Sentences with phrase «local economy and business»

«It's also a great opportunity to hear directly from our legislators on issues affecting our community, local economy and business life.»

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Pure and simple, these laws are bad for local economies and bad for business.

Seventy - five per cent of local businesses and 56 per cent of consumers believe the economy will deteriorate over the course of the new financial year.

How redirecting even 10 percent of consumer spending from chains to local small businesses can boost local economies and create jobs.

Perversely, in optimizing their profitability, banks are limiting the potential of entrepreneurs (who represent 97 % of all Canadian businesses, employ 56 % of all workers and play a key role in shaping local communities) to contribute to Canadian society and its economy.

It's a word that, here, does not so much connote an actual small - business owner as a feeling — an image of the young worker in the 21st - century gig economy who DJs on the weekends and, while almost certainly doing underpaid and entirely precarious labour, has earned the right to work from her local coffee shop in the slouchy drop - shoulder crewneck of her choice.

Finally, if your venture helps local economy and employment you should also consider public business innovation centers for easier access to governmental subsidies such as rent and tax breaks.

New businesses are crucial to a healthy economy on both a local and national scale, and more entrepreneurs need to realize that the local landscape plays a role for them that's just as important.

Instead, look for ecosystems where policymakers listen to entrepreneurs and understand the impact that the creation of new businesses can have on a local economy.

During this time, she marveled at single mothers and refugees who had next to nothing, yet were able to create businesses that had a positive effect on local economies.

The dependence on local business is one reason small businesses continue to be optimistic about their future prospects, despite continued uncertainty about the national economy and the looming fiscal cliff.

When asked about the role that the local, national and global economy plays in their business, 75 percent of respondents said the local economy plays a significant role in their business, while 59 percent said the national economy plays a significant role.

«The move to build a new headquarters [has] significant implications for the local economy of whatever city it winds up picking,» explains Ari Ginsberg, a professor of entrepreneurship and management at New York University's Stern School of Business, who researches business exBusiness, who researches business exbusiness expansion.

And above all, look for ways to communicate more with your local bank so that it will maintain its faith in you and your business no matter what's going on in the economy at larAnd above all, look for ways to communicate more with your local bank so that it will maintain its faith in you and your business no matter what's going on in the economy at larand your business no matter what's going on in the economy at large.

The service is all about highlighting small businesses in a mobile environment, helping connect skilled workers with their demand and driving the local economy.

Through its media awareness campaign highlighting the theme, Franchising: Building Local Businesses, One Opportunity at a Time, IFA promotes the economic impact of the more than 825,000 franchise establishments, which support nearly 18 million jobs and $ 2.1 trillion of economic output for the U.S. economy.

A strong, established business community and a healthy local economy make Greenville one of the nation's best places to start a business.

SEP fosters the brilliance of these women; empowering them to exercise their ingenuity and influence in advancing the business and local community landscapes — unleashing innovative WBEs into the economy.»

Entrepreneurs and producers in craft, artisan and food businesses are a boon to the local economy.

The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is a not for profit organization comprised of businesses, professionals, and other community groups working together to ensure a sustainable local economy that supports a true live, work and play community.

«A lack of affordable housing hurts our economy because local businesses are unable to attract and retain talented workers,» says Iain Black, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

She was on a quest to prove that local and state government support in building sustainable small businesses will stimulate any economy to improve living conditions for the masses.

Bell makes a number of arguments; the US ads may not meet Canadian advertising standards, simsub allows Canadian businesses to advertise their products to Canadian viewers, it fosters a strong and financially viable Canadian broadcast industry, contributes to the Canadian economy through job creation and ultimately helps generate the revenues that allow Canadian networks to provide sports and local news to Canadian viewers.

On behalf of thousands of businesses across the Lower Mainland, The Vancouver Board of Trade is urging Unifor and the UTA to work with the port to find a solution to truck drivers» complaints, rather than drive away business and jeopardize our local economy.

He says the New Jersey bank would «take money out of Wall Street and put it to work for New Jersey — creating jobs and growing the economy [by] using state deposits to finance local investments... and... support billions of dollars of critical investments in infrastructure, small businesses, and student loans — saving our residents money and returning all profits to the taxpayers.»

Small businesses are the backbone of every state and local economy.

