Assemblymember Jim Frazier, Governor’s office co-host Dec. 6 seminar on business tax credit

FAIRFIELD, CA – Assemblymember Jim Frazier and the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) will co-host a free seminar next month designed to help businesses apply for the California Competes Tax Credit.

The credit is available to businesses that wish to relocate to California, as well existing businesses that want to expand within the state. All businesses, regardless of size or industry, are encouraged to apply.

“We want to keep California’s economy growing and tax credits are one way the state can encourage businesses to come here or stay here,” said Frazier. “I’m pleased to work with the Governor’s Office and local partners to ensure that Solano County businesses have a chance to be part of this program.”

The free seminar will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the Fairfield City Council Chamber, 1000 Webster Street, Fairfield.

Other co-hosts include the cities of Fairfield, Suisun City and Vallejo; the California Association for Local Economic Development; the Downtown Business Improvement District; Fairfield-Suisun and Solano Hispanic chambers of commerce; Solano Economic Development Corporation; North Texas Street Business Association; the Suisun City Historic Waterfront Business Improvement District; and the Western Regional Supplier Development Council.

To register, call Assemblymember Frazier’s office at (707) 399-3011 or sign up online.

California Competes has made available $243.3 million in tax credits during the 2016-17 fiscal year. The next application period begins January 2, 2017. The workshop will explain how to apply and answer questions. Information is also available online.

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