investors are able to choose a fund based on their risk and reward preferences.

In wells that we can't drill turn - key, we maintain operating funds to cover overages so you can rest assured the project will be budgeted for without cost overruns putting it into jeopardy.

For this reason, we recommend that you move your funds to a new wallet with new private keys.

The key tool is the federal funds rate — the interest rate banks charge each other for overnight loans.

Beyond the special visit of Senator Collins, highlights included: • Intense and probing pre and post-dinner conversations about the economy and the world on the deck (along with wonderful wine and hors d'oeuvres — part of the tradition is that each participant ships several bottles of excellent wine to share with others) • Participation in a financial forecast survey of key factors for the upcoming 12 months as well as a review of the prior year's financial forecast survey — including distribution of funds that the prior year's attendees «bet» on the accuracy of the forecasts.

Using life insurance or mutual funds as a funding device for nonqualified deferred compensation is a key retirement management strategy.

She holds a key role in coordinating support requirements for construction schedules and ensuring timely funding and proper disbursements to subcontractors and vendors.

The best time to raise growth capital, assuming you are ready for it, is when the market conditions are ripe, market views your sector favorably, key competitors are being funded, or there is inbound interest.

The remaining criteria are kept under lock and key, but Morningstar suggests that the fund also screens for financial leverage and cash flow metrics to ensure that included companies can continue to increase their dividends year after year.

Key steps along this path include completion of the transition to full implementation of Basel III, including new liquidity requirements; enhanced prudential standards for systemically important firms, including risk - based capital requirements, a leverage ratio, and tighter prudential buffers for firms heavily reliant on short - term wholesale funding; expansion of the regulatory umbrella to incorporate all systemically important firms; the institution of an effective, cross-border resolution regime for systemically important financial institutions; and consideration of regulations, such as minimum margin requirements for securities financing transactions, to limit leverage in sectors beyond the banking sector and SIFIs.

Property taxes in North Carolina are a key source of revenue for local governments, providing funding for services such as public education and law enforcement.

Work with Investors and Raise Capital They are also able to always clearly answer the key questions: ▪ How much capital the need to raise ▪ What does success look like in 12 months ▪ Who is on the team and why ▪ Use of funds ▪ Who is in charge ▪ The go - to - market strategy ▪ How to recruit talent So for those who still feel compelled to build startups, a good starting point is to understand what it takes, and what the expectations are.

Sometimes you may see a currency that asks for your private key or to send them funds before they initiate the airdrop.

These programs will play a key role as regional pipeline partners for the national Fund.

One of the key reasons the returns are so high is that investment funds are usually locked up for a long period of time and there's no liquid tertiary market for life settlements.

«Universities Superannuation Scheme, the largest private pension fund in the United Kingdom, diligently prosecuted this case as lead plaintiff to assist in securing a fantastic recovery for defrauded investors as well as achieving some key legal rulings along the way.

We look at the key turning points over the last 12 months for the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund.

Our region's housing affordability is a key issue for the Board of Trade, and a new $ 5 - billion National Housing Fund intended to help jump start new rental supply in the region is a welcome announcement.

For the seventh consecutive year, there was growth in all key metrics — number of individual donor - advised funds, total grant dollars from them, total contributions to them and total charitable assets in them.