Sentences with phrase «state wide businesses»

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Hurricane Sandy paralyzed businesses throughout some of the most densely populated places in the country as the center of the 500 - mile - wide storm barreled ashore in the mid-Atlantic states.

The state government has cast a wide net in its bid to boost defence - related work in Western Australia, with 16 small businesses — ranging from a landscape gardener in Port Hedland to a signage contractor in Bellevue — sharing in the latest round of defence - specific grants.

A flood of Chinese steel into the United States has prompted the U.S. Commerce Department to impose anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on a wide - range of Chinese steel products, while U.S. business groups have complained about new Chinese regulations they say favor local firms.

But it remains a kludge in progress: In April, the administration delayed until 2015 the rollout of the state - run exchanges that will allow employees a wider choice of coverage options, and in July it pushed back, also until 2015, the launch of the employer mandate (forcing businesses with 50 or more employees to buy coverage or pay a penalty).

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

But the wider aim is for the regulation to harmonize as much as possible data protection rules across all Member States to reduce the regulatory burden on digital businesses trading around the bloc.

Jollibee's foreign businesses - including joint ventures in China, the United States and Vietnam - account for 30 percent of its system - wide global sales.

North Star Leasing Company works with thousands of vendors across the United States to provide business equipment financing to customers across a wide variety of industries.

Don Blandin, president and CEO of the Investor Protection Trust (IPT) and the Investor Protection Institute (IPI), has worked in and with a wide variety of sectors, including business and industry; nonprofit; academia and philanthropic foundations; and federal, state and local government, both in the U.S. and globally.

BEIJING (AP)-- China's leaders pledged Friday to open state - dominated industries wider to private competition and ease limits on foreign investment in e-commerce and other businesses in a sweeping reform plan aimed at rejuvenating a slowing economy.

The Labour candidate expressed the position that the problems in accountability leading to the scandal had been fixed; his opponents noted that of the parties currently representing Britain in Brussels, only Labour has not yet disclosed their expenses (although Mr Vaughan states that the party will begin to do so soon) and Mr Griffiths furthermore declared that the scandal was part of a wider problem: the corruption of the political system by big business.

The Business Council represents a wide range of enterprises across the state, all of whom are burdened by regulations and we look forward to working with the Governor and the Legislature in establishing in a joint commission to identify ways to eliminate regulatory barriers that make it difficult to do business in New York State and hinder economicBusiness Council represents a wide range of enterprises across the state, all of whom are burdened by regulations and we look forward to working with the Governor and the Legislature in establishing in a joint commission to identify ways to eliminate regulatory barriers that make it difficult to do business in New York State and hinder economic grstate, all of whom are burdened by regulations and we look forward to working with the Governor and the Legislature in establishing in a joint commission to identify ways to eliminate regulatory barriers that make it difficult to do business in New York State and hinder economicbusiness in New York State and hinder economic grState and hinder economic growth.

Unfortunately, the Executive Budget would take the state in the wrong direction, adding significantly to a wide range of business costs.

In response to an industry - wide review conducted by the New York State Public Service Commission, New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last month a plan to protect consumers from deceptive business practices in the retail energy service induState Public Service Commission, New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last month a plan to protect consumers from deceptive business practices in the retail energy service industate Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last month a plan to protect consumers from deceptive business practices in the retail energy service industry.

Business groups charged the state was using the loan to mask the overall funding plan for the bridge, which some fear could include system - wide toll hikes on the Thruway.

Others charged that state officials were using the loan to mask how to pay for the bridge project, which business groups worry could include steep, system - wide toll hikes on the Thruway.

Business groups and state lawmakers worry the gap could lead to a system - wide toll hike.

The company was seeking a long - term headquarters located is state - of - the - art space to showcase its world - wide sophistication to its national and international vendors and business partners.

DeFrancisco said he'd rather see the state pursue tax breaks that benefit a wider range of businesses and individuals.

They have been built for many different purposes and with funding from a wide range of sources — state and local government; the federally - funded Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program; and grants from businesses such as Bunnings Warehouse and the Teachers Mutual Bank — as well as funding coming from school sources

A wide coalition of civil rights, business and state education officials» groups — including the NAACP, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Democrats for Education Reform, Education Trust, Chiefs for Change and La Raza — released a statement Wednesday morning saying, «We can not support the bill at this time.»

