Five New Enterprise Zones Announced!
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 | Tax NewsHesperia, Tulare, Pittsburg, Sacramento and Taft are the five new EZ designations (even though only 4 new slots were open). From the HCD Press Release:
Sacramento – Helping to grow jobs and improve California’s business climate, the California Department of Housing and Community Development today announced the conditional designation for five Enterprise Zones statewide. The zones are Hesperia, Tulare, Pittsburg, Sacramento and Taft.
“California Enterprise Zones give communities a chance to develop their economic potential, improve their quality of life and contribute to the state’s economy. Enterprise Zones are part of the Administration’s ongoing efforts to increase the number of jobs through state and local incentives,” said HCD Director Lynn L. Jacobs.