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<br />Economic Development Activity <br />Report for September-November 2005 <br />December 19, 2005 <br />Page 4 <br /> <br />Enterprise Zone (EZ) <br /> <br />· Website Award - At its annual statewide conference, the California <br />Association of Enterprise Zones recently awarded Santa Ana recognition <br />as having the "Best Enterprise Zone Website." The website was <br />recognized for easy navigation, depth of information, and use by the <br />business community. <br />· The Enterprise Zone has issued 1,358 vouchers for this reporting <br />period, bringing the year-to-date total to 3,700. <br /> <br />Total Num ber of Vouchers Issued <br />Year to Date 23,396 <br /> <br />4000 <br />3500 <br />3000 <br />2500 <br />2000 <br />1500 <br />1000 <br />500 <br />o <br /> <br /> <br />1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 <br /> <br />I_ Vouchers I <br /> <br />· EZ Extension Bill - EZ staff is working closely with the California <br />Association of Enterprise Zones on legislation that will allow zones <br />throughout the state to apply for two five-year extensions, for a <br />total designation period of up to 25 years. Santa Ana EZ businesses <br />are writing letters in support of these bills. <br />· EZ/FEZ Workshop - The 12th Annual Workshop was held in November at the <br />Delhi Community Center. It was conducted in partnership with a local <br />CPA firm with 91 business representatives in attendance. The workshop <br />is an opportunity to provide in-depth training on the tax benefits and <br />to answer technical questions with experienced accountants. <br /> <br />190-4 <br /> <br />