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Home My WebLink About03- Presentation N i i 10/3/2011 Entered Into Rec. at MCC/CDC Mtg: by: - p A Agenda Item N : by: n r , Neck City Cle,VCDC ecretary ` ten City of San aem rdino CITY OF OF SAN BERNARDINO Office of Business Develo ment Emil A. Marzullo, Interim Executive Director Lori Tillery, Economic Development Manager Colin Strange, Office of Business Development Manager Mission Statement The mission of the Office of Business Development (OBD) is to enhance and diversify the City of San Bernardino's economic base by promoting business development and stability through business retention and expansion programs. CITY Of 5AN BERNARDINO Office of Business Development i 10/3/2011 Staffing Resources • 2 Economic Development Project Managers • 1 Business Solutions Coordinator • 1 Administrative Assistant • 1 Part Time Planning Assistant • 1 Part Time Intern • Part Time Enterprise Zone Manager • Small Business Development Center Counselors • Production Support from IEMG C4TY Of SAN RERNARDINO Office of Business Development 3 Facts and Figures`'` • Grand Opening in October 2010' OR Workshops Began in October 2010 j • Attendance Oct 2010-Aug 201 1- 1,110 • 70 Workshops • 15 Entities Presenting • Assisted 44 Businesses • Created 1040 Jobs • Filled 1,860,150 Sq Ft of Business Space • Provided 16 Facade Grants CITY Of SAN BERNARDINO O f m of Business' Qsveiopment 4 2 y 10/3/2011 millI RETENTION RECRUITMENT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Office of Business Development` S RETENTION Goal: Deliver a unique combination of capacity building services designed to retain and facilitate the expansion of businesses in the City of San Bernardino. 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Provide interactive opportunities to participate in F, educational training on a vast array of topics relating to business, law, marketing, financing and international trade. Visit the Office of Business Development website at www.sbbizresource.com for a list of upcoming events. � F Resources OCTOBER Date Time Workshop Cost 10/05/2011 8:30 am—11:30 am Forming Business Partnerships & Protecting the Interests of Business Free 10/13/2011 9:00 am—11:00 am Human Resources Free 10/19/2011 6:00 pm—8:00 pm The Importance of Life Insurance Free 10/20/2011 8:00 am— 10:00 am Human Resources $10.00 10/27/2011 6:00 pm—8:00 pm Can My Employees Work More Efficiently $10.00 NOVEMBER Date Time Workshop Cost 11/09/2011 9:00 am—12:00 pm Insuring and Protecting Your Small Business Free 11/15/2011 6:00 pm—8:00 pm 5 Keys to Success for Translating Any Vision into Reality $10.00 Business Retention y s Deliver a unique combination of capacity building services designed to retain and facilitate the expansion of businesses in the City of San Bernardino. ` How can we help you? Resources • Financial Incentives & Loans • Energy Audits • Fagade Improvement Programs • Comprehensive Streetscape Improvement Program • Training Opportunities for Management and Employees • Management Mentoring Program • Business/Property Improvement Districts Property Search • Tax Incentives for Equipment Purchases • Tax Incentives for Existing and New Employees • Marketing Services • Relocation/Expansion Support • National Development Council Grow San Bernardino Fund Business Recruitment Market the City of San Bernardino to businesses seeking to relocate or expand utilizing a wide variety of financial and other resources to encourage new business ventures and job creation. How can we help you? ! Resources • Financial Incentives & Loans • Demographics/Community Profile • Training Opportunities for Management and Employees • Management Mentoring Program • Workforce/Labor Referrals and Statistical Data • Micro-Enterprise Loan Program Tax Incentives for Existing and New Employees • Tax Incentives for Equipment Purchases • Marketing Services • Employment Training Panel/SBETA Services • Property Search • San Bernardino Valley Enterprise Zone 0 _ Z c N C 1 N a� a • aQ C: 1 Z '- a d N • WE 0 • m C m N Z m T ' 1 1 No 0 1 W V a O.E �U ° .• C .• V 0 .• VW City of San Bernardino, EDA Office of Business Development 201-B North E Street, Suite 200 San Bernardino, CA 92401 Phone: 909.963.5026 www. sb om . a a U) ■f/ o a win- E" �S2 0 (n L C "� O O O C o O � CU N C ¢ U ° �� O O O � m N � m N L o � � N c U "Q Q � � a� o .- o CO U CU E O_ � O N L a O W ^cn 0 o � L E Ca O_ > > E N a :- W O �"W E 0 a) O -0 -R� (O E OcB Q W 0 U) O�- U > — O_ N V Q O O O O O O O O O N W ° AA��, C C � C C C C 0 W N N E C t W � `0 E � W �� -0 -0 (n � L L a) E .c0 .L O Ca C6 >' CB N — — — N O O_ O_ O U O_ �_ c o c w co c c c Q E E U E � N N O E O O O = c W W m W O CO CO W CO 0 O CO CO CO O W �° � t- C C C Q1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v m 3 v X X c o , o sv v o v ,< o o N m m o (D CC cQ �. 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O C m c CD CD - (n (n N O �. CQ tZ CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO f=� n: , . .