Manufacturers Need Permitting Reform Randy Wolken, President & CEO New York’s...
Manufacturers Need Permitting Reform Randy Wolken, President & CEO New York’s success depends on a robust and competitive manufacturing industry. Some of the biggest obstacles preventing manufacturers from reaching their full potential are permitting delays, red tape, and complicated bureaucracy. As a nation and state, we must modernize our infrastructure and shore up our supply chains. The need for reform is more urgent than ever. Manufacturers in the United States employ 13 million people, adding more than $2.8 trillion to the U.S. economy. In New York, nearly 450,000 are directly employed, and millions of individuals benefit from a strong manufacturing economy. However, industry can do even more if the permitting process is run efficiently. We need to prioritize and modernize...
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