Sentences with phrase «value industries in»

The United States sold $ 116.2 billion in goods to China in 2015, including aircraft parts, automobiles and semiconductors — high - value industries in which workers earn high wages.

We're also going to help one of the most important and valued industries in our United Kingdom that has been severely affected by global events.

Not exact matches

With the help of two management teams that are joined together by HR and Accounting, I am running two companies that on the surface have vastly different value propositions in two different industries with offices in three cities.

Thiel is said to be scaling back his involvement in the tech industry partly because he feels alienated by Silicon Valley's broad embrace of liberal values.

Other estimates that factor in the value of cannabis exports as well as internal consumption pin the size of the B.C. industry at between $ 2 billion and $ 7 billion.

Actual operational and financial results of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet will likely also vary, and may vary materially, from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected for a number of other reasons, including, in addition to those identified above: the challenges and costs of integrating operations and realizing anticipated synergies and other benefits from the acquisition of ExpressJet; the challenges of competing successfully in a highly competitive and rapidly changing industry; developments associated with fluctuations in the economy and the demand for air travel; the financial stability of SkyWest's major partners and any potential impact of their financial condition on the operations of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines, or ExpressJet; fluctuations in flight schedules, which are determined by the major partners for whom SkyWest's operating airlines conduct flight operations; variations in market and economic conditions; significant aircraft lease and debt commitments; residual aircraft values and related impairment charges; labor relations and costs; the impact of global instability; rapidly fluctuating fuel costs, and potential fuel shortages; the impact of weather - related or other natural disasters on air travel and airline costs; aircraft deliveries; the ability to attract and retain qualified pilots and other unanticipated factors.

Topics included: early reporting on inaccuracies in the articles of The New York Times's Judith Miller that built support for the invasion of Iraq; the media campaign to destroy UN chief Kofi Annan and undermine confidence in multilateral solutions; revelations by George Bush's biographer that as far back as 1999 then - presidential candidate Bush already spoke of wanting to invade Iraq; the real reason Bush was grounded during his National Guard days — as recounted by the widow of the pilot who replaced him; an article published throughout the world that highlighted the West's lack of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forests.

Many imitators entered the fray, creating a roaring industry for headphones that Futuresource Consulting valued at $ 6 billion in 2012.

CO-OP is taking the lead in helping the industry make this shift and deliver value at scale while ensuring that purpose - driven companies are ahead of industry standards.

As inflation rises in tandem with economic growth, growth stocks» future potential profits look less enticing compared with the steady profits of value companies, many of which are in industries where they can pass their costs through to customers.

This is incredibly difficult, especially in an industry that very few people grow up dreaming of working in (not a lot of web developers that always wanted to build a quilting website), but the value of a leadership team can be judged by their ability to attract and keep the right talent.

We believe there is still inherent value in the traditional radio broadcasting sector, but balance sheets will continue to need to be right - sized to support the underlying economics of the industry.

Dataminr is the biggest player in a nascent industry — call it alternative big data for big finance — that has exploded in the past six months: In March it raised $ 130 million from Fidelity as well as other investors, including former Citigroup (C) CEO Vikram Pandit, valuing the company at $ 700 millioin a nascent industry — call it alternative big data for big finance — that has exploded in the past six months: In March it raised $ 130 million from Fidelity as well as other investors, including former Citigroup (C) CEO Vikram Pandit, valuing the company at $ 700 millioin the past six months: In March it raised $ 130 million from Fidelity as well as other investors, including former Citigroup (C) CEO Vikram Pandit, valuing the company at $ 700 millioIn March it raised $ 130 million from Fidelity as well as other investors, including former Citigroup (C) CEO Vikram Pandit, valuing the company at $ 700 million.

However, despite evidence of the business and social value of developmental lending, industry has not yet invested in this approach, the pool of available loan capital in Alberta remains inadequate, and the economic and social benefits remain largely unrealized.

For these resasons, the biggest obstacles to true disruption in traditional industries are changing the mindset of the people in them and convincing business owners to accept the value of the new product or service.

Retail continues to be an industry where the «innovate or die» adage has proven true for old giants (think Sports Authority or Circuit City) and has shown its value in creating new ones (like Amazon).

Together, the nine shed $ 81.6 billion in value, while the wider banking industry, as measured by the KBW bank index, also fell about 4 % in Tuesday trading — making it the worst single day for banks since the Brexit vote in June.

The Conservatives» single - minded focus on the export of raw resources — combined with their failure to internalize environmental costs — has contributed to an artificial rise in the value of the Canadian dollar that is hollowing out our other export industries — from forestry to fisheries, from manufacturing to agriculture.

Industry experts believe that much of the recent volatility in the value of bitcoin may have something to do with tax time.

«Being in the insurance and financial services industry, I'm always looking for ways to set myself apart, build my business and add value for my clients,» says Randy Rosler, a financial advisor with MetLife's Strategic Planning Group.

