Sentences with phrase «producing local benefits»

RMFU argued that the LCFS fails as a matter of law because it: (1) impermissibly discriminates against out - of - state corn ethanol; (2) impermissibly regulates commerce and the channels of interstate commerce; (3) excessively burdens interstate commerce without producing local benefits; and (4) is preempted by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 («EISA»).

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Among its benefits are a fast online signup process that produces quick premium quotes, and automated services that allow customers to search symptoms and find local health care providers.

Freeing Main Street community banks from regulations designed for larger and riskier Wall Street financial firms will produce a positive economic impact while preserving the widespread benefits of local banking over the long - term.

They can produce a profound reallocation of burdens and benefits across local communities and even nations.

With a significant change in the way produce in the United States is sold quickly approaching, Friedman says regionally focused distributors with close ties to local farms that guarantees strict quality assurance will be the ones who stand to benefit most.

Our top priority is to produce the highest quality products while educating our community on the benefits of local food and stewarding the land we farm.

One commented: «As the meaning of Real Bread becomes more recognised, people seek out their local loaf and understand the many benefits of buying it and why it can never be as cheap as the mass - produced pap that is passed off as bread.»

The 10th Annual Temecula Wine & Music Festival brought to you by KMYT 94.5 and produced by Apaulo Music Productions will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest County, a local non-profit charity.

Become a sponsor and benefit from this unique gathering of local and international fresh produce industry leaders to raise your profile and establish your position in the Colombia's fresh produce market.

The 21 + event, which runs from 12 - 8 pm, will benefit Food Forward, a local non-profit whose mission is to rescue fresh, local produce that would otherwise go to waste, and provide it to people in need, while inspiring others to do the same.

... Which means that the environmental benefit of eating food produced locally is outweighed by the environmental cost of said local production (if I am reading the research correctly).

There are so many benefits to buying local produce that we thought we'd share a few of our favorite reasons.

Proceeds will benefit the Trail of Lights Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to producing the widely beloved Trail of Lights celebration every year.

The expanded use of school kitchens can benefit school districts and their communities by improving access to, knowledge of, and the ability to prepare healthy foods; helping to process and store fresh produce from community gardens; and even supporting local entrepreneurship.

ERIE COUNTY, NY — Today, Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined by Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein in touting the benefits of locally produced foods for both a healthy diet and a healthy local economy.

«The adoption of this local labor policy insures that local working families will benefit from the temporary construction jobs produced by IDA induced projects.

Forefront at the problems that shall consume Nigeria is the unjust political structure in which corenorth was assigned excess number of states and local government areas, through which it produces excess number of legislators that spurn political reforms that do not yield more political benefits for the corenorth.

As a city gal, by purchasing a «share» in a local farm, I get the benefit of fresh organic produce at my door weekly (or monthly, depending on your membership) all season long and the local farmer gets the benefit of my monetary contribution (up front, and they don't have to take out a loan from a corporation that will leave him / her indebted all season).

Livestock harvesting is clearly a missing link in the chain of sustainable agriculture as even organic and locally produced meats are required to be processed at USDA slaughterhouses which can effectively negate much of the health and nutritional benefits of local sourcing of meat in the first place!

Experience the benefits of eating high vibration meals prepared with local, organic, seasonal produce and love!

For instance, a 2008 report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (SAMHSA) summarized the economic benefits of effective programs targeting substance use and misuse (which teach numerous SEL skills), noting that a large - scale, cross-program investment in school - based prevention would produce an $ 18 return per dollar invested and save state and local governments an estimated $ 1.3 billion (Miller & Hendrie, 2009).

Local economies also benefit from auto shows produced by the association in Miami - Dade and Broward counties.

Scotland has always benefited from an abundance of fresh local produce of excellent quality and this has shaped the country's cuisine, producing traditional dishes and specialities that have become globally recognised and renowned.

His bikes collect slightly - past - prime produce from grocery stores, and deliver it to local kitchens such as Sisters of the Road Café to benefit those in need.

«Despite the project management efforts so far, it is necessary to achieve greater flow of information in the villages on collective financial management, on the management of local associations, on benefit distribution mechanisms, and on the time it takes a community project to mature and produce results,» it said.

Community solar allows multiple energy customers — families, businesses and schools — the ability to share in the benefits of a local solar project and receive credit on their electric bill for their portion of the clean power produced.

On - site distributed generation can be a valuable resource that benefits the energy system, while empowering consumers to control their energy bills and receive payment for the local energy they produce.

These relationships, such as our long partnership with ACR, are key to our ability to provide high - quality products that also produce enormous benefits for our customers and for local communities,» said Enric Arderiu, Project Originator for BP's Global Environmental Projects division.

I'm also inspired by the fact that thanks to Scenic Hudson's farmland protection tools, we play an important role in local farmers» ability to produce fresh foods and maintain stewardship of lands that benefit so many.

«Wind is producing enough electricity to power every household in northern BC,» he says, «and continues to help spread economic benefits to many more BC communities; creating permanent revenue streams and sustainable jobs in local communities and for First Nations interested in participating in the development and ownership of clean energy projects that will bring new revenues to their communities.»

Industrial foods benefit from certain efficiencies afforded by the highly developed nature of Big Ag's distribution networks... But there's no reason that local distribution networks can't be rebuilt to improve transportation efficiency... In any case, efficient distribution networks for non-industrial foods won't be reestablished if local farmers don't have consumer support in the interim — purchasing locally produced foods is a good way to provide this support to ensure that local networks will be improved.

This outreach provides an opportunity to grow produce on a small carbon footprint while educating the community about the many environmental benefits of «growing local.»

From property taxes that supply revenue for schools, to state and local taxes that fund road and bridge improvements, water and sewer projects, local housing initiatives and environmental programs, to even royalty payments that can sustain family farms and businesses — oil and natural gas development generates local economic benefits well beyond producing affordable, reliable energy.

She just said she thinks that we should not pit these convenience foods, which have offered women so many social benefits, should be pitted against local, organic produce, which may be great but usually entails more home preparation.

In addition to reducing emissions, the project results produce a number of non-carbon benefits for local people, including job creation and the improvement of indoor air quality.

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

Still at an early stage, but negotiations are underway for a premier league university to produce a cost - benefit analysis of proactive, early interventions to reduce later violent behaviour (as opposed to the conventional reactive strategies, which absorb most of the local and central government spending in this social problem area).