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Maricopa County Workforce Connections Business Services:
Save time and money! Need more time to spend on the essential functions of your business? Let Maricopa Workforce Connections (MWC) relieve you of the burdens of employee recruitment and training. With our help, your job vacancies are exposed to a diverse and wide group of qualified workers. Through our training network, your current and future employees can acquire the skills they need to make your business more profitable.
Job opening advertisements - Make just one call to the Maricopa Workforce Connections hotline (602.506.WORK) to advertise your job openings locally or nationally through a variety of mediums.
Customized recruitment - MWC will assist you with small and large scale recruiting and will also provide space at our facilities for on-site interviewing. We also host regular "meet the employer" sessions, open to the public at our East and West Valley Career Centers.
Matching qualified workers to your positions - Our staff will match candidates to your job openings and refer those who meet your requirements.
Job fairs - Looking for a facility to host your next job fair? Maricopa Workforce Connections can help. In addition to having the space available for your next job fair, we can help you market the event and access a pool of qualified candidates.
Corporate restructuring assistance - MWC can provide alternatives to employee layoffs, assist your organization during downsizing and offer career transition services to affected employees.
Customized training - Maricopa Workforce Connections offers on-the-job training (OJT) reimbursements for eligible participants, assistance with developing unique training programs and referrals to existing resources
Labor market information - We will help you locate local and national labor market information such as industry trends, wage surveys and population information
Tax credit information - MWC provides information and assistance with Welfare to Work, Enterprise Zone and other employment-related tax credits
Employed Worker Training (Peoria / Gilbert) - Looking for a training program that meets your ever changing needs? Check out our Employed Worker Training program today!
On-The-Job Training (Peoria / Gilbert) - Having a hard time finding employees with the right kind of skills for your business? If you answered yes, then Maricopa Workforce Connections OJT program is for you!
Workforce Navigator - The Workforce Navigator has been developed to address issue small businesses are currently facing. The first edition addresses hiring do's and don'ts. To download your free copy, click on the appropriate link below
- Workforce Navigator - Volume I
- Workforce Navigator - Volume II
Our professional staff is here to serve your business needs. Call us today at (602)-506 WORK (9675)!
http://maricopaworkforceconnection.com/business/businessservices.asp
Maricopa Workforce Connections Annual Report
The Maricopa County (MWC) Workforce Investment Board serves as a catalyst to mobilize and integrate all private and public partners to effectively educate, train and place individuals with the necessary resources and skills to fulfill employer needs. It offers a dynamic and comprehensive workforce investment system that embraces all segments of the Phoenix Metro region. It is proactive, customer-oriented, user-friendly and produces positive results for job seekers and employers. The MWC Workforce Investment Board�s most important goal is to add to the economic vitality of Maricopa County.
The Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center was founded in April 1967, as a private, nonprofit, community based organization, designed to address the critical employability needs of Phoenix's economically disadvantaged and ethnic minority citizens. Since 1967, Arizona OIC has served over 50,000 and placed more than 30,000 in meaningful jobs.
Bid Watch
Materials Management
Transportation
Flood Control
Facilities Management
Parks & Recreation
Maricopa Integrated Health Hospital
Maricopa Public Health
Face Up to Entrepreneurship
Showcase the many faces of entrepreneurs: Baby Boomers, The Immigrant Entrepreneur, Mompreneur (virtual businesses that allow moms or dads to stay home),The Professional Woman, and the Generation Y-er based on the following study by Intuit: Click here to view study
Intro to Government Contracting
Resources and advice to start doing business with the government
Helpful Articles
Become a Government Contractor, Entrepreneur.com
Federal Contracting for Those Who Won�t Take No for an Answer
Essential Web Sites
General Services Administration (GSA), contains basic information on Schedules Program
GSA Office of Small Business Utilization, access to educational event calendar
Federal Procurement Data Center�Next Generation, includes details on contract spending
Federal Business Opportunities, agencies publicize available contracts
City Services
How To Do Business with the City of Mesa
This information has been prepared as a brief introduction to acquaint you with the business procedures of the City of Mesa, Arizona. Familiarity with these procedures will aid you in presenting your product or service to the City.