-sir nmr,rf Arif,n�c,+ Office of Business Development Fagade Improvement w t " 1 San BuSine1S S Bernapdino Entitlement Recruitment AU N n R n ■w ■r rw Retention ■w Enterprise now Zone ■■ ■ Solutions ' 201 North"E"Street,Suite 200,San Bernardino,California,92401 Phone:(909)963-5026 E-mail:info @sbblzresource.com CITY OF SAN B E R N A R D I N O The Economic Development Agency of the City of San Bernardino has reorganized Economic Development Agency and consolidated its business assistance programs and staff in a resource center called the Office of Business Development. The goal of the Office of Business Devel- Office of Business opment is to not only recruit new businesses to locate to San Bernardino,but also to inform them about the various incentives and funding opportunities that are avail- Development able. The Office of Business Development will also help businesses fast-track per- mits, cut through red tape and serve as a central location for information about available commercial and industrial property in the city. Available Services: San Bernardino Valley Enterprise Zone: The San Bernardino Valley Enterprise Zone is vested until October 14,2021. The Zone is located at the center of one of Southern California's transportation hubs served by Interstate 10 and 215,as well as the 210,91,and 60 freeways.The zone is conveniently located near three international airports,class-1 railroads, major truck termi- nals and within close proximity to the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. There are 5 tax incentives available Thezoneofopportunity to taxpayers that operate a trade or business located within an Enterprise Zone boundaries.The incentives are: 1)Hiring Tax Credit;2)Sales or Use Tax Credit;3)Business Expense Deductions;4)Net Operating Loss Carryover (NOL);and,5)Net Interest Deduction. Contact Colin Strange,Zone Manager at(909)963-5026. Planning & Entitlement Process: The Office of Business Development provides businesses with pre-submittal planning services. Prior to submit- ting an application to the City's Planning Department for a new development,or for tenant improvements on an existing building, a staff member can meet with company representatives to discuss their project, assist with business registration,and zoning verification. City and Agency staff will be able to review a company's preliminary plans and advise company representatives on the most expeditious and cost-effective approach to submitting their project. Contact Lisa Sanford,Planning Coordinator at (909)963-5026. Fagade Improvement Grant: The Fapade Improvement Grant Program assists business owners,tenants,and property owners with a matching grant of 50%,up to a maximum of$10,000 to enhance the curb appeal of their business storefront by providing funds to complete certain exterior improvements. This Program is for business,commercial,industrial and manu- facturing buildings located within the City of San Bernardino. Contact Lisa Connor, Project Manager, at (909) 963-5026. Office of Business Development Training Center: Capacity for up to 120 persons,the Training Center offers workshops that provide essential information to local business owners trying to expand and grow their companies. The room is equipped with a 7-ft wide Electric 51 iY OF SAN BERNARDINO Screen, portable lectern with microphone and reading light;wall mounted controls for screen,audio control and projector;HD Panasonic projector wireless internet function for connection to multiple PC's;4 remotely controlled Office of Business Closed Circuit Digital Cameras; 4 ceiling mounted Audio microphones; WiFi Capability; and, live streaming/ Development webinar/live broadcast/recording capability. Contact Monique Fell,Business Solutions Coordinator for upcoming workshops at(909)963-5026. Property Search Assistance: The Economic Development Agency is pleased to provide real-time industrial, retail, land and office property searches for businesses to find the right site.The property search engine will allow businesses to utilize property listings by type to create customized searches based on a business's specific criteria (acreage, square footage, etc.).Log on to www.sbrda.org. Grow San Bernardino: NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL The NDC Grow America Fund (GAF), in cooperation with our community partners, provides financing to growing small businesses throughout the country. GAF operates as a community development lender to support the crea- tion of jobs and the expansion of eligible small businesses in underserved areas,particularly minority and women -owned businesses. The financing provided is partially guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration under GAF's Small Business Lending Company license,and GAF has Preferred Lender status nationwide. Contact Colin Strange,OBD Manager,at(909)963-5026. Workforce Development: The San Bernardino Employment and Training Agency(SBETA)is a One-Stop Career Center providing employment related services at no cost to job seekers and businesses.SBETA offers an array of services to help your business save money, improve productivity and provide a competitive edge. Business services include: Recruitment, �' BETA screening and referral of qualified job applicants;skills, interest and aptitude assessments;complete interview- ing facilities with fax, phone and computer access; listing and maintaining job orders; labor market information; OMFSTOVCAREElIOFNiEN employment and labor law information; unemployment Insurance information; information and assistance in accessing tax incentive programs;free e-learning services for incumbent workers; referral to education and train- ing providers; customized and on-the-job training; professional outplacement services for companies that are restructuring, downsizing or closing operations. If you are interested in more information, please call SBETA at (909)888-7881 The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center: Inland Empire The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center(SBDC)is the region's premier provider of business con- sulting and training services for the existing and aspiring business owner.SBDC offers over 200 low cost and no SBDC cost small business training workshops every year. Developed and presented by experienced SBDC Business Consultants and local experts,the workshops provide entrepreneurs,small business owners and their staff with training geared toward successfully operating a business. For more