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Editor's Note: NAR introduced the REThink strategic planning initiative in August, which will engage thousands of REALTORS ® and others in conversations about the future of the industry and its impact on consumers, agents, and the association.

Some might point to the phaseout of ozone - destroying chlorofluorocarbons under the Montreal Protocol, others to China's one - child policy or the spread of family planning initiatives in places as varied as Thailand and Iran.

Experience at fostering internal and external relationships and providing innovative and compelling contributions to cost containment, project oversight, and planning initiatives in assembly, sheet metal, installation and tool process initiatives.

The bulk of existing or planned initiatives in each jurisdiction that are relevant to the recommendations are systemic, in that they presently constitute or will constitute parts of broad policy platforms and operational strategies.

Not exact matches

The claim: «Walmart announced it will create 10,000 jobs in the United States just this year because of our various plans and initiatives,» Trump said at a news conference on Feb. 16.

Howard, 54, has already hired at least one person to work for him on initiatives in digital assets and plans to hire more.

Rasco: Well I think if you look at one of the initiatives for example, in India is the digitization plan.

In September, Chinese search giant Baidu announced a $ 1.52 billion (10 billion yuan) autonomous - driving initiative called the «Apollo Fund» as part of a broader plan to spread technological advancement of autonomous vehicles.

In his book «High Output Management,» Andy Grove, founder of Intel, advocates that «a manager should use his calendar as a «production» planning tool, taking a firm initiative to schedule work that is not time - critical.»

Swiss voters rejected a plan to force their government to accelerate the country's exit from nuclear energy in a referendum Sunday, turning down an initiative that would have seen the last plant shut in 2029.

Aside from putting in their own money, Chan and Zuckerberg also plan to help push a movement to increase the funding for science initiatives like their own.

Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward - looking statements include such factors as the Company's ability to accomplish its business initiatives, obtain regulatory approval and protect its intellectual property; significant fluctuations in marketing expenses and ability to achieve or grow revenue, or recognize net income, from the sale of its products and services, as well as the introduction of competing products, or management's ability to attract and maintain qualified personnel necessary for the development and commercialization of its planned products, and other information that may be detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

«Some employers have thought about bringing in more prevention and wellness initiatives, as well as dropping high cost health plans.

The companies have ended their patent fight and said they're planning to explore «future collaboration in digital health initiatives.»

Polman's defining initiative has been the 10 - year Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, which has included significant changes such as having 100 % of agricultural raw materials be sustainable by 2020, developing a framefork for fair pay, and investing heavily in hygiene promotion in developing markets like India.

The Art Gallery of Western Australia plans to broaden its audience reach in 2017 with the renewal of galleries, development of new initiatives and partnerships, as well as the introduction of a contemporary series called Culture Juice.

Facebook recently announced it plans to invest $ 1 billion in programs for small businesses in 2018 — an amount nearly equal to its investment in similar initiatives over the past seven years combined.

He said the European business has invested in new IT and planning systems and boosted marketing spending to help new initiatives including a signature fuel brand and fresh food offerings.

Osterloh then reiterated that Chrome OS is a «huge initiative» in the company, and noted its market share gains in the US and UK, but then said, «It's clearly a big thing for the company, but no, no plans for us with laptops, Google - branded [laptops].»

By understanding the needs and demands of their target audience and buyers, marketers have a leg up in planning marketing campaigns and initiatives this year.

«McDonald's plan is a bold vision that will help preserve the effectiveness of these critical medications to fight infections and keep us healthy,» Jean Halloran, director of food policy initiatives at Consumers Union, said in a statement.

Neiman, which also owns Bergdorf Goodman and the Last Call outlet chain, is planning to open two new stores in the New York area, including its first ever Manhattan namesake store, among other initiatives.

«We have been working closely with the local planning authority and meeting with the public in the surrounding communities on the proposal, and we are partnering with local organisations to provide public benefits from the mast, including community radio, wireless broadband access and education initiatives.»

He remains convinced that Unilever's sustainability plan — including the initiatives on labor rights and zero carbon emissions — will inevitably lead to business growth, even if the two imperatives are not always in sync.

In addition to tackling issues of harassment, they are planning to support initiatives addressing the underrepresentation of women in the C - Suite and pay inequitIn addition to tackling issues of harassment, they are planning to support initiatives addressing the underrepresentation of women in the C - Suite and pay inequitin the C - Suite and pay inequity.

THE Property Council's initiative for the reform of central Perth's ad hoc and often controversial planning processes is expected to become a reality in the near future.

Everything that's smart today is built on a dynamic, data - infused, two - way or multi-party conversation — not a static presentation — and, most importantly, every campaign or initiative that's going to have any value and / or ultimately succeed in building connection and engagement needs to anticipate and build an effective plan that incorporates a feedback loop and a real - time response capability as well.

