Economic policy gets green light
It didn’t take long for members of the city council to get a pat on the back from the business community after taking the first step to pass a economic incentive policy.
“I just want to say thank you,” said Jeremy Dupree, who said he was working with two businesses to relocate to Loganville. He said one of the first questions the businesses asked were what kind of incentives were there to moving to the city.
It has been a two-month process, but the council approved at its meeting Thursday a framework to establish an incentive policy to lure businesses to Logan ville. The policy outlines criteria, sets guidelines and procedures to apply the incentives. Yet to be established are the details related to the occupation tax, capital recovery and permit fees.
City Manager Bill Jones said the policy mirrors that of Sandy Springs.
“In today’s economic climate, every city has an economic incentive policy. Any business of any size comes to a city and wants to know what are you going to do for them,” Mayor Ray Nunley said. “If we want to draw new, significant size businesses, we are going to have to give some kind of incentives.”
The policy was introduced during a work session Monday and is a tiered approach that will waive the occupation tax applied by the city for various lengths of time depending on the number of jobs created or capital investment. For a business which creates 15 to 26 new full-time jobs or new capital investment of at least $1 million, the city will waive the occupation tax up to $25,000 for a year; for 27 to 99 jobs or up to $5 million in capital investment, the occupation tax will be waived for two years; beyond that, occupational taxes will be waived for three years.
In addition, the city will expedite the permitting process, fast-track permitting and ensure that a prospective business will have a personal representative to act as its advocate to help save time and money. The city, under the economic development incentive policy, will also waive building permit fees associated with an expansion or relocation including new construction, plan review and tenant finishes costs and could be exempt from capital recovery fees.
Personal Loan Sandy Springs Ga - News
City Manager Bill Jones said the policy mirrors that of Sandy Springs. “In today's economic climate, every city has an economic incentive policy. Any business of any size comes to a city and wants to know what are you going to do for them,” Mayor Ray
Is motorcycle insurance available for six months?
It depends on what state you are in. Some states, you HAVE to buy the full 12 month policy – the fact that you can’t ride six months is built into the liability rate.
The riding course saves MORE money, the younger you are. Once you’re past 40 or so, it’s NOT a significant savings.
Add your own answer in the comments!
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, motorcycle fatalities could be reduced by as much as thirty three percent or more if the Federal Government required that motorcycles be equipped with anti-lock brakes. New research shows that anti-lock brake technology can make motorcycle riding a much safer way to get around. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety states that motorcycles with anti-lock brakes had a thirty seven percent less likelihood of a crash becoming fatal. They also said that in a comparison between motorcycles with anti-locks and motorcycles without, those with had twenty two percent fewer insurance claims for damages in crashes in the same year. However, some believe that motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes could be the cause of a collision. If this is the case with you, then contact an attorney that works in motorcycle litigation. To speak with a motorcycle accident attorney call 800-300-0001.
Frightened Dogs Can Lead To Bites And Attacks on Halloween, Atlanta Injury Attorney Warns
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 28, 2011
The sights and sounds of children in strange-looking costumes can easily confuse and frighten dogs, says Atlanta personal injury attorney Bruce Millar. That’s why he advises pet owners to keep their dogs secured and at a safe distance from young trick-or-treaters this Halloween night.
“Halloween should be a time of revelry, but it can quickly turn into a tragedy if an animal gets frightened and attacks a child or parents,” says Millar, whose Atlanta personal injury law firm, Millar & Mixon, LLC, represents dog bite victims throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area and the state of Georgia.