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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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CAEZ is continues to oppose the provisions in SB 974 (Steinberg) that would eliminate the TEA and impose unrealistic time limitations for Retrovouchering.
Time is running short, SB 974 was moved off of the Appropriation Committee's suspense calendar on May 28th. It passed 7-3.
By June 4, 2010, all bills have to be out of their house of origin. The Assembly and the Senate will be having floor sessions every day this week. Our advisers tell us that SB 974 will likely be heard on the Senate floor on Thursday, June 3rd.
CAEZ's lobbyist is delivering letters to the Senate Floor. Please click here to view CAEZ's Call-to-Action, dated May 27, 2010. Please write your letter today.
For more information, please also click here to view testimony provided by Craig Johnson, CAEZ President, at the Senate Committee on Revenue & Taxation hearing on May 12, 2010.
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To view the July 20, 2010 Newsletter, click here.
To view the May 5, 2010 Newsletter, click here.
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| Letter from ASM Committee on Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy to Assemblymember John A. Perez | Top of Page |
| Click here to view the letter sent on May 18, 2010 to Assemblymember John A. Perez from the Chair of the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy, V. Manuel Perez and signed by 19 other Assemblymembers who are in support of the Enterprise Zone program.
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| Letter Writing Campaign - SAVE THE ENTERPRISE ZONE | Top 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
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| Commonly Asked Questions about Enterprise Zones | Top 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.
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CAEZ Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting
Open to All CAEZ Members - Please join us!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sacramento, CA
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CAEZ Annual Training Conference
October 27-29, 2010
Hosted by the San Bernardino Valley Enterprise Zone
www.sbvez.com
Location: Hilton San Bernardino
Click here for Early Bird Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities
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