The Academic Research Information Access (ARIA) act today reported out of the Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry. By a vote of 25-0, all committee members voted in support of ARIA.
This marks the third time that the Assembly Committee on Economic Development provided unanimous support for ARIA. Lead by Chairman, and ARIA sponsor, Assemblyman Robin Schimminger (D-Kenmore), the committee has rallied around the ARIA initiative as a vital mechanism toward establishing a thriving economy in New York.
“There is no doubt that Mr. Schimminger, and all the members of this committee, are ardent supporters of ARIA,” said Jason Kramer, Executive Director of NYSHEI. “On behalf of all public and private, academic and research libraries, I am most grateful to Mr. Schimminger for his stalwart efforts.”
The Economic Development committee vote marks the first action taken on ARIA since the December veto of Governor David Paterson. During 2009, ARIA gained the unanimous, bipartisan support of both the Assembly and the Senate, only to fall before the veto pen of the Governor who cited the state’s deep fiscal and budgetary crisis as reason for the veto.
Roundtable On Innovation
By Jason | Filed under NYSHEI
NYSHEI is now a member of the New York Roundtable on Innovation.
The NY ROI is an alliance that is steadfastly committed to attracting sustained investment in the bioscience and technology sectors of New York State. Accordingly, this alliance is focused on the advancement of innovation, enterprise, economic development, higher education, public-private partnerships, and the creation of infrastructure, institutions and policies needed to further these goals.
The goal of the Roundtable is to ensure that New York is recognized globally as a place that is second to none for innovation.
“Receiving an invitation to join this impressive group is a testament to the continued ascendancy of NYSHEI as an influential voice among state policy makers and opinion leaders. NYSHEI is very pleased to join this alliance and looks forward to working collaboratively to enhance our state, our economy and our member institutions,” said Jason Kramer, Executive Director of NYSHEI.
The New York Roundtable on Innovation has participants from a variety of private corporations, public agencies, and not-for-profit associations.
The Key to Economic Growth
By Jason | Filed under ARIA
“The universities are definitely feeders into the economy,” said Sandy Parker, CEO of the Rochester Business Alliance, in a important analysis for the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
The article discusses the important role of academic based research in fostering the small businesses that are needed to revive the moribund New York State economy. The article is a great illustration of the need for ARIA.
NYSHEI Executive Director Jason Kramer will Monday deliver testimony to the New York State Legislature Joint Budget Committee Hearing on Economic Development.
“The public and private academic and research libraries of New York are looking for a genuine partnership with business and industry,” according to Mr. Kramer. “This partnership can be mutually beneficial and lead to inestimable economic growth opportunities for New York.”
The written testimony is available here.
NELLCO Grant Writing Workshop
By Jason | Filed under Uncategorized
The New England Law Library Consortium is hosting a grant writing workshop at the Albany Law School.
Interested persons should contact NELLCO.
The workshop will take place on March 18 and 19, 2010.
Participants will learn how to write winning proposals including:
- The essential components of a grant proposal package.
- How to customize a proposal to match a grant maker’s interest.
- How to initially approach a funder.
- The differences between government and foundation proposals.
- How to report on a grant’s progress and impact.
- How to develop working relationships with grant makers.
- What to do if your proposal is denied (don’t give up!).
- The behind-the-scenes decisions that determine proposal acceptance and denial.
Participants will also learn how to find and track relevant grant opportunities:
- Where to find foundation grant programs that can help you accomplish your goals.
- Where to find federal and state grant makers that meet your needs.
- Where to find corporate giving programs whose giving goals match your funding needs.
- How to stay on top of your targeted opportunities.