Sentences with phrase «of the job creation program»

START - UP NY executive vice president Leslie Whatley, at the podium, leads a roundtable discussion touting the successes of the job creation program.

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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.

If the cash transfers were broadly distributed, the subsequent spending would be more representative of sustainable demand than other means of stimulus, such as costly and ineffective «job creation» programs.

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.

They help investors and project developers because they make it easier to meet the job creation qualifications of the EB - 5 program.

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.

More jobs mean more investors, and also a better chance of meeting the job creation demands that the program requires.

I enjoyed other entries that stressed the importance of direct job creation programs, which make a lot of sense, especially... Read more

I think you need to add to this the need to devise a set of «recession - ready», targeted job - creation programs that can create jobs at a considerably lower cost per job than is true of overall fiscal stimulus.

Stephen had been a leading advocate of this program since 2013, expecting it to be a real victory for the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the American economy and the creation of attractive jobs.

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.

Since 2011, SunShot Initiative programs have inspired innovation and encouraged the creation of new businesses and jobs throughout the country.

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.

Jean says «Without question, the biggest Alberta - based job - creation program that can be conceived of by any level of government over the next decade is building pipelines to get our products to tidewater.»

This program will also serve as a catalyst for economic development and job creation within the city of Miami.

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.

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.

«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.

The legislation also rolls back the state's overall reporting requirements for its job creation programs: instead of updating the public on a quarterly basis, Empire State Development, which oversees the programs, will now only have to produce annual reports (page 178).

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 state.

Dick Kornbluth, President of the Board of Directors for the Building Performance Contractors Association of New York State, said: «The Green Jobs / Green New York program has the promise of significant jobs creation.

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.

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.

While the governor has defended the Regional Council program as a means to return control to localities, the initiative has been criticized by fiscally conservative groups who have questioned the record of job creation and argue the program lacks accountability.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said all of the proposals from New York will be supported by a full complement of state incentives, including Excelsior tax credits tied to potential job creation and other assistance with the development of office space, workforce development, educational programming and research collaborations.

While Cuomo pushes the issue of social service programs at the federal level, Clinton knocks the tea party and says Democrats are best suited for job creation

Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave no indication on Wednesday that the removal of budget language requiring businesses to report their job creation figures under the START - UP NY program was the product of a last - minute accident.

Start - Up NY's first annual report on job creation showed that the program is «on its way towards those thousands of jobs» promised by member companies, the Start - Up Approval Board chairman told Capital NY.

At 10 a.m., the Assembly will hold a public hearing to review the implementation of the State Budget and its impact on the programs under the purview of the Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee and the Committee on Small Business, Roosevelt Hearing Room C, LOB, 2nd Floor, Albany.

At the same time, a program designed to offer a decade of tax - free operations for companies that come to New York and grow jobs has been questioned for the slow pace of job creation.

Empire State Development failed to meet more than half of the reporting requirements for tax credit and job creation programs, according to an audit released by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.

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.»

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.

By comparison, START - UP finished 2015 with 4,140 five - year job creation commitments, up from 2,085 at the end of 2014, meaning the program was previously netting about 2,000 job commitments per year.

HCR programs provide financing to create and preserve multifamily housing; administer programs to improve housing conditions, ensure accessibility, and save energy; provide bonding authority and other resources to facilitate local public improvements and job creation; and help thousands of low - and moderate - income New Yorkers purchase a home.

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.

But he cautions that the worth of the economic development and job creation programs should not be overshadowed.

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

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.

Kennedy also defended a $ 90 million budget sweep from the New York Power Authority, $ 50 million of which will support advertising for Cuomo's «open for business» campaign, which includes Start - Up NY, among other job creation and economic booster programs.

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.

Auditors found only 30 of the 57 reports established to give insight about the state's job creation and tax credit program between April 2012 and September 2016.

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.

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 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.