This amazing map was published by the American Observer (American University’s Graduate Journalism Magazine). Using color mapping, it illustrates the monthly progress of the recession in each U.S. county as reflected by increasing levels of unemployment. (more…)
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For businesses located in or around the CA Salinas Valley Enterprise Zone, you have a champion in Andrew Myrick, Enterprise Zone Manager. In this Soapbox piece, published online today in The Californian, Mr. Myrick defends the enterprise zone against legislators who have been proposing changes to the program statewide. (more…)
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From The Desert Sun, read about new Enterprise Zone Manager Mark Weber’s first week on the job. (more…)
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Press Release from the Office of Texas Governor Rick Perry.
Gov. Rick Perry today proposed an initiative that will provide a business tax credit that in turn will help working Texans who never finished high school return to school to earn a diploma or GED. (more…)PUBLISHED IN
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I found this piece by Deborah Solomon, published online today by the Wall Street Journal.
While accurate statistics will not be available until year’s end when companies complete the filing of their tax returns, anecdotal evidence suggest the HIRE Act’ 2010 Payroll Tax Exemption is far from being fully utilized by U.S. employers. In response, President Obama’s Treasure Department is expected to begin marketing the program more aggressively. The Obama Administration will also probably seek to extend the program beyond its current December 31, 2010 expiration date. (more…)Deborah Solomon, Employers, Hire Act, Hiring Incentives To Restore Employment Act, Jobs, Obama Administration, Payroll Tax Exemption, Payroll Tax Forgiveness, Payroll Tax Holiday, Tax Credits, Treasury Department, Wall Street JournalRead more: US Teasury Department Says Employers Missing Out on 2010 Payroll Tax Exemption – Obama Will Likely Push for ExtensionPUBLISHED IN
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Here’s an upbeat news piece by By Dean Calbreath, a Staff Writer with the San Diego Union Tribune.
Recipe for growth: Otay Mesa’s infrastructure, zoning and financial advantages have civic leaders promoting it as a center for food production. (more…)PUBLISHED IN
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Governor Schwarzenegger’s radio address this week was a breath of fresh air — and very relevant to California’s various tax incentive programs. The Governor strongly criticizes California legislators who suggest tax incentives are to blame for the state’s budget deficit. (more…)
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Austin Beutner Austin Beutner, first deputy mayor and CEO of the Los Angeles Office of Economic and Business Policy, published a spirited piece in the Los Angeles Daily News today.
There has been a lot going on in the Los Angeles area including a sizable enterprise zone expansion, the creation of a new “business tax holiday,” discounts from the Department of Water and Power for new businesses, and even a fast-track program to help new businesses rapidly set up their power and water services. (more…)Business Tax Holiday, California, California Business Climate, Chief Executive Magazine, City Of Los Angeles, Department Of Water And Power, Deputy Mayor Austin Beutner, Los Angeles Enterprise Zone, Los Angeles Office Of Economics And Business PolicyRead more: Los Angeles Serious About Reforming Business Climate With Tax BreaksPUBLISHED IN
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Santa Claria Enterprise Zone The City of Santa Clarita, California is gearing up for a new enterprise zone application. An article by Natalie Everett published Sunday in the Santa Clarita Valley Signal provides the details. (more…)
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