Sentences with phrase «planning challenges and opportunities»

For many taxpayers, the changes made by the legislation present a host of tax planning challenges and opportunities going forward.

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Creating a business plan lets you spot opportunities and challenges without risk.

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.

Establish a culture of transparency, including quarterly company - wide video calls for reviewing updated plans, opportunities and challenges.

The Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (UEC), the statewide business plan competition and the premier opportunity for students to compete for funding and in - kind services.

Ford CEO Jim Hackett, in a speech at the Consumer Electronics Show on Tuesday, laid out plans for seizing new opportunities in transportation and meeting the challenges posed by tech firms.

This session addresses how areas such as investment opportunities and threats, economic environment, political landscape, and corporate finance optimization, could impact DB plan sponsors» decision making during these challenging times for pension investors.

Andy Calitz, CEO of LNG Canada, will share some of the opportunities and challenges associated with planning an LNG project in British Columbia.

This news release contains forward - looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding: BlackBerry's expectations regarding new product initiatives and timing, including the BlackBerry 10 platform; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding new service offerings, and assumptions regarding its service revenue model; BlackBerry's plans, strategies and objectives, and the anticipated opportunities and challenges in fiscal 2014; anticipated demand for, and BlackBerry's plans and expectations relating to, programs to drive sell - through of the company's BlackBerry 10 smartphones; BlackBerry's expectations regarding financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014; BlackBerry's expectations with respect to the sufficiency of its financial resources; BlackBerry's ongoing efforts to streamline its operations and its expectations relating to the benefits of its Cost Optimization and Resource Efficiency («CORE») program and similar strategies; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding marketing and promotional programs; and BlackBerry's estimates of purchase obligations and other contractual commitments.

This news release contains forward - looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding: BlackBerry's expectations regarding new product initiatives and timing, including the BlackBerry 10 platform; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding new service offerings, and assumptions regarding its service revenue model; BlackBerry's plans, strategies and objectives, and the anticipated opportunities and challenges in fiscal 2014; anticipated demand for, and BlackBerry's plans and expectations relating to, programs to drive sell - through of the Company's BlackBerry 7 and 10 smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBook tablets; BlackBerry's expectations regarding financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014; BlackBerry's expectations with respect to the sufficiency of its financial resources; BlackBerry's ongoing efforts to streamline its operations and its expectations relating to the benefits of its Cost Optimization and Resource Efficiency («CORE») program and similar strategies; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding marketing and promotional programs; and BlackBerry's estimates of purchase obligations and other contractual commitments.

C - level executives and business owners who can validate the market opportunities you plan to pursue and can share nuances, challenges and constraints in the marketplace.

The State of America's Workforce research study set out to determine how America's workforce is approaching retirement planning and preparedness, including their level of retirement readiness, associated emotions, challenges, barriers, and opportunities.

The discussion addressed how insurers need to plan for and address both business, privacy, security and technology challenges in order to realize these opportunities.

We believe that a fall update would provide you with opportunity to discuss the economic risks and challenges that you will confront in planning your 2016 budget.

It will offer a platform and a think tank of ideas, strategies and, of an opportunity to make sense of a new challenging economy and how to make the very best allocation of your investment resources that satisfies plan sponsors, board members, and, in the end, the recipients of that intelligence.

insurers need to plan for and address both business, privacy, security and technology challenges in order to realize these opportunities.

Our Australia 2030 report details a scenarios - based outlook for Australia's future, and is used to help business and government plan today's innovation investments to meet future opportunities and challenges.

«This planning application underpins the ability of Crystal Palace FC to improve both on and off the pitch, to be dynamic as it responds to the challenges and opportunities of being an established Premier League member, with the infrastructure both to build on success but also to be resilient should relegation occur,» said the planning submission from the club.

Incumbent trustees Andy Stein, Beverly Sussman and Lester Ottenheimer along with write - in candidate Jeffrey Battinus have been invited to participate in the forum from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Village Bar & Grill, 48 Raupp Blvd.. The four, who are vying for three seats, will each have 20 minutes to offer a biography and explanation on why they are seeking office, their opinions on opportunities and challenges facing the village, their perspective on the downtown plan and whether they would support a communitywide referendum question on the plan.

But since he picks from the stash and can thus see and understand that there are no more cars, you can take that opportunity to implement a more challenging / realistic incentive plan.

By putting aside vested interests and collaborating, the industry can rise to the Government's challenge for joined - up sectors to develop «sector plans» as part of the Industrial Strategy, and tackle the opportunities and challenges brought by Brexit for the benefit of the construction supply chain.

We deeply appreciate every opportunity there is to mitigate the financial challenges of attending college and the Governor's plan does just that,» Herzek wrote.

The 2017 budget was to ensure confidence in the economy — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:52 The cedi remains relatively stable against he major currencies — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:51 Interest rate in 2017 continue to decline — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:50 Inflation continue to decline in 2017 — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:48 We have returned to a robust growth after 2016 recorded the worst growth in three decades — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:47 The call to relieve our country and people from a wretched existence is urgent — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:45 The should not simply be a statement to share the national cake between different groups but it should capture how a nation comes together to meet the challenges of our time — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:45 We plan on providing opportunities as many Ghanaians as possible.

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan says the draft plan also identifies opportunities, challenges, and considerations that will need to be addressed to move strategies on a path toward implementation.

