EDITORIAL: Enterprise Zone is good news for Barstow area 23-Nov-2005 First, the state has awarded parts of Barstow with an Enterprise Zone designation. This 15-year business and industry incubation program attempts to lure commerce to town through tax breaks and credits.
Enterprise zone to help Barstow businesses 23-Nov-2005 The California Department of Housing and Community Development announced Wednesday that Barstow is one of three newly designated areas that will offer tax breaks and incentives read more >
Desert eyes $200 million rail facility 03-Jan-2006 VICTORVILLE ? The difference between creating 4,000 and 15,000 jobs for the Victor Valley lies with a single decision that could be made in the next... read more >
Mayor Dale says Barstow growth unprecedented 23-Nov-2005 BARSTOW -- Several years ago, the City of Barstow decided to put economic development at the top of its list of priorities. According to Barstow Mayor Lawrence Dale, the city is finally reaping the rewards of that decision.
Barstow unemployment at 6.4 percent 23-Nov-2005 The unemployment rate in San Bernardino County rose slightly in October to 5.1 percent, putting the county close to even with state unemployment figures.
Barstow Community College looks to the future 23-Nov-2005 BARSTOW -- Barstow Community College board of trustees held a visioning session at the college Tuesday morning where they discussed the direction the school will take over the next six months. read more >
EDITORIAL: Degree program would help boost Barstow's growth 23-Nov-2005 Last week the state announced parts of Barstow would be designated an Enterprise Zone, potentially bringing in new commerce and industry and thousands of jobs through the use of tax breaks and credits. read more >
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