For these slowest growing metro areas,
the economic development benefits of early childhood programs will be about one - tenth lower.
Today's post considers how prevailing metro growth trends might alter
economic development benefits of early childhood programs.
Although there is good research support for
the economic development benefits of early childhood programs, there is also some uncertainty.
Do
the economic development benefits of an area's investment in early childhood programs vary with whether the area would otherwise be slow growth or fast growth?
Feedback on the failed application from the state agency suggested that Walsh would be able to up the point score on her next try by emphasizing
the economic development benefits of integrating a refurbished pool into plans to position Rosendale as a heritage tourism destination.
Not exact matches
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.
While representing the vast majority
of its metro region, Calgary
Economic Development also
benefits from diversified funding from the city, private industry and other levels
of government.
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.
A study commissioned by the city's
economic development authority estimated that the bottom - line
benefits of telecommuting for employers, employees and communities across Canada could be as high as $ 53 billion a year.
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.
Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide
economic, political, and capital markets conditions and other factors beyond the Company's control, including natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the operations
of the Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) the Company's credit ratings and its cost
of capital; (3) competitive conditions and customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (5) the timing and market acceptance
of new product offerings; (6) the availability and cost
of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (7) the impact
of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (8) generating fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation
of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions to the Company's information technology infrastructure; (10) financial market risks that may affect the Company's funding obligations under defined
benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (11) legal proceedings, including significant
developments that could occur in the legal and regulatory proceedings described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q (the «Reports»).
In tandem with the 100,000 Opportunity Youth Initiative, Starbucks has opened four stores with classroom and training space as part
of its effort to support local
economic development in diverse low - to - medium income communities across the U.S.. Each
of these stores creates 20 to 25 new jobs with
benefits, partners with a local women - and minority - owned supplier and contractor, and works with local nonprofits to provide job - skills training to youth.
Universal Studios Japan says
development costs for the Nintendo attraction are expected to reach more than $ 434 million, but claims the addition will add 1.1 million jobs in Japan and bring
economic benefits of more than $ 100 billion within a decade after opening.
Technical assistance,
economic development support, networking, legal defense, marketing strategies, government and regulatory advocacy — all are
benefits of your KDA membership.
First, there are a number
of components
of federal program expenses that are sensitive to
economic developments, most notably employment insurance
benefits.
The long standing relationship between Saudi Arabia and China can be further amplified with a host
of new business and
economic opportunities ranging from energy collaboration, knowledge and technology transfer, as well as innovation - driven industries,
benefiting both countries and beyond, said Amin Nasser, Saudi Aramco President and Chief Executive Officer, today at the China
Development Forum (CDF) 2017 in Beijing.
For Trump and the Republican Party, that could be a devastating
development in a midterm election year, when the party is largely pinning its hopes
of keeping control
of Congress on
economic success and Americans seeing a
benefit from the tax overhaul the president signed in December.
The
economic benefits of oil sands
development, while considerable, are unevenly distributed across the country, making interprovincial tensions understandable.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact
of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and
economic developments in Venezuela and the impact
of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated
benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry (R) World (TM); risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure
of confidential and personal information;
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact
of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and
economic developments in Venezuela and the impact
of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated
benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure
of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers
of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice
of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment
of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result
of actions
of activist shareholders; government regulation
of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to
economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
Oil sands
development is a matter
of provincial government policy: in a government policy paper (the Mineable Oil Sands Strategy) issued a few years ago (and since recalled), the core area
of the oil sands resources in Alberta was designated a «sacrifice zone», within which it was acknowledged that significant and irreversible environmental impact would be permitted to occur, to enable the realization
of the significant
economic benefits such
development promised.
The
benefits of smart growth policies, which are long - term
economic development plans, should be prioritized over short - term stimulative policies.
Let iTechArt help you take advantage
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benefits of this new
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A number
of the major components
of the budgetary balance are very sensitive to changes in
economic developments — especially those for personal and corporate income tax revenues, employment insurance
benefits and public debt charges.
As a key player in Maine's
economic development, FAME provides a host
of services to help expand business opportunities through our willingness to invest at a greater risk based on public
benefit.
These changes are not significantly affected by
economic developments, with the exception
of changes in the interest rate forecast on federal employees» future
benefits, such as pensions, death
benefits, etc..
Although they are at different stages
of development, both have experienced high - speed growth and
benefited from
economic globalization.
Property rights and government takings have evolved with both real costs and
benefits, e.g. Kelo allowing
economic development as a legitimate «public use» v. the various cases finding in favor
of property owners in the context
of local government mandated dedications and exactions.
Initially, the bank's program for alleviating global poverty was dominated by a strategy
of economic growth, measured primarily in terms
of GDP and channeled largely through big projects aimed at infrastructure
development that
benefited the rich more than the poor.
