Sentences with phrase «of real grassroots»

But those store locations are the result of real grassroots research.

Not exact matches

Businesses that take the grassroots tack, «playing by the rules of engagement for building real relationships, not paid - for relationships,» are the ones with staying power.

Having said that, there ae signs some sought the spotlight (those with narcissistic tendencies which describes EVERY US emergent figure on the stage today) and those who decided to keep it grassroots - y and real (those who were part of the global scene and did» t move to the US fit this bill).

The Real Diaper Association is a grassroots non-profit that aims to create a cultural shift to increase the use of simple, reusable cloth diapers.

Kudos to Food and Water Watch, which explains how the good guys won this time: «Given the enormous power of our opponents, like the big chicken industry and pharmaceutical companies who fought against us for three years, this victory is a real testament to the power of grassroots organizing.»

More from members of the Obama campaign staff on the structure of the new media team, the importance of good content (particularly video) and the use of grassroots data in allocating resources in real - time.

Those emails — along with constant in - person donor - stroking by President Obama, his wife and other Democratic Names — pay for the TV ads and the grassroots organizing that give Dems their only real hope of holding on to the Senate... and perhaps beating expectations in the House.

His ideological shift — if it is for real — can be attributed to two factors: New York's economic reality and the chorus of grassroots protest.

This emphasis on small donations is also an indication of the true grassroots nature of much of the Tea Party organizing, no matter how much establishment figures like Dick Armey and FreedomWorks might try to hijack the movement (note to Dick: REAL Tea Partiers don't compromise, not even in November).

Of course, doing a grassroot campaign in a state with 19 million people is a real task.

That would boost his leadership credentials with the Tory grassroots who want out but also do little harm to the chances of the UK staying in the EU - which some say is actually closer to his real position.

«With a united Democratic Party and a wave of grassroots support we are ready to win this race and to finally create some real change in Washington that will help New York families,» she said.

Moya said in a statement that his campaign had received «strong grassroots support» and that money from real estate represented a «meager» portion of the overall money he has raised.

Here's how this election reform plan would work: Instead of needing large corporate contributions or immense personal wealth to run for office, candidates who gather enough modest grassroots donations from real New Yorkers would get matching funds from the state so they can compete on Election Day.

«This is the true example of an astroturf campaign in contrast with our real grassroots support in the community,» Latmier said in a statement.

«In a Guardian interview, the Ukip leader said people would vote for the «real thing» on Europe and immigration rather than support David Cameron who is occupying «our turf» under the influence of the Tory strategist Lynton Crosby... But the Ukip leader has ambitions that go way beyond England's town halls as he said he hopes to follow in the footsteps of Ashdown, who steadily built up the Lib Dem parliamentary presence after grassroots success in local elections.»

Especially on the Republican side of things, electeds are tethered in real - time to the conservative grassroots, and that shapes how they're voting on things day in and day out:

In an interview, Perini said he was «very proud of the fact I have a real grassroots campaign.»

As a coalition of labor unions, community organizations and grassroots activists, the Working Families Party has been a consistent voice on issues that put working families first, and it has become a leading voice in the fight for real democracy.

There seems to be a real «disconnect» between Republican leadership and the grassroots voters who are saying that we're tired of Corporate America trying to control our Democracy and our Government.

«I want to know about the real concerns of this District so I can help when I'm elected,» said the upstart grassroots candidate who has earned endorsements from the Democratic and Working Families parties.

But a deal at the top was always going to unravel without a real convergence of people active in progressive politics at the grassroots.

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams called for increased funding for grassroots anti-violence groups like Save Our Streets who were doing «the real work» in the wake of Gabay's death.

Is the practical knowledge of Shona tribesmen or Queensland Aborigines actually real science, or grassroots bush - cred?

She has initiated a bunch of cool projects, including Real Food Films (it uses online movies to spread the word about sustainable farming) and Small Planet Fund, which has raised $ 1 million for grassroots organizations.

Though the two subjects have decidedly different origins and audiences — Harding being part of a national and tabloid - friendly scandal, Wiseau having accumulated more of a grassroots notoriety — both movies are clearly aware of the novelty status that comes with taking a closer look at real people who have become figures of fun.

I'd really like to see the school design process address the needs of students with all learning styles, and my hope is that the new permanent Superintendent will have the experience to lead and support real grassroots school transformation.