By building a fresh, new brand in a struggling industry»» complete with individual seat - back TVs and tasty blue corn chips»» he showed start - ups everywhere the value of taking on entrenched players with creativity and style.

And as you decide how best to deliver your product or service, keep in mind the company's core business values, the medium - term strategic considerations and where the industry is headed in the long term.

I read it in high school and have always carried the core ideas with me regarding the balance of power between nations, companies, industries, value chains, and people.

Fuelled by a low peso and cheap labour costs, Mexico's booming manufacturing industry has already overtaken Canada's in terms of the dollar value of exports to the U.S. Indeed, Canada is contending with more than just low oil prices.

«They really think about value for the money, especially in the food industry, so if you can make a product work here compared to Tokyo, it'll more likely work in the rest of Japan.»

Dropbox's cost - cutting measures drew a lot of attention because it's one of the most richly valued and highly funded startups in the tech industry.

This, of course, is all part of the power and value of building an industry - wide platform, which I've written about in the past.

The traditional pet industry, valued at $ 60 billion in the U.S., is getting a makeover.

Still, Al Goldstein, chief executive and founder of Avant, which has made 300,000 loans to consumers in the past three - and - a-half years, with an average value of $ 8,000, says the portrayal of the industry as recklessly making too many loans is flawed.

Swift has had a long - running and highly publicised feud with the music streaming service, accusing the industry of failing to properly value musicians» art and pulling her library from the platform back in 2014.

«The Internet is a powerful platform, taking control from gatekeepers and large corporations and letting small businesses and start - ups play a much larger role in creating value for almost every industry out there... this fundamental shift will create an incredible amount of innovation and opportunities for start - ups, and I hope Canada will be at the forefront of this development.»

It is hard to find a winner in the coal - mining industry these days but some investors were quick to spot a Perth - based winner yesterday in the form of Wesfarmers, which saw the value of its coal assets boosted by a deal in the Hunter Valley of NSW.

«The true value of this merger lies in the intended creation of three industry powerhouses that will define their markets,» Andrew Liveris, executive chairman of DowDuPont, said in a statement on Friday.

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.

So marketers working in these industries soon realized they needed to delve deeper into themes to really add value for their target consumers, regardless of whether the content directly «sells» their product or brand.

«Any mature industry has to think about the fact that there's a new sheriff in town with new values, new spending habits,» Jeff Fromm, an expert in marketing to American Millennials, told Bloomberg.

«Working alongside many of the most innovative owners in the business who see the real estate industry evolving from outdated pen and paper processes, we have become the solution to unlock value through faster project completion on or below budget,» founder Riggs Kubiak recently said.

Convenience is key in the coffee industry, especially as more restaurants offer premium beverages and value promotions.

Added Value Although it might seem wise to hire a specialist, companies should aim to hire a consultant who has worked in many industries.

«As the airline industry introduces new fare products and a widening array of in - flight offerings, consumers continue to seek out the carriers that deliver value and a quality experience.

The Healthcare Reform Law, including The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and The Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, could have a material adverse effect on Humana's results of operations, including restricting revenue, enrollment and premium growth in certain products and market segments, restricting the company's ability to expand into new markets, increasing the company's medical and operating costs by, among other things, requiring a minimum benefit ratio on insured products, lowering the company's Medicare payment rates and increasing the company's expenses associated with a non-deductible health insurance industry fee and other assessments; the company's financial position, including the company's ability to maintain the value of its goodwill; and the company's cash flows.

The good news is that technology advances, expanded product lines and increasing competition in the industry are all slowly moving the pendulum toward the investor when it comes to value, price and services.

Tech innovations are making over this industry, which is valued at $ 60 billion in the U.S. Revenue for pet grooming and boarding alone was nearly $ 8 billion in the U.S. in 2016, according to IBISWorld, which projects it to grow 7 percent annually through 2021.

Generally, industry experts and established thought leaders put Twitter followers in the $ 2.50 to $ 4.00 value range and Facebook likes in the $ 23 to $ 136 range — but even those values are open to debate.

But like all Product of the Year winners, a jury of industry experts first narrow down the year's coolest gadgets to a short - list of finalists that excel at innovation, whether in design, function, value or even packaging.

Marketers in all industries are realizing the value of social media in reaching customers online.

Increased corporate spending on programs to improve employee focus has helped boost an industry that research firm IBISWorld values at $ 1.1 billion in the U.S. App - based training is bringing the practice to an even broader audience.

«This normalizes cannabis businesses and helps protect the value and safety of businesses in the industry,» says Hoban.

«They're unique in their ability to take a very broad mix of recyclable materials, a mishmash of things, and turn it into high - value product,» says Tony Kingsbury, an industry - affairs manager at Dow Chemical Co..

The report is full of management consulting language, with references to «digital pioneers» bridging «the value chains of various industries in order.»