Sentences with phrase «leading private businesses»

«AGNORA Inc. is one of Canada's leading private businesses making their mark, helping to drive our economy forward.»

They also play a pivotal role in helping to shine a spotlight on our nation's leading private businesses.

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Youthful naiveté and a keen eye for market gaps led Minhas and her brother to start making a private - label line of spirits for bars and restaurants, and then to move into budget beer; today their Calgary - based conglomerate includes one of the country's largest independent alcohol businesses, plus ventures in construction and media.

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More broadly, they reflect a growing willingness among private - sector businesses to take the lead in tackling what have traditionally been public - sector issues, like economic development and training.

Last September, the federal government set aside $ 400 million to create venture - capital funds led by the private sector, and also promised to give the Business Development Bank of Canada another $ 100 million to reinforce its venture - capital activities.

This tiny Virginia city is home to several trade and government services businesses, and boasts 11 of the fastest - growing, women - led, private companies in America.

The southern capital has long been recognized for its wealth of Fortune 500 companies, and it's now home to 10 of the fastest - growing, private businesses led by women.

Commuters and passengers should make sure that they are «doing the sensible, common sense things like washing their hands frequently, and covering their coughs and sneezes,» advises Lisa Koonin, the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) lead for pandemic planning for the private sector and businesses.

The restructuring includes the consolidation of three functions — merchandising, planning and private brands — into a single Merchandising function to be led by Jeff Kantor and organized around five «families - of - business» (Ready - to - Wear, Center Core, Beauty, Men's and Kid's, and Home).

Progress in a few areas has been solid: slashing of bureaucratic red tape has led to a surge in new private businesses; full liberalization of interest rates seems likely following the introduction of bank deposit insurance in May; Rmb 2 trillion (US$ 325 billion) of local government debt is being sensibly restructured into long - term bonds; tighter environmental regulation and more stringent resource taxes have contributed to a surprising two - year decline in China's consumption of coal.

[01:30] Introduction [02:30] Tony welcomes Alexandra [03:40] Launching in 2007 — it came from a place of passion [04:25] Establishing clear roles among founders [05:40] Flexing her multilingual skills in business [06:25] Adjusting how you speak to someone based on their objectives [08:10] The secret to Gilt's growth [09:20] Building a business that would thrive during winter [10:20] Finding the capital to purchase inventory [10:40] Moving from venture to private equity funding [11:20] It's all about smart money [11:40] The future of traditional retail [12:20] The subscription model [12:40] Catering to the time - starved customer [12:55] Bringing services into the home [13:10] Leaving Gilt to lead Glamsquad [16:10] Glamsquad started as an app [17:10] Vetting employees [18:10] Building trust with customers [19:00] Taking massive action — now [20:20] Launching the first sale on Gilt — without a return policy [21:30] Fitz [22:00] The average person wears only 20 % of their wardrobe [23:00] Taking the time to understand your customer [23:20] Challenges as a woman in business [24:40] Advice to a female entrepreneur that's just getting started [25:25] The importance of networking [25:50] Knowing the milestones to hit along the way

Mr. Tilson also led the effort to create ICV Partners, a national for - profit private equity fund focused on minority - owned and inner - city businesses that has raised nearly $ 500 million.

Z Capital Group, LLC («Z Capital») is a leading alternative asset management firm with $ 2.3 billion in regulatory assets under management across complementary private equity and credit businesses.

Before his time with BlackRock, Mr. Collier was in private legal practice focusing on the investment management industry at a leading Canadian business law firm.

Shopify's IPO marks a significant stage in the growth of the business and hopefully fuels the aspirations of other promising private tech companies: to go beyond launching and selling their companies early on in the development process, and rather lead with the vision to build big and for the long term.

SymPowerco Corp. (Public, PINK: SYMW) StocksHaven Investments Founder and Lead Investment Analyst, Mr. Michael Vlaicu and private investor, Mr. Nukka have engaged in a conversation with SymPowerco Corp CEO, Mr. John Davenport with regards to ongoing current and future business operations.

