Sentences with phrase «of leaders in our community»

While we understand the Las Vegas police department will address this later this evening, the issues Michael has been raising deserve serious attention from all of our leaders in every community.

And even if the law leads to no prosecution of conversion therapy programs in Erie County, he said, it educates the public, makes a statement about the values of leaders in this community and could lead to a decline in the suicide rate locally.

«Though sources say the federal probe into his campaign finances contributed to the decision to reject him, there was no official statement released that justified why he was denied the slot,» according to the letter, which was signed by a slew of leaders in the community.

By welcoming more talented and diverse leaders to our classrooms through programs like Teach For America, we're also increasing the number of leaders in our community with the knowledge and experience that comes from teaching in under - resourced communities.

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This pronouncement, along with Johnson's (and executive chairman Howard Schultz's) apology, meetings with community leaders, and enlisting the guidance of civil rights leaders such as former Attorney General Eric Holder and the NAACP's Sherrilyn Ifill, ensures that this incident and the specter of racial bias will remain in the public's mind beyond a few days.

And the success of the events has placed the spotlight on Summit as a leader in building a community of people to catalyze entrepreneurship and social good.

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Harford is a prominent diversity champion, both in the financial services sector and the wider business community, and served as the co-head of Citi Women and on the board of directors of The Forte Foundation, a U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the number of women leaders in business.

In the letter, which has been published online, the civic leaders said Amazon must be ready to hire local workers, pay its fair share of local taxes, and negotiate with the local community to ensure its facility will positive impact everyone.

«Canadian Tire's dealers are community leaders and the strongest group of entrepreneurs that I have ever worked with,» corporation president and CEO Stephen Wetmore said in announcing the agreement.

When the collection of major works housed at the city's world - class Detroit Institute of Arts Museum was in danger of being liquidated to pay off municipal debt, the federal mediator, Judge Gerald Rosen, city emergency manager, Kevyn Orr, and other civic leaders leaned heavily on community and national foundations, lawmakers and the museum itself to put their money where their masterpieces were.

In many ways, Keller is a throwback to an earlier generation of business leaders who remained devoted to their communities even as their businesses expanded and developed interests around the world.

While it is clear that as a society, there is still a lot of work to do to advance respectful, open dialogues, the events over the weekend serve as a reminder of why we — as leaders — rallied behind the CEO Action for Diversity & InclusionTM in the first place, and how important it is to create candid, safe, and trusting environments for our employees and communities.

What happened was I joined a peer group of fellow business leaders in my local community.

The 2013 Hult Prize, which kicks off the Clinton Global Initiative's annual meeting for heads of state and leaders of businesses and nonprofits, will award $ 1 million to the sole startup idea that best secures food for undernourished communities — particularly for the 200 million people who live in urban slums.

Instead of «Company Overview» as a title, you might try «20 Years of Impact» or «A Leader in the Community.»

One of the reasons people took Tony Robbins» statements so harshly is because he is a prominent leader in the self - help community.

A Maker Movement leader weighs in on the growth of the DIY community.

Beyond the whistle, the group has developed partnerships with community leaders on the ground in DRC to assist in the rehabilitation of those who have been exposed to the atrocities of war.

Leaders can look at these relationships, learn from them and use them to help build a sense of community in the workplace and foster office culture.

Through her work at Emerson Collective, Laurene has been a longtime leader in areas of education, immigration, social justice and the environment, and has demonstrated that she shares Ted Leonsis's belief in a double bottom line philosophy: that the companies that do best are those that do good in their communities.

RECENTLY I had the opportunity to listen directly to the key thoughts of a value - creating chief executive officer, one of the clear leaders in the Australian business community and one whose appointment and subsequent

«They don't have the money to support us, and the pressure to continue [growing coca] is fierce,» a community leader in the isolated southwest municipality of Tumaco — a global hub for coca — said in late 2016, after a deadly clash between state security forces and farmers protesting efforts to destroy their coca.

President Barack Obama has not ruled out air strikes but he and top military leaders have said the crisis in Iraq can only be resolved through a settlement with leaders of the country's Sunni, Shiite and Kurdish communities.

Second, in many cities, the Amazon bid brought together unprecedented coalitions of government officials, startup community leaders, and corporate executives.