WHEREAS, While agriculture has many challenges — during this 20 - month planning timeframe County farms experienced very damaging frosts and a significant drought — farmers and consumers alike see opportunities in Erie County to improve farm profitability and connect farms with the consuming public by addressing interest in local farms and local food; and,

At planning workshops over the last six months, we engaged over 1,000 residents and stakeholders in lively conversations focused on three major challenges: A pressing need for affordable housing, limited public access to the waterfront, and a shortage of economic opportunities.

The Jamaica Planning Initiative is a neighborhood - based, local stakeholder - driven approach to community development that brings together community residents, not - for - profit and faith - based organizations, private firms, and industry experts with policymakers and city government leaders to discuss priority issues, opportunities, challenges, and project ideas to strengthen the neighborhood of Jamaica, Queens.

Sue Rosser, dean of Ivan Allen College at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta and former chief of women's programs at NSF, conducted a survey of 598 POWRE recipients to learn about «the most significant issues / challenges / opportunities facing women scientists today as they plan their careers» (2).

In his resignation letter, Hauser does not refer to the teaching ban or misconduct investigation but says he plans to focus on «new and interesting challenges» that have come up during his year on leave, including «extremely interesting and rewarding work focusing on the educational needs of at - risk teenagers» and «exciting opportunities in the private sector.»

«Confronting the challenges of a changing climate presents opportunities for managers and other decision - makers to plan ahead, foster resilient landscapes, and ensure that the benefits forests provide are sustained into the future,» said Michael T. Rains, Director of the Northern Research Station and the Forest Products Laboratory.

This plan, released in 2011, is the result of a detailed survey of the challenges and opportunities over the 2010 - 20 decade.

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Even if we manage to find opportunities to relax, one of the biggest challenges is that our minds often continue racing and planning and worrying.

Lesson study in elementary social studies teacher education helps prepare our interns for the classroom, giving them the opportunity to learn about collaboratively planning, teaching and revising a social studies lesson so that it interests and challenges their students.

We plan to use this opportunity to push forward the national and global dialogue on how best to train multidisciplinary professionals for the complex challenges they face in working with the most vulnerable children and youth in our schools and communities.

School visits abroad provide further opportunities for pupils to experience challenge, but also call for even greater care, organisation and planning than visits and adventures at home.

School visits abroad provide further opportunities for pupils to experience challenge, culture and languages, but also call for even greater care, organisation and planning than visits and adventures at home.

Confronted with challenges like changing economic needs, local historical perceptions, and teacher retention and financial resource issues, innovative district leaders in rural communities are taking an opportunity to plan for success.

Learning opportunities: Educators plan for learning that accommodates differing access levels and individual student needs, for example, providing homework alternatives for students who do not have internet access at home, providing competency - based or other opportunities to demonstrate learning, scaffolding student learning to challenge and support individual students where they are and advocating for an equitable system for all students.

This guidebook highlights how district leaders can use the research - based FRS framework and free planning resources to leverage opportunities and overcome challenges inherent in their rural setting to transform teaching and create a personalized learning experience for their students.

The flexibility provided by ESSA presented an opportunity for states to invest in pipeline - spanning changes that address several components of the teaching profession.48 While most states focused primarily on one or two aspects of the pipeline to improve in their ESSA plans or addressed challenges and solutions in broad terms, other states presented a more holistic theory of change with targeted strategies that address the entire pipeline — from the intentional recruitment of diverse teachers and more clinical teacher preparation experiences, to data - driven professional development and career advancement frameworks.

12.1 Can identify their own learning needs and professional development goals, and uses these to create a long term plan for professional learning 12.2 Engages in a range of different formal and informal professional learning opportunities to ensure they maintain an up - to - date professional knowledge 12.3 Proactively seeks out appropriate professional learning opportunities and evaluates professional learning opportunities to determine quality and suitability 12.4 Understands effective methods for engaging in, and evaluating professional learning, both for individuals and when working with colleagues 12.5 Is open to questioning and challenging their own practice, values and beliefs in light of new evidence and expert input.

CEC helps schools and districts build a blueprint for system improvement by helping them understand their strengths, challenges, and opportunities with in - depth systems assessments and support for strategic planning.

Recognizing the need to create spaces within professional networks to discuss and unpack the challenges and possibilities for increasing teacher diversity, the institute offers presentations on current research, opportunities to plan in working groups, and panel sessions focused on best practices from teacher preparation and teacher diversity pipeline leaders.

They said: «The failure of the response to the Workload Challenge to robustly address these problems is certainly a missed opportunity that will disappoint teachers and school leaders and will hugely undermine the other work that is planned.»

The data dashboards make clear which students need extra help and which need more challenging work, giving teachers an opportunity to tailor their lesson plans accordingly.

Blog # 10 — Tips for Building ECE into ESSA School Improvement Plans by Chad Aldeman, Principal at Bellwether Education Partners The Center on Enhancing Early Learning Outcomes (CEELO) is proud to partner with New America on this blog series highlighting early learning opportunities and challenges under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

As we move into ESSA implementation, states and local districts are faced with both challenges and opportunities to plan comprehensive reforms that include systemic support for principals and other school leaders.

But this requires teachers to be given regular opportunities to model and observe good instruction, plan together, discuss goals and challenges, agree on common teaching practices and tools, and ensure that professional learning opportunities are well aligned to the design of the ELL program.

Join us for a conversation on where states are in their planning, what they see as the biggest opportunities and challenges, and what the recent national elections might mean for the implementation of this new law.