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WORKFORCE ALLIANCE HOSTS ENTERPRISE ZONE WORKSHOP PDF Print E-mail
October 2, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    

WORKFORCE ALLIANCE HOSTS ENTERPRISE ZONE BENEFITS
WORKSHOP IN BELLE GLADE OCTOBER 11

Belle Glade, FL – October 2, 2007 – Workforce Alliance, in partnership with the Palm Beach County Resource Center, the Palm Beach County Office of Economic Development and the Florida Department of Revenue will host a Florida Enterprise Zone Benefits Workshop for new and existing business owners, on Thursday, October 11,  10 a.m.- 12 p.m. in the West Career Center. The Workforce Alliance West Career Center is located at 1085 South Main Street in Belle Glade.

Denny Abbott, Workforce Alliance Business Services Consultant said “The workshop will provide detailed information and guidance in obtaining substantial financial sales tax refund benefits, new job tax credits, other sales and corporate tax exemptions and credits. New and existing business owners will be offered assistance with filing applications for the many no-cost resources available and access to the variety of free services provided to businesses by Workforce Alliance to support recruitment, job placement and training programs.” At the conclusion of the workshop, individual consultations will be offered to each participant.

The workshop is offered by the Broadway Re-Investment Coalition (BRIC), under a Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties grant (John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Fund) for the Florida Enterprise Zone Outreach Program. To register for the workshop, contact Denny Abbott, (561) 829-2040 ext. 144 or online, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Kathryn Schmidt, President and CEO, said the event exemplifies the mission of Workforce Alliance. “We are pleased to host our regional and state economic development partners to provide every available resource to create success for businesses and individuals throughout Palm Beach County.” 

Workforce Alliance is a non-profit corporation chartered by the State of Florida and operates local workforce development programs that respond to the needs of both businesses and job seekers.  It is the leading human resource solution driving economic growth in Palm Beach County.

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Media contact:  Denny Abbott, Workforce Alliance West Career Center
 (561) 829-2040/Mobile -- (561) 358-6668