Members of IBEW Local 153 are questioning why an out-of-town electrical contractor who does not adhere to South Bend's standards for wages and benefits was chosen over local union electrical contractors who purchase supplies and pay taxes in South Bend. Local union electricians spend their wages and pay their taxes locally. Members of Carpenters Local…
On Tuesday, May 13, The St. Joseph County Council overrode a veto by the County Commissioners and passed Ordinance 24-09, which provides responsible standards for tax abatements.Download Ordinance 24-09Download Summary Ordinance 24-09Download Sbt.09.0513.St Joseph County Council overrides tax abatement veto
On Tuesday, April 14th, the St. Joseph County Council will decide whether to override the veto, by County Commissioners, of Bill 90-08 (now know as ordinance 24-09). This ordinance establishes responsible standards for the granting of tax abatements to businesses in St. Joseph County. Bill 90-08 was adopted by the County Council on March 17,…
COMMUNITY FORUM ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — IMPROVING OUR QUALITY OF LIFE Saturday, April 18, 2009 9 am to 4 pm IU South Bend, Wiekamp Hall 1001 To register, contact sjc.cfed@gmail.com or leave a telephone message for the Community Forum for Economic Development at 574-287-3834. Download black and white flyer: Download CF flyer 2009 bw final…
On March 17, the St. Joseph County Council passed bill 90-08, a tax abatement ordinance that is supported by the Community Forum for Economic Development. Many of you actively supported the bill, attended the Council meeting, and testified at the public hearing. The Council, by passing bill 90-08, significantly improved the tax abatement process in…
At a special meeting on Tuesday, March 17th, the St. Joseph County Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on bill 90-08, which establishes responsible criteria for the granting of tax abatements in the County.
The February membership meeting of the Community Forum for Economics Development will be held on Tuesday, February 17th, at 7 PM at the Charles Black Center (3419 W. Washington Street).
Because of Presidential Inauguration activities, the January meeting of the Community Forum for Economic Development has been postponed and is now scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, from 7 – 9 p.m.
SAVE THE DATE!! Our Fourth Annual Community Forum on Economic Development has been scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Indiana University South Bend. To participate on the planning committee, contact Paula Johnson at paulajjhn@aol.com.
AN IMPORTANT REMINDER: In celebration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join us for A LITTLE TASTE OF PEACE.
The Community Forum for Economic Development is part of Team TaxWise, the St. Joseph County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Coalition for 2009. Since the IRS implemented the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program in 1969, thousands of volunteers have provided free tax assistance and prepared millions of U.S. federal tax returns. The VITA Program offers free…
UPDATE: SOUTH BEND COUNCIL APPROVES REZONING REQUESTThe LaSalle Square Area Redevelopment Plan was developed with significant community input. Recommendations included a senior housing development. The Sterling Group has developed plans for a 72 unit building that would be located directly east of the LaSalle Park Library. For this development to move forward, the site must…