Sentences with phrase «year commitment from»

Maintained three year commitment from major advertiser as their spokesperson and creative manager

Grew the company's worth from $ 2 million in 2008 to $ 25 million in 2011; collaborated with CEO and Senior VP to develop strategy plans and budgeting process, which ultimately secured 10 - year commitment from the Community

How do alternative teacher certification programs like Teach for America (TFA), which require a two - year commitment from corps members to teach in low - income urban and rural schools, contribute to teacher attrition?

A collaboration between the Ed School, Teach For America, Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the Chicago Public Education Fund, and the Pritzker Traubert Family Foundation, the program requires a six - year commitment from TFA alums.

Launched in 2015, the New Voice Scholarships initiative is a 10 - year commitment from ACEL to identify new voices in education.

Toronto, November 8, 2012 — The MaRS Centre for Impact Investing today received a $ 1 million, five - year commitment from RBC to help build its capacity as a leadership hub for social finance and impact investing.

On Monday, JPMorgan Chase announced $ 2.2 million to support underserved and minority - owned businesses throughout the U.S. as part of the firm's three - year commitment from its Small Business Forward initiative.

Not exact matches

Looking at the bigger picture, Anheuser - Busch's parent company, AB InBev, has made a commitment to securing 100 percent of its purchased electricity from renewable sources by the year 2025.

A letter to Bains from the Great White North Franchisee Association, a group representing at least half of the franchisees, cited commitments to maintain franchisee relationships, the rent and royalty structure for five years and existing employment levels at franchises across Canada as issues.

That's a large commitment from Facebook, especially considering that it was reported to pay $ 250,000 for half - hour, scripted shows (and $ 10,000 to $ 35,000 for short - form programming) when it signed deals with digital outlets like Vox Media, BuzzFeed, ATTN, and Group Nine Media earlier this year for online programming to fill Facebook Watch.

Atkinson admits this Survivor - style approach intimidates plenty of applicants and requires an intense time commitment from employees, «but the meta effect is better,» he says: In two years, only one employee has left the company.

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.

Vanguard credits engagement with more than 100 «direct commitments to change» from companies this year.

«In the last five years, especially, this has gone from being a fringe issue... to where it is now, where through investigations and media coverage and documentaries and corporate commitments to change, it's increasingly clear to the American public that what's happening on factory farms is unacceptable,» Freund says.

Over the past three years, he says, a commitment to quality editorial «has gone from something that's a novelty [for ecommerce brands] to something that's an essential.»

An internal department document obtained by ProPublica also suggests that the slowdown of consular activity may make it difficult for the United States to meet its commitment to processing at least 20,000 immigrant visas for Cubans this year, an annual target that is important to Cuban - Americans seeking to bring relatives from the island.

In what is widely seen as a watershed moment, the Bank of Japan on Tuedsay doubled its inflation target to 2 percent and made an open - ended commitment to buy assets from next year, surprising markets that had expected another incremental increase in its $ 1.1 trillion asset - buying and lending program.

«But given the financing opportunities that exist for us in the private - equity arena and our growth rate this year of 25 % per month, we were able to win a loan commitment from a bank that would come into effect as soon as we carried out a private placement,» notes CEO Brad Galle.

That would've been enough to send most major brands back to the drawing board to reconsider its content strategy but, as this new MacAskill video illustrates, its years and years of content creation combined with a rock - solid commitment and confidence in its strategy prevent it from being easily scared.

During the 2015 - 2016 academic year, I chaired the Government of Alberta's Climate Change Leadership Panel, for which I was compensated by the government for 30 days of work with the balance of my time commitment (at least 34 additional days) being covered by a release from the Dean of the Alberta School of Business.

Throughout the year and into the new year, Starbucks and its partners will continue to give good in many ways, from donating unsold food to local food banks through Starbucks FoodShare program to youth training and job hiring programs, to its commitment to hiring veterans and military spouses, to connecting with the community every day in Starbucks stores.

This year, Ottawa stretched that commitment from two years to five, drawing a sharp rebuke from NDP leader Tom Mulcair in the process.

The Vancouver Board of Trade also applauds the commitment of $ 3 million over three years towards a Global Maritime Centre of Excellence, to promote West Coast Tourism and strengthen Port Metro Vancouver, as well as the proposal to expand the Electronic Travel Authorization eligibility to low - risk travelers from four countries, including Brazil and Mexico, in order to make Canada a more attractive destination for tourism and business.

Instead of the 10 to 15 year commitment that comes with traditional office space, a shared space from a company like Jay Suites has loose commitments ranging from one day to five years.

