Sentences with phrase «of opportunity for economic development»

«I think that there is plenty of opportunity for economic development in the Syracuse and Central New York area, too, so I don't feel jealous about announcements for Buffalo or other places,» Miner said.

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Once you've filled your plastic cup — this affair is more backyard barbecue than society event — there's the meet and greet, an opportunity to check out the credentials of those around you: an aerospace industry executive, the economic development chief for a western U.S. state, a dean of engineering for a prestigious American university, several D.C. think tankers, lobbyists, lawyers.

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.

Chinese and Canadian officials meeting at a seminar on asset management and economic development in the central and western regions of China, feel that the Chinese government's preferential policies for the introduction of foreign investment in the region, along with an abundance of natural resources and the booming infrastructure development, offer opportunities for economic cooperation between...

«Additionally, LCEDC created a FlexJobs partnership for telecommuting opportunities, led efforts for the first annual Manufacturing Day with over 150 students visiting local manufacturers, and founded the Eastern Plains Economic Development Coalition to strengthen the perception of opportunity across Eastern Plains.»

• An economic opportunity «transferable corporate tax credit equal to the value of the cost for all soft and hard costs associated with the acquisition, relocation, and development of any new or refurbished building in the City of Camden up to $ 350 million.»

That's how an economic development official in Tucson, Ariz., the governor of Delaware and the mayor of Detroit, respectively, are vying for position in a crowded race to attract Amazon's second headquarters in what one site selection consultant describes as a «once in a generation opportunity.»

Toronto, June 26, 2015 — The Advanced Energy Centre (AEC) at MaRS Discovery District and BSD - TEDA — a joint venture between the Beijing Science Park Development (BSD) and the Tianjin Economic - Technological Development Area (TEDA)-- are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their working relationship and to jointly explore potential deployment opportunities for Canada's advanced energy technologies.

About Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure The Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure supports a strong, innovative economy that can provide jobs, opportunities and prosperity for all Ontarians.

The stores aim to boost local economic development through the creation of new jobs and by partnering with women - and minority - owned businesses and local nonprofits to provide job skills training opportunities for youth in the community.

They suffer more than economic want; they lack opportunities for self - development and are deprived of the nobility of work.

There he says, one, that the shift from the concept of «the State's role as providers of equal opportunities to every citizen» to that of providing education, health and other social services «to those who can afford to pay» is a U-turn in public policy which «has been made surreptitiously by administrative action without public discussion and legislative sanction»; two, that the total commercialization of social sectors is «alien even to free market societies»; and three, that «the ready acceptance of self - financing concept in social sectors alien even to free - market societies is the end result of gradual disenchantment with the Kerala Model of Development», which has been emphasizing the social dimension rather than the economic, but that it is quite false to present the situation as calling for a choice between social development and econoDevelopment», which has been emphasizing the social dimension rather than the economic, but that it is quite false to present the situation as calling for a choice between social development and econodevelopment and economic growth.

«Landscape is so prevalent in our everyday, regular lives that it's become invisible: something we all walk on top of, live within, and take from — and yet our culture seems to have no concept or appreciation for the value of the land, save for the economic pricing of development and the business opportunities in real estate.

«In partnership with 2020, there is also an opportunity to expand MLCV's printing services through Sweetgrass Media, its commercial print shop that opened in 2013,» added Jeff Castillo, director of investments and economic development for MLCV.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana believes in the principles that democratic societies provide individuals with the best conditions for political liberty, personal freedom, equality of opportunity and economic development under the rule of law; and therefore being committed to advancing the social and political values on which democratic societies are founded, including the basic personal freedoms and human rights, as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; in particular, the right of free speech, organization, assembly and non-violent dissent; the right to free elections and the freedom to organize effective parliamentary opposition to government; the right to a free and independent media; the right to religious belief; equality before the law; and individual opportunity and prosperity.

http://ghanapoliticsonline.com «Presidents create opportunities for people to make money and he [Mahama] says he is laying the social and economic structures in this country; my [Mahama] first term of office was dedicated to laying down the social and economic infrastructure and that is in tandem with development paradigms everywhere,» he explained.

