Brawley Looks Deeper into Enterprise Zone Program
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 | Enterprise ZonesThe city of Brawley voted 4-1 to look at a county-wide application to the state’s enterprise zone program. This is not a full commitment, but it is a step in the right direction for the region.
With declining job rates, city managers are beginning to realize that dramatic measures need to be taken in order to revitalize the local economy and begin attracting outside businesses.
“It would be a great opportunity to expand the scope of the enterprise zone,” County Planning Director Jurg Heuberger said. Heuberger also added that it would allow California the chance to grant a new enterprise zone if the IVEZ combined with the Calexico County Enterprise Zone (CCEZ).