Suncor isn't in immediate need of any new pipeline access, with long - term commitments on existing systems for all of its oilsands volumes, including from the new Fort Hills mine when it is at full rates later this year, Williams said.

Fee - paying assets under management were higher by almost $ 5 billion from year - ago levels, although they eased slightly lower in the quarter, and uncalled capital commitments rose to $ 58.8 billion, up from $ 41.2 billion 12 months ago.

Founded in 1995 with a commitment to early stage funding, the firm has, going by this chart from CB Insights been an investor in 14 IPOs, 11 in the last five years (the chart shows 13 and 10; I added Snapchat, which IPO'd earlier this year).

Due to her vision, skills and unrelenting commitment, The Dynamite Circle grew from 15 initial members to well over 1,000 in just a few years.

This is consistent with national survey reports from the General Social Survey where employee owners report that they have greater job security and lower likelihoods of being laid off in the previous year compared to other employees.29 When faced with recessionary pressures, employee ownership firms may retain workers to sustain a workplace culture based on cooperation, information - sharing, and commitment to long - term performance.

Last year, for example, the CBC secured a commitment from Facebook that it would appoint a black board member, which the company ultimately announced in January.

Exist from a startup investment is known to be at an average of 7 years, thus making it a long term commitment that would secure your finances.

«The exceptional generosity and kindness from year to year is humbling and allows Marriott Vacations Worldwide to continue our commitment to help sick kids in Central Florida get better.»

Charles had practiced homosexuality for 37 years but had turned from that life upon his commitment to Christ in 1972.

The practice of infant baptism is the visible acknowledgement that from birth the child is being shaped by his faith environment; and the practice of confirmation of baptism is the recognition that on reaching years of discretion a person must decide for himself between commitment and rejection.

But the term «relative» must be used here not only because the Mother Church has for years contributed substantial sums to relief efforts in wartime and emergency situations, such as the recent earthquake in Mexico, but because it continues to publish the Christian Science Monitor, in itself a far from negligible social commitment.

My first year, however, was marked by my own lack of spiritual commitment and I found many distractions from following Christ.

Since the founding of ECT more than twenty years ago, Evangelicals and Catholics have learned much from one another and our joint commitment to biblical and doctrinal truth.

Neither science plus technology nor present political mechanisms can separately or together provide adequate solutions to the crucial problems facing mankind between now and the year 2000, apart from some basic transformations of ideas and value commitments.

Since 1981, however, the federal government has reduced its dollar commitment to housing by 75 percent — from $ 33 billion to $ 7 billion per year — and has eliminated the Section Eight program altogether.

Those regularly attending a Sunday service in the Church of England dipped below three quarters of a million last year, despite a commitment from the General Synod to address the falling numbers.

COLES will stop selling company branded pork, ham and bacon from pigs kept in crammed stalls as well as company branded caged eggs from January, meeting a commitment by the company to phase out the factory farming practices a year early.

Ms Watkins is also expected to reiterate CCA's commitment to her predecessor's alcoholic beverages strategy, even though earnings from beer and spirits will fall short of forecasts this year.

That commitment to continuing to produce in local plants ensures the handmade quality that has been the Kontos» signature from the very beginning and will continue to be for years to come.

«Noticeable this year was a strong commitment to the greater good, with a focus shift from just package functionality to more solutions - based packaging, which provides consumers greater access to products that make their life better,» said Lead Judge David Luttenberger, CPP, global packaging director of Mintel Group Ltd. «We also are seeing a real demand from consumers for on - pack communication that is authentic, not overwhelming.»

In recent years, hundreds of companies have made commitments to eliminate deforestation and human exploitation from their agriculture and forestry supply chains.

In supplying a broad base of clients ranging from artisanal producers to seasoned, multinational brand owners, with glass packaging and closure solutions for 145 years, Croxsons faultless commitment to quality continues to provide leading brands with unique packaging solutions.

For nearly 20 years, the Banrock Station Environmental Trust has re-invested profits from the sale of Banrock Station wines into environmental projects around the world, and our commitment to date exceeds AUD$ 6 million to more than 130 projects in 13 countries to help protect our beautiful planet.

Named Market Watch Wine Brand of the Year in 2015, Josh is sourced from across many great California winegrowing regions, every vintage represents a labor of love, a commitment to quality, and a very personal promise to make great wine in honor of Joseph's dad, Josh.

Last year Penn State received commitments from 13 of its 21 eventual signees before school opened in September.

Woods has yet to make a public commitment to play the L.A. tournament, which he has not appeared in for 10 years after back spasms forced him to withdraw from the 2017 competition before it began.