Should you have any questions that are not answered herein, please call Purchasing at (480) 644-2301 or visit our office at 20 E. Main Street, Suite 150, Mesa, Arizona 85201.
Starting a Business in Mesa
Youngtown: Business Regulations
Tolleson Building Permits & Business Licenses
You may contact the Building and Zoning Code Enforcement Department at 623-936-7111
City of Chandler Business Assistance
One Stop City ... programs to help your business thriveAccelerated Depreciation: Businesses with class three and four personal property may qualify for a four-year accelerated depreciation. This accelerated depreciation reduces the full cash value of the property by 40% the first tax year, 56% of the scheduled depreciated value the second year, 72% of the scheduled depreciated value the third year and 88% of the scheduled depreciated value the fourth year. In year five, the schedule reverts to the original level.
City of Avondale Business Services
Welcome to the City of Avondale�s one-stop shop Online Business Center.
Apache Junction City Clerk's Office - Tax & Business License
Kathy Connelly City Clerk
300 E. Superstition Blvd. Apache Junction, AZ 85219
480-982-8002 fax:480-982-7018 TDD:480-983-0095
Town of Buckeye Services Provided
Business Licensing
City of Goodyear Licensing & Other Agencies
City of Litchfield Park
214 W. Wigwam Blvd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
City of Phoenix Small Business Development Program
City of Scottsdale Business Licenses and Permits
Licensing Requirements
City of Surprise Business Assistance & Programs
City of Tempe Open A Business
City of Glendale
City of Gila Bend
Stacey Young, Economic Development Director
The Economic Development Department fosters economic growth and quality of life by attracting and retaining business and industry. Our mission is to act as a liaison between businesses and city government in order to retain and create jobs through business development, land assembly and the sale of property. The Town of Gila Bend's goals are to develop as a sustainable community that offers amenities, residential choice, employment opportunities and quality of life to all residents, both old and new alike.
Tips and Guidelines for Small Business in Peoria
For those who want to start or grow their business
Did You Know?
Peoria now has a new Small Business Resource Center located in the Library on the second Floor near the reference desk
SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
The Town of Wickenburg boasts of 600 businesses providing a full range of services, shopping conveniences, specialty shops and galleries for gifts of distinction with a western flare. But there is always room for more businesses and Wickenburg encourages small businesses to make this your home. For local help, contact the Chamber of Commerce or visit the Economic Development Commission during their monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 am in the Town Hall Council Chambers. In addition, please review the Chamber of Commerce�s Entrepreneur�s Guide that was from the Business Journal and the Department of Commerce from more tips on starting and operating a small business.
Wickenburg also has a site just for Wickenburg business people. The purpose of this site is to promote business for the benefit of business people. If you are in business or are interested in the Wickenburg business community please subscribe or check back often for what�s interesting for business. This website is www.wickenburgbusiness.com.
If you need a business permit/license, this can be obtained from the Clerk�s Office at Town Hall.
Chambers of Commerce U.S Chamber of Commerce
Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce
480.888-1709
The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce was formed in 2002 to promote, develop and retain area businesses that will enhance economic development and further the goals of the community. The Chamber provides an extraordinary commitment to excellence as the pro-business advocate for the community. The Chamber also sponsors monthly presentations on topics of interest to businesses. Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce: The Small Business Department focuses in on the particular needs of our small business members to build a functional support network of programs, education resources and experts to propel them to the next stage of development. Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce: Business Education
Business Smartz
CEO Advantage
1st Friday Airpark Breakfast
Recipe for Success
SCORE
Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Tempe Chamber of Commerce International Trade Committee
Resources for International Business and Small Business Council events
http://www.tempechamber.org/PDF/2007/June07/networkingnoon.pdf Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce:
The Small Business Department focuses in on the particular needs of our small business members to build a functional support network of programs, education resources and experts to propel them to the next stage of development.
Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce:
Business Education Resources for International Business and Small Business Council events AHWATUKEE
Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce, 480.753.7676; www.ahwatukeechamber.com AJO
Ajo Chamber of Commerce, 520.387.7742; www.ajochamber.com Anthemhttp://www.chamberatanthem.org/ APACHE JUNCTION
Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce, 480.982.3141; www.apachejunctioncoc.com AVONDALE
SouthwestValleyChamber of Commerce, 623.932.2260; www.southwestvalleychamber.org BUCKEYE
Buckeye Main StreetCoalition, 623.386.0526
Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 623.386.2727; www.buckeyevalleychamber.org CAREFREE/CAVE CREEK
Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, 480.488.3381; www.carefree-cavecreek.com CHANDLER
Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 480.963.4571; 800.963.4571; www.chandlerchamber.com EL MIRAGE
NorthwestValleyChamber of Commerce, 623.583.0692; www.northwestvalley.com FOUNTAIN HILLS
Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce, 480.837.1654; www.fountainhillschamber.com GILA BEND
Gila Bend Chamber of Commerce, 928.683.2002 GILBERT
Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, 480.892.0056; www.gilbertaz.com GLENDALE
Glendale Chamber of Commerce, 623.937.4754; 800.437.8669; www.glendaleazchamber.com GOODYEAR
SouthwestValleyChamber of Commerce, 623.932.2260; www.southwestvalleychamber.org GUADALUPE
Guadalupe Chamber of Commerce, 480.730.3080; www.guadalupeaz.org LITCHFIELDPARK
SouthwestValleyChamber of Commerce, 623.932.2260; www.southwestvalleychamber.org MESA
Mesa Chamber of Commerce, 480.969.1307; www.mesachamber.org PARADISEVALLEY
North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, 602.482.3344; www.northphoenixchamber.com PEORIA
Peoria Chamber of Commerce, 623.979.3601; www.peoriachamber.com PHOENIX
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, 602.254.5521; www.phoenixchamber.com
North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, 602.482.3344; www.northphoenixchamber.com
Pinnacle Peak Chamber of Commerce, 480.214.012; www.PinnaclePeakChamber.com
South Mountain Laveen Chamber of Commerce, 602.305.9033; www.southmountainlaveenchamber.com
Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 602.279.1800; www.azhcc.com
AZ Korean Association, 602.230.2019
Asian Chamber of Commerce, 480.951.5775
Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Arizona, 602.955.6665
Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce, 602.307.5200; www.phoenixblackchamber.com
Philippine.American Chamber of Commerce of Arizona, 602.564.7037; www.thefilipino.com/PACCA/visit.html SOUTHWESTVALLEY
SouthwestValleyChamber of Commerce, 623.932.2260; www.southwestvalleychamber.org SCOTTSDALE
Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, 480.945.8481; 800.877.1117; www.scottsdalechamber.com; www.scottsdalecvb.com SUN CITY/SUN CITY WEST
Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 623.583.0692; www.northwestvalley.com SURPRISE
NorthwestValleyChamber of Commerce, 623.583.0692; www.northwestvalley.com TEMPE
Tempe Chamber of Commerce, 480.967.7891; www.tempechamber.org TOLLESON
SouthwestValleyChamber of Commerce; 623.932.2260; www.southwestvalleychamber.org WICKENBURG
Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce, 928.684.5479; 800.942.5242; www.wickenburgchamber.com YOUNGTOWN
NorthwestValleyChamber of Commerce, 623.583.0692; www.northwestvalley.com EastValley Chamber Alliance ArizonaChamber of Commerce and Industry
More useful links for Entrepreneurs http://www.startupjournal.com/
http://www.sba.gov/localresources/district/az/index.html
SBA - Statistics of Businesses and Nonemployer Statistics
www.sbaonline.sba.gov
http://www.sbtv.com/
http://www.entrepreneur.com/bizstartups/index.html
http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/services/training/onlinecourses/index.html
http://www.sba.gov/espanol/Biblioteca_en_Linea/
Spanish
http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/index.html
http://www.score.org/index.html
http://www.score.org/learning_center.html
http://www.score.org/guides.html#a_1
http://web.sba.gov/calendar/public/index.cfm?op=group&grp=7
http://www.sba.gov/localresources/district/az/localresources/index.html
http://www.governor.state.az.us/sb/
Small Business Council
http://www.azmc.org/
Arizona-Mexico Commission
http://www.commerce.state.az.us/BusAsst/SmallBiz/
http://www.azcommerce.com/Home
http://www.azcommerce.com/BusAsst/Incentives/
Entrepreneur.com Tools and Services
