Sentences with phrase «new industry initiatives»

To give you a sense of where the arena is headed, we'll also describe over the course of the month new industry initiatives that are intended to improve the drug discovery process.

Most smartphones will have the ability for users to remotely wipe and lock them down in case they're stolen after July 2015 thanks to a new industry initiative.

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«This new policy is further testament that consumers and companies are aligned in shifting the egg and pork industries away from confining animals in cages,» said Josh Balk, senior food policy director of the Humane Society of the United States, who has partnered with Dunkin' Donuts (DNKN) on the initiative.

As Facebook rolls out its «Instant Articles» initiative, in which news entities such as the New York Times and The Guardian are publishing directly to the social network, instead of just posting links to their own sites, media organizations and industry watchers are wrestling with the idea of Facebook as a platform for news.

The women — Susan Wu, Laura I. Gómez, Erica Baker, Ellen Pao, Tracy Chou, Y - Vonne Hutchinson, bethanye McKinney Blount, Freada Kapor Klein — have all pushed for greater diversity within the tech industry long before the new initiative, on which they'll work on outside of their day jobs.

Not only will the initiative support new startups, but it will work to promote cleantech innovations that already exist but aren't widely adopted yet, according to Greg Neichin, the executive vice president of San Francisco - based Cleantech Group, an industry research and advisory group.

By supporting initiatives like NextAI, Magna has the opportunity to help create a preeminent AI ecosystem which will ignite a new wave of opportunity for the Canadian industry, society, and entrepreneurs.»

In an industry teeming with safety initiatives, Clean Harbors» Start - Safe / Stay - Safe program may become a new high bar.

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.

While industry groups like the American Petroleum Institute have only had praise for the new administration's initiatives so far, this time reactions are more lukewarm.

At a time when a large percentage of the current financial advisor force is drawing closer to retirement, RBC Wealth Management - U.S. aims to attract new talent to the business with a new digital storytelling initiative that shines a spotlight on the role of financial advisors and what it takes to become part of the industry...

2017.09.06 RBC Wealth Management — U.S. launches new digital storytelling initiative to attract female financial advisors At a time when a large percentage of the current financial advisor force is drawing closer to retirement, RBC Wealth Management - U.S. aims to attract new talent to the business with a new digital storytelling initiative that shines a spotlight on the role of financial advisors and what it takes to become part of the industry...

This new initiative was announced by Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of Education, at the 2018 World Intellectual Property Day Event held in April which saw more than 200 participants from the creative and innovation community gather to celebrate World IP Day alongside 191 member states across the world.

The initiative will see FACIT and partners active at exhibitions and biotechnology conferences in the US over the next 18 months, and working with trade commissioners, Ontario stakeholders, MaRS Discovery District and other executive networks to expose talented industry professionals to opportunities and new businesses north of the border.

They are a murky regulatory environment, where states seem to be taking individual initiatives while the industry awaits rulings from the new administration's Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao; concerns about both reliability and cybersecurity in hackable robot cars; and the as yet unknown liability guidelines in the inevitable event of autonomous vehicle crashes and human injuries.

As part of a new initiative to create clothes that are more environmentally and economically sustainable, the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development have teamed with Nike and NASA to ask innovators to help them revolutionize the garment industry.

Suresh Prabhu, minister for commerce and industry and civil aviation, Government of India, launched digital initiatives by the Export Inspection Council (EIC) for the ease of export in New Delhi.

Under his leadership, he led a variety of new product development initiatives which have distinguished the company as a technology leader in the foodservice industry.

WATERTOWN, WIS. — America's non-alcoholic beverage industry today joined First Lady Michelle Obama and the Partnership for a Healthier America, of which Mrs. Obama serves as honorary chair, in supporting a new initiative designed to encourage Americans to stay hydrated by drinking water.

Betsy Dorn also will explain «The New Plastics Economy» initiative being organized by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, covering the potential implications to the pouch industry.

The beverage industry has long been committed to the health and wellness of Americans, and this initiative provides a new opportunity for it to build upon previous industry initiatives that are already having a real and lasting impact in communities across our country:

The industry will coordinate with the FDA on its new calorie labeling initiative to ensure that the information on the front and back of a package is consistent.

The study, commissioned by CST Wastewater Solutions, finds industry is convinced about the potential financial viability of sustainable energy and water initiatives, if sanguine about the failure rate in Australia and New Zealand so far.

The beverage industry is already doing this with its Clear on Calories initiative, which places new calorie labels on the front of every bottle, can and pack we produce.»

Research shows that a majority of global consumers, and especially Millennials, support companies that are committed to minimizing environmental impacts and that prioritize sustainable approaches to operations.2 To share more about its water initiatives, Fetzer Vineyards developed a new page on its website containing facts about agricultural water use and details about the company's water policy support. Visit fetzer.com/water for more on Fetzer Vineyards» water initiatives, including its adoption of BioFiltro's BIDA ® treatment system and its support for water conservation research and advocacy through collaborations with groups like the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) and Ceres» Connect the Drops, both of which were commended for their water policy efforts at the White House Water Summit on Building a Sustainable Water Future in the United States on March 22, 2016.

Marking the occasion, the Palm Oil Innovation Group (POIG), an initiative to reform the palm oil industry, is announcing new POIG members that are committing to drive much - needed transformation in the palm oil sector.