Convinced that many accomplished recent college graduates seek work that offers significant responsibility and makes a real difference in the world, the 21 - year - old Kopp raised $ 2.5 million of start - up funding, hired a skeleton staff, and launched a grassroots recruiting campaign.

At CER, we have a proud history of mobilizing the grassroots and leveraging real change where it matters most.

In what the company calls a «grassroots, democratized education,» its social media hub offers myriad ways of connectivity, including: real interaction with real investors and building relationships through social media; asking questions on the site's forums and picking up knowledge and skills via the podcast; analyzing deals using property analysis calculators and printing reports to lenders and partners; and advertising in the marketplace and doing business in a particular community.

Artmart is truly dedicated to the real grassroots arts community and no other fundraising art campaign in Hong Kong brings together such diverse artists working in media of all kinds, including visual and performing artists.

We need more strong members in Congress standing shoulder to shoulder with the growing grassroots movement across the country that is fighting for real changes — ones that rise to meet the greatest environmental challenges of our time.

He's now associated with Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, but his real story is that he worked side by side with Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers; he's spent his entire life as a grassroots organizer in the civil rights movement, the farmworkers movement, the LGBT movement, et cetera.

Jagoda Munic, chairperson of Friends of the Earth International said: «Our task is to challenge corporate power and exert real democratic control over our energy policies so that we can lend real muscle to grassroots initiatives and accelerate the transition to a just, climate - safe, people - centred climate system.»

In conclusion, the Paris Agreement still does not deserve any of the applause it has been receiving — frontline communities, grassroots level activism and climate justice groups are at the heart of the struggle, and the struggle is very, very real.

When Bill McKibben, longtime global warming activist and author of The End of Nature, read these words, he started a new grassroots climate movement called 350.org «to make sure everyone knows the target so that our political leaders feel real pressure to act.»

It's a wonderfully promising grassroots approach to fighting food insecurity, and could make a real difference in the lives of many families, as it spreads further afield.

I notice, rereading, that I wasn't above kissing a bit of ass: «This issue isn't going away: blogger Josh Marshall, a real player in the grassroots Social Security fight, is taking a look at Vito too,» I wrote at one point.

Rather than being a project dreamed up by bureaucrats seeking to get people into «the system» as quickly as possible, and earn generous salaries along the way, Sean's Outpost is a grassroots operation borne out of compassion and experience interacting with real people, and stretches every dollar (or rather, every bitcent) far more than most people can hope to achieve.

About Blog The definitive grassroots source of real - time news, information, and discussion about the Chevy Volt electric car and related topics.

As the No. 1 ERA Real Estate company in New Jersey, and ranked one of the Top 25 ERA brokerages in the country, Bellanova believes that grassroots efforts are truly what effect change.

I'm afraid it starts from our grassroots and spreads to the directors of real estate boards, our provincial associations and CREA, who then echo their constituents» requirement that nothing but good news comes from the governing body.

«It's the single grassroots and issue - mobilizing force protecting and promoting the tradition of real estate ownership in this country.»

Lorne Weiss, president - elect of the Manitoba Real Estate Association, called the dues increase «significant», stating that «there will be people at the grassroots level fundamentally whose default position will be «I'm not happy».»

She spearheaded the creation of a grassroots liaison system in which 8,000 members played an active role in lobbying state legislators on real estate — related matters, explains Tom Farley, CEO of the Arizona association.

RPAC is the only grassroots and issues mobilizing force that exists to protect and promote the tradition of home ownership and real estate investment in Michigan.

Northeast Real Estate Investors Association (Main Meeting) http://www.northeastreia.com Contact: Dan Stra Telephone: (888) NEREIA - 1 or [phone] When: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Where: Sharaton Hotel, 1850 Post Rd. (Grand Ballroom), Warwick Northeast Real Estate Investors Association (Grassroots Advanced) http://www.northeastreia.com Contact: Dan Stra Telephone: (888) NEREIA - 1 or [phone] When: Usually 3rd or 4th Wednesday of each month, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Where: Sharaton Hotel, 1850 Post Rd. (Bristol Room), Warwick RI Real Estate Investor Group http://www.rireig.com Contact: Richard Cohn Telephone: [phone] When: 3rd Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Where: Hilton Garden Inn, Providence

As part of our grassroots level relationship building effort, we would like to be able to share information of any issues / concerns relating to home ownership and the real estate industry with the aim of advancing support on County and State levels.