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The city of Middletown is serious about bringing new business to the city. So serious that Bill Murphy is officially in-charge of cutting red tape, as he demonstates to council and TV Middletown.
The plan is includes the September 26 presentation posted on city's intranet to all department directors and employees that "... every employee's business is to be pro-business."Small Business Enterprise ZonesAlso the city has had setup and running for the past 6 months, small business enterprise zones.*
Website UpgradeWebsite page where businesses can email the city manager directly about their problems or suggestions as to how the City can help businesses.They are even taking anonymous comments seriously enough to respond.
Better Business BillThere is a "Better Business Bill" that Bill Murphy will be official City Business advocate to help cut away problems that businesses face in the City of Middletown.
*About Small Business Enterprise Zones in MiddletownSource: Middletown Economic Department WebsiteSeveral areas within the city have been designated as enterprise zones. Any company wishing to locate in the enterprise zone can apply for a tax incentive package to reduce start-up cost of operation.
Typically, the tax incentive is used for enticing new business and encouraging existing business's expansion plans. This incentive can be extremely useful in deciding the final location. The City Of Middletown works with the Middletown School Board in reviewing any proposed application.