So, he's suggesting that if you ask consumers to sign - up for a four
year commitment with a provider, the provider will commit to not spending your dollars / pounds on marketing to keep you from churning, thereby reducing production, energy, resources and landfill.
Well, thanks to Walmart new customers and existing customers willing to sign a new 2 -
year commitment with T - Mobile can pick up the BlackBerry Bold 9700 when it is available to Walmart for $ 199.99 (before taxes) and receive a $ 100 Walmart Gift Card, equaling an incredibly low price of $ 99.99.
Kiesha completed a two -
year commitment with AmeriCorps and is an alumna of Teach For America Milwaukee.
Not exact matches
Does Salesforce's
commitment to spending $ 400 million on AWS infrastructure over the next four
years have anything to do
with Amazon signing a deal to give its employees access to all of Salesforce's products?
«In accordance
with this
commitment, we have intensified our efforts in recent
years to address and prevent sexual misconduct on our campus through the creation and expansion of policies and programs and the active engagement of the university community.»
Hammond's
commitment to find the funds for Brexit preparations stands in sharp contrast to promises made by the Leave campaign before last
year's referendum, which had assured Britons that leaving the EU would leave the country
with hundreds of millions of pounds more a week to spend on other priorities such as its rickety National Health Service.
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.
By the fall of 2015, more than a
year after Dell and Durban first approached EMC, the financial
commitments were in place —
with nine banks, including J.P. Morgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, onboard.
With a new policy announcement imminent, Marion asked, «why not surprise the market with a conditional commitment to not raise rates for at least another year?&ra
With a new policy announcement imminent, Marion asked, «why not surprise the market
with a conditional commitment to not raise rates for at least another year?&ra
with a conditional
commitment to not raise rates for at least another
year?»
Earlier this
year, Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich announced his
commitment to space exploration
with a rather unexpected proclamation: «By the end of my second term, we will have the first permanent base on the moon, and it will be American,» he promised.
Ecomagination's decade - long manufacturing of energy - efficient technologies like these — along
with the acquisition of Alstom's power division last
year — has now made GE responsible for about one - third of the world's electricity capacity, making its
commitment to clean energy a critical step for the future.
Gore's
commitment to public service began when she spent more than two
years in Bolivia
with the Peace Corps.
In recent
years, the U.S. has certainly seen a resurgence in manufacturing,
with companies like American Giant and Black & Denim making a
commitment to produce products stateside.
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.
With Starbucks's growth and more than 1 million active duty members of the U.S. military transitioning to civilian life in the coming
years, Starbucks sees the
commitment as a strategic form of outreach to the military community.
Amazon, along
with other tech giants such as Google (googl) and Apple (aapl), has increased its
commitment to Britain in the last
year, saying Britain's referendum decision to leave the EU last June did not affect its investment plans.
With the global economy slowing, the numbers might fall further and a five -
year commitment may not be so appealing, although this may be offset in the future by Malaysia pulling out as F1 fans in the region would have only one nearby option.
Vanguard credits engagement
with more than 100 «direct
commitments to change» from companies this
year.
«
With $ 17 billion in content commitments over the next several years and a growing library of owned content... we remain quite comfortable with our ability to please our members around the world,» Netflix s
With $ 17 billion in content
commitments over the next several
years and a growing library of owned content... we remain quite comfortable
with our ability to please our members around the world,» Netflix s
with our ability to please our members around the world,» Netflix said.
The numbers, provided by comScore, also underscore The Post's
commitment to provide engaging experiences across all platforms,
with mobile and desktop visitors seeing big increases
year over
year (80 % and 26 %, respectively).
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.
A tit - for - tat trade war could evolve into a full - blown one that hurts everyone, and would be a slap in the face of the global statesmanship, and
commitment to globalization Xi has tried hard to display, most notably
with his speech at the original Davos last
year, where he presented himself as a counter to the newly - elected Trump's protectionism.
Keystone is largely contracted»
with binding
commitments that span an average of 17
years, a spokesman said in an emailed statement.
A massive, long - range infrastructure
commitment on the part of the federal govt to support building / rebuliding highways and bridges, interstate train service and hi - speed rail, city mass transit systems, and ports and airports, over minimum 10
years and even better 20,
with requirement that majority of manufactured metal components be US - made.