Kelli Campbell serves as Chief Operating Officer for Discovery Education and oversees enterprise - wide business operations, the company's lines of business outside Canada and the United States, and development of Discovery Education's suite of SaaS - based education services.

Using suggested GCSA language, Rep. Caldwell changed the language of the bill to read, «The governing body of a charter school with a state - wide attendance zone and students residing in 25 percent or more of Georgia's counties or in three or more counties which are not geographically contiguous shall conduct one such public meeting in the county in which its primary business office is located and one such public meeting in the metropolitan Atlanta area.»

To further the organization's mission in her capacity she draws upon a wide depth and breadth of practical and theoretical knowledge and experience gained from: ten years serving the SC Department of Education Title I, Part C Education of Migratory Children / Youth program, five years as the state coordinator and five years as a state recruiter / outreach worker; working as an Spanish / English interpreter / translator for the University of SC's Center for Child and Family Studies HABLA project and an undergraduate professor in Political Philosophy and Ideology and World Politics; serving in the United State Peace Corps for three years in Mali, West Africa to improve women's financial sustainability and promotion of girls education; employment at the UN headquarters; living / studying / working / conducting research in the Philippines, Syria, Mali, France, and Spain; obtainment of a PhD in International Relations from the University of South Carolina in 2012; a MS in International Business, and a MA in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University in 2001; and a BA in International Studies with a focus in Management, French, and Spanish from the College of Saint Elizabeth in state coordinator and five years as a state recruiter / outreach worker; working as an Spanish / English interpreter / translator for the University of SC's Center for Child and Family Studies HABLA project and an undergraduate professor in Political Philosophy and Ideology and World Politics; serving in the United State Peace Corps for three years in Mali, West Africa to improve women's financial sustainability and promotion of girls education; employment at the UN headquarters; living / studying / working / conducting research in the Philippines, Syria, Mali, France, and Spain; obtainment of a PhD in International Relations from the University of South Carolina in 2012; a MS in International Business, and a MA in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University in 2001; and a BA in International Studies with a focus in Management, French, and Spanish from the College of Saint Elizabeth in state recruiter / outreach worker; working as an Spanish / English interpreter / translator for the University of SC's Center for Child and Family Studies HABLA project and an undergraduate professor in Political Philosophy and Ideology and World Politics; serving in the United State Peace Corps for three years in Mali, West Africa to improve women's financial sustainability and promotion of girls education; employment at the UN headquarters; living / studying / working / conducting research in the Philippines, Syria, Mali, France, and Spain; obtainment of a PhD in International Relations from the University of South Carolina in 2012; a MS in International Business, and a MA in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University in 2001; and a BA in International Studies with a focus in Management, French, and Spanish from the College of Saint Elizabeth in State Peace Corps for three years in Mali, West Africa to improve women's financial sustainability and promotion of girls education; employment at the UN headquarters; living / studying / working / conducting research in the Philippines, Syria, Mali, France, and Spain; obtainment of a PhD in International Relations from the University of South Carolina in 2012; a MS in International Business, and a MA in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University in 2001; and a BA in International Studies with a focus in Management, French, and Spanish from the College of Saint Elizabeth in 1999.

Held each year in early May, this two - and - a-half-day conference attracts school business officials from across the state and features a series of preconference workshops, clinic sessions, outstanding speakers, and over 200 exhibitors displaying a wide range of products and services.

The U.S. Card Services segment offers a wide range of card products and services to consumers and small businesses in the United States and provides travel services to card members and other customers.

Navient reported its first quarter earnings this week through its recently expanded segment reporting to reflect the company's wider business mix.On April 24, Navient stated from its earnings report in the first quarter that it had $ 500 million of originations in private education refinance loans, a 43 percent fall in private education loan charge - offs and -LSB-...]

Written for a broad audience of laymen and students, the Mises Daily features a wide variety of topics including everything from the history of the state, to international trade, to drug prohibition, and business cycles.

