initiatives

This Weekend: Gays Go Up, Unite!

Austinist  Thu, 05/12/2011 - 11:30am

 Gays Go Up, Unite! This Saturday is shaping up to be one of Austin's gayest days ever with the launch of two initiatives that aim to promote equality and community building, Going Up Day and UNITE! [ more › ]



 

Companies Help Employees Provide End-Of-Life Care

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Mon, 08/09/2010 - 10:01pm

Juggling a caregiving role with a full-time job is daunting. But it can be even more difficult working during the end stages of a loved one's life.

Some companies are exploring initiatives to help their employees manage the ultimate transition.

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City Manager presents FY2011 budget

Austin City Connection News and Event Highlights  Wed, 07/28/2010 - 2:07am

Proposal maintains core services with additional funding for key initiatives.



 

City Manager names Chief Sustainability Officer

Austin City Connection News and Event Highlights  Fri, 06/18/2010 - 4:56am

Green building expert Lucia Athens will guide City's initiatives.



 

Obama's speech lauds green tech, Web earmark posting

 Wed, 01/27/2010 - 8:57pm

Remarks were not as much a call for new initiatives as a summary of what his administration has already announced, including writing checks to solar and battery manufacturers.

Also: Congress should "publish all earmark requests on a single Web site."



 

Obama To Increase Credit To Small Businesses

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Wed, 10/21/2009 - 3:50am

Officials in Washington are looking for ways to improve the climate for small businesses. President Obama on Wednesday will announce a set of initiatives that will provide more credit to more small businesses, and help small banks get access to bailout funds.

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