This annual conference allows students, academic researchers, industry professionals and government agents to network, share ideas and brainstorm new initiatives for improving global food security policies.

Cuisine magazine praised Olivado for helping to pioneer the avocado oil industry in New Zealand and for its strong marketing initiatives, which have been crucial in making both the product and the brand a success.

NEW YORK, NY (October 31, 2016)-- Striving to become a leader in philanthropic initiatives within the wine industry, Cape Classics is making its social commitment official through the introduction of The Indaba Education Fund (IEF), a fully accredited 501 (c)(3)...

The most recent study of Australasian business attitudes to environmental issues, commissioned by CST Wastewater Solutions, finds industry is convinced about the potential financial viability of sustainable energy and water initiatives, if sanguine about the failure rate in Australia and New Zealand so far.

Oakey Beef Processing and its owners Nippon Meat Packers have taken a far - sighted initiative that opens the way to cleaner, greener and more profitable industry performance,» says CST Wastewater Solutions Managing Director Mr Michael Bambridge, whose company represents the GWE COHRAL ™ technology in Australia and New Zealand.

Partnerships for Coffee Sustainability March 16, 2018, 4:30 - 5:30 PM CST - New Orleans, Louisiana, United States - Sheraton Hotel, Bayside C (4th Floor) We will be hosting a side event at the National Coffee Association Annual Convention, bringing together key coffee industry stakeholders to discuss certification and beyond and showcase collaborative initiatives.

If you follow packaging industry news, you are well aware of a number of ongoing and new initiatives that the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) conducts throughout the year.

Dedicated to addressing the policy framework and industry responsibility towards tackling obesity, this seminar programme combines speakers from policy and industry to review progress, discuss new initiatives, share reformulation case studies and explore new approaches to changing dietary behaviour.

It is a joint Australian, state and territory governments and New Zealand government initiative developed in collaboration with industry, public health and consumer groups.

AFM's new market - inspired booth will also feature key industry and consumer insights that have been utilized to develop the brand's new programs and initiatives.

This clarification was necessitated when our Global Council, on behalf of IBFAN, had to take a strategic decision whether or not and under what conditions IBFAN should participate in two new initiatives by UNICEF and WHO, WHO NetCode, and the UNICEF Breastfeeding Advocacy Initiative, both receiving funding from the BMGF, which has direct links and gets its returns from the baby food industry and also engages with entities such as the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) that create situations of risk of conflicts of Interest in infant and young child feeding.

The new School Meal Flexibility Rule... reflects USDA's commitment, made in a May proclamation to work with program operators, school nutrition professionals, industry, and other stakeholders to develop forward - thinking strategies to ensure school nutrition standards are both healthful and practical... This action reflects a key initiative of USDA's Regulatory Reform Agenda, developed in response to the President's Executive Order to alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the industry have hailed New York's initiative, saying it has helped the economy by luring shows and films to the state.

Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Howard Zemsky said, «The industrial hemp initiative highlights one of the many ways New York State benefits from being home to world - class educational institutions as new academia - industry partnerships utilize the innovations from research and development, generating economic opportunities and more jobs for New Yorkers.&raqNew York State benefits from being home to world - class educational institutions as new academia - industry partnerships utilize the innovations from research and development, generating economic opportunities and more jobs for New Yorkers.&raqnew academia - industry partnerships utilize the innovations from research and development, generating economic opportunities and more jobs for New Yorkers.&raqNew Yorkers.»

The Governor also announced a number of initiatives to continue to support the fishing and tourism industry in New York State:

During the summit, several initiatives were announced to help strengthen the industry, including expanding research, investing in new product and new market development, and expanding marketing and promotional programs to encourage increased growth in this sector.

«This initiative will help bring Rochester into a new era of economic development by breaking down barriers to growth, leveraging its assets, and solidifying the region's role as a leader in tomorrow's high - tech industries.

NY - Sun is Cuomo's $ 1 billion initiative to advance solar energy in New York state and move the state closer to having a sustainable, self - sufficient solar industry, according to the release.

A new report investigates the challenges the UK faces after the economic downturn and explores a range of initiatives across education, business, housing, industry, and innovation that could help kick - start growth.

De Blasio, for his part, touted his various achievements at the city level, including his new $ 500 million life sciences initiative, his universal prekindergarten initiative, new programs the city has created to help young people get jobs in the film and TV industry, the city's rent freeze program and the fact that the city now gives residents who are being harassed by their landlords a lawyer for free if they can fight the case.

Building on the Governor's new model for publicly - led public - private partnerships, this initiative further strengthens New York's recognition as the worldwide hub for the nanotechnology industnew model for publicly - led public - private partnerships, this initiative further strengthens New York's recognition as the worldwide hub for the nanotechnology industNew York's recognition as the worldwide hub for the nanotechnology industry.

State officials had high hopes for a much smaller initiative — a visual effects training program at Daemen College, in partnership with a company promising to create new jobs in the fledgling industry in Buffalo.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today convened the first - ever New York State Industrial Hemp Summit in Ithaca to build on the momentum of the region's growing agriculture industry as part of the Southern Tier Soaring economic revitalization initiative.

The EPA's abrupt new direction on legacy chemicals — like PFOA — is part of a broad initiative by the Trump administration to change the way the federal government evaluates health and environmental risks associated with hazardous chemicals, making it more aligned with the industry's wishes.