Sentences with phrase «economic development initiative for»

«If this is the economic development initiative for Upstate, that's a problem.»

Cuomo has steered billions in state funds to Buffalo in recent years, including millions for community improvement projects, and the Buffalo Billion, his economic development initiative for the city.

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Similarly, and years after initiating the Global WIL Economic Forum, Le Ray is now eager for the forum to present and explore initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion as the cornerstones of sustainable economic deveEconomic Forum, Le Ray is now eager for the forum to present and explore initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion as the cornerstones of sustainable economic deveeconomic development.

She previously served as director of operations for the Verizon Foundation, where she was responsible for a $ 75 million budget, overseeing a workforce development portfolio of scholarships, diversity initiatives, and economic development projects.

Businesses applying for State Small Business Credit Initiatives funding through the Regional Economic Development Revolving Loan Program only have to meet the State Small Business Credit Initiatives eligibility requirements set below.

The foreign debt continues to be an issue and new voices have began to sound the need to look for ways to face it; (ii) At the national level two questions are concentrating increasing attention: one is the reassessment of the necessary role of the state to correct the distortions of a runaway market (currently discussed in Europe and in the discussions about the role the initiatives of «an active state has played in the economic development of Asian countries); the other is the need for a «participative democracy over against a purely representative formal democracy: in this sense the need to strengthen civil society with its intermediate organizations becomes an important concern; (iii) the struggle for collective and personal identity in a society in which forced immigration, dehumanizing conditions in urban marginal situations, and foreign cultural aggression and massification in many forms produce a degrading type of poverty where communal, family and personal identity are eroded and even destroyed.

With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate.

A staff «white paper «prepared for Thursday «s regular Fair Authority board meeting will suggest a series of economic development initiatives linking the fair to Gov. James Thompson «s Build Illinois program and to the Commercial Club of Chicago «s recent report on creating jobs in metropolitan Chicago.

New York's 10 regional economic development councils will compete for more than $ 800 million in state economic development aid in the latest round of an initiative launched by Cuomo six years ago.

Backed by $ 750 million in taxpayer money, the nearly $ 1 billion Solar City factory is the centerpiece Cuomo's Buffalo Billion economic development initiative and meant to be a beacon of hope for an economically depressed city.

Mr. Speaker, the 2018 - 2021 Budget is informed by the President's Coordinated Programme for Economic and Social Development Policies which aims at creating a conducive environment for the private sector to thrive, propel growth and create employment opportunies, especially for the youth.In this regard, Government's policy objectives for the medium term will aim at: • Stabilizing the economy and setting it on a path of sustained, diversified and resilient growth; • Optimizing the key sources of growth in the economy on sustainable basis; • Enhancing a competitive and enabling business environment for private sector - led growth; • Formalizing the informal sector; • Building a strong and resilient economy able to withstand internal and external shocks; • Promoting agro-industrial enterprises as the basis for the «One District, One Factory» initiative; and • Creating entrepreneurial and employment opportunities, especially for the youth.

Deciding the next step for Terminal A is also coming as the waterfront agency nears a decision on new Outer Harbor recreational projects to be paid for with $ 15 million in funds provided by the Buffalo Billion II economic development initiative.

He had been a key point person for the Cuomo Administration's economic development initiatives in the Buffalo area since Cuomo took office in 2011.

Federal investigators subpoenaed Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's «executive chamber,» the term for his office, seeking records and other materials related to the governor's economic - development issues, especially the «Buffalo Billion,» a signature Cuomo initiative to encourage the development of hi - tech firms in the Buffalo area.

The Business Council supports continued funding for the state's Regional Economic Development Councils, funding for the state to host more tourism related summits and initiatives that create private sector investment and job creation.

The Executive Budget reprograms more than $ 340 million in existing economic development capital resources for major regional initiatives.

Former State University of New York Polytechnic Institute head Alain Kaloyeros» trial is set for June, allegedly for his involvement in a fraud and bribery scheme in connection with the governor's Buffalo Billion economic development initiative.

Tesla, in return for $ 750 million in state subsidies through the state's Buffalo Billion economic development initiative to build the factory and buy much of the equipment that will go inside it, also has pledged to help bring 1,440 other jobs to the Buffalo Niagara region through suppliers, vendors and service providers for the factory.

Initiatives for a Smart Economy The County Executive's economic development plan, released in June 2013.

Last Wednesday, he criticized lawmakers for questioning his economic development initiatives.

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 YorkDevelopment 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 Yorkdevelopment, generating economic opportunities and more jobs for New Yorkers.»

