Sentences with phrase «opportunities at local businesses»

Josh, 18, from Barnard Castle, County Durham, is currently seven months into a joinery apprenticeship with YMCA Teesdale, after finding job opportunities limited and school a struggle: «When I left school I wanted to be a plumber or a mechanic but there were no opportunities at local businesses.

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In fact, most hackers are equal - opportunity intruders, meaning they scan the Internet for any available security loophole, whether it's at a global financial institution, a midsized manufacturer, a local retailer, or a home - based business.

Through its media awareness campaign highlighting the theme, Franchising: Building Local Businesses, One Opportunity at a Time, IFA promotes the economic impact of the more than 825,000 franchise establishments, which support nearly 18 million jobs and $ 2.1 trillion of economic output for the U.S. economy.

This is where FranNet's local franchise business consultants come in — providing absolutely free franchising services aimed at reducing these challenges and increasing your opportunity to achieve success in business.

To determine which communities are a good fit for the initiative, Starbucks looks at all the available data on the socio - economic health of America's cities to understand which communities have the biggest opportunity gaps, which have the biggest need for business investment and leadership, and where there is local movement underway to build a better future for its residents.

The company has a long wish list, including plentiful flights at local airports, a stable, business - friendly government and nearby recreational opportunities for employees.

Establish a robust local vendor contracting program that ensures particularly local small minority - and women - owned businesses are able to benefit from contracting opportunities at HQ2.

The program culminates in an opportunity for you to pitch your idea before a gathering of local business leaders at the Pre-Accelerator Pitch Showcase which is open to the community.

«U.S. Organic Hotspots and their Benefit to Local Economies» is conclusive research that links economic health at the county level to organic agriculture, and shows that organic food and crop production — and the business activities accompanying organic agriculture — creates real and long - lasting regional economic opportunities.

At Macdonough Elementary School in Middletown, Connecticut, students recently enjoyed a breakfast tailgate party that brought community leaders, school staff, students, parents, local business owners, and NFL's Fuel Up to Play 60 team together — along with a great PR opportunity for the school.

The Village's Business Partner Program now provides regional and local businesses an opportunity to support the museum financially while taking advantage of complimentary access to Old Sturbridge Village and public brand recognition at the museum, as well as networking opportunities.

At 11:25 a.m., U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will host a roundtable with local businesses and advocates to discuss bolstering efforts to help close the broadband gap in rural areas and create economic development opportunities to bring more good - paying jobs to the North Country, Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce, 6301 NYS Route 30, Indian Lake.

We created the Business Stimulus Loan Fund at the ECIDA to help fill some of that gap, giving established local companies the financial support they need to grow and create economic opportunity in our community,» said Erie County Executive

It's set to be a fun day celebrating the neighborhood and local businesses in the area, and a great opportunity to pick up some cute summer pieces while you're at it!

Chad Richard, SVP Business & Corporate Development at Yelp said: «Coffee Meets Bagel has realised a great opportunity in not only connecting people, but helping them find an ideal location for a first date by using local Yelp content.

Here, Iain Bell, managing director at MINTclass, discusses the importance of local businesses working closely with schools to ensure students are getting the right opportunities while also benefitting employers.

For students at Normal Park Museum Magnet School, the entire community of Chattanooga, Tennessee — from museums and cultural centers to local businesses and natural areas — provides opportunities to make real - world curriculum connections; discover how Normal Park engages community partners to provide these new opportunities for learning.

The event at Millennium Point included interactive activities, a panel discussion, speed networking opportunities with local businesses, and information on work experience, apprenticeships, A-level choices, and university degrees in STEM.

In addition to our regular curriculum, GEE Preparatory offers internships and mentoring opportunities with local businesses, as well as field trips, clubs, and other extracurricular activities, setting GEE Preparatory apart from other alternative education programs or virtual schools, all at no cost to the student.

At the St. Louis roundtable, Administrator Nadeau met with regional business leaders and local officials to discuss the economic opportunities and impacts of freight, including elements of national and state freight plans.

Indies First / Small Business Saturday Authors of all kinds have opportunities to volunteer at their local booksellers while helping to promote their books themselves on Small Business Saturday (the Saturday after Thanksgiving) when many independent bookstores host a #IndiesFirst events.

