Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day, Fox and Hounds will not be publishing today. We will resume on Tuesday, May 30th.
New Microloan Program is Open for Business to Help Entrepreneurs in Low-Wealth Communities
(Editor’s Note: The following press release on the Jump Start program was received from California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank) Today the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank) Executive Director, Teveia Barnes, announced a new microloan program is open for business in low-wealth communities. The Jump Start Loan Program (Jump Start) helps small businesses […]
GO-Biz Committee Approves $91.4 Million in Tax Credits for 114 Companies Adding Over 8,233 Jobs in California
(Editor’s Note: The following press release was issued by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, Go-Biz) Sacramento, Calif. – In an ongoing effort to improve California’s business climate, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) today announced that the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) committee approved $91.4 million in tax credits for […]
What’s Happening? Notes on Current Issues
Radio and television ads urge Californians to call legislators and support the bill to fix the roads. However, none of the ads mention the tax and fee increases. What happened to truth in advertising? The “sanctuary state” bill passed the senate along party lines 27-12. Many in law enforcement still oppose. Senator Pat Bates cited […]
GO-Biz Hosting Webinars for Businesses Interested in Applying for More than $68 Million in Tax Credits
(Editor’s Note: The following release was issued by Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) The next California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) application period starts Monday, March 6, 2017, with more than $68 million in available tax credits. Businesses interested in applying can register to view a live webinar explaining the application process. This program is […]
Happy President’s Day
Happy President’s Day! Fun Fact: The holiday was originally established to celebrate George Washington’s birthday, but now it always takes place on the third Monday in February, so it acts as a combo celebration for Washington, Abraham Lincoln and any other presidents you like. Fox and Hounds Daily will resume publishing on Tuesday, February 21st.
Address Unique Economic Challenges that Face California
(Editor’s Note: Rob Lapsley, president of the California Business Roundtable, issued the following statement in response to the governor’s annual State of the State address.) In regard to the governor’s message on the improved economy, we want to provide additional facts: The jobs we gained back after the recession are not the same as we […]
The Words of Martin Luther King, Jr.
(Editor’s Note: Traditionally on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, we publish only one article to honor and remember Dr. King and what he stood for. Today we publish a series of quotes from the writings and speeches of Dr. King. However, on this day we also have a remembrance to former state librarian, Kevin […]
Happy Holidays — See You in 2017!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Fox and Hounds will resume publishing on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
Small Business Optimism Soars Nationally Post Election
(Editor’s note: The following press release was received from NFIB/California) Small business optimism remained flat nationally leading up to Election Day and then rocketed higher as business owners expected much better conditions under new leadership in Washington, according to a special edition of the monthly NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism, released today. What a difference […]