The center was sold at auction for $ 900,000 and Victory Sports was awarded $ 500,000 through the state's regional economic development initiative to support the project.

Speaking before a standing - room - only crowd of over 350 people for the approximately 45 - minute speech, Poloncarz detailed successes from the first year of his administration including economic development initiatives and better cooperation among governmental partners, while also touching on challenges ahead in upcoming years.

TCDC promotes economic development initiatives in Tompkins County by offering tax - exempt bonding opportunities to not - for - profit organizations.

There's not even a publicly stated rate of pay for his hand - picked investigator, who was assigned, from what the governor says, to look into what U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara already was looking into — which seems so far to be improper lobbying and conflicts of interest involving the Buffalo Billion and upstate nanotech economic development initiatives, connected to SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Albany.

Empire State Development President CEO & Commissioner Howard Zemsky said, «New York State is home to some of the most scenic fishing destinations found across the entire U.S. Through initiatives led by Governor Cuomo, we are increasing opportunities for both residents and travelers to fish in New York's vacation regions and building on the economic impact of tourism, which now exceeds more than $ 100 billion.»

Another set of big - ticket Cuomo priorities was already baked into this week's budget «extender» bill: nearly $ 15 billion in capital appropriations for purposes ranging from basic infrastructure (highways, transit) to a $ 400 million second phase of Cuomo's Buffalo Billion initiative, a $ 700 million «community healthcare capital investment» in Brooklyn, and more 8 - figure allocations to the kind of «economic development» programs that have failed to rejuvenate Upstate.

While we are not opposing some major proposals, such as the elimination of some $ 375 million in prior year commitments for economic development initiatives, we do have major concerns with some aspects of the Executive Budget.

In addition, the Governor announced up to $ 10 million in grant funding will be available through two initiatives to advance industrial hemp research and economic development opportunities for industrial hemp businesses.

Brown said one of the main priorities this year is for legislators to approve proposed funding for Buffalo Billion ², a regional economic initiative crafted by Empire State Development and the Governor's Office.

Backed by $ 750 million in taxpayer money, the nearly $ 1 billion factory is the centerpiece of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's Buffalo Billion economic development initiative and meant to be a beacon of hope for an economically depressed city.

In 2011, Empire State Development awarded a $ 50 million contract to prominent ad firm BBDO for marketing economic development initiatives, the auDevelopment awarded a $ 50 million contract to prominent ad firm BBDO for marketing economic development initiatives, the audevelopment initiatives, the audit showed.

Other sustainability and development programs that have been initiated or reformed over the last six years under Governor Cuomo include: · Cleaner, Greener Regional Sustainability Plans · Regional Economic Development Councils · Land Bank Act to convert vacant properties · Legislation to combat zombie properties · Complete Streets design initiative · Upstate Revitalization Initiative · Hudson Valley Farmland Preservation and Southern Tier Agricultural Industry Enhancement Programs · Clean Energy Communities · Brownfield Redevelopment Reform · Historic Preservation Tax Credit · Climate Smart Communities Grants · Community Risk and Resiliency Act Elaine Kamarck, Founding Director of the Center for Effective Public Management at the Brookings Institution and Author of Why Presidents Fail and How They Can Succeed Again said, «Whenever I get a chance to come home I'm always impressed at the rapid progress being made here in the Fidevelopment programs that have been initiated or reformed over the last six years under Governor Cuomo include: · Cleaner, Greener Regional Sustainability Plans · Regional Economic Development Councils · Land Bank Act to convert vacant properties · Legislation to combat zombie properties · Complete Streets design initiative · Upstate Revitalization Initiative · Hudson Valley Farmland Preservation and Southern Tier Agricultural Industry Enhancement Programs · Clean Energy Communities · Brownfield Redevelopment Reform · Historic Preservation Tax Credit · Climate Smart Communities Grants · Community Risk and Resiliency Act Elaine Kamarck, Founding Director of the Center for Effective Public Management at the Brookings Institution and Author of Why Presidents Fail and How They Can Succeed Again said, «Whenever I get a chance to come home I'm always impressed at the rapid progress being made here in the FiDevelopment Councils · Land Bank Act to convert vacant properties · Legislation to combat zombie properties · Complete Streets design initiative · Upstate Revitalization Initiative · Hudson Valley Farmland Preservation and Southern Tier Agricultural Industry Enhancement Programs · Clean Energy Communities · Brownfield Redevelopment Reform · Historic Preservation Tax Credit · Climate Smart Communities Grants · Community Risk and Resiliency Act Elaine Kamarck, Founding Director of the Center for Effective Public Management at the Brookings Institution and Author of Why Presidents Fail and How They Can Succeed Again said, «Whenever I get a chance to come home I'm always impressed at the rapid progress being made here in the Finger Lakes.