State - of - the art island business services include a wide array of indoor and al fresco gathering locations ideal for both small and large events.

«We have already opened up a wide range of avenues to drive business among Starwood's hotel guests in the United States, and we expect to do the same on a global scale.»

ESA offers a wide range of services to interactive entertainment software companies, including conducting business and consumer research; providing legal and policy analysis and advocacy on First Amendment, intellectual property, and technology / e-commerce issues; managing a global content protection program; owning and operating E3; and representing video game industry interests in federal and state government relations.

The USEPA gives states wide latitude in finding ways to comply with the law, but apparently these governors don't think their businesses and residents are smart enough to find the most cost - effective, money - saving options.

Now, he's the proud sponsor of the state's first biogas microgrid, a self - sustaining power system that could improve electric reliability, cut electric costs for his Harnett County community, and maybe spur wider reforms in the multi-billion-dollar hog business.

This is a major federal agency with direct ties to local and national media, local and state agencies, other federal agencies, and businesses world wide.

In the case on Achibita v G4S, the request that Ms Achibita remove her headscarf was based upon a wider company policy stating that employees are not allowed to wear symbols of political, philosophical or religious significance, as such items might impact upon the neutral image the business wishes to portray.

By casting the net wide enough to capture 83 prisoners who presumably were just minding their own business training for the upcoming Spring prison rodeo (I have been to the October version, and, think what you will about the concept, I must say Warden Cain puts on a hell of a show), the state seeks to have the court «formally declare, once and for all» that the lethal injection procedure is not subject to the state APA.

«Provides insight on the vital role state attorneys general play as well as the impact they have on the business community and on a wide range of legal and public policy issues.

The appellate attorneys with Jennings Haug Cunningham represent a wide variety of business and individual clients before state and federal appellate courts.

Kaylin also has significant experience handling commercial litigation matters in both state and federal court, representing corporate clients and individuals in a wide range of matters, including complex breach of contract cases, writs of garnishment and replevin, business torts, and fraud and securities litigation.

She is a certified family law mediator, and is a founding member and current director of Collaborative Lawyers, Inc., a state - wide educational and professional development association and business directory of independent Florida licensed attorneys at law and law firms who practice in the areas of collaborative divorce and collaborative family law.

His current practice involves representing businesses and individuals in a wide variety of litigation matters in both state and federal court and before regulatory agencies.

Chambers USA 2010 America's Leading Lawyers for Business reports: «Stephen Geanacopoulos is considered to be one of the state's top business attorneys and handles a wide variety of Business reports: «Stephen Geanacopoulos is considered to be one of the state's top business attorneys and handles a wide variety of business attorneys and handles a wide variety of matters.

She has a wide range of experience representing clients in contractual disputes and business disputes in Texas, as well as in cases pending throughout the United States, involving product liability, including pharmaceutical product liability, commercial and creative contract negotiations and claims, wrongful death, toxic torts, mass torts, environmental exposures, technology matters, premises liability, deceptive trade practices, and warranty claims.

Mr. Cacace has represented clients in a wide range of matters in state and federal trial and appellate courts, including business litigation, intellectual property disputes, product liability actions, consumer class actions, and real estate disputes.

He has handled a wide range of matters in state and federal trial and appellate courts, including white collar criminal defense, business disputes, and commercial real estate cases.

Mr. Clasen has extensive experience litigating a wide variety of complex business disputes in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as in arbitrations.

Today, we serve a wide range of business, government and individual clients, and practice in all of Georgia's federal and state courts.

He helps clients across the construction industry resolve a wide variety of complex business and legal challenges through planning, contract negotiation and drafting, dispute avoidance, claim management, arbitration and litigation from inception through jury trial in state and federal courts across the country.

Keesal, Young & Logan serves as counsel to many local, national and multinational concerns in a wide variety of complex business litigation matters pending in federal and state court as well as in arbitration.

The firm has extensive experience providing legal representation in a wide variety of commercial and consumer areas, including Business Law, Entertainment Law, Contracts Law, State and Local Taxation Law, Real Estate Property Law, and Estate Planning.