information call(909)888-9011. yet- Sall • ' •' ' Facade Improvement Grant •• The Fagade Improvement Grant Program assists business owners, tenants, and property owners • '• with a matching grant of 50%, up to a maximum of$10,000 to enhance the curb appeal of their busi- ness storefront by providing funds to complete certain exterior improvements. A residential property • used for a business is not eligible. A non-profit organization is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The goal of the Facade Improvement Grant program is to enhance the building's original architec- ture according to the Economic Development Agency's ("Agency") Design Guidelines to eliminate • blighted conditions, provide an economic incentive for improving the appearance of the facades of • �' buildings, and to encourage quality renovation. All renovations and restorations must be approved and in compliance with the City of San Bernardino's building codes. If applicable, a Planning, Building, and/or Engineering Permit may be required. PROGRAM ELIGIBLE AREAS . . Business/Commercial/ Industrial/Manufacturing buildings within the City limits of San Bernardino. • PROGRAM ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS • City licensed business owners/ tenants who have written consent from the legal property owner or; • Legal property owner of a building used for business purposes, or • in the case of a vacant commercial building(s), the legal property owner(s) may apply with the • understanding and agreement that reimbursement will only occur once the building is occupied •• with a licensed business. In both scenarios,the Applicant will be required to provide evidence of retaining and/or creating a minimum of one(1)full-time job for a one-year period. Only one (1) Grant is awarded per parcel within a 10-year period and the Grant must address all • building(s)on site regardless of the number of units or building size. For more information Contact: CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO "• Lisa AConnor Economic Dz"=.,_ - ntAgency Economic Development Agency Office of Business Development Office of Business '} 201 North E Street, Suite 200 Development San Bernardino, CA 92401 Phone:909.963.5026 48en ino PROGRAM DEFINITIONS Property Owner-Legal person/persons of record for the subject property-can be Applicant. Business Owner-Legal lessee/proprietor of a store-can be Applicant with authorization from legal property owner of subject property Facade-Exterior surface of a commercial building from grade to roofline and side to side. Street Frontage-Length of a lot line of a lot parallel to or facing a public street or galleria. The program will reimburse applicant with a matching grant of 50% of eligible project costs, up to a maximum of$10,000. All work must be completed in a professional manner with high quality materials and comply with current City and Building Codes. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to obtain all the necessary Planning, Building, and/or Engineering Permits, if applicable. Applicants must be able to document total project costs that the matching grant will apply to, and the construction contract and re- lated documents must clearly delineate the costs associated with the Fagade Improvement project, separate and apart from any other construction or renovation costs. STEP 1 — APPLYING FOR THE PROGRAM In order to begin the process, Applicant must complete the Facade Improvement Grant Application and submit the following docu- mentation to the Economic Development Agency Office of Business Development(Please note that an incomplete application will not be reviewed and will be returned): • Program Application • Property Owners'Approval(Consent Letter) ❑ Current City Business License • Current Lease Agreement(Tenant Applicant) • Grant Deed(Property Owner Applicant) • IRS Form W-9 • Drawing(s)of Proposed Exterior Improvements with Samples • Exterior Paint/Stucco Color Selection • Color and Design Selection of New Signage Lighting/Awning • Estimated Improvement Costs • Before Pictures of the Exterior Facades(Wide Angle/Close-up Photos) STEP 2— APPROVAL NOTIFICATION Once the application is received, it will be reviewed within ten days of submittal to determine if proposed improvements are eligible. If proposed improvements are deemed eligible, an approval letter will be sent to applicant to commence with improvements. This is a reimbursement program of up to 50%of the costs of the improvements made but no more than$10,000. Reimbursement is awarded after all improvements have been completed and paid for. The Grant is on a first-come,first-serve basis for projects meeting specific criteria. The approval letter is valid for a period of ninety(90)days. STEP 3— REIMBURSEMENT After the improvements have been completed, the Applicant must submit the following documentation in order to receive the 50% reimbursement, up to the maximum of $10,000: ❑ All original"paid-in-full"invoices, ❑ Proof of Paymert—Cancelled checks,and/or cash receipts ❑ After Pictures of the Exterior Facades(Wide Angle/Close-up Photos) Please allow two(2)weeks for processing of reimbursement. Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Give Form to the Department r Identification Number and Certification requester.Do not Department of the Treasury send to the IRS. Internal Revenue Service Name(as shown on your income tax return) N Business name/disregarded entity name,if different from above a> rn CO o- Check appropriate box for federal tax C O classification(required): ❑ Individual/sole proprietor C Corporation Q c p p' ❑ p ❑ S Corporation ❑ Partnership ❑ Trust/estate aQ El Exempt payee❑ Limited liability company.Enter the tax classification(C=C corporation,S=S corporation,P= artnershi P)► a a) M c ❑ Q Other(see instructions)10, Address(number,street,and apt.or suite no.) Requester's name and address(optional) v d CL City,state,and ZIP code a� List account number(s)here(optional) Taxpayer Identification Number(TIN) Enter your TIN in the appropriate box.The TIN provided must match the name given on the"Name"line Social security number to avoid backup withholding.For individuals,this is your social security number However,fora resident alien,sole proprietor,or disregarded entity,see the Part I instructions on n page 3.For other entities,it is your employer identification number(EIN).If you do not have a number,see How to get TIN on page 3. Note.If the account is in more than one name,see the chart on page 4 for guidelines on whose Employer identification number number to enter. Certification Under penalties of perjury,I certify that: 1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number(or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me),and 2. I am not subject to backup withholding because:(a)I am exempt from backup withholding,or(b)I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service(IRS)that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends,or(c)the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding,and 3. 1 am a U.S.citizen or other U.S.person(defined below). Certification instructions.You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return.For real estate transactions,item 2 does not apply.For mortgage interest paid,acquisition or abandonment of secured property,cancellation of debt,contributions to an individual retirement arrangement(IRA),and generally,payments other than interest and dividends,you are not required to sign the certification,but you must provide your correct TIN.See the instructions on page 4. Sign Signature of Here U.S.person► Date► General Instructions Note.If a requester gives you a form other than Form W-9 to request your TIN,you must use the requester's form if it is substantially similar Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise to this Form W-9. noted. Definition of a U.S.person.For federal tax purposes,you are Purpose of Form considered a U.S.person if you are: A person who is required to file an information return with the IRS must •An individual who is a U.S.citizen or U.S.resident alien, obtain your correct taxpayer identification number(TIN)to report,for •A partnership,corporation,company,or association created or example,income paid to you,real estate transactions,mortgage interest organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States, you paid,acquisition or abandonment of secured property,cancellation .An estate(other than a foreign estate),or of debt,or contributions you made to an IRA. Use Form W-9 only if you are a U.S.person(including a resident •A domestic trust(as defined in Regulations section 301.7701-7). alien),to provide your correct TIN to the person requesting it(the Special rules for partnerships.Partnerships that conduct a trade or requester)and,when applicable,to: business in the United States are generally required to pay a withholding tax on any foreign partners'share of income from such business. 1.Certify that the TIN you are giving is correct(or you are waiting for a Further,in certain cases where a Form W-9 has not been received,a number to be issued), partnership is required to presume that a partner is a foreign person, 2.Certify that you are not subject to backup withholding,or and pay the withholding tax.Therefore,if you are a U.S.person that is a 3.Claim exemption from backup withholding if you are a U.S.exempt partner in a partnership conducting a trade or business in the United payee.If applicable,you are also certifying that as a U.S.person,your States,provide Form W-9 to the partnership to establish your U.S. allocable share of any partnership income from a U.S.trade or business status and avoid withholding on your share of partnership income. is not subject to the withholding tax on foreign partners'share of effectively connected income. Cat.No.10231X Form W-9(Rev.1-2011) S1 BUSINESS INFORMATION Business Name: Telephone Number: Business Address: City: San Bernardino Zip Code: Property Owner: Assessor's Parcel Number: Applicant Name (if Different than Property Owner above): Telephone Number: New Business: ❑Yes ❑No If an existing business, indicate number of years at Address: Applicant Federal Tax Identification(TIN)or Social Security Number: Business Structure: ❑ Individual/Sole Proprietor ❑Corporation ❑Partnership ❑Other: Type of Business: ❑ Retail ❑ Food ❑ Medical ❑Other: Number of Jobs/Employees RETAINED with Facade Improvement Grant: _ Full Time _ Part-Time Number of Jobs/Employees CREATED with Facade Improvement Grant: _ Full Time _ Part-Time Check boxes that apply and indicate an estimated cost: FAgADE IMPROVEMENTS Cost Estimate • PAINT—Wood, Stucco, Concrete, Metal $ • STUCCO—Sand or Smooth Texture $ • FENESTRATION—Door, Display Window, or Transom Window $ • ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS—Bulkhead, Molding, Cornice, Plaster, or Trim $ ❑ ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS—Decorative Brick,Tile Accents,or Grills $ ❑ ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING—Decorative, Security, Building, or Parking $ ❑ EXTERIOR SIGNAGE—Channel Letters,Sculptured Cabinet $ ❑ CANVAS COVERAGE—Professionally Designed Canvas Awning/Frame $ ❑ LANDSCAPING—Sod, Ground Cover,Trees,Automatic Irrigation $ • ADA Activity—Front Entry Ramps or Handrail $ • OTHER: $ ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COSTS: $ Office Use Only: Project Area: Date Submitted: Date Approved: Vade Improvement Grant Application Fr Si11 B i� evelopluent Ageno REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT This is a reimbursement program and all improvements must be paid for in full prior to receiving reimbursement. Please indicate to whom check will be made payable to: Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: GRANT PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT All information shall be kept confidential. • Applicant understands and agrees that the Economic Development Agency ("Agency") is under no obligation to approve any Fagade Improvement Grant ("Program") except in accordance with the Program Policies ("Policies") and Exterior Design Guidelines ("Guidelines") • Applicant understands and agrees that, if at any time, during their participation in the Fagade Grant Program they fail or refuse to meet any provision of the Policies and Guidelines or commit any act of willful misrepresenta- tion, the Agency may unilaterally and at its sole option, terminate the Applicant's participation from the Program. • Applicant understands and agrees that the EDA's participation in the Program and any action the Agency may take in conjunction therewith is solely for its benefit and that the Agency assumes no responsibility or liability to Applicant or to any part, for any action or failure of action, by a contractor or any other third party. • Applicant understands that the Agency in no way guarantees any of the work to be performed or material to be supplied, the suitability of any contractor, or construction plan, drawing or specification and that the Applicant shall hold harmless the Agency, its officers, agents or employees from any liability resulting from the Applicant participation in this Program. • Applicant understands and agrees that their project may require review and approval from the City of San Ber- nardino's Planning, Building, Engineering, or Fire Departments. • Applicant understands and agrees that it is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to verify, if any approvals are necessary to their project prior to the undertaking of the eligible improvements. Applicant Signature: Date: Print Name: LEGAL PROPERTY OWNER AGREEMENT I have read and understand the Agency Policies and Guidelines for the Program and failure to comply with ALL policies will disqualify my Application. Applicant certifies that all information in this Application, and all information furnished in support of this Application, is given for the purpose of determining eligibility for the Program and is true, accurate, and complete to the best of the Applicant's knowledge and belief. The Applicant further certifies that he/she is the legal owner(s) of the property and/or legal lessee of the business with authorization from the le- gal property owner to participate in the Program as described in this Application, and that Grant will be used only for the items prescribed for the property in this Application. Legal Property Owner Signature: Date: Print Name: San Bernardino • Enterprise Z ► I What is an r a t pp 4 California's Enterprise Zone program was established in 1984 to stimulate business in- vestment in depressed areas of the State and create job oppor- tunities for Californians.Today, The Zone of Opportunity businesses and workers both continue to benefit from the program. The San Bernardino Valley Enterprise Zone is A qualified employee must also meet one of the Current legislation allows for 42 vested until October 14, 2021. The Zone is following criteria at the time of hire: located at the center of one of Southern Cali- Enterprise Zones.Additional fornia's transportation hubs served by Inter- . A person receiving or eligible to receive sub- legislation was passed over the state 10 and 215, as well as the 210, 91, and years to also establish one Tar- 60 freeways. The zone is conveniently lo- funded employment, training in services cated near three international airports, class-1 funded by the federal Job Training Partner- geted Tax Area,two Manufac- p ship Act (JTPA), or its successor, Workforce turing Enhancement Areas,and railroads, major truck terminals and within Investment Act (WIA) registered core or in- seven LAMBRAs. close proximity to the ports of Long Beach tensive services; and Los Angeles. • A person eligible to be a voluntary or manda- California communities received There are 5 tax incentives available to tax- tory registrant under CalWORKS, formerly these designations from the payers that operate a trade or business lo- known as Greater Avenues for Independ- State of California through a cated within an Enterprise Zone. The incen- ence(GAIN); competitive process.While tives are: 1) Hiring Tax Credit; 2) Sales or • P P A member of a targeted group defined in the Zones have similar goals for Use Tax Credit; 3) Business Expense Deduc- federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit improving the economic vitality tions; 4) Net Operating Loss Carryover (WOTC); (NOL); and,5)Net Interest Deduction. of their communities,each is • An economically disadvantaged individual 14 unique in the local incentives Hiring Credit years of age or older; and special assistance they A business located in the San Bernardino • A qualified dislocated worker; provide to the businesses lo- Valley Enterprise Zone (SBVEZ) may reduce . A disabled individual eligible for, enrolled in, cated within the zone bounda- its state income tax by $37,440 per qualified or who completed a state rehabilitation pro- ries. employee hired after the October 15, 2006 designation date, over a five-year period. The gram; City of San Bernardino credits may be carried over until they are ex- • A Vietnam Veteran or veteran recently sepa- Economic Development Agency hausted. rated from military service; 201 North E Street, Suite 301 • An ex-offender (felony and/or misdemeanor San Bernardino, CA 92401 Who Qualifies offense); Colin ,Stran e A qualified employee is an employee who: . A person eligible for, or a recipient of Public Strange, s Performs at least 50/o of the work within the Assistance TANF, SSI, Food Stamps); Zone Coordinator boundaries of the Enterprise Zone; was hired ( P )' on or after the October 15, 2006 designation • A Native American; Native Samoa, Native Phone:909.963.5026 date and before the October 14, 2021 date of Hawaiian, or a member of another group of Fax: 909.888.9413 zone expiration; and, spends at least 90% of Native American descent; www.sbvez.org their work time directly related to the trade or . A resident of a Tarqeted Employment Area e-mail: c business located within the Enterprise Zone. website: ww.sbvez.rda.org ez.org (TEA). SBVEZ The%*nv of Opp prlunit% Vouchering Process The County of San Bernardino is the Vouchering Agent for the SBVEZ. A Hiring Tax Credit Voucher Certificate (VoucherCert 10-07)will be issued to a business for each qualified employee hired.This voucher certifies that the employee meets the eligibility requirements for a qualified individual,and substantiates a business'claim to the hiring credit. To take advantage of the hiring credit, an Enterprise Zone Business must: Complete a Voucher Application & Voucher Certificate (VoucherCert 10-07); Provide documentation to demonstrate employee's eligibility; and, submit$.20'00 per application fee (check payable to the County of San Bernardino) SALES AND USE TAX CREDIT California income tax may be reduced by the amount of sales or use tax paid on qualified property purchased and placed in service after the EZ receives its designation and before the EZ designation expires. The business must use the property exclusively within the bounda- ries of the EZ. Qualified property includes machinery and machinery parts used to: Manufacture, process,fabricate,or otherwise assemble a product; Produce renewable energy resources; Control air or water pollution. In addition, qualified property can also be: Data processing and communications equipment(computers, CAD systems,copy machines, telephone systems and faxes); Motion picture manufacturing equipment central to production and post production, including but not limited to, cameras, audio recorders,and digital image and sound processing equipment. The sales tax paid or incurred on qualified property being purchased using a financial(conditional sales)contract qualifies for Individuals, estates,trusts,and partnerships may claim an annual credit equal to the sales or use tax paid or incurred to purchase up to$1 million of qualified property. Corporations may claim an annual credit equal to the sales or use tax paid or incurred to purchase$20 million of quali- fied property. Example: If you spend$150,000 to purchase machinery used for manufacturing and pay sales tax of$12,000(based on 8%sales tax). EZ businesses may reduce the amount of your tax imposed on Enterprise Zone income by up to$12,000. ""For taxable years beginning in 2008 or 2009,taxpayers with net business income of$500,000 or more are limited to 50%of the allow- able credit. Net Operating Loss Carryover For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2004, 100% of the Net Operating Loss(NOL)for Enterprise Zone businesses may be carried forward for 15 years, but may not be carried back. An EZ NOL deduction can only offset business income attributable to opera- tions within the EZ. Taxpayers must elect and designate the carryover category on the original return of the year of a loss, and file form FTB 3805Z for each year in which an NOL deduction is being taken. The election is irrevocable. (Suspended for tax years 2008-2009) the sales or use tax credit. Business Expense Deduction EZ businesses may elect to treat 40% of the eligible cost of qualified property as a business expense rather than a capital expense. For the year the property is place in service,the business may deduct the eligible cost in the current year rather than depreciate it over several years. The maximum aggregate cost of the qualified property against which the 40% deduction may be claimed in any taxable year is determined by the number of taxable years that have elapsed since the EZ received its final designation. The maximum aggregate cost is: Taxable year of designation $100,000 1 st taxable year after designation $100,000 2nd taxable year after designation $ 75,000 3rd taxable year after designation $ 75,000 Each remaining taxable year after designation $ 50,000 State Contract Preference A company located in the Enterprise Zone (EZ) may be awarded up to 5% preference on bids with the State of California. A business may also receive 1% -4%additional preference based on the number of qualified EZ employees hired to complete the contract. Bidders seeking to obtain the state contract preference must submit a completed STD Form 831 to the contracting agency with or prior to their bid submittal. EZ preferences are limited to 9% or a maximum of$50,000 per bid. In combination with any other preferences, the maximum limit is 15% of the lowest responsible bid; and, in no case more than$100,000 per bid. Bidders must certify, under penalty of perjury,to perform 50% of the labor hours required to complete a contract for GOODS or 90% of the labor hours required to complete a contract for SERVICES in an eligible Enterprise Zone worksite(s). EZ preferences do not apply to contracts where the work site is fixed by contract terms. These preferences only apply to bidders who are California based firms, and only when the lowest responsible bid and resulting contract exceeds$100,000. Frequently Asked Questions How do I know if I am located in the San