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There's never been a better time to hire! Why? There are lots of qualified job seekers to pick from, hiring tax credits to be had, and a Worksite Training Program available from the Smart Business Resource Center to lower the costs of hiring and training a new employee. You'll be amazed at the opportunities at hand. Shasta Zone Hiring Tax Credits You can lower the amount of taxes that you pay to the State Franchise Tax Board with the Shasta Metro Enterprise Zone (Shasta Zone) tax credit program. Is your business in the $hasta Zone? Click here to find out. The Shasta Zone covers approximately 50 square miles including portions of Anderson, Shasta Lake City, Redding, and Unincorporated Shasta County. Companies located in the Shasta Zone can earn up to $37,440 in state tax credits for each qualified employee. Claim the credits you are eligible to receive and save your company money. We process Shasta County's hiring tax credit voucher applications here at Smart. The required paperwork can be downloaded from our website (see thesmartcenter.biz/zone) and a specially trained expert is available for consultations. Hiring Services Smart has a workforce pool of qualified employees ready to go to work for you! Let us match your business needs to the skills of these great job seekers to find that special person you are seeking. Worksite Training pays What if you are in the process of hiring a new employee who needs some training to do the job? Contact us. Through the Worksite Training Program, an employer is eligible to have up to 50% of the wages paid to a trainee reimbursed during their new hire training. And... this same employee will also qualify you for hiring tax credits if you're in the Shasta Zone! Coming to your neighborhood Your company may need and/or qualify for all three: Smart hiring services, Shasta Zone hiring tax credits and the Worksite Training Program. The Smart Business Resource Center is teaming with Jim Zauher (former Economic Development Manager for the City of Redding) to spread the word about these valuable services. We'd like to talk with you. Call (530) 246-7911 www.thesmartcenter.biz

Overview of Key Labor Law Developments in 2009 November 12, 8-11am in Redding Topics: Wrongful Termination, Family Leave, Harassment, Privacy Rights, Discrimination, and Wage and Hour Update. Must register by November 5. EAC member: $25, nonmember $35. Call 225-2051 to learn more. Marketing and Advertising Online courses The link above leads to 3 self-paced courses from the U.S. Small Business Administration: Strategic Marketing: How to Win Customers in a Slowing Economy; Marketing 101: Guide to Winning Customers; and Marketing for Small Business. Did you know: "Without turkeys, Big Bird would be naked. Big Bird, of Sesame Street fame, is actually dressed in turkey feathers." Read Turkey for the Holidays, a great collection of history & lore, recipes and more, from the University of Illinois Extension, and have a great holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

Federal Hiring Tax Credit Program The Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program can pay up to $9,000 when you hire a new employee in one of their target groups. See the link above or call Amanda Sharp (EDD) at (530) 225-2284. You may want to consider one of these Cutting-Edge Cost Cutters Save money with these online business shortcuts. (entrepreneur.com) Do Employees Have the Right to Moonlight? Do any of your employees have second or even third jobs? This article on workforce.com gives employers some guidelines to help keep moonlighting from disrupting your business. Serving businesses & job seekers in Shasta and Trinity counties 1201 Placer Street Redding, CA 96001 Ph: 530-246-7911 40 B Glen Road Weaverville, CA 96093 Ph: 530-623-5538 154 C Tule Creek Road Hayfork, CA 96041 Ph: 530-628-5172 Our Goal is Your Success