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Arizona Business Connection This site includes information for every phase of your small business, including the online and interactive Entrepreneur's Encyclopedia. Arizona Minority/Women Owned Business Program Arizona Community and Business Financing Guide Arizona Secretary of State Arizona State University Center for the Advancement of Small Business Business and Workforce Development Economic Development Information Centers Arizona Statewide Minority Business Development Center Inventor's Association of Arizona The HUBzone Empowerment Contracting program provides federal contracting opportunities for qualified small businesses located in distressed areas. Fostering the growth of these federal contractors as viable businesses, for the long term, helps to empower communities, create jobs, and attract private investment. Small Business Administration Loan Programs Need to learn more about small business? Try the ASBDC Net U.S. Department of Labor Web sites: Compliance Assistance elaws Advisors Employment Law Guide Internal Revenue Service Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource Small Business Development Center National Clearing House Small Business Dictionary
Small Business Online TV
Minorities in Business: A Demographic Review of Minority Business Ownership
The Effect of Wealth and Race on Start-up Rates
The Relationship Between Employee Turnover and Employee Compensation in Small Business
Surety Bonds Guarantees for Small Businesses
SBA Office of Advocacy
Arizona Prospector is an interactive Internet mapping program that provides enhanced economic development and site selection services to the business community. Arizona Prospector allows users to search for available commercial buildings and sites as well as generate site-specific demographic and business analysis reports. Arizona Prospector speeds up and simplifies the process of finding the optimal location for a business in by providing public access to a range of valuable information.
The Inventors Association of Arizona (IAA) is a non-profit organization formed to educate, support and provide a centralized source of information for inventors at all levels. The organization is comprised of inventors and entrepreneurs. The synergy of members' knowledge and experience helps individual, independent inventors navigate the often challenging process of developing their business and/or product idea through education and networking. With the right tools and contacts, inventors improve their prospect of turning an idea into a reality and successfully presenting it to market.
Inventor's Digest - Beware of Scams
The CANAMEX Corridor will broaden its initiatives to harvest the benefits of increased trade, tourism and economic activity within the region. The CANAMEX Corridor provides many opportunities to build regional economic prosperity through innovating: - Safe and efficient multi-modal Transportation Networks.
- Enhanced Global Competitiveness which requires quality education, accessible telecommunications infrastructure and an appropriate regulatory environment.
- Shared commitment to the region's Quality of Life.
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Foreign Trade Zones Benefits include: The area is treated as though legally outside of the U.S. Custom�s territory. Merchandise may be brought in duty-free for purposes such as storage, repacking, display, assembly or manufacturing. Imports may be landed and stored quickly without full customs formalities. In addition, Arizona is the only state that has enacted special legislation that makes: Businesses located in a zone, or sub-zone, eligible for an 80 percent reduction in state real and personal property taxes. Click to see the location of Arizona Foreign Trade Zones.
Maricopa County Flood Control District
The Flood Control District contracts various professional services required by Maricopa County related to the design, construction, reconstruction, and remodel of Maricopa County facilities. These services are in accordance with the Maricopa County Procurement Code Article 5. In order to be registered as a Maricopa County vendor for professional or construction services, businesses should be listed on the Article 5 Register. To register visit the Maricopa County Article 5 Register.
Article 3 covers the solicitation of all services and materials that are not covered under Article 5. For more information about Article 3 and becoming a County vendor, contact Gabriela Varadi at 602-506-4712 or the Maricopa County Materials Management at 602-506-3967 or visit www.maricopa.gov/materials/advbd/bidinfo.asp.
Submitting Bids
The date, time, and place for the bid opening is specified in the Public Notice advertisement.
Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond executed on the District-supplied bond form, cashier's or certified check, or postal money order equal to 10 percent of the bid as a guarantee, made payable to the Flood Control District of Maricopa Country as a guarantee that if the work is awarded to the bidder, the bidder will within ten (10) days from the date of Proposal Attendance, enter into proper contract and bond condition for the faithful performance of the work, otherwise said amount may be forfeited to the Board of Directors.
Contracts are submitted to the Board of the Directors for award.
A pre-construction meeting will be scheduled with the awarded contractor following the award of the contract. Major subcontractors should also attend.