Bernardino Valley Enterprise Zone? To verify whether your business is located within the SBVEZ, please visit www.SBVEZ.com or contact one of the participating jurisdictions: City of San Bernardino, City of Colton, or the County of San Bernardino. How do I claim Enterprise Zone tax incentives? Taxpayers may claim these incentives by completing form FTB 3805Z, and attaching to your California tax return. For those tax incentives that require an election, make the election on this form.The hiring credit, sales or use tax credit,and net interest deduction do not require an election, and can be claimed on either an original or an amended return. Make your election to claim the business expense and/or the NOL deduction on the original return.You cannot make the election on an amended return. Can I take the sales or use tax credit if the property purchased was exempt from sales or use tax when purchased? No. You can only take the sales or use tax credit for sales or use tax you actually paid or incurred on the purchase of qualified property. Do leases qualify for the business expense deduction or the sales or use tax credit? Yes. If you acquired the property through a leasing arrangement that constitutes a financial(conditional sales)contract,the property may qualify for the business expense deduction, or the sales or use tax credit, or both. What type of loan qualifies a creditor for the net interest deduction? Loans that may qualify for the net interest deduction include business loans and mortgage loans from commercial or noncommercial sources. To qualify, you must meet all of the following: 1)The funds must be loaned after October 15,2006, and before October 14,2021; 2)The loan must be made to a trade or business located solely within an Enterprise Zone; 3)Loan proceeds must be used only for the trade or business activities within an Enterprise Zone;4)The lender may not have any type of ownership interest in the borrower's trade or business. Is the net interest deduction allowed for the life of the loan? No. The net interest deduction is only allowed as long as the borrower's trade or business is located in an Enterprise Zone. Once the Enter- prise Zone designation expires or the borrower moves out of the Enterprise Zone,the net interest deduction is no longer allowed. What is the maximum amount of Enterprise Zone credits I can take in any one year? The total of all Enterprise Zone credits that you can take in any taxable year may not exceed the lesser of the Enterprise Zone tax limitation, or the"net tax" limitation for individuals, or"tax' limitation for corporations. California Revenue and Taxation Code sections 17039 and 23036 define"net tax"and"tax", respectively. Is the carryover of the NOL deduction to future years limited? Yes. You may carry an Enterprise Zone NOL forward for 15 years. The carryover deduction can only offset business income attributed to the Enterprise Zone. 1 h 1 ti�'' '•1 ��; �w �111►tP�. �` � IJr11'lllllfllfl - �"' 1111111�� E �•u nnl'nl �11�1• Nil J' r • - • 215�^ 5111 llnln ■— IQ� 4��ul� � .w�plll�� --fur.. � ■ �TIUP ■11111 0■n - ui� n n w��IIIIIIs259�Ilw 1110 � •_ a ■��NIIII�II�F_w 11 • • a�--i H.-on 'GIN 111111. ••• " � _ 5i■n11�o�111IP inli•�11 _ �II,��IP manam a I R 411 •�, 215 10 San BernarDEALios Participate in the San BernarDEALios VIP Card program! 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San Bernardino Employment and Training Agency 600 North Arrowhead Avenue, Suite 300 San Bernardino, CA 92401-1148 PHONE: (909) 888-7881 TDD/TTY 1-800-735-2922 FAX: (909) 889-7833 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Resource Room Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm !+I Y ISSUE / � • -• 1 l-� JULY AUGUST 2011 115 BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ON PLANNING Turning Around Downtown: OUR CITY DOWNTOWN CORE Inside this Edition Create an Urban Entertainment District <or:rce: Tf,e,s!uc{;i;;3s L sri^d+c E Street Ticket: 2 Halfway through Christopher B Leinberger's Entertainment District are underway. Laugh Out Loud Il: Comedy "Turning Around Downtown: Twelve Steps to Theater Square will include the renovation of Again Comes to San Bernardino 2 Revitalization," we provide an overview on public space and access to complement the Step Seven: Create an Urban California Theatre, a soon to be renovated Interim Transfer Center Makes Entertainment District — a focal point of movie theater, future shops and restaurants. Way for Future Development 3 current Economic Development Agency The District will also benefit from a (EDA) activities in Downtown San Streetscape Project, with water efficient Grand Re-Opening: Downtown Bernardino. According to Leinberger, urban landscaping, seating and complimentary entertainment venues and retail that are hardscape materials. In addition, the Welcomes Back McDonald's 3 within walking distance of one another must Interstate 215 Widening Project, sbX Bus be in place before households can be Rapid Transit Line, future Downtown Transit Stimulating Business: Office of enticed to move downtown. Understanding Center and Metrolink extension will help Business Development Workshops 3 which of the many urban entertainment improve mobility and accessibility to the options that have the greatest potential for District and other Downtown venues and Downtown success is a crucial first step. These can events. Annual events such as the St. Welcomes New Businesses 4 include: Arenas, Performing Arts Centers, Patricks Day Festival, and the grand daddy Stadiums; Movie Theaters; Restaurants; of them all — Route 66 Rendezvous — attract San BernarDEALios Specialty Retail; Festivals;the Arts and Night more than 600,000 people to Downtown. VIP Discount Card Program 4 Clubs. A tremendous