Sentences with phrase «job creation program in»

It is as much a job creation program in the poor Nordeste as it is an energy program.

Upon his return from work as a product designer with Mennonite Central Committee's job creation program in Bangladesh, Austin wanted to continue helping to provide employment for the poor of Bangladesh and decided to do so by distributing their high quality handmade products in North America.

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In first promise of the official 2015 federal election campaign, Stephen Harper said the Conservatives would increase the apprenticeship job creation tax credit to $ 2,500 from $ 2,000 and expand the program to include a third and fourth year of training.

An advocate for both small - business owners and workers, Perry oversees efforts that have included offering more than $ 600 million in financing and technical assistance programs to promote business growth and job creation in economically depressed areas of L.A.

The investments, while themselves small, are part of a broader push by JPMorgan Chase to direct its $ 250 million in annual philanthropic spending toward economic revival programs and job creation.

The heavy spending on social programs succeeded in providing a safety net to keep many people out of poverty, but it has done nothing to spur job creation.

He cited the state's grant program, tax benefits through Start - Up NY and Recharge NY, which offers low - cost electricity in exchange for job retention and creation.

«That's why we put forward a budget that speaks to strategic investments in economic growth and job creation, while at the same time transforming government by achieving our savings targets and limiting program spending growth to 1.1 per cent.»

I enjoyed other entries that stressed the importance of direct job creation programs, which make a lot of sense, especially in disadvantaged communities that won't be reached by full employment.

Specific policies include encouraging job creation and innovation in the new energy economy; improving the fairness of employment standards (including re-establishing the National Minimum Wage; reversing «tax giveaways» to corporations; introducing and maintaining balanced budgets; protecting Canadians from «price gouging» by businesses; implementing income stabilization programs for farmers; promoting long - term economic and environmental sustainability of marine and forestry resources; and re-investing in education, skills training and apprenticeships to help Canadians succeed in the economy.

Enbridge has an enterprise value of C$ 166 billion, with an unparalleled growth program that includes C$ 27 billion in secured projects and another C$ 48 billion in potential projects — initiatives that will support economic growth, job creation, increased tax revenue and community vitality across North America.

Flanagan, a Suffolk lawmaker, led a news conference on Tuesday in Albany that called for an end to START - UP NY, a program that creates tax - free zones in exchange for job creations.

The bill would restore power to the comptroller that had been stripped in 2011 as Cuomo was seeking to spend heavily on job creation programs.

«Empire Zones became an embarrassment to successive governors and Empire State Development because of the difficulties in policing the abuses of the overly complex program, and its lack of success in inducing job creation,» Bacheller wrote.

ALBANY - A job - creation program highly touted by Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration created just 408 jobs in its first two full years, despite an advertising campaign that cost state taxpayers more than $ 50 million.

In speeches upstate and in the New York City suburbs, Cuomo focused more on nuts - and - bolts job - creation programs, a new plan to reduce property taxes and building a biking and hiking greenway along the length and breadth of the statIn speeches upstate and in the New York City suburbs, Cuomo focused more on nuts - and - bolts job - creation programs, a new plan to reduce property taxes and building a biking and hiking greenway along the length and breadth of the statin the New York City suburbs, Cuomo focused more on nuts - and - bolts job - creation programs, a new plan to reduce property taxes and building a biking and hiking greenway along the length and breadth of the state.

A job - creation program highly touted by Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration created just 408 jobs in its first two full years, despite an advertising campaign that cost state taxpayers more than $ 50 million.

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Despite less than anticipated numbers form a job - creation program highly touted by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and its considerable expense to taxpayers, Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul defended Start Up - NY and predicted it will pay off in the future.

Recognizing the impact the industrial hemp industry can have on manufacturing, the creation of new jobs and the profitability of farms across New York, the State, at the Governor's direction, launched its Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program in 2015.

Kink says he does like the governors» job creation programs - the biggest one would use over one and half billion state dollars to leverage billions more in investments for road and bridge and other infrastructure repairs, including a new Tappan Zee Bridge, better flood control, and renewable energy systems.

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (02/15/2013)(readMedia)-- Community Voices Heard and a number of allied organizations will host a public meeting in Poughkeepsie with federal and state elected officials to discuss issues important to low - income residents of the Hudson Valley, including affordable housing, youth issues, raising the minimum wage, immigration reform, safety net programs, job creation, instituting a Fair Elections system in the state, as well as the federal and state budget.

Empire State Development President Howard Zemsky agrees with that assessment in part, saying the program isn't the only job creation vehicle for New York.

Restore New York grants are intended to favor projects in Empire Zones (a tax - breaks - for - job - creation program recently scrapped due to corruption and ineffectiveness) and in «Brownfield Opportunity Areas ¨.

Buffalo has reported the most job creation in connection with the START - UP program.

He said the program had created 4,000 jobs, when those are jobs that were said to be in the «pipeline» for creation.

The federal government's investigation into contracting for the state's «Buffalo Billion» economic development program won't hurt job creation, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul told reporters on Tuesday in western New York.

