Sentences with phrase «of black board»

The Charlotte - Mecklenburg, N.C., school board has approved a plan to end the district's forced - busing program, but only after making modifications to address the concerns of black board members and community activists.

Not exact matches

Neil Young got on board to headline the concert in August, and on September 29, 2012 appeared with The Black Keys, John Legend as well as the Foo Fighters on the Great Lawn of Central Park.

Representation of white women in leadership roles improved by 17 % over the nine year period, but for black, latino, and Asian men and women, percentages declined across the board, according to research by the nonprofit Ascend Foundation, an organization that advocates for Asians in business.

Iain Black, president and CEO, Vancouver Board of Trade This budget reflects the type of long - term thinking that needs to be shown in a global context of the need for more free trade, particularly with Asia, South America and Europe.

Whether that charge is valid or not, Twitter got a diversity black eye when it announced its original all - white - male board of directors.

He was the first president of CBS Digital and sits on the Boards of Discovery Communications, Inc., American Media Inc., Freedom Communications, Inc., Appinions, Inc., Black Arrow Inc., and Harvard Business School Publishing.

In today's issue of The Province newspaper, Board of Trade President and CEO Iain Black writes about Ottawa's proposed tax changes and the #HitThePauseButton campaign.

Business, government and community leaders come together at this black - tie gala to officially induct the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Immediate Past Chair into the Council of Governors.

Upon receiving news that past Board of Trade Chair Janet Austin will be B.C.'s next Lieutenant Governor, Iain Black and Anne Giardini penned a congratulatory letter on behalf of our organization.

In this Message to Members, President and CEO Iain Black unveils the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's five inaugural Pillar Partners.

Iain Black has lead the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade since October 2011.

Re: 2015 Metro Vancouver Transportation and Transit Plebiscite Results «First and foremost, I'd like to thank The Vancouver Board of Trade's thousands of members and partners, who have shown a tremendous amount of support for our organization over the past six months, as we poured time, energy and resources into this unprecedented referendum campaign,» said Iain Black, President and CEO of The Vancouver Board of Trade and one of the Better Transit and Transportation Coalition's four co-chairs.

In this Message to Members, Board of Trade President and CEO Iain Black discusses the federal government's proposed changes to business taxes.

The letter, which was sent by Board of Trade President and CEO Iain Black, aims to «assist the region's Mayors in the preparation of a regional transportation vision.»

In this Message to Members, The Vancouver Board of Trade's President and CEO, Iain Black, discusses what Greater Vancouver's business community can expect from some of Canada's newly appointed cabinet ministers.

The Vancouver Board of Trade's President and CEO, Iain Black, sent a letter to Mayor Gregor Robertson, city councillors, and Parks Board commissioners yesterday afternoon outlining our organization's support for the Vancouver Aquarium and its current cetacean policy.

Iain Black, President and CEO of The Vancouver Board of Trade.

In August 2011, The Board of Trade announced the appointment of new President and CEO Iain Black.

Under the leadership of Chair Elio Luongo and President and CEO Iain Black, The Vancouver Board of Trade also restored its balance sheet in 2014, eliminating its deficit within just two years — a full three years ahead of a board - approved Board of Trade also restored its balance sheet in 2014, eliminating its deficit within just two years — a full three years ahead of a board - approved board - approved plan.

While the business community will always be cautious when it comes to embracing large deficits, we are satisfied that many key economic investments and priorities have been included,» said Iain Black, President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

There are several elements that will serve our small business community, and our female Members in particular,» said Iain Black, President and CEO of The Vancouver Board of Trade.

«First and foremost, I'd like to thank The Vancouver Board of Trade's thousands of members and partners, who have shown a tremendous amount of support for our organization over the past six months, as we poured time, energy and resources into this unprecedented referendum campaign,» said Iain Black, President and CEO of The Vancouver Board of Trade and one of the Better Transit and Transportation Coalition's four co-chairs.

Black added that The Board of Trade is cautious about giving any additional powers to the Mayors» Council, and noted that the organization will be monitoring any proposed TransLink governance changes very closely.

Iain Black, President and CEO of The Vancouver Board of Trade, is available for media interviews.

«A lack of affordable housing hurts our economy because local businesses are unable to attract and retain talented workers,» says Iain Black, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

Iain Black, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, made the announcement today during a Board of Trade event with TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond and City of Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, who serves as Chair of the Mayors» Council on Regional Transportation.