amount of work is being done Upcoming Events 4 These urban entertainment concepts attract to put Downtown on the right path to a wide variety of patrons, yet can all be revitalization. In the coming months, you will accommodated within walking distance. The start to see the transformation of this area D O W N T O w N most important benefit of entertainment is to into an entertainment district that will get "feet on the street," especially at night. stimulate Downtown San Bernardino's San Bernardino Crowded sidewalks will signal an exciting economy. ;.;I,, environment that draws people to the area. � In the next issue of Downtown Vision,we will A rich yesterday driving momentum The good news for Downtown San review Step 8: Develop a Rental Housing today toward a brilliant tomorrow Bernardino is that current revitalization Market efforts to create a successful Urban Page 2 DOWNTOWN VISION JULY AUGUST2011 E St, d r .. . . IP • • Be • r `�,�D6 1 ; j aLb Need a guide to entertainment in More than 20 notable comedians are taking split-top roll with mayo or oozing with butter Downtown? The Inland Empire Media the stage in Downtown San Bernardino next and delicious New England style clam Group (IEMG) presents "E Street Ticket" - month for the Showtime Laugh Out Loud chowder. Stella Pierre's is famous for grub your ticket to all things local, arts and Comedy Festival. After last year's inaugural like foot long Mutts (a.k.a hot dogs), entertainment in Downtown San Bernardino. success, San Bernardino's own Laugh Out "sammiches," hamburgers, and unique Loud Festival (LOL) is now considered a desserts like deep-fried Oreos and the Launched in Fall 2010, "E Street Ticket" seasonal favorite and the biggest event of Chocolate Bacon Bliss Cake. sets out to showcase concerts, theater the summer. performances, events, and festivals taking The high quality food truck vendors at the place along "E" Street. Lined with event and the large demand resulting from entertainment venues such as the California the success of St. Patrick's Day could help Theatre of the Performing Arts, Sturges support a movement that would allow Center for the Fine Arts, Arrowhead Credit gourmet food trucks to operate in San Union Park, the National Orange Show I Bernardino County. Currently, San Events Center and more, "E" Street is Pr Bernardino County Supervisor Janice Downtown's hub for entertainment. Rutherford is championing these efforts. In addition, an outdoor stage will rotate all Limos - up at • night between LIVE stand-up comedy and • •by musical performances. Beer and wine will be sold to persons age 21 and over. Celebrating laughter, a sense of community and attracting 10,000 to 15,000 guests to the LOL's All-Star Comedy Line Up California Theatre of Performing Arts, this • Steve Trevino—Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. festival has become another local hit that • Anthony Clark—Aug.26 at 8 p.m. supports Downtown revitalization efforts and , Jay Mohr—Aug. 27 at 8 p.m. the Downtown Core Vision & Action Plan. LOL will feature four days of jaw-dropping, • Willie Barcena—Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. belly-laughing, tear-inducing comedy shows • Tommy Chong—Aug. 27 at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 25 -28. Shows will be taped and aired • Rita Rudner—Aug.28 at 6 p.m. on Showtime. • Snoop Dogg, and more! Each month Nadia Gil interviews band Food Truck Festival on 4`h members and show directors at local events An extension of LOL, the Food Truck and performances. Watch "E Street Ticket" m -you'll always have a pulse for what is going Festival on 4 is a great way to spend a on Downtown. weekend summer night in Downtown San Bernardino— plus, it's FREE and open to the IEMG is an entity of the City's Economic Public! On Aug. 26 and Aug. 27 event th Development Agency and "E Street Ticket" planners are closing down 4 Street in front is one of numerous IEMG programs that of the theatre and rolling in many of your highlight the City's community events. To food truck favorites featured at this year's St. • e . . • o Patrick's Day Festival, including the Lobsta' 01 41v !P u I Alvarez watch "E Street Ticket" and other IEMG programs on television tune in to Channel 3, Truck and Stella Pierre's Gourmet Grub. or call your local provider for channel For the full LOL Line Up, ticket packages information. /f and prices, visit the Ticketmaster web site at www.ticketmaster.com, or visit the California V" Theatre of the Performing Arts Box Office Prefer to watch episodes online. Visit IEMG's YouTube site at website at www.californiatheatre.net, or call www.youtube.com/iemediagroup. or visit (909)885-5152. and "Like" IEMG's Facebook page at www.facebook/iemediagroup. The City of San Bernardino Economic ;Lobst Development Agency (EDA) would like to If you have "E Street Ticket" show ideas, w. thank its partners, the California Theatre of questions or comments, please contact ..`z th Performing Arts, Sturges Center for The Nadia Gil at (951) 217-3143 or Fine Arts and the San Bernardino ailnadiac(Damail.com. And in the words of _ Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), for Nadia herself, "Stay cultured, my friends." i organizing the Downtown San Bernardino Laugh Out Loud Festival and the Food Lobsta' Truck is known for its mouth Truck Festival on 4`h . watering fresh lobster meat on a toasted DOWNTOWN VISION -g- Interim Stimulating Business: -2,f�io ff' / Makes Way • frr�� Development OM RIVIANs With an eye toward the future, Omnitrans is rapid transit service, sbX" said Omnitrans The mission of the Office of Business temporarily consolidating its Downtown bus CEO/General Manager Milo Victoria. 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