Consultant Forum
A Public Works Consultant Forum was held March 14, 2007 for the Flood Control District and the Department of Transportation. Below are the presenters� slides from the March 14th Forum.
Consultant Guidelines
This Consultant Guidelines Manual is issued by the Flood Control District of Maricopa County (District) to provide consultants with an understanding of the District�s interpretation of specific contract language and requirements and to standardize planning and design deliverables and submittals.
Public Notices
Every attempt is made to assure the public notices on these pages are current. However, it is the Contractor's/Consultant's responsibility to insure they have the most recent copy. If you have any questions please call the Flood Control District of Maricopa County at (602) 372-0617 or contact us via e-mail Chuck Woosley, Contracts Branch Manager.
Future Construction Projects
The Flood Control District of Maricopa County reserves the right to withdraw any of the mentioned projects depending on the specific project requirements.
Construction Plan Holder Lists
These lists are composed of companies who have requested plans and specifications.
Bid Opening Results
Future Consulting Projects
The Flood Control District of Maricopa County reserves the right to withdraw any of the mentioned projects depending on the specific project requirements.
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Requestor List
These lists are composed of companies who have requested the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Selection
State of Arizona Community Resources The community development division ensures that Arizona communities have strong community and economic development foundations through planning, technical assistance and financing services in the areas of general/comprehensive planning, infrastructure and rural economic development.
MaricopaCounty and State of Arizona Workforce Development In Arizona , business needs drive workforce development. Their are multiple opportunities that help companies link employee development directly to business strategy. Arizona Job Training Program
The Arizona Job Training Program supports the design and delivery of training plans that meet unique industry standards and challenges.
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is a proven strategy that combines on-the-job training with related classroom instruction to produce highly skilled workers that meet the demands of employers competing in a global economy. Arizona Workforce Connection
Arizona Workforce Connection is the statewide system of workforce development partners � providing free services to employers who seek access to skilled new hires or existing worker training resources. | Tax Credits for Job Training and Hiring
Tax credits are available to Arizona companies that hire targeted employee groups or provide specialized training and services. Workforce Policy
The Arizona Department of Commerce develops policies and supports the implementation of a system to effectively and efficiently prepare Arizona workers for an ever-changing |
Maricopa Workforce Connections
Permitting
The Maricopa County Department of Planning and Development is responsible for processing applications for land use approvals, zoning and land use permits , construction and building permits, and engineering and subdivision permits in Unincorporated Maricopa County.
Technical Resources
A variety of on-line engineering, GIS, and research resources are available in this section.
Maricopa County Facilities Management
BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION
The primary responsibility of the Business Services Division is to provide services to meet the operational needs of the department and all divisions in an efficient and effective manner.
CAPITAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
Capital Facilities Development is the division responsible for the Planning, Designing and Construction responsibilities of the Facilities Management Department.
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE DIVISION
The responsibility of the Operations and Maintenance Division is to provide the County�s facilities portfolio with the essential services necessary to properly maintain 177 properties with a combined total of 8,508,705 gross square feet.
PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIVISION
OOperational Overview: Our main responsibility is to protect employees, elected officials, customers, visitors and County assets. We are a 24/7 operation employing approximately 100 armed in-house and contract Security Officers.
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Article 3 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code covers the purchase of commodity items and contracts for services other than those related to construction, renovation or remodel.
Click here to link to Materials Management to view all Maricopa County Article 3 procurement.
Handy Numbers
Article 3 Procurement
(602) 506-8198
(602) 506-7966
Article 5 Procurement
(602) 506-2046
Maricopa County Air Quality Department: Business Resource Center
Formerly known as the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP), the Business Resource division's primary purpose is to assist small businesses that are or will be subject to requirements under the Federal 1990 Clean Air Act Amendment.
For small businesses and activities that may require an air quality permit, the Business Resource Center can provide permit application assistance, on-site compliance information, education, training, and pollution prevention technologies.
Permit Engineering
The Maricopa County Air Quality Permit Engineering Division is responsible for reviewing applications for Title V, Non-Title V and General permits. Follow the links on the left side of your screen for these respective areas as well as permit application forms and informational documents.
Planning & Analysis
The Maricopa County Air Quality Planning and Analysis Division (Rules and Emissions Inventory) is responsible for drafting and finalizing air pollution control rules and ordinances. The division also works to develop State Implementation Plans (SIPs), policies/guidelines, reports, and emissions inventories.
