Welcome to California's Enterprise Zones

California's Enterprise Zone program was established in 1984 to stimulate business investment in depressed areas of the State and create job opportunities for Californians. Today, businesses and workers both continue to benefit from the program.

Current legislation allows for 42 Enterprise Zones. Additional legislation was passed over the years to also establish one Targeted Tax Area, two Manufacturing Enhancement Areas, and seven LAMBRAs.

California communities received these designations from the State of California through a competitive process. While Zones have similar goals for improving the economic vitality of their communities, each is unique in the local incentives and special assistance they provide to the businesses located within the zone boundaries. Take a moment to explore the tax incentives available to you in California's Enterprise Zones.

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Letter Writing Campaign - SAVE THE ENTERPRISE ZONETop of Page
DATED: Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Dear CAEZ Members and Friends of CAEZ,

As you know, the Enterprise Zone program continues to come under close scrutiny in Sacramento and there are calls from Legislators and Administrators to severely limit the program or eliminate it.  We have two important allies, among many, in our fight to maintain and preserve the program; Assemblyman Manuel Perez, Chairman of the Assembly Economic Development & Jobs Committee and Senator Lou Correa, member of the Senate Business, Professions & Economic Development Committee.  

Now, more than ever, it is imperative that our state Legislators hear from Enterprise Zone businesses.  I've attached a sample letter for you to share with your EZ businesses and EZ business clients, that they can mail to Assemblyman Perez and Senator Correa (the address is the same for both).   Also encourage your businesses to address this letter to their local Assemblymember and Senator.  Nothing influences Legislators more than hearing from their constituents.   The Enterprise Zone program may be at a crossroads in Sacramento and CAEZ members and businesses need to be heard from.  If we don't fight to protect and preserve this program, no one will.

I urge you to contact at least 10 EZ businesses, asking they write letters sharing what the program has done for them.  This will produce an unprecedented number of letters from around the state and give Legislators pause as they consider a myriad of options in their state budget negotiations.  

Should you or any of your EZ businesses require assistance in the preparation of the letter, or have any questions related to contacting members of the Legislature, please email CAEZ at:  action@caez.org or call 530.830.CAEZ (2239).

Thank you for your continued support of CAEZ and the Enterprise Zone program.

Sincerely,

CRAIG JOHNSON
President
California Association of Enterprise Zones

CAEZ First Annual Legislative DaysTop of Page
ATTENTION MEMBERS
 
First Annual CAEZ Legislative Day
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 16 & 17, 2010 at the Capitol in Sacramento
 
What you can do:
Join us - meet with Legislators and their staff to relay the importance of the Enterprise Zone Program to your community
Forward this information - help us get the word out and contact your local elected officials, your lobbyist, and your business community
Invite others - ask your local elected officials, business leaders, and business owners to join us in Sacramento
Commonly Asked Questions about Enterprise ZonesTop of Page
Please click here for a Q & A of commonly asked questions regarding Enterprise Zones.  The Q & A will clarify how Enterprise Zones and Targeted Employment Areas are designated.
Quarterly Board of Directors MeetingTop of Page

CAEZ Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting
Open to All CAEZ Members - Please join us!

Thursday, May 13, 2010
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sacramento, CA

Agenda will be available the week prior to the meeting
RFP for Public RelationsTop of Page
CAEZ is seeking proposals for PR Services.

Click here for the Request for Proposals for Public Relations. 

Proposals are due on Wednesday, February 24, 2010.
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