And Schimminger pointed out two wins: Cuomo's proposed «transmogrifcation» of the Start - Up NY program of tax - free zones — which would have weakened job creation and reporting requirements — was not included in the extenders, though in some sections of law the name was changed to «Excelsior Business Program.program of tax - free zones — which would have weakened job creation and reporting requirements — was not included in the extenders, though in some sections of law the name was changed to «Excelsior Business Program.Program.»

The government has announced a special initiative called the «Akufo - Addo Program for Economic Transformation (AAPET)», as a major intervention for job creation, infrastructure development and accelerated investment in Agriculture.

Several of the State's ARRA programs which contributed greatly to job creation in the 3rd quarter include:

The EB - 5 visa was established in 1990 as a job - creation program, offering foreign investors a green card for an immigrant in return for a capital investment of $ 500,000 in a commercial enterprise in a rural or high - unemployment area.

The overall dropoff in START - UP job creation is consistent with a November 2016 analysis by the Empire Center, which found the program was hemorrhaging participants, and that five - year job creation commitments were being withdrawn almost as quickly as they were being added.

In 2011, the Institute for Public Policy Research, a UK think tank associated with the Labour Party, advocated a job creation program - with compulsory takeup, on pain of loss of benefits - for the long - term unemployed only.

Meaningful job creation programs, increasing the minimum wage, strong support for affordable housing, and an overhaul of the way elections are run in New York State are desperately needed, but Governor Cuomo and Senator Skelos, two of the three most powerful politicians in Albany, have refused to respond to the needs of low - income New Yorkers and their communities.

The cornerstone of the budget is the Governor's blueprint for economic growth and job creation in our state, the New York Works program.

Pre-Campaign Community Service / Activism: Worked extensively with Family of Woodstock, Rip Van Winkle Council of Boy Scouts of America, establishing Ulster County Habitat for Humanity, Ralph Darmstadt Homeless Shelter, Ulster County Board of Health and Ulster County Human Rights Commission, Caring Hands Soup Kitchen Board Member, Midtown Rising Board Member, Teacher at Woodbourne Prison, part of Rising Hope Program Platform At a Glance Economy: Supports farming subsidies, job creation through infrastructure investments in rural broadband and sustainable technology, in favor of strong unions Healthcare: Medicare for All Women's Rights: Pro-choice, supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain firearms

Despite less than anticipated numbers form a job - creation program highly touted by Cuomo, and its considerable expense to taxpayers, LG Kathy Hochul defended Start Up - NY and predicted it will pay off in the future.

The top New York official in charge of economic development efforts will face scrutiny at a hearing next week from lawmakers concerned about the effectiveness of the state's job creation programs.

The agency that runs the state's Excelsior Jobs tax credit program often failed to check on companies» eligibility before they joined the program and did not follow up on whether the companies had met their investment and job creation goals before awarding them tax credits, the state Comptroller's Office found in a critical audit.

Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said in a statement, «New York state spends hundreds of millions of dollars each year to spur economic development and job creation through ESDC programs.

Empire State Development, the state agency administering the program's grant funding, refused an interview request but said in a statement that the company's funding is contingent on job creation and that it will be required to return the money if it fails to create the number of jobs promised.

New Yorkers get very little in return for the $ 7 billion in public subsidies given out to corporations by our state's economic development programs in exchange for job creation projects every year.

Our Summer Jobs program furthers our mission of job creation by giving businesses the resources to hire, train and foster growth in youths from underprivileged communities, creating a sense of pride for both workers and employers.»

In a State of the State address that focused largely on job creation, economic development and tax relief, Gov. Andrew Cuomo also issued a sweeping agenda for education, including support for statewide, full - day prekindergarten programs and a plan to funnel $ 2 billion to upgrading technology in schoolIn a State of the State address that focused largely on job creation, economic development and tax relief, Gov. Andrew Cuomo also issued a sweeping agenda for education, including support for statewide, full - day prekindergarten programs and a plan to funnel $ 2 billion to upgrading technology in schoolin schools.

NEW YORK, NY (08/18/2012)(readMedia)-- Meaningful job creation programs, increasing the minimum wage, strong support for affordable housing, and an overhaul of the way elections are run in New York State are desperately needed, but Governor Cuomo and Senator Skelos, two of the three most powerful politicians in Albany, have refused to respond to the needs of low - income New Yorkers and their communities.

Cuomo's main economic development program has come under fire in recent years from political opponents and government watchdog groups who say it's not transparent enough and fails to attain job - creation goals.

Billions in taxpayer dollars are spent on job - creation programs, with little return on investment.

Opening prosecution arguments in the Joe Percoco trial naturally focused on corruption, but the drama also spotlights the awkward fact that Gov. Andrew Cuomo's «job creation» programs seem to produce...

Several lawmakers grilled Adams over a lack of reporting from the program, including a detailed accounting of which companies received what benefits in exchange for specific job creation figures.

These funds will allow LIPA to re-open its solar rebate program and serve as supplemental funds to support LIPA's continued investment in solar energy thereby helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, helping customers to lower their bills, and stimulating the economy through the creation of new clean energy jobs.»

Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation — The Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation is a local development corporation that promotes the community and the creation of jobs in the non-profit and for profit sectors by developing and providing programs for not for profit organizations, manufacturing and industrial businesses and other entities to access low interest rate tax - exempt and non-tax-exempt financing.