The Chretien government, dealing
with a fiscal crisis, set an explicit deficit target over a two -
year period
with a
commitment to meet it, «come hell or high water».
The Australian agencies currently anticipate that additional assessments will be undertaken over the next
year or so, in order to monitor the Australian market's progress in making the transition to central clearing, along
with the other G - 20
commitments around OTC derivatives reforms.
«That was honest - to - God college beer money that I gave up to be associated
with Cato, so you know about my
commitment to the cause of liberty,» he said during a forum at the think tank last
year.
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 Jessica Narvaez, Chief Diversity Officer at Pinnacle Group was surprised
with an Applause Award for her passion and
commitment to advancing the mission of WBENC and women owned businesses.
The current monthly results, along
with the surprising better - than - expected economic growth for the second quarter of 2014, strongly suggest that the federal government will post a surplus in 2014 - 15, one
year ahead of their political
commitment to balance the budget in 2015 - 16.
It also manages a public market fund that operates as a kind of hedge fund and quietly closed last
year with an undisclosed amount in capital
commitments.
First, Ontario Conservative leader Tim Hudak builds his whole campaign around a promise to create one million new jobs in Ontario over eight
years, then one of his first campaignÂ
commitments threats  is to reduce the number of Ontario government employees by 100,000, together
with a wage freeze for every -LSB-...]
Given recent economic developments (which suggest there will be no surplus this
year) and global uncertainties, together
with a
commitment by all three major political parties to balanced budgets and no tax increases (other than the NDP), it would be fiscally imprudent for any political party to make new major election «promises» in the coming months without indicating how they would be financed.
Along
with this innovation pledge, Canada reiterated its
commitment to invest $ 20 billion in infrastructure over the next 10
years.
NDP
commitments include a two point cut in the small business tax rate (already implemented by the Conservatives); extension of the accelerated capital cost allowance for two
years (already implemented by the Conservatives (but
with a different phase in); an innovation tax credit for machinery used in research and development; an additional one cent of gas tax for the provinces for infrastructure; a transit infrastructure fund; increased funding for social housing; a major child care initiative; and, increasing ODA funding to 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI).
And
with the federal carbon pricing requirement coming into effect next
year, Ontario's
commitment to cap and trade takes necessary action to cut carbon pollution — leaving room for improvements as needed, and at the least possible cost.
With strong sales growth and consistent earnings progression, I expect the company to keep up with a double - digit dividend growth commitment for several ye
With strong sales growth and consistent earnings progression, I expect the company to keep up
with a double - digit dividend growth commitment for several ye
with a double - digit dividend growth
commitment for several
years.
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.
(July 16, 2015 — New York City) Just two
years after launching the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI)
commitment to advancing women - owned business in new markets, WEConnect International and Vital Voices have helped to facilitate and track more than US$ 3 Billion in new spend
with women - owned businesses and the training of more than 40,000 women business owners based outside the U.S.
For over 20
years, LDJ Capital has built a global network of relationships imbued
with local expertise, global perspective, and deep
commitment to innovation and sound business practices and connections.
With the Olsons» direction and the experience and
commitment of the management team behind them, the NTY Franchise family is poised to continue to grow exponentially, just as it has in the last ten
years.
Cash and cash equivalents were $ 2 billion versus $ 2.7 billion a
year ago,
with the reduction largely driven by our
commitment to return cash to shareholders and invest in strategic opportunities.
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).
With our combined
commitment to the USO Transition 360 Alliance, we strive to help the nearly half a million service members and their military families who start the process of transitioning out of the military each
year.»
Repayment is provided in a 1:1 matching
with the practitioner's employer
with awards between $ 20,000 and $ 25,000 per
year for a two -
year commitment.
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.
«I think that the
commitment that we've taken to put a task force here
with a conversation to get larger over the
years says that we do think this is an important region,» Lieut. Colonel Middleton said.
«I think that the
commitment that we've taken to put a task force here
with a conversation to get larger over the
years says that we do think this is an important region,» Lieut. Colonel Middleton