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Mayor Villaraigosa Signs Business Tax Elimination for New Car Dealerships
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On Monday, July 9th, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa signed into law a new ordinance exempting new car sales from the City's Gross Receipts Tax (commonly called the "Business Tax"). Over the past 25 years Los Angeles has lost 95 car dealerships--many of them moving to neighboring cities with lower or no business tax. This new ordinance puts LA on the right path to bringing back car dealerships and growing Sales Tax revenue for the City.
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Bridges to Business Success Program Kickoff
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The Bridges to Business Success program is an innovative public/private collaboration. Funded by Citibank and taught by USC professors, it provides minority small business owners the training to successfully bid on Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) projects to rehabilitate foreclosed properties.
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Lucky Brand Grand Opening
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Mayor Villaraigosa celebrates Lucky Brand moving to Los Angeles. The new headquarters brings approximately 250 jobs to Los Angeles’ growing and vibrant Downtown Arts District. This facility will house Lucky Brand’s executive offices, finance, product and store design, production, merchandizing, creative services, marketing, and public relations units.
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Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping Visits Los Angeles
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On February 16-17 2012, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa hosted a delegation led by Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping. The delegation met with government and business leaders in Los Angeles as part of a five-day tour of the United States. Mayor Villaraigosa and Vice President. Xi focused on increasing trade with China and creating jobs in Los Angeles, including a forum on fostering economic opportunities.
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Tour of Tom Bradley International Terminal
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Approaching the halfway mark of construction, Mayor Villaraigosa and airport officials toured the construction site of the New Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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LA Cleantech Incubator Opening
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The LA CleanTech Incubator accelerates the development of cleantech start-ups by offering flexible office space, CEO coaching and mentoring, and access to a growing network of experts and capital. The incubator is located in the CleanTech Corridor, a four mile long strip between the Los Angeles River and Alameda in the eastern part of downtown, which is the cornerstone of the City’s green economic strategy.
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Eliminating Business Tax for Auto Dealers
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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced that Beverly Hills Porsche is moving to Los Angeles next year, becoming only the second dealer in 25 years to open in the City. To attract and retain more businesses that generate jobs and large amounts of sales tax, Mayor Villaraigosa stood with Councilmember Mitch Englander and Council President Eric Garcetti and called for exempting auto dealers from the City’s business tax.
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BYD Grand Opening
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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joined Mayor Xu Qin of China’s Shenzhen Province and Councilmember Jan Perry for the grand opening of BYD’s North American headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. BYD, which stands for “Build Your Dreams,” is a multi-national manufacturer of electric and hybrid or dual-mode vehicles, solar power systems, environmentally friendly rechargeable batteries, and energy efficient LED lighting.
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LA Regional Export Council
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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced the launch of the Los Angeles Regional Export Council (LARExC), a public-private partnership between government, business, and educational institutions that will coordinate export services in the Los Angeles region.
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2nd Annual Fashion's Night Out
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Mayor Villaraigosa, along with fashion industry leaders, toured the Beverly Center after announcing the 2nd year of Fashion’s Night Out, a program to help spur consumer spending and generate revenue for LA. It will take place Sep. 8 (6pm-10pm). Over 200 retailers will offer fashion shows, creative giveaways and sales.
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Neighborhood Stabilization Program
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Mayor Villaraigosa, along with U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Secretary Mercedes Márquez, and the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), tour a previously foreclosed home that has since been completely renovated and is now in escrow with a prospective homebuyer.
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Auto Tech Interns First Day
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First Deputy Mayor Austin Beutner visits with several auto tech interns on their first day at Downtown Mercedes Benz. The creation of this program was developed to address the lack of skilled and qualified mechanics in the auto workforce.
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Auto Curriculum
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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and First Deputy Mayor Austin Beutner announce the first-ever partnership between Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC), Pierce College and four local auto dealers to provide paid internships for automotive technician students.
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Business Inclusion Executive Directive Signing
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First Deputy Mayor Austin Beutner speaks about the importance of the Business Inclusion Executive Directive. This directive ensures all businesses have an equal opportunity to learn about and participate in City contracting opportunities.
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Mission Foods Opens New Facility in San Fernando Valley
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On September 28th, First Deputy Mayor Austin Beutner joined Gruma Corporation in celebrating the opening of a new Mission Foods manufacturing facility in the San Fernando Valley. OEBP worked with the City and State to expand the Los Angeles State Enterprise Zone in the Valley, giving Gruma Corp. a valuable incentive to locate their plant in Los Angeles. The new facility represents an investment of $50 million, and will create over 400 jobs in an area hardest-hit by the recession.
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