Daniel L. Doctoroff, former Mayor Mike Bloomberg's deputy mayor for economic development, can justly claim credit for many land - use initiatives that helped lift the city out of its post-9 / 11 malaise.

Initiatives for a Smart Economy 2.0 — Focus on Inclusion represents the Poloncarz administration's deep commitment to a comprehensive, innovative approach to economic development that contributes to a more vibrant economy and creates shared opportunities for all.

There's also $ 25 million for an anti-poverty initiative, $ 20 million to boost municipal consolidation, and $ 255 million for economic development — most of which is a consolation prize to four of seven eligible state regions that did not win a slice of $ 1.5 billion last year.

On July 20, 2011, as part of a historic initiative to transform New York State's model for economic development and job creation, Governor Cuomo announced that up to $ 1 billion in economic development funding would be made available through a Consolidated Application Process (CFA).

The indoor farm is among 45 projects the Regional Economic Development Council is recommending for a total of $ 30.1 million in state grants and $ 12.1 million in state tax credits in the fifth round of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's economic development council iniEconomic Development Council is recommending for a total of $ 30.1 million in state grants and $ 12.1 million in state tax credits in the fifth round of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's economic development council Development Council is recommending for a total of $ 30.1 million in state grants and $ 12.1 million in state tax credits in the fifth round of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's economic development council inieconomic development council development council initiative.

«Investments in our infrastructure serve as economic development initiatives which will help to grow our economy and provide for a sustainable economic future.»

This annual, popular event features County Executive Jimino's report of the status of Rensselaer County, including economic development initiatives and what the future holds for the region.

Included in that sum is Cuomo's proposal for $ 250 million in spending on clean water programs, $ 1.1 billion in state investments for the Regional Economic Development Council program, and another $ 500 million for a statewide broadband initiative.

«Pork never really disappeared,» said E.J. McMahon of the Empire Center for Public Policy, noting that lawmakers — and Gov. Cuomo — use capital projects and economic development initiatives as thinly veiled pork - barrel spending.

She said: «All of the honorees have taken action to make our community a better place... Marissa Brett, who is president of the Westchester County Association, does this through the BLUEPRINT for Westchester, the WCA's major economic development initiative to revitalize the Westchester economy.»

He has been a strong partner in economic development and a tireless advocate for taxpayers through innovative shared services initiatives.

Jeffries called for the Democratic National Committee to give Gov. Andrew Cuomo a chance to address the nation at its convention in July, despite an escalating Justice Department investigation into one of the governor's key economic development initiatives and one of his closest aides.

At 6 p.m., NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Alicia Glen, Small Business Services Commissioner Maria Torres - Springer, and Citi will announce a new initiative to expand the economic potential of thousands of women entrepreneurs across the five boroughs, NYCHA Ceremonial Room, 90 Church St., 5th Floor, Lower MaEconomic Development Alicia Glen, Small Business Services Commissioner Maria Torres - Springer, and Citi will announce a new initiative to expand the economic potential of thousands of women entrepreneurs across the five boroughs, NYCHA Ceremonial Room, 90 Church St., 5th Floor, Lower Maeconomic potential of thousands of women entrepreneurs across the five boroughs, NYCHA Ceremonial Room, 90 Church St., 5th Floor, Lower Manhattan.

LG Kathy Hochul is in Albany, and will preside over the Regional Economic Development Council presentations for annual funding and the new upstate revitalization initiative (AKA, the Hunger Games).

In his welcome address, the Director General, Office of Economic Development and Partnerships and Coordinator, Osun Rural Enterprise and Agriculture Programme, Dr Charles Akinola, said the purpose of the visit to the state was to provide a platform for interaction and deliberation on the protection, care and empowerment of children, women and marginalized groups through social protection initiatives of Governor Aregbesola led administration in the state.

If at least 15 percent of the contractors hired for the construction are not minority - and women - owned, Destiny will pay a $ 75,000 penalty to the agency to be spent on workforce and economic development initiatives in the city, he said.

Syracuse, N.Y. — New York's 10 regional economic development councils will compete for more than $ 800 million in state economic development aid in the latest round of an initiative launched by Gov. Andrew Cuomo six years ago.