May - June 2008

I am pleased to inform you that the California Department of Housing and Community Development Department has approved Phase I and Phase II of the Fresno County Enterprise Zone Expansion Application. The effective date of Phase I which includes the commercial areas of Harris Ranch and other business located in the unincorporated areas near the I-5 Business Development Corridor will have a retroactive effective date of June 27, 2007. Phase II which includes the cities of Huron, Coalinga, and Kingsburg and some unincorporated areas will have an effective date of January, 6, 2008.  The addition of these areas is a positive step in broadening the State tax benefits available to businesses in these communities.

 

 

 

 

 

Economic Development Partners

Economic Development Corporation Raising the Bar on Performance

 

As more people embrace the reality of interdependence between economic, community and human development, the importance of a vibrant, expanding economy is top of mind for all sectors.  The creation and expansion of local businesses is the primary path to sustainable economic vitality.  The EDC has been going through a transformation since Steve Geil took the helm.  The EDC now has 64 service providers, including government entities, who have committed to a 48 hour response window when contacted by a company or the EDC with a challenge or request for assistance.  The EDC is also committed to the development of basic infrastructure, amenities and human development as all set the stage for economic development.  Through collaboration, duplication is eliminated and existing resources leveraged netting increased results for everyone.

 

As printed by the Fresno Business Council March 3, 2008

 

Favorito Restaurant

Of Fowler

 

BEFORE

AFTER

Fowler favorite, Favorito received a face-lift during the month of March.  Visit Favorito’s at 115 N 6th Street, Fowler CA 93625