We must come together in a new partnership with our faith - based institutions, civil society, businesses and government to create a powerful locomotive for transformation so that our President's coordinated program of economic and social development policies will create «an optimistic, self - confident and prosperous nation through the creative exploitation of our human and natural resources and operating within a democratic, open and fair society in which mutual trust and economic opportunities exist for all.»

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.

Today's sweeping indictments by federal and state prosecutors resoundingly confirm that the state's use of non-profits and SUNY to award billions in state economic development contracts has created huge and systemic opportunities for corruption.

Close to $ 2 Billion in public funds in play Today's sweeping indictments by federal and state prosecutors resoundingly confirm that the state's use of non-profits and SUNY to award billions in state economic development contracts has created huge and systemic opportunities for corruption.

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.»

«We formed a collaborative group that includes the seven counties of the Mohawk Valley, so that we have over 1 million people in terms of population,» said Andrew Fish, senior vice president of business development for Centerstate Corporation for Economic Opportunity.

By committing significant funding and support to advanced technology, sciences and R&D institutions, New York is laying the groundwork for new jobs and new economic development opportunities, while ensuring that Long Island continues to attract the best of the best to establish roots here and join our great community.»

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.»

As a torchbearer of Africa's Political emancipation, the Ghana Beyond Aid vision resonates within Ghana and catching up with other African countries as the only sustainable means of reaching our goals of economic emancipation as a continent by using internal resources to create the needed infrastructural development and jobs opportunity for the teeming unemployed graduate youth.

At 10 a.m., the state Business Council, state Affordable Reliable Electricity Alliance and Independent Power Producers of New York hold a news conference on additional electricity costs for New Yorkers and lost economic development and job opportunities, LCA Press Room (130), LOB, Albany.

«It's not just about increasing the minimum wage — economic development and opportunities for everybody, no matter what the sector of the state is.»

With too many communities living with double - digit unemployment and limited access to affordable groceries, we continue to evaluate local opportunities that will allow us to do what we do best: open stores, create jobs, stimulate economic development and lower the cost of living for customers.

Industry partners are prepared to invest an additional $ 125 million into the establishment of testing and development centers in the region, according to the Syracuse - based CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity.

Alicia Glen, deputy mayor for housing and economic development, said that she was an intern in college in the administration of the late former Mayor Ed Koch 30 years ago and thus had the opportunity to work on his landmark affordable housing plan that is said to be his biggest achievement — a plan she also worked on under the administrations of former Mayors David Dinkins and Rudy Giuliani.

WHEREAS, the mission of the ECEEO Office is to help build an inclusive workforce in an environment that fosters dignity and respect for the individual through best customer practices and focus on the taxpayer, and cultivates business and economic development opportunities for minority and women owned businesses;

By evaluating site reuse options, identifying new local economic development and workforce retraining opportunities, and advocating for appropriate decommissioning timelines, the task force seeks to assist the region overall for a prosperous and sustainable future during and after the decommissioning of the facility.

BY MICHAEL RICONDA Orangetown — With a year and a half gone by since he took the helm of the Rockland Economic Development Corporation, REDC President and CEO Michael DiTullo took the opportunity to speak with the Rockland County Times about past successes and future plans for bringing business to the county.

The State is expected to leverage on infrastructural development, regeneration of old and creation of iconic attractions for entertainment, arts and culture enthusiasts to boost economic activities and expand opportunities for job creation during the various events slated on the calendar.

The Governor's region - by - region approach finally provides an opportunity to address the different challenges and opportunities in all areas of the North Country, including the Adirondacks, and he is to be applauded for this sea change in how the state will determine and support economic development.

We are focusing on our core mission of education and research, while continuing to advance critical economic development projects that foster the creation of good New York State jobs through public - private partnerships, which also provide unparalleled opportunities for our research faculty and students.»

Jesusegun Alagbe Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has called on the people of the state to partner him in the task of installing an enduring economic legacy that will open up employment opportunities for the youths and engender sustainable development.