Mr. Maddox leads the GMR team, which is comprised of highly experienced investment research professionals located around the globe who select and oversee the third - party money managers used throughout Wealth and Investment Management, a division of Wells Fargo comprised of Wells Fargo Private Bank, Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Institutional Retirement, and Abbot Downing businesses.

The renovation will transform UBC's existing business centre at The Mille, which it has operated at a high occupancy level since 2012, into a high quality, contemporary business environment with beautifully designed private offices, collaborative workspace and market - leading IT connectivity.

My other business ventures include a leading Australian - based retail apparel company, and an extensive private equity portfolio ranging from crypto - finance to legal cannabis production.

With nearly 10 years in buy - side investment banking and private equity, Jason has successfully originated and led middle - market M&A transactions across several industry sectors including business services, general industrials, flexible packaging, medical equipment manufacturing, branded consumer products, and information technology.

The United States has had legislation promoting business owners to adopt ESOPs for more than 30 years, and as a result, there is a robust movement of business including some of the country's largest private companies who wholeheartedly praise the model as leading to better business outcomes.

As Director of the Business / Higher Education Roundtable (BHER), Isabelle Duchaine leads BHER's external communications and several other initiatives that support its goals of increasing employment opportunities for young Canadians, boosting private sector and post-secondary research collaborations and helping businesses adapt to the economy of the future.

Vector Capital, a leading private equity firm specializing in transformational investments in established technology businesses, today announced that affiliates of Dyal Capital Partners («Dyal»), a division of Neuberger Berman, made a strategic minority investment in Vector.

Over a 14 - year period, Mr. Moysiuk led the creation and development of a significant institutional private equity business and portfolio, which generated exceptional investment performance.

Mr. Jiwan has served on numerous boards of directors and advisors, including: (i) Future Finance Loan Corporation, a European private student lender that has helped students at over 130 universities fund their education, where Mr. Jiwan is a co-founder and non-executive Chairman; (ii) BFRE, a Brazilian private real estate finance company, which was subsequently sold to affiliates of BTG Pactual; (iii) GP Investimentos, one of Latin America's leading private equity firms, where he served on its shareholder advisory board; (iv) NewPoint Re, a Bermuda - based reinsurance business; and (v) Kaletra QD product development program with Abbott Pharmaceuticals, where he served on the Joint Oversight Committee.

The stock has been rapidly appreciating ever since, rallying over 10 % last week as Bloomberg reported that United Health was emerging as the leading bidder for health care while private equity firm Vista was the most likely bidder for the education business.

Through its private label and contract manufacturing and packaging business, F&F Foods serves many of the large retail chains, as well as some of the industry - leading candy companies.

Over the course of two days leading figures from the global and UK wine industry will share their advice, insights, and experiences on how bulk wine and spirits can help grow your private label and branded product business.

Northern Foods and Greencore, two of the UK's leading convenience food processors, are to merge to create Essenta Foods, a # 1.7 b turnover business with strong positions in private label production along with significant band strength in biscuits and frozen pizzas, respectively through the Fox's and Goodfella's brands.

Whether they are meeting potential bulk wine suppliers on the trade show floor of the Royal Horticultural Halls or interacting with leading names in the industry as part of the two - day business conference, retail buyers will learn how private labels can help them boost top - line revenue and improve overall operating margins.

Hear from leading importers, distributors and bottlers how they have changed their business models to meet the demands of a changing wine market more focused on private and exclusive labels and bottling wine in market.

13 Aug 2013 — Campbell Soup Company announced today that it is in final and exclusive negotiations for the potential sale of its business in Europe to CVC Capital Partners (CVC), a leading global private equity firm.

Over the course of two days leading figures from the global and USA wine industry will share their thoughts, insights and experiences on how bulk wine and spirits can help grow your private label and branded product business.

Dougal led an MBO in January 2008 and the business is now under private ownership.