In a turnaround plan Boire unveiled to Wall Street analysts barely two months ago, Barnes & Noble announced initiatives such as opening four concept stores in fiscal 2017 that will feature bars offering wine and beer, along with better food, in cafés twice the size of its usual food spots, among other efforts to rejuvenate its businesIn a turnaround plan Boire unveiled to Wall Street analysts barely two months ago, Barnes & Noble announced initiatives such as opening four concept stores in fiscal 2017 that will feature bars offering wine and beer, along with better food, in cafés twice the size of its usual food spots, among other efforts to rejuvenate its businesin fiscal 2017 that will feature bars offering wine and beer, along with better food, in cafés twice the size of its usual food spots, among other efforts to rejuvenate its businesin cafés twice the size of its usual food spots, among other efforts to rejuvenate its business.

In an email to AL.com Tuesday, Scott Reed, the senior political strategist with the national chamber, said the group plans to «spend the next 60 days working on job growth initiatives and tax reform.»

The government of Moscow is pushing ahead with plans to test blockchain for use in local voting initiatives.

Go dark when it's revealed that Safeway is abandoning plans to open Theranos wellness centers in 800 supermarkets, even after spending $ 350 million on the initiative.

The discussion draft is part of the process in responding to the OECD «Action Plan on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting» (BEPS), a tax transparency initiative which is aimed to be implemented by the end of 2015.

In July of that year, the bank announced an initiative to trim more than $ 1 billion in costs including compensation, a plan that entailed cutting 1,000 jobIn July of that year, the bank announced an initiative to trim more than $ 1 billion in costs including compensation, a plan that entailed cutting 1,000 jobin costs including compensation, a plan that entailed cutting 1,000 jobs.

Zillow Group «plans to announce several MLS - related initiatives that are intended to compliment [or] augment what MLSs already provide [to members] via third parties or via internal development, and importantly, what MLSs intend to provide in the future and how [Zillow Group] might assist,» Charron told Inman.

Starbucks plans to expand the national initiative to five new communities in 2017, including neighborhoods in the Birmingham; Baltimore; Long Beach, California; Miami; and Seattle areas.

Starbucks also announced plans to expand the national initiative to five new communities in 2017, including neighborhoods in the Baltimore, Birmingham, Long Beach, CA, Miami, and Seattle areas.

In terms of export market initiatives, Global Affairs Canada is a key partner in the Global Markets Action Plan that underpins Canada's international trade strategy and targets foreign markets of interest to Canadian firmIn terms of export market initiatives, Global Affairs Canada is a key partner in the Global Markets Action Plan that underpins Canada's international trade strategy and targets foreign markets of interest to Canadian firmin the Global Markets Action Plan that underpins Canada's international trade strategy and targets foreign markets of interest to Canadian firms.

Forward - looking statements may include, among others, statements concerning our projected adjusted income (loss) from operations outlook for 2018, on both a consolidated and segment basis; projected total revenue growth and global medical customer growth, each over year end 2017; projected growth beyond 2018; projected medical care and operating expense ratios and medical cost trends; our projected consolidated adjusted tax rate; future financial or operating performance, including our ability to deliver personalized and innovative solutions for our customers and clients; future growth, business strategy, strategic or operational initiatives; economic, regulatory or competitive environments, particularly with respect to the pace and extent of change in these areas; financing or capital deployment plans and amounts available for future deployment; our prospects for growth in the coming years; the proposed merger (the «Merger») with Express Scripts Holding Company («Express Scripts») and other statements regarding Cigna's future beliefs, expectations, plans, intentions, financial condition or performance.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

Last week's Auditor General's report on the Beyond - the - Border Action Plan — the latest in a series of initiatives aimed at improving border access — identified shortcomings that should be Canadian priorities with U.S. negotiators.

The funding for the various Economic Action Plan initiatives was allocated to the applicable categories in the model.

«A major initiative in our Business Plan is to cultivate a world - class supplier base.

The two - day event in New York City, sponsored by Time Warner, highlighted the «State of the Network,» and offered insight on exciting new initiatives planned for 2015/2016, in addition to a focus on our certified women business owners.

Thank goodness because there was more than enough in his previous budgets, including the proliferation of tax expenditures (which are really spending programs but delivered through the tax system), various initiatives included in the Economic Action Plan, among others).

Finally, the PBO expresses concerns over the lack of detailed costing information for new policy initiatives and a plan to secure the spending restraint savings announced in the 2010 Budget.

People briefed on the plan, who asked for anonymity because the discussions were private, said the executives decided to announce the initiative while still a concept in part so they can begin hiring staff for the new company.

Notwithstanding its potential environmental burdens, the JRP ultimately concluded that the NGP is in the public interest, citing various societal benefits including primarily jobs and job - training for Aboriginal communities but also «research, monitoring, and planning initiatives and techniques with relevance beyond the project» and economic benefits, first and foremost the importance of «opening Pacific Basin markets» (NGP Report, Volume II, Chapter 2, s. 2.4.3 and 2.4.4.).

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.

In August, Mr. Flaherty met with his advisory panel as well as selected business representatives and academics to discuss key issues facing Canada and «to shape the policies and initiatives of the next phase of Canada's Economic Action Plan».

Macy's plans to open a dedicated Backstage distribution center in Columbus, Ohio in the fall of 2019to support the initiative.