It is the objective that each initiative associated with that environment will advance the educational and research mission of SUNY Polytechnic Institute through the enhancement of research opportunities for faculty, students and staff; to promote the economic development and competitiveness of New York State by encouraging and facilitating the transfer of technology resources to the marketplace; and to enhance the ability of SUNY Polytechnic Institute to attract public and private funds to further research and technology development.

Messer, who worked for a number of years for the city Public Development Corp. — now called the Economic Development Corp. — has spent most of the campaign speaking about creating jobs and economic opportunities for reEconomic Development Corp. — has spent most of the campaign speaking about creating jobs and economic opportunities for reeconomic opportunities for residents.

THE Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has said the socio - economic condition of a family should not deny the children the opportunity of accessing quality education, adding that it is a tool for development.

The open innovation initiative in Lombardy is founded in the European Commission's Research and Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialisation (RIS3), which include reports on the region's strengths, weaknesses, and areas of opportunity from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

«By opening The City's dark fibre infrastructure to the private and public sector, non-profit companies, and academia, we help enable the development of projects like quantum encryption and create opportunities for further research, innovation and economic growth in Calgary,» said Tyler Andruschak, project manager with Innovation and Collaboration at The City of Calgary.

For example, a trip to study in the Galapagos Islands offers an opportunity to study economic development and conservationism, or the dynamics of environmental ecosystems, or the concept of world heritage.

He was the project manager for the development of the Inter-ED software, a multi-lingual (11 Official Languages) software solution for foundation - phase learners focusing on Literacy, Numeracy and Life Skills which provided learners, irrespective of their language and socio - economic background, the opportunity of being taught in their mother tongue during the foundation phase.

Cross-System Collaboration to Serve Disconnected Youth with Suzanne Lynn, Deputy Commissioner for Community Development, Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD); Kristin Morse, Director of Evaluation, Center for Economic Opportunity; and Peter Kleinbard, Youth Development Institute This panel provided information

States now have a tremendous opportunity to involve a diverse group of business and community leaders in the development of ambitious goals and metrics for their unique student population and economic environment.

A graduate of the University of Virginia, Sara is a 2016 Stevie Award Winner for «Female Innovator of the Year;» a Global Shaper with the World Economic Forum; an American Express Ashoka Emerging Innovator; a Cordes Fellow with the Opportunity Collaboration; a Peace X Peace 2012 Women, Power, & Peace Award Winner (Generation Peace Award); the only U.S. recipient of the Youth Leader Award in the Americas by the Inter-American Development Bank Annual Board of Governors Meeting; an Ashoka Activating Empathy Award Winner; a three - time Beyond Sport Award Finalist; named a «Woman Entrepreneur» by World Resources Institute New Ventures Mexico; a Creative Community Fellow with National Arts Strategies; a StartingBloc Fellow; a Finalist Nominee Social Entrepreneur / Innovator for the Women's Information Network 18th Annual Young Women of Achievement Award; 1 of 3 Artists Transforming the World by the Arts and Healing Network; Global Good Fund Fellow; honored among The Jewish Week NY's «36 Under 36»; and a Susan Schiffer Stautberg Leadership Fellow.

The principal mission of the Lawyers» Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is to secure, through the rule of law, equal justice for all, particularly in the areas of criminal justice, fair housing and community development, economic justice, educational opportunities, and voting rights.

Other organizations signed on to the compact include: AASA, the School Superintendents Association; Alliance for Quality Education; The Albert Shanker Institute; American Youth Policy Forum; Center for Teaching Quality; Coalition for Community Schools; Committee for Economic Development; Education Law Center; League of United Latin American Citizens; Institute for Educational Leadership; National Association of Bilingual Educators; National Association of Secondary School Principals; National Education Association; Opportunity to Learn; Partnership for 21st Century Skills; and Southeast Asia Resource Action Center.

This webinar presentation (which was just under an hour long) offered a very high level view of recent economic developments as well as trends and forces impacting markets and where the data appears to be pointing to opportunities for investors.