To find these places, NerdWallet analyzed 181 metropolitan areas in America, parsing data on the local business environment and economy from sources including the U.S. Small Business Administration, the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics abusiness environment and economy from sources including the U.S. Small Business Administration, the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics aBusiness Administration, the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and more.

Diversity is a goal of many governments, as minority - and women - owned businesses provide unique perspectives and add to local economies in ways that traditional businesses often overlook.

Leveraging our team members profound entrepreneurial experiences and deep understanding of the local economy, SBCVC is dedicated to identifying and nurturing companies with high market potential, disruptive and innovative technologies, and business models.

Understanding that the viability, growth and expansion of the local business economy are integrally linked to successful women, minority, veteran, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) and disadvantaged - owned business enterprises (MWDBEs), and small business development and growth, PNC is committed to economically strengthening and growing MWDBEs.

«Since the debut of Xero to Hong Kong, our platform has quickly become an integral part of driving jobs and growth for the local small business economy.

In an effort to buoy small privately owned businesses in San Francisco and preserve the unique retail personality of the city, the Small Business Commission started a publicity campaign in 2004 to keep a larger share of retail dollars in the local economy, [6] and the Board of Supervisors has used the planning code to limit the neighborhoods where formula retail establishments can set up shop, [6] an effort affirmed by San Francisco voters.

When a local business desires not just capital, but engaged and impassioned customers, an open crowdfunding market must be there for them; when a retail investor wants a meaningful alternative to the 70 % algorithmically - traded public markets they distrust, an open crowdfunding market must be there for them; and when a struggling city desperately needs to engage all of its residents — not just the 2 % who are accredited — to ignite their local community's economy, pride, and identity, an open crowdfunding market must be there for them.

Apart from supporting local farmers, businesses and economies through modern solutions like blockchain and digital currencies, the FoodCoin Ecosystem connects people on a personal level that's becoming increasingly uncommon in an indifferent global ecosystem.

They design their own products and buy all materials locally, supporting the local economy and allowing for sustainability as seamstresses graduate from their programs and begin working from home to build their own businesses.

For example, we should oppose the Multilateral Agreement on Investments, whose only justification is the further globaliztion of the economy at the expense of local business and national governments.

Our projects and services facilitate greater understanding of the social, economic, and environmental impacts of our food choices, and promote the purchase of locally grown and produced foods to keep our farms and food businesses viable and to strengthen the local economy.

The business employed 30 locals and contributed $ 7 mn to the local economy, yet its licence was cancelled in a manner that owner Colin Giles felt was most unfair:

Of course, by shopping at local markets you are also supporting your local economy and helping to keep local farms in business by cutting out the middle man and packaging costs.

Buying food from local farms, food entrepreneurs, and small businesses builds relationships and strengthens our community and economy.

The state - of - the - art Welcome Center, once operational, will support the Governor's commitment to growing regional economies through the state's booming tourism industry, while supporting local businesses and enhancing the state's agricultural sector.

We care about your business and the local tourism related economy and want the guests stay to be an experience that leaves them wanting more of Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country.

She is a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City, and apprenticed under the worker - ownership of Three Stone Hearth in Berkeley, California, the first community supported kitchen (CSK) of its kind and has experience managing farmer's markets, working with a variety of artisan food producers, in restaurants, business management and organizations promoting urban food sustainability, local food economies and seasonality.

«U.S. Organic Hotspots and their Benefit to Local Economies» is conclusive research that links economic health at the county level to organic agriculture, and shows that organic food and crop production — and the business activities accompanying organic agriculture — creates real and long - lasting regional economic opportunities.

«A network that focuses on our New Mexico value - added food producers will help strengthen our local economy and build small, strong businesses all over the state.

These small businesses support the local economy and give back to their communities, by building sustainable partnerships with other domestic businesses, creating jobs, and fostering economic growth.

With their acceptance of cloth diapers, they could help our local economy by supporting these small businesses that sell and service cloth diapers.

It's good for the economy to shop local and help support small businesses like this, so you can feel even better about indulging in these cool baby clothes from Cute Little Babes!

The school district's efforts to buy better quality ingredients from local businesses fit in well with the city of Austin's Good Food Purchasing program, an initiative to harness the buying power of big institutions to benefit the local economy and support the city's sustainability goals.

The mission of Thirsties, Inc. is to make it easy and affordable for every family to choose cloth while simultaneously investing in the local economy and sustainable business practices.