Seek out public speaking opportunities, presentations at local fairs, farmers» markets and other events; distribute promotional materials at events and local businesses; help create collateral items like brochures, ads, posters and fliers.

Any national and local dog businesses interested in becoming members of the Dig Partnership Program should contact Leigh Isaacson, co-founder and CEO of Dig at [email protected] to discuss opportunities.

Seek public speaking opportunities; presentations at local fairs, farmers» markets and other events; distribute PR materials at events and local businesses.

Our co-developed projects promote economic opportunities at the local level by providing thousands of direct and indirect jobs and building strong business relationships based on mutual respect.

This partnership has the law school working with its local community through «social procurement and engaging with the social enterprises and businesses in the area, creating a hub where law students at Osgoode are contributing to creating startups, employment opportunities and... addressing social marginalization [and] immigration challenges for community members.»

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EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: [phone] Cell Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates in cases involving mentally ill patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress and popularity of music and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request

WORK EXPERIENCE Mar 2012 — May 2015 Union Mortgages — Wilmington, DE Mortgage Loan Officer • Developed and maintained contact with business referral sources • Followed up on new and existing mortgage opportunities • Interviewed and assisted loan applications with the process • Obtained and evaluated pertinent documents including reports and appraisals • Achieved preset production goals • Oversaw and ensured completion of all mortgage loan applications • Provided exceptional customer services at all times • Liaised with local referral networks

Business Development Manager — New Thought Solutions, Redmond, WA — 6 / 2011 - Present • Drive strategic sales growth in international software markets • Create tactical plans to target key customer demographics in the SMB sector • Guide and mentor a team of 12 sales and business development professionals • Forge and nurture relationships with C - level influencers in client organizations • Negotiate contract deals for software implementation and licensing • Evaluate target markets to identify new business opportunities and untapped revenue streams • Consult with senior management at HQ to provide insights on future business direction • Propel revenues from $ 120K in 2011 to $ 43M in 2016 by expanding into new markets • Secure a 72 percent market share in Brazil by rebranding software products for local needs • Recognized an underserved market in the consulting sector, and opened initial relationships to land 14 new client accounts withinBusiness Development Manager — New Thought Solutions, Redmond, WA — 6 / 2011 - Present • Drive strategic sales growth in international software markets • Create tactical plans to target key customer demographics in the SMB sector • Guide and mentor a team of 12 sales and business development professionals • Forge and nurture relationships with C - level influencers in client organizations • Negotiate contract deals for software implementation and licensing • Evaluate target markets to identify new business opportunities and untapped revenue streams • Consult with senior management at HQ to provide insights on future business direction • Propel revenues from $ 120K in 2011 to $ 43M in 2016 by expanding into new markets • Secure a 72 percent market share in Brazil by rebranding software products for local needs • Recognized an underserved market in the consulting sector, and opened initial relationships to land 14 new client accounts withinbusiness development professionals • Forge and nurture relationships with C - level influencers in client organizations • Negotiate contract deals for software implementation and licensing • Evaluate target markets to identify new business opportunities and untapped revenue streams • Consult with senior management at HQ to provide insights on future business direction • Propel revenues from $ 120K in 2011 to $ 43M in 2016 by expanding into new markets • Secure a 72 percent market share in Brazil by rebranding software products for local needs • Recognized an underserved market in the consulting sector, and opened initial relationships to land 14 new client accounts withinbusiness opportunities and untapped revenue streams • Consult with senior management at HQ to provide insights on future business direction • Propel revenues from $ 120K in 2011 to $ 43M in 2016 by expanding into new markets • Secure a 72 percent market share in Brazil by rebranding software products for local needs • Recognized an underserved market in the consulting sector, and opened initial relationships to land 14 new client accounts withinbusiness direction • Propel revenues from $ 120K in 2011 to $ 43M in 2016 by expanding into new markets • Secure a 72 percent market share in Brazil by rebranding software products for local needs • Recognized an underserved market in the consulting sector, and opened initial relationships to land 14 new client accounts within a month

By Leon d'Ancona Challenging times present us with valuable opportunities to take a hard look at our business plans, sales and listing strategies, and even our fondly held beliefs about what we think we know about our local real estate markets.