The Preamble
of the Declaration
of the Right to
Development, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1986, describes «development as a comprehensive economic, social, cultural and political process that aims at the constant improvement of the well - being of the entire population and of all individuals on the basis of their active, free and meaningful participation in development and in the fair distribution of resulting benef
Development, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1986, describes «
development as a comprehensive economic, social, cultural and political process that aims at the constant improvement of the well - being of the entire population and of all individuals on the basis of their active, free and meaningful participation in development and in the fair distribution of resulting benef
development as a comprehensive
economic, social, cultural and political process that aims at the constant improvement
of the well - being
of the entire population and
of all individuals on the basis
of their active, free and meaningful participation in
development and in the fair distribution of resulting benef
development and in the fair distribution
of resulting
benefits».
Chris Markuson, director
of economic development for Pueblo County, predicts a healthy
economic benefit from all the new strategies that have been developed to promote Pueblo chile.
This could be through culinary innovation, a commitment to social responsibility, sustainability or the
economic development of their community; involvement in health or environmental campaigns, the promotion
of pioneering cultural projects, or works that
benefit society through their positive impact on the food industry.
However, a second inquiry concluded that Falmer was the only viable location for a stadium in the area, and the Government decided that the
development was in the public interest because
of its social and
economic benefits for the more deprived areas
of Brighton.
The textile and clothing industries are important components
of economic development, and consumers who demand safe conditions and fair wages for farmers and industrial workers could help ensure that such
development benefits everyone, not just wealthy factory owners.
The leadership also realizes it needs to move away from its export - led system towards the
development of a more diverse internal market: to share the
benefits of its
economic success more widely.
The United States has
benefitted for several decades from the perception in large parts
of the region that it has acted as a benign hegemon that has no territorial ambitions and can act as a stabilizing force allowing the serious business
of economic development to continue without distraction (Goh, 2008).
«Upstate residents, visitors and businesses will all
benefit from greater access to safe, reliable and modern transportation options,» said Greg Biryla
of Unshackle Upstate — an
economic development group.
He criticized Cuomo's
economic development policies, especially upstate - focused initiatives that he believes have
benefited only those in the governor's circle
of friends.
Empire State
Development President, CEO & Commissioner Howard Zemsky said, «The industrial hemp initiative highlights one of the many ways New York State benefits from being home to world - class educational institutions as new academia - industry partnerships utilize the innovations from research and development, generating economic opportunities and more jobs for New York
Development President, CEO & Commissioner Howard Zemsky said, «The industrial hemp initiative highlights one
of the many ways New York State
benefits from being home to world - class educational institutions as new academia - industry partnerships utilize the innovations from research and
development, generating economic opportunities and more jobs for New York
development, generating
economic opportunities and more jobs for New Yorkers.»
The IDA carefully considers the community
benefits of each project, weighing the value
of scare local
economic development resources.
The comments came the same day the Cuomo administration was trying to push out some good news: Hundreds
of millions
of dollars being funneled for
economic development efforts, largely
benefiting upstate and a push on the gun control measure.
«Once again, the flyers and robo calls will point out the issues the Senators have failed to deliver on, including increasing the state's unemployment
benefit, failing to stand up to the Governor when he shut down hundreds
of construction jobs, and a failure to reform our broken
economic development system,» the group said in a press release out this morning.
Since the
development of the WTO the
economic benefits of the EU are questionable (there is always that net payment
of 12 billion to outweigh any advantages), and the main reason to stay is political and social.
Prior to 2008, restrictions prohibited IDAs from funding retail
development because
of their questionable
economic benefit, the report says.
The project is an
economic development bonanza in and
of itself, but its
benefits can grow exponentially as this trailblazing endeavor encourages future investments, large and small, in our community.»
He added that the
benefits of record levels
of economic development experienced over the past decade have gone to the wealthy, and inequality is higher than it has ever been in Ghana.
Issues mentioned in the flyer included the Senators failure to: Stand up to the Governor when he shut down hundreds
of construction jobs; Stand up to the Governor when he violated public employees contracts; Reform our broken
economic development system; Enact a farm workers bill
of rights; Increase the state's unemployment
benefit.
«Over the past year, Vision 2020 has seamlessly worked to address the needs
of industry, while ensuring that all citizens
of Oneida County and beyond will
benefit from
economic growth,» said Vision 2020 Co-chair Dave Mathis, Director
of Workforce
Development, Oneida County.
Woltman added that while he believes the recent boom in the city's art scene and an influx
of new residents has
benefited Kingston and the county, more must be done to build sustainable
economic development.
ALBANY — While a federal investigation
of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration appears to be partially focused on former aide Joe Percoco's consulting work for two companies that
benefited from state
economic development programs, it appears the practice
of holding side jobs isn't common among members
of the executive chamber.