Trip Reduction
Employers and schools are asked to reduce single occupant vehicle trips and/or miles traveled to the work site by 10 percent a year for a total of five years, and then 5 percent for three additional years, or until a 60 percent rate of SOV travel is reached.
Air Quality Compliance Division
The Air Quality Compliance Division is responsible for ensuring that facilities are in compliance with applicable regulations and permit conditions.
Dust Compliance
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department�s Dust Compliance Division is responsible for protecting the public from airborne particulate matter [PM-10 and PM-2.5].
Maricopa County Air Quality Department - Planning & Analysis
The Maricopa County Air Quality Planning and Analysis Division (Rules and Emissions Inventory) is responsible for drafting and finalizing air pollution control rules and ordinances. The division also works to develop State Implementation Plans (SIPs), policies/guidelines, reports, and emissions inventories.
Maricopa County Air Quality Department - FAQ
Enterprise Zones: Overview
A company located in a state Enterprise Zone may receive tax credits on its its Arizona corporate income tax by creating net new quality jobs. A company may claim up to $3,000 per new employment position over a three-year period, for a maximum of 200 employees in any given tax year. Small manufacturing businesses or minority- or women-owned manufacturing businesses may qualify for an 80 percent reduction in their primary property tax by investing in new buildings, equipment or property. To date, five enterprise zones have been established in Greater Phoenix. These include parts of the cities of Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe, and Western Maricopa County. The Western Maricopa Zone is very large and includes parts of the following member cities: Buckeye, Glendale, Goodyear, Peoria, Phoenix, Surprise, Tolleson and unincorporated western Maricopa County.
The University of Arizona - Office of Technology Transfer
Environmental Health Business Services Division Food and Beverage Operations � Plan Review Submittal
Outdoor Cooking Operations � Plan Review Submittal
Environmental Services Plan Review Program The design and construction of a food service facility is as important as the operation of the business. The facility itself is the foundation of the business. Proper design and construction will lend itself to the control of critical food safety issues and general sanitation. With well thought out planning, you can create a business that is not only safe, but is easy to maintain and efficient as well. This means less time spent on maintenance and lower overhead.
Environmental Services Guide to Construction
Environmental Health Divisions Plan Review Fees
Environmental Health Divisions MOBILE FOOD PROGRAM Environmental Services SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAM
Thank you for your interest regarding the Maricopa County Environmental Health Special Events Program. The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department is the regulatory authority that issues "Temporary Food Service Establishment" permits for food and beverage concessions at special events. Application Packet for Approval to Construct a Public or Semi-Public Swimming Pool Application Packet for Approval to Remodel a Public or Semi-Public Swimming Pool Maricopa County Health Code Chapter VI Bathing Places: Public & SemiPublic Swimming Pools Effective March 18, 2004
Environmental Services: Business Health Codes: Food
Environmental Services: Water and Waste Management Water and Waste Management Division is one part of the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. The Water and Waste Management Division is under the direction of John Power P.E. and is divided into eight main program areas with a wide range of environmental responsibilities.
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NAWBO's strength comes from the diversity of its membership – all sizes from sole proprietorship to hundreds of employees; every industry from construction, importers, retailers to service providers-and in all areas of the country.
Membership is open to sole proprietors, partners and corporate owners with day-to-day management responsibility. Active members who live in a chapter area automatically join both chapter and national. There is an At-Large Chapter for the women business owners outside the chapter areas.
Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) is a national bi-partisan public policy organization representing more than 505,000 women in business and women business owners nationwide. Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) began with a vision of a world of commerce where successful women business owners would have equal opportunities in the marketplace, and where corporate supplier diversity programs that included women�s business enterprises (WBEs) would be commonplace. Today, the Women�s Business Enterprise National Council is the nation�s leading advocate of women�s business enterprises as suppliers to corporate America. In fact, WBENC is the only national organization that brings WBEs and corporations together to work toward the mutual goal of improving marketing opportunities for resourceful women-owned businesses as vendors and suppliers to the nation�s corporate and non-profit sectors. The National Federation of Independent Business is the nation's leading small-business advocacy association, with offices in Washington, D.C., and all 50 state capitals. NFIB's powerful network of grassroots activists send their views directly to state and federal lawmakers through our unique member-only ballot, thus playing a critical role in supporting America's free enterprise system. The Center for Women's Business Research turns research into knowledge� the most up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge about one of the most dynamic and fastest growing sectors of the U.S. economy: the 10.4 million businesses owned by women. The Center for Women's Business Research is the go-to source on the trends, characteristics, achievements, and challenges of women business owners and their enterprises. Our research enables America's top corporations, government policymakers, associations, and advocacy organizations to make informed, progressive decisions about programs and policies designed to reach and benefit women entrepreneurs. The Center for Women's Business Research has close relationships with national women business owner organizations, as well as with the distinguished women business leaders in the leadership of our organization and other groups. By involving these individuals and organizations in the identification and discussion of the key issues, as well as matters of research scope and design, we incorporate on-the-ground experience and insights into our research and analysis. As a result, the Center for Women's Business Research�s reports and publications are cutting-edge, relevant, and powerful tools for initiating new programs and strategies to support women�s entrepreneurship. The Center for Women's Business Research�s mission is to provide data-driven knowledge to advance the economic, social and political impact of women business owners and their enterprises worldwide. We do this by: setting the national agenda; creating insight on the status and achievements of women business owners; altering perceptions about the economic viability and progress of women-owned enterprises; and driving awareness of the economic and social impact of this vital business sector. Women Presidents' Organization (WPO) Grand Canyon Minority Supplier Development Council
Affiliated with the National Minority Supplier Development Council The Grand Canyon Minority Supplier Development Council is an organization comprised of major Fortune 500 corporations and Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) dedicated to providing increased procurement and business opportunities for minority businesses of all sizes. The Council addresses the needs of both MBEs and the public and private sector corporations it services and provides for the interchange of information through a vast network of statewide resources. Most importantly, the Council develops mutually beneficial economic and business relationships that have a positive and lasting impact on the business community at large. Arizona Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program State Procurement Office
SPIRIT will enable you to do the following over the Internet: � Register your company to do business with the State
� Describe your business, products, and services
� Identify your business as small, minority, or women-owned, if applicable
� Update your registration throughout the year
� Receive Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), and Request for Quotations (RFQs)
� Submit proposals, bids, and quotations
� Receive contract award results
� Review evaluation reports and competitor submissions
IRS Updates & News Releases: The Tax Gap: Rental Property
This fact sheet is the 14th in a series to help reduce the tax gap by helping taxpayers better understand the tax code. Landlords need to be aware of everything that counts as income so they pay their fair share of taxes. They also need to be aware of all deductible expenses so they don�t overpay their taxes. In the simplest terms, rental income is any payment received for the use or occupation of property. The article discusses various forms of rental income that may need to be declared. Landlords can deduct the ordinary and necessary expenses for managing, conserving, and maintaining their rental property. Ordinary expenses are those that are common and generally accepted in the business. Necessary expenses are those that are deemed appropriate, such as interest, taxes, advertising, maintenance, utilities and insurance. To find more resources on the tax gap � the difference between the amount of tax that taxpayers should pay and the amount that is paid voluntarily and on time, go to the Tax Gap Web site. Treasury, IRS Release Report on Improving Voluntary Compliance http://www.irs.gov/irs/article/0,,id=172790,00.html The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service released today an IRS report addressing the agency�s implementation of the 2006 strategy to improve voluntary compliance with federal tax laws. The IRS report, �Reducing the Federal Tax Gap: A Report on Improving Voluntary Compliance,� details steps currently being taken by the IRS, as well as those under development, to address key elements of the �tax gap.� The report builds on the seven components of the �Comprehensive Strategy for Reducing the Tax Gap,� which the Treasury Department released in September 2006. Direct link to the report: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-news/tax_gap_report.pdf National Taxpayer Advocate Releases Report to Congress; Identifies Priority Challenges and Issues for Upcoming Year
