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Nationally recognized as the pre-eminent authority on business development companies (BDCs), Steve Boehm guides his clients in successfully navigating the intricate rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), especially the Investment Company Act of 1940 and its 1980 amendments.

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Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

For all the hoopla surrounding the digital economy and virtual businesses, the success of many ventures still hinges on serious capital outlay; indeed, a recent benchmark report by the Business Development Bank of Canada identifies «significant» investment in fixed assets as a key variable that helps mid-size companies grow into large ones.

«We were a bit late recognising that one, but it's done wonders for our cash flow,» Mr King said.The company recently appointed business development manager Chris Temov, who has been working closely with Austrade and the WA government, which are currently providing free market research, with an emphasis on comparative pricing and delivery in the UK.The research is provided under the company's status as a new exporter.

In the U.S., the company prides itself on its development programs for even junior positions like business analysts, who help co-ordinate the flow of product, and merchandising assistants, who work with buyers to choose which products to stock and negotiate costs with vendors.

After all, it is counterproductive to neglect your company's credit rating in favor of focusing on business outreach and development as that action would be hypocritical given that damaging the company's credit score would be detrimental to progress.

Geoff Wilson, the founder and President of 352 Inc., an 18 year - old company that began in his dorm room and has grown to a multi-state digital product development powerhouse, credits 352 Inc.'s success on the organization's adoption of agile methodologies to all aspects of the business from coding to management.

As my own company has grown, I've had to make continuous adjustments to strategy and approach every year based on business development successes and failures and a slew of other things I couldn't really plan for.

I began working at Coplex five years ago, back when that company focused primarily on digital product design and development services for small businesses, enterprises and startups.

Christopher Dietz and his Washington, D.C. - based company, Dietz Development, filed suit in October against Jane Perez alleging that Perez made defamatory statements about Dietz on Yelp and Angie's List that harmed his reputation and business to the tune of $ 750,000.

With 25 years experience in international marketing and business development, Heather is a leading voice on company formation in Germany, and operates similar services across Europe and North America.

The family hasn't just slapped their name on the front door, either — in 2005, Sobeys Inc., Empire Company Limited and The Sobey Foundation contributed $ 2 million to fund undergraduate scholarships for students enrolled at the School of Business and pay for infrastructure developments.

Leaders from nearly three dozen tech companies, including Salesforce, Yelp, AT&T, Comcast, and Square, signed off on a letter to local officials last week, urging them to consider a development proposal that would add seven million square feet of commercial space and 4,400 housing units to the small city, according to the San Francisco Business Times.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

Based on this, the company aims to expand its R&D investment to 10 % of the sales for core auto components and future business, focusing on development of future advanced technologies.

Out of all the books I have read around entrepreneurship, business, and leadership success, this has hands down had the most impact on the growth of myself, our business, and the development my own leadership skills as our team has grown from a startup to a global company with offices in London, Singapore, and New York.»

But Lesko's lists pertain mostly to small business: you'll find information on agencies that give development assistance to expanding companies, economic reports that regional Federal Reserve banks will send you, government surplus - property auctions, whom to ask about overseas selling, how to find financial data on a company or franchisor, where to apply for research grants — in sum, information on the offerings of nearly every federal, state, and local bureaucracy in the country.

I wanted to pursue an executive MBA because I believe that continuous learning and new challenges are the keys to keeping life interesting and to personal development, I wanted something positive and forward looking to work on while my company went through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and I felt that a MBA would strengthen my leadership and business skills and make me a stronger business partner as general counsel.

Rather, all development for BlackBerry - branded phones will be left to BlackBerry's partners, which will license BlackBerry's technology and brand, while the Canadian company concentrates on growing its software business.

LeCaptain decided to bring a general manager into the company so she could go back to focusing on innovation and business development.

This holiday, Bryant, now business development vice president at Live World, a San Jose, Calif., social networking company, has his eye on the Kodak Zi6 Flip Cam in HD.

Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide economic, political, and capital markets conditions and other factors beyond the Company's control, including natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the operations of the Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) the Company's credit ratings and its cost of capital; (3) competitive conditions and customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (5) the timing and market acceptance of new product offerings; (6) the availability and cost of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (7) the impact of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (8) generating fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions to the Company's information technology infrastructure; (10) financial market risks that may affect the Company's funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (11) legal proceedings, including significant developments that could occur in the legal and regulatory proceedings described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q (the «Reports»).

One major Fortune 500 automotive company cited in the report uses Sharepoint for document repository, Lync for collaboration, two separate document management systems and email for collaborating on critical business processes, such as managing supplies for a new product development initiative.

«A number of conditions should be reviewed based on the strategic plan of the company to make sure the loan is good for them,» says Donna Holmes, director of the Penn State Small Business Development Center.

Then came the task of assigning people to act on those goals, committing the company's director of business development, for example, to drum up at least one new international business partner within 90 days.

The Company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m., Eastern Time on April 19, 2018 to discuss its financial results as well as business developments affecting the Company.

A jury of high - profile Canadian business leaders selects 10 finalists and one winning company based on the following criteria: innovation, market development, people and culture, strategic leadership, and improvements in financial measures.

Outsourced business services companies that focus on biopharmaceutical research, development and commercialization, and business services to providers and payors.

In his new role, Delorey is directly responsible for the on - site management of Marriott Vacation Club and Grand Residences by Marriott properties around the globe, provides oversight and coordination of the on - site management company for The Ritz - Carlton Destination Club, and is responsible for the development and financial performance of resort - based ancillary businesses.

Prior to joining the University of Calgary, he was an accomplished member of the business community, serving as president and director for numerous successful property development companies, and serving on many boards and committees in the Calgary area.

DALLAS, March 2, 2018 / PRNewswire / — NexPoint Capital, Inc. (the «Company»), a non-traded publicly registered business development company and affiliate of Highland Capital Management, L.P., today announced that it will commence a voluntary tender offer on or about March 2, 2018 (the «Tender Offer») for up to 2.5 % of its outstanding common stock («Shares&rCompany»), a non-traded publicly registered business development company and affiliate of Highland Capital Management, L.P., today announced that it will commence a voluntary tender offer on or about March 2, 2018 (the «Tender Offer») for up to 2.5 % of its outstanding common stock («Shares&rcompany and affiliate of Highland Capital Management, L.P., today announced that it will commence a voluntary tender offer on or about March 2, 2018 (the «Tender Offer») for up to 2.5 % of its outstanding common stock («Shares»).

NMSDC PRESENTS LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD TO FORD EXECUTIVE Orlando, Florida, November 6, 2014 — The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC ®) named Carla Preston of Ford Motor Company its Minority Supplier Development Leader of the Year at a black - tie awards banquet on Wednesday, November 5, to cap its four - day Conference and Business Opportunity Fair in Orlando, Florida.

DALLAS, Jan. 3, 2018 / PRNewswire / — NexPoint Capital, Inc. (the «Company»), a non-traded publicly registered business development company and affiliate of Highland Capital Management, L.P., today announced the expiration and final results for its tender offer (the «Tender Offer») for up to 2.5 % of its outstanding common stock («Shares») at a price equal to 90 % of the offering price per Share in effect on the Expiration Company»), a non-traded publicly registered business development company and affiliate of Highland Capital Management, L.P., today announced the expiration and final results for its tender offer (the «Tender Offer») for up to 2.5 % of its outstanding common stock («Shares») at a price equal to 90 % of the offering price per Share in effect on the Expiration company and affiliate of Highland Capital Management, L.P., today announced the expiration and final results for its tender offer (the «Tender Offer») for up to 2.5 % of its outstanding common stock («Shares») at a price equal to 90 % of the offering price per Share in effect on the Expiration Date...