As a coach 1st Person ever inducted into the HEADFIRST BASEBALL HALL OF FAME Has Most Championships and Games Won in Headfirst History Coached the most players to move on to a 4 Year College Baseball Program Managed the 2007 Headfirst World Series team who won a National Title Managed the 2015 Headfirst Bercovich 24 World Series Team in Texas Runs multiple baseball clinics, camps and trainings for Headfirst Baseball Has created many connections with college scouts over the years for players Coached Varsity Baseball at Castro Valley High School for 3 years Coordinates «ESTL» program for players who need more development training Coached Events for USA Baseball with teams and showcases Was a Baseball Camp Instructor at Santa Clara University for 3 years Managed and Coached Headfirst Baseball teams now for 8 years Has trained and worked with players from all ages and all levels up to college Been a Role Model for dozens of players throughout the years at Headfirst Has been doing Baseball Private Lessons and Videos with players for 8 years Manages all «Bercovich 24» teams in the Headfirst Upper Division Program General Background Has been in charge of the Headfirst Upper Division as Coordinator since 2015 Received Bachelors Degree in Business at California State University - Eastbay Was the Leading Scorer twice for the only 2 seasons in Headfirst Basketball Huge Sports fan, has Season Tickets to the Giants, 49ers, Warriors and Sharks

LEPs are business - led partnerships between the private sector and local authorities established with the purpose of steering growth strategically in local communities.

Mr. Speaker, the 2018 - 2021 Budget is informed by the President's Coordinated Programme for Economic and Social Development Policies which aims at creating a conducive environment for the private sector to thrive, propel growth and create employment opportunies, especially for the youth.In this regard, Government's policy objectives for the medium term will aim at: • Stabilizing the economy and setting it on a path of sustained, diversified and resilient growth; • Optimizing the key sources of growth in the economy on sustainable basis; • Enhancing a competitive and enabling business environment for private sector - led growth; • Formalizing the informal sector; • Building a strong and resilient economy able to withstand internal and external shocks; • Promoting agro-industrial enterprises as the basis for the «One District, One Factory» initiative; and • Creating entrepreneurial and employment opportunities, especially for the youth.

Led by Roy Stone, Private Secretary to the Chief Whip and Mike Winter, Head of the Leader of the House's office, they operate in the dark, agents of the secret state of the most over-centralised political system in the Western world without so much as a Parliamentary Business Committee (promised but not delivered by the last government) to hold them to account.

Two lawyers at the center of events that led to criminal charges against former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and former Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto testified this past week that they had starkly different reactions when they realized the state constitution barred the town from guaranteeing loans for a private business.

It appropriately focuses on private sector led economic diversification, supported by government efforts to strengthen infrastructure and the business environment.

Lawmakers in the Democratic - led Assembly last week agreed to back Cuomo's ethics legislation, which includes disclosure of private business and legal clients.

The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership is Saratoga County's designated Economic Development organization, leading the public and private sectors to achieve economic success for its businesses and residents.

His Left - wing rhetoric will alarm many Conservatives and business leaders, who point out that the Coalition is asking the private sector to take the lead in hauling the economy out of recession as the public sector is cut back.

The plan itemizes the approach towards investing in people, including promoting social inclusion through social investment programmes for the vulnerable and targeted programmes for the North - East and Niger - Delta, job creation and youth empowerment and investments in human capital while outlining the competitiveness imperatives as enhancing infrastructure (power, roads, rail, ports and broadband services, and leveraging public - private partnerships (PPPs)-RRB-, improving the business environment through the initiatives under the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and promoting digital - ledbusiness environment through the initiatives under the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and promoting digital - ledBusiness Environment Council (PEBEC) and promoting digital - led growth.

During this period Ghanaians saw a massive infrastructural Development, reduction in unemployment rate, favorable atmosphere for the private businesses which led to the springing of so many foreign banks and other notable private companies.

Kenneth I. Chenault, Chairman and CEO of American Express, said, «As the public and private sectors are working hard to make New York a leading state for businesses, we need to communicate all the advantages the state has to offer.

About the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership is Saratoga County's designated Economic Development organization, leading the public and private sectors to achieve economic success for its businesses and residents.

Leading a public - private team effort, we are working with area businesses, educators, utilities and local government to overcome obstacles and capitalize on opportunities to grow and expand.

An independent academic, Prof Colin Talbot, of Manchester Business School, claimed today the impact of the Tory efficiency savings could lead to a loss of 100,000 public and private sector jobs.