National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson delivered a report to Congress that identifies the priority issues the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate will address in the coming fiscal year. Among the key areas of focus will be improving taxpayer services, ensuring that taxpayer rights are protected in the IRS�s private debt collection initiative, and making the IRS�s offer-in-compromise program more accessible for taxpayers who are unable to pay their tax debts in full. The report also addresses the challenges the IRS is facing because of pressure to close the tax gap quickly. The tax gap represents the difference between the amount of tax owed and the amount of tax collected. �For fiscal year 2008, both the IRS and the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) face similar challenges,� Olson wrote. �The IRS is under scrutiny for its efforts to close the tax gap, while TAS is struggling to address taxpayer difficulties that arise as a result of these very efforts.� Hydrogen-Powered Honda Vehicle Qualifies for Tax Credit
Purchasers of the 2005 and 2006 Honda FCX, which is only capable of operating on hydrogen, may rely on their certification concerning the vehicle�s qualification for the Qualified Fuel Cell Motor Vehicle Credit. Recent Articles from e-News for Small Businesses Federal Minimum Wage Increased on July 24 The Fair Labor Standards Act increases the federal minimum wage in three steps: July 24, 2007, $5.85 per hour July 24, 2008, $6.55 per hour July 24, 2009, $7.25 per hour See the U.S. Department of Labor�s Wage and Hour Web site or call the DOL toll-free help line at 1-866-4US-Wage (487-9243) for more information and a copy of the poster every employer with employees subject to the Fair Labor Standard Act�s minimum wage provisions is required to display at their business. Using Retirement Funds to Start a Business Recent news articles discuss using retirement funds to start a business. This is a complex area and without the guidance of a competent pension practitioner it could result in a prohibited transaction subject to taxes and penalties imposed by the IRS and U.S. Department of Labor. Generally, prohibited transactions are transactions between the plan and a disqualified person that are prohibited by law. If you are a disqualified person who takes part in a prohibited transaction the sanctions mentioned above would be applicable. The final authority to determine whether a given transaction is a prohibited transaction rests with the DOL. DOL has issued two advisory opinions that provide some idea of how DOL treats an IRA investing in a business: DOL Advisory Opinion 2000-10A DOL Advisory Opinion 2006-01A Home Office Deduction If you use a portion of your home regularly and exclusively for business purposes, you may be able to take a percentage of your expenses as a home office deduction. Expenses may include the business portion of real estate taxes, mortgage interest, rent, utilities, insurance, depreciation, painting and repairs. Related Links: Publication 587, Business Use of Your Home Form 8829, Expenses for Business Use of Your Home Form 8829 Instructions FS-2006-25, Home Office Deduction Reminders Publication 4035, Home-Based Business Tax Avoidance Schemes Can�t Pay the Entire Balance Due on a Tax Return? No one plans on getting behind in their taxes, but sometimes it happens. The first thing to do is contact the IRS and explain your situation. For taxpayers who cannot resolve their tax debt immediately, an installment agreement can be a reasonable payment option. If you don�t make an effort to pay the bill, or make other payment arrangements, the IRS could take more serious enforced collection action which may have an adverse affect on your credit rating. Related Links: Filing Late and/or Paying Late: Information You Should Know It�s Important to Pay Taxes in Full Are You Aware of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit? After December 31, 2006, the Welfare-to-Work Credit was combined with the Work Opportunity Credit. The WOC provides an incentive for businesses to hire individuals from targeted groups that have a particularly high unemployment rate or other special employment needs. There are also some changes for employees, including the qualified veterans group, hired after May 25, 2007. The law provides immediate increases in tax incentives for employers in Renewal Communities, Empowerment Zones, and rural renewal counties.
There is an estimated $11 billion in tax incentives available to businesses that hire local residents, upgrade equipment needs, and build or rehabilitate commercial property in Renewal Communities and Empowerment Zones. These incentives include wage credits, increased deductions, accelerated depreciation, low-interest loans through facility bonds, tax savings on capital gains, and other incentives. Related Links: Headliner Volume 209, Work Opportunity Tax Credits Expanded to Promote Tax Incentives for Economically Distressed Areas Headliner Volume 196, Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Welfare-to-Work Credit Extended Form 5884, Work Opportunity Credit Form 8850, Pre-Screening Notice and Certification Request for the Work Opportunity Credit Subscribe to e-News for Small Businesses If you would like to receive e-News for Small Businesses, please visit this link to subscribe: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/content/0,,id=154826,00.html
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