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9/14/11 - Proposed changes to Business Priviledge Taxes in Philadelphia - Benefits manufactures and small businesses |
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9/14/11 - Reduce tax burdens on existing and new businesses - Steps in the right direction but hiring mandates for benefits may be too much |
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9/16/11 - Paid Sick Leave Bill in Legislature Again - Public Hearing on the Paid Sick Leave Bill Oct 6, 2011 at 1:00 PM |
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9/19/11 - American Jobs Act - Overview of American Jobs Act |
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9/20/11 - Incentives offered to companies through The City of Philadelphia - Incentives for starting, running and growing a business in Philadelphia |
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10/20/11 -- Business Privilege Tax Reform - Public Hearing for BPT reform set for Monday, October 24th at 1 PM |
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10/28/11 -- Tackling Vacant Properties - Initiative to Hold Vacant Property Owners Responsible for Blight |
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10/27/11 -- New Business Privilege Tax Legislation |
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11/3/11 -- Business Privilege Tax Reform Bills Passed by City Council |
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11/14/11 -- House passes two bills to help startups and early stage businesses raise capital - Senate Vote Next Challenge |
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11/15/11 -- Small Business Health Care Tax Credit for Small Employers - -- Health care tax credits not being utilized by small businesses -- |
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2/14/12 -- Change in Workers' Compensation Overall Cost |
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2/14/12 -- Certified Safety Committees - Additional five percent discount on annual workers' compensation premiums |
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2/29/12 -- New Industrial Zoning Classifications |
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3/8/12 -- Storm Water Mitigation Meeting with City Council |
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3/12/12 -- New Job Creation Tax Credit |
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3/15/12 -- Proposed Philadelphia Water Department Rate Increase - Significant Changes Proposed for the Stormwater Management Services Program |
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4/11/12 -- Crowd-funding bill passed and signed into law - Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS Act) creates easier access to capital for start-up businesses |
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5/30/2012 - Philadelphia Redevelopment Authoritys Front Door Database |
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6/18/2012 - Actual Value Initiative and Businesses Use and Occupancy Tax |
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6/22/2012 - U&O tax bill passed |
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6/25/2012 - Bill No. 120299-AA - New mandates on sealing Large Vacant Commercial/Industrial Properties or Foreclosed Vacant Residential Properties |
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6/29/2012 - City Council Passed $3.6 Billion Budget, without the Actual Value Initiative but with tax increase |
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7/13/2012 - The Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage & Benefits Standard Bill(Paid Sick Leave Bill) - Effective July 1, 2012 |
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8/02/2012 - Legislation to keep an eye on in the fall |
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Energy Conservation, Benchmarking, and Reporting - Benchmarking and reporting mandates will go into affect June 1, 2013 |
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Pollution Prevention Assistance Account - Low interest loans for pollution mitigation and prevention |
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Philadelphias First Source Job Policy |
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Stormwater Management Incentives Program, Second Round |
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PGW Incentive Program for Large Commercial & Industrial Customers |
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Merchants Fund Grant Deadline Friday, February 22, 2013 |
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Veteran's Tax Credit Program |
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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses |
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License to Inspect Online App |
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Lower interest rates for DCED Financing Programs |
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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative - Excellent source of funding for machinery upgrades! |
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Paid Sick Leave Bill Back Again - "Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces" |
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Energy Benchmarking Bill Reminder |
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Tax Credits for Renewable Energy Manufacturing Sector |
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PA Sunshine Solar Program |
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Paid Sick Leave Hearing Date Set |
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Earned Sick Leave Bill Passes |
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Empowerment Zone Employment Credit |
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Reminder: Applications for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program Due March 22 |
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AVI Appeal Deadline Approaching |
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The Use & Occupancy Tax Bill Most Likely To Pass City Council |
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Use & Occupancy and AVI Update |
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TESTIMONY OF Stephen F. Jurash, President & CEO Manufacturing Alliance of Philadelphia - Testimony of Steve Jurash in Support of BIRT Tax Bill |
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Legislative Alert: Public Hearing on BIRT TAX Bill |
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Important Information for Appealing Your New Assessment Under AVI |
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Mayor's Manufacturing Task Force Presents Findings for a Manufacturing Growth Strategy for Philadelphia |
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Mayor Signs Local Bidding Preference Changes Into Law |
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New Tax Saving Formula from the City! |
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Paid Sick Leave Is a Reality In Philadelphia - How Will It Affect Your Business? Here are the Details |
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Answers to Questions About the Paid Sick Leave Ordinance - New Website |
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