On Wednesday, May 17th, the 2017 National Minority Supplier Development Council Leadership Awards will recognize the dynamic corporate executives, minority business owners and NMSDC affiliate council presidents for outstanding leadership that has a positive impact on their companies and resonates throughout the NMSDC networOn Wednesday, May 17th, the 2017 National Minority Supplier Development Council Leadership Awards will recognize the dynamic corporate executives, minority business owners and NMSDC affiliate council presidents for outstanding leadership that has a positive impact on their companies and resonates throughout the NMSDC networon their companies and resonates throughout the NMSDC network.

James joined Triangle Capital (NYSE: TCAP)-- a publicly traded business development company focused on a variety of customized financing solutions including first lien, unitranche, and subordinated debt as well as equity for lower middle market companies — in 2010.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining of the Company's vendor base and execution of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled cCompany's vendor base and execution of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled cCompany's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled companycompany.

The type and source of investor funding available for your business depends on your company's stage of development.

In response, loss aversion tightened its grip on investor behavior, causing many business development companies, hedge funds, and private equity firms to redeploy their capital elsewhere in an effort to avoid further losses.

«We are looking for a location with strong local and regional talent — particularly in software development and related fields — as well as a stable and business - friendly environment to continue hiring and innovating on behalf of our customers,» the company said.

One potential route would be to have companies such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries take the lead on development while cooperating with American businesses.

Advised on all aspects of the development and distribution of a market - leading non-traded business development company.

Sandberg helps run the company, oversees sales and marketing, and works on business development deals.

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.

Blake counsels asset managers and broker - dealers on all aspects of the development and distribution of alternative investment products, including registered investment companies, business development companies, and other permanent or long - term capital structures, as well as hedge funds and private equity funds.

I am company builder and help the businesses I work with on strategy, business model, attracting management and board members, capital raising, and corporate development.

As one of the pioneers and leading company in this domain, the objectives of JAFCO Asia are clear: to add value through our experience, professionalism and business development, to build successful businesses together with our entrepreneurs and to obtain excellent return on investment for our investors.

A Search Engine Optimization (SEO) company helps businesses, corporate organizations and others who need it with expert advice on how to navigate the internet via their website, user functionality, web display, internet campaigns and social media development and integration in order to help them attain their goals and objectives.

Walker wanted a job in business development so he started cold calling companies (without permission) asking if they would be interested in advertising on Foursquare.

The company said it would «explore strategic alternatives» for its media and cloud - infrastructure businesses, and take a writedown on intangible assets including capitalised development within its media and IT units in the first quarter of 2017.

♦ Lead Business Analyst & Technical Architect for Adobe Campaign, Adobe Analytics & Adobe Target Implementations for Fortune 1,000 companies ♦ Key strategic member of sales and business development teams by providing expert solutions to prospects leading to purchasing digital marketing technologies and services ♦ Lead expert technical consultant teams in delivering enterprise and mid-market project implementations and configurations ♦ Guide solutions consultants on digital marketing mental agility to discover upselling & cross-selling opportunities ♦ Collaborate with solutions consultant team in charge of rendering sales support and resolving prospect inquiries during all stages of the sales cycle contributing to 3.5 MM in new businesBusiness Analyst & Technical Architect for Adobe Campaign, Adobe Analytics & Adobe Target Implementations for Fortune 1,000 companies ♦ Key strategic member of sales and business development teams by providing expert solutions to prospects leading to purchasing digital marketing technologies and services ♦ Lead expert technical consultant teams in delivering enterprise and mid-market project implementations and configurations ♦ Guide solutions consultants on digital marketing mental agility to discover upselling & cross-selling opportunities ♦ Collaborate with solutions consultant team in charge of rendering sales support and resolving prospect inquiries during all stages of the sales cycle contributing to 3.5 MM in new businesbusiness development teams by providing expert solutions to prospects leading to purchasing digital marketing technologies and services ♦ Lead expert technical consultant teams in delivering enterprise and mid-market project implementations and configurations ♦ Guide solutions consultants on digital marketing mental agility to discover upselling & cross-selling opportunities ♦ Collaborate with solutions consultant team in charge of rendering sales support and resolving prospect inquiries during all stages of the sales cycle contributing to 3.5 MM in new businessbusiness sales.