Start - ups brimming with ideas, industry leaders committed to facilitating change, and an ecosystem in which entrepreneurship can thrive are the key ingredients for a community of innovators.

It is a great pleasure to be here today in the company of such eminent leaders of the global community.

A former top leader in academia, Rodin has put the idea of «resilience» at the center of the Rockefeller Foundation's work in recent years, helping communities worldwide prepare for and recover from major environmental and man - made shocks.

Over the next two weeks, academics, innovators, business leaders, public officials and youth organization representatives will convene at workshops in San Francisco, Sao Paulo, London, Johannesburg, Oslo, Abu Dhabi, Mumbai and Shanghai to identify tangible opportunities related to five risks threatening our communities: extreme weather, continued lock - in to fossil fuels, urban breakdown, lack of fresh water and continued rise in non-communicable diseases.

If you are interested in engaging with peers, exchanging ideas, raising the profile of your company and positioning yourself as a thought leader within the Vancouver business community, we would like to hear from you.

The first of these stores is set to open in early 2017 in Baltimore, MD, where Starbucks has been working with local community, civic and business leaders with the collective goal of addressing the opportunity gap facing the city's young men and women.

Often recognized in their communities as leaders, CMIT Solution's esteemed franchise partners have been the recipients of prestigious awards time and time again.

Donna served as a healthcare administrator for a number of years prior to becoming the CHRISTUS Health system leader for Community Health; in the latter position, she directed their socially responsible investment program.

Join the Haskayne Founders» Circle to be part of a passionate community of philanthropists who are investing in the future of business education and supporting the next generation of business leaders.

It also stands as a remarkable breach in relations between Trump, the leader of the Republican Party, and a business community that historically has had an ally in the GOP.

Co-presented by the Haskayne School of Business and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, the award has recognized outstanding leaders in the Calgary business community since 1993.

In partnership with the Calgary Chamber, the Distinguished Business Leader Award recognizes the exceptional contribution of our community's ethical business leaders.

We actively seek to expand our role in advancing public policy and producing resources for Northwest leaders and community partners that tackle issues of racial and economic inequality.

The Board of Trade's Leaders of Tomorrow program gives students the opportunity to engage the business community in a meaningful way.

Crowdfunding Ambassadors (CFAs) are leaders, educators, supporters and advocates of an inclusive and broad - based crowdfunding industry in communities across Canada.

Whether you're new in town and want to get plugged into the local business community, a seasoned Vancouverite who wants to build your network and grow as a professional, or a recent graduate of our Leaders of Tomorrow mentorship program, this is the place for you!

He also led major initiatives including the development of a number of centres with key community leaders, including The Canadian Centre for Advanced Leadership in Business, The Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, The Westman Centre for Real Estate Studies, The Energy ande Environment initiative, and The Creative Destruction Lab — Rockies.

A product developer and manufacturer, she is a nationally recognized author and trainer, a former sports coach (a family of Olympic trainers), a Natural Health Practitioner, infant & parenting counselor, community leader, volunteer, wife, and mother with a record of excellence in forecasting product trends, implementing key strategies, launching initiatives that propel growth, establish rank and generate increased revenue streams for products.

Ocean provides entrepreneurs opportunities to learn from other business leaders, be inspired, find funding, and engage in a community of risktakers.

A leader in the IP community, Jimmy was formerly Chair of the State Bar of California's Intellectual Property Law section, and co-chaired the Beverly Hills Bar Association's IP, Internet and New Media section.

The patient community has expressed grave concerns about the proliferation of short - term plans - in fact, 113 groups, including AARP, American Heart Association, March of Dimes, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness, recently sent a letter expressing these concerns to Congressional leaders.

«Every dollar put into helping more people in Miami participate in our city's economic opportunities is an investment in our future and these funds will go to community organizations that are helping families and small business owners get ahead and build a path to prosperity,» Guillermo Castillo, market leader and head of commercial banking for Chase in South Florida, said in a statement.

The leaders include some of the Pilbara's most respected elders and law bosses who are united in their determination to secure a successful future, create opportunities and deliver lasting results for the Yindjibarndi community.

MaRS was founded in 2001 by a visionary group of business, academic and community leaders.