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Call for Applications for Enterprise Zone Designation
The director of Business Oregon will seek to designate up to 12 enterprise zones under ORS 285C.250 to replace zones that expire July 1, 2010. An enterprise zone is a specific area in which new plant and equipment of "eligible" (typically manufacturing) businesses that create jobs receive exemption from local property taxes for three or more years.
To be designated, the proposed enterprise zone must have the sponsorship of local government (city, county or port), conform to size limitations, satisfy hardship criteria and contain available quality industrial sites. An acceptable application includes local resolutions, economic data, documentation of consultations with local taxing districts and a map with legend description of the proposed zone boundary. If a surplus of applications triggers competitive selection, staff will evaluate proposals based on factors described in Oregon Administrative Rules 123-065 to inform the director's final determination.
To obtain application, please contact the department:
phone 503-968-0123/fax 503-581-5115
web page
in writing: Business Development Section, Business Oregon, 775 Summer St, NE, Suite 200, Salem, OR 97301-1280.
Mandatory elements of the application must be completed and postmarked no later than April 2, 2010.
Call for Applications for Enterprise Zone Designation
The director of Business Oregon will seek to designate up to 12 enterprise zones under ORS 285C.250 to replace zones that expire July 1, 2010. An enterprise zone is a specific area in which new plant and equipment of "eligible" (typically manufacturing) businesses that create jobs receive exemption from local property taxes for three or more years.
To be designated, the proposed enterprise zone must have the sponsorship of local government (city, county or port), conform to size limitations, satisfy hardship criteria and contain available quality industrial sites. An acceptable application includes local resolutions, economic data, documentation of consultations with local taxing districts and a map with legend description of the proposed zone boundary. If a surplus of applications triggers competitive selection, staff will evaluate proposals based on factors described in Oregon Administrative Rules 123-065 to inform the director's final determination.
To obtain application, please contact the department:
phone 503-968-0123/fax 503-581-5115
web page
in writing: Business Development Section, Business Oregon, 775 Summer St, NE, Suite 200, Salem, OR 97301-1280.
Mandatory elements of the application must be completed and postmarked no later than April 2, 2010.
Tax Incentive & Enterprise Zone Workshop
Business Oregon is holding a workshop on Oregon tax incentives and enterprise zones in its Salem office at 775 Summer St, NE, Suite 200, Salem, OR 97301-1280, Conference Room 201. The workshop will cover incentives, tax credits and enterprise zone designations. Download the workshop agenda (PDF).
IFA Board Meeting
The Infrastructure Finance Authority (IFA) Board will meet Friday, February 19, 2010, at the State Capitol in Room 167A.
Draft meeting agenda (PDF).
For more information, contact Connie Brautingam at 503-986-0126.
IFA Board Meeting
The Infrastructure Finance Authority (IFA) Board will meet Friday, February 19, 2010, at the State Capitol in Room 167A.
Draft meeting agenda (PDF).
For more information, contact Connie Brautingam at 503-986-0126.
PV Expo 2010
3rd International Solar Cell/Module Technology Exhibition
For more information, contact Bruce Laird.
2010 Oregon Brownfields Conference & Awards Luncheon
This two-day conference is designed to provide attendees with the tools to understand brownfields redevelopment projects from start to finish, and the knowledge of how to find critical resources for each juncture of the redevelopment process. Outstanding brownfields projects will be recognized during the third Oregon Brownfields Awards Luncheon scheduled for April 6. Nominate a project or individual. Scholarships to cover registration and lodging are available (PDF).
For more information, contact Karen Homolac at 503-986-0191.
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