Sentences with phrase «many residents and businesses»

The SBA said today that they have approved $ 156.56 million in disaster loans to 2,507 residents and businesses to date.

Horizon Power will trial a new method of charging residents and businesses in Port Hedland for electricity, with the aim of giving customers more control over their power usage.

States should not and can not impose their will on other states, but instead should compete for residents and businesses based on the wisdom or folly of their political choices.

«This is a significant moment in time where Metro residents and businesses can decide between a strong economy and job creation or more congestion and less service,» said John Winter, CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, a founding Coalition member.

The Gateway Arch park restoration project is a notable pivot point for a city trying to be more attractive to new residents and businesses.

SolarShare is a non-profit co-operative that allows Ontario residents and businesses to invest in community - based solar energy installations across Ontario.

From talking to some local business people late last November, we know that many residents and businesses had to wait a long time for insurance claims and small business loans, as well as to get their heat and power restored.

We called on you to divest your money from Trojan Horse businesses with no regard to community — to us the long - term residents and businesses of New York City.

Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo (the «Big 3 banks») provide a lower level of affordable consumer, housing and small business lending and services to Valley residents and businesses than they do to consumers in other parts of California.

Down in the Valley: Financial Neglect in Rural California (June 2013) The most powerful banks in California and the nation are failing to meet the financial services and credit needs of residents and businesses in the San Joaquin Valley.

«Our transportation system is more than bridges and light rail, it includes our marine highway that coastal residents and businesses rely on» said Gary Holman, New Democrat spokesperson on BC Ferries.

While most municipalities see the benefits of 5G, carriers may face opposition in dense areas where residents and businesses take the stance of «not in my backyard.»

Thus the more of your budget that you dedicate to debt repayment, the worse the value proposition that you are delivering to your territory's residents and businesses.

Thanks to the generosity of area residents and businesses — not to mention, a significant amount of coordination through the Delaware HBA — two 26 - foot box trucks filled to max - load capacity with donations arrived in Texas earlier this week.

It's no wonder we've seen countless reports of a drop in ridership, as coastal residents and businesses can't afford to travel on our marine highways.

Localities that rely on real estate taxes may not be able to even if they want to, and states can not raise taxes without driving out prospective residents and businesses.

On an impressively regular basis both residents and businesses throughout the county attend, or otherwise support, the litany of galas, cocktail and dinner receptions, auctions and other high - end affairs where they open their hearts, and their proverbial pocketbooks, to benefit the greater good.

«We look forward to becoming a favorite dining destination for local residents and businesses alike.»

As the custodians of Times Square, the Alliance works every day to improve the quality of life for the neighborhood residents and businesses while driving economic growth in New York City.

«I'm not sure if the residents and business owners have quite realized the impact that this event has,» he said.

Massachusetts state law allows a city or town to choose the electricity supplier for residents and businesses within that municipality through a process called municipal aggregation or Community Choice Aggregation (CCA).

Chicago officially becomes a fair - trade city this month after two years of outreach to residents and businesses by Chicago Fair Trade, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting fair trade throughout the Chicagoland area.

Residents and businesses of Arlington Heights have contributed by purchasing engraved bricks which are placed in the walkways.

Several local residents and businesses have volunteered their talents to make the fundraiser happen.

In 2002, the Senn Park Advisory Council circulated ads inviting neighborhood residents and businesses to contribute to new playground equipment by purchasing a commemorative clay brick to be laid inside the park.

The Olympian, March 17, 2009 Local confidence drops, surveys find: Consumers, business owners hope for economic rebound by Rolf Boone «Thurston County residents and business owners largely were pessimistic about the economy in the fourth quarter of 2008, although both groups remain hopeful that business conditions will improve in the next six months, two new surveys have found.»

Only by addressing this fragmentation directly, and by actively forging new forms of regional cooperation, can greater Chicago tackle its problems effectively and create a better future for its residents and businesses.

As I have stressed repeatedly, the Mayor must protect the needs of Lower Manhattan's residents and businesses as he fulfills his duty to safeguard the First Amendment rights of Occupy Wall Street activists and allows them to continue their important work.»

In a community that has done so much to rebuild and grow, the barricades had a high quality of life cost for residents and businesses.

«(W) hat was once thought to be a fait accompli — that the casino designated for the capital region would wind up in Saratoga — is no longer a sure thing, and much of that is because of a coordinated resistance from many residents and business owners.»

For months Monroe County residents and business owners were ravaged by high waters, the continued flooding caused them to close businesses, caused damage to homes and eroded shoreline protections,» Schumer said.

«There have been reports of businesses being threatened and complaints about noise and unsanitary conditions that have seriously impacted the quality of life for residents and businesses in this now - thriving neighborhood.

Residents and businesses near Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River are hoping to avoid another year of high water levels that resulted in extensive damage around the north country and the state.

Even though Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's energy plan has been approved by New York State's Public Service Commission, Hudson Valley residents and business owners are still owed answers to some very basic questions that affect them.

Scriba residents and business owners reacted with both sadness and resign after the announcement the Fitzpatrick nuclear plant closing.

She stressed that the city's plan must be altered to prevent displacement of residents and businesses.

Saratoga Springs residents and business owners with properties close to the proposed Code Blue shelter plan to file suit against the city early this week.

«I intend to seek from them, solutions for Monroe County's shoreline residents and businesses and I will urge those representatives to put pressure on the United States» appointees on the International Joint Commission to act in the interests of residents and businesses along the southern shore of Lake Ontario.»

Buffalo is HALF the size it was in 1960 where its population was 530,000 — today its 239,000 (Thank the most dysfunctional state government in America for this sad fact and the rest of NY's outward resident and business migration)....

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced an online petition yesterday that is intended to galvanize opposition to the federal tax - policy legislation that he said would result in significantly higher taxes for Long Island residents and businesses.

The metro mayor will need to set the agenda on this, convening the business community, universities and skills providers, and highlighting the importance of high quality apprenticeships for residents and businesses, as well as matching apprenticeships with businesses from different areas of the city region.

«The sooner we get contractors on the ground to assist residents and business owners, the faster New York will be back on its feet,» DiNapoli said.

But the residents and businesses on Austin Street in Forest Hills, Queens want fairness and respect too.

He added: «The new interchange will make it easier to travel to, from and around Stockport benefiting drivers, passengers, residents and businesses.»

Albany residents and business owners will now have 24 hours to clear their sidewalks of snow before being subject to a fine under a new ordinance that takes effect Dec. 1.

She says the project's cost would negatively impact residents and business owners in terms of taxes.

Residents and businesses have both adapted.

ERIE COUNTY, NY - Since entering office in 2013, Erie County Legislator Patrick B. Burke (District 7) has worked to increase the access, speed and affordability of broadband internet for residents and businesses in Erie County.

He has been a vocal opponent of the tax imposed on residents and businesses in his district by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and has proposed restructuring the agency and imposing a tax cap.

The incident was the latest in a series of incidents on Christopher Street that prompted hundreds of residents and business owners to sign a petition calling on police to step up security in the neighborhood.