«Balancing the budget for a fourth year in a row --- while other provinces grapple with debt, deficits, and economic uncertainty — is an accomplishment that gives the business community reassurance that B.C. is on the correct course,» said Iain Black, President and CEO of The Vancouver Board of Trade.

«Minister Stone's announcement is great news not just for residents of Greater Vancouver, but for businesses across the province,» said Iain Black, President and CEO of The Vancouver Board of Trade.

«The TPP will provide increased and privileged market access for Canadian exports, services and investments in one of the world's most dynamic economic regions, which represents nearly 40 per cent of the world's economy,» said Iain Black, President and CEO of The Vancouver Board of Trade.

The Company of Young Professionals program fosters an environment where millennials can learn from seasoned business leaders while forging long - lasting relationships with other young professionals,» said Iain Black, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

«There isn't a government of any political stripe in this country who wouldn't want to deliver today's budget,» says Iain Black, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

Increasing transit access to Canadian airports would shift air passengers and airport employment zone employees to transit networks,» said Iain Black, President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

Each spring, this black - tie gala brings together business, government, and community leaders to induct the Board of Trade's immediate past chair into its prestigious Council of Governors.

Iain Black, President and CEO of The Vancouver Board of Trade, says his organization signed on as a founding member because of the urgent need to alleviate congestion across the region.

The members of the CGCC are: Jan De Silva, President and CEO of Toronto Region Board of Trade; Michel Leblanc, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal; Adam Legge, President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce; Iain Black, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade; Janet M. Riopel, President and CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce; Loren Remillard, President and CEO of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce; Todd Letts, CEO of the Brampton Board of Trade; Patrick Sullivan, President and CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce.

The black - tie gala evening brings together business, government, and community leaders to induct the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's immediate past chair into its Council of Governors and to honour the 2017 recipients of the Rix Awards for Community and Corporate Citizenship.

«We are exceptionally excited to host a conversation with Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States and one of the most inspirational public figures of our time,» said Iain Black, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

Iain Black is President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade; Matt Pitcairn is President and CEO of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce; Tom Awrey is Executive Director of the Delta Chamber of Commerce.

«Affirming the construction of Site C is the right decision for the future of our province,» said Iain Black, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

«Our coalition is quickly gathering momentum,» said Iain Black, CEO of the Vancouver Board of Trade.

The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's President and CEO, Iain Black, participated in a pre-NAFTA delegation on January 22 in Montreal that brought together the leaders of chambers of commerce from across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

«It's clear government has listened to our concerns and acted to make sure that we can fund transit and transportation in a way that has the least impact on small business,» states Iain Black, President and CEO of The Vancouver Board of Trade.

Iain Black, President and CEO of The Vancouver Board of Trade, echoed Austin's sentiments and commended both Manning and Austin for their work in recruiting new board members and emphasizing diverBoard of Trade, echoed Austin's sentiments and commended both Manning and Austin for their work in recruiting new board members and emphasizing diverboard members and emphasizing diversity.

«The BC Chamber brings together more than 60 chambers of commerce and boards of trade from across the province to discuss and debate the issues that are most important to our respective memberships,» said Iain Black, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

«We're extremely pleased to have COSCO with us in this fight,» said BTTC campaign co-chair and Vancouver Board of Trade CEO Iain Black.

NDP energy critic John Horgan did not rule out that scenario in a Black Press interview Wednesday, going so far as to say he met Kinder Morgan officials the previous day and anticipates their proposal could evolve ahead of a formal application later this year to the National Energy Board.

«We see this as a clear indication that the business community does not like uncertainty,» said Iain Black, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

«The Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM brings together more than 300 chambers of commerce from across the country to discuss and debate the most pressing issues facing Canadian businesses and our economy,» said Iain Black, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

«The BC Chamber brings together more than 60 of chambers of commerce and boards of trade from across the province to discuss and debate the issues that are most important to our respective memberships,» said Iain Black, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

Dr. Daniel Muzyka, President and CEO, The Conference Board of Canada Iain Black, ICD.D, President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Moderator: Evi Mustel, Principal, Mustel Group and Chair, 2018 Greater Vancouver Economic Scorecard Committee