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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Future Looks Bright Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Fund Coachella Valley Economic Partnership California has allocated funds to incentivize the manufacturing and production of alternative fuels and vehicles. Under this program California can provide grants, loans or other appropriate measures to vehicle and technology consortia to develop and deploy innovative technologies that transform California’s fuel and vehicle types. For example funds can be used to incentivize manufacturing, for vehicle purchasing incentives, training, charging infrastructure and many other things. Sales Tax Exemption For Purchase Of Manufacturing Equipment The California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) has the ability to provide a sales tax exemption for the purchase of manufacturing equipment for companies developing and commercializing advanced transportation technologies that conserve energy, reduce air pollution and promote economic development and jobs. Under this program equipment is purchased by CAEATFA, and therefore exempt from state and local sales and use tax pursuant to R&T Code 6010.8. The Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) is the regional public/partnership to grow and diversify the local industry base. A plethora of information is available through the CVEP offices including: introduction to Angel Inventors; economic impact reports; connectivity to industry councils, workforce excellence programs, and the renewable energy roundtable. Rabobank Regional Business Center (home to CVEP, iHub and SBDC) Neighborhood Involvement On the outside of City Hall, above the entrance to the City Council Chamber, are the words: The People Are the City. Palm Springs is a City of great neighborhoods because our residents choose to make a difference in the places where they live. Ov er 10 0 Ye a r s of Trusted Service There’s a reason we’re the leader ? We’re Forest Lawn. Since 1906, more families have chosen to come to us for their funeral and cremation needs than any other provider in Southern California. The reason is simple. We provide a more personal type of attention, a more professional level of service, and a wider range of price options. Drop by at any time and we’d be happy to show you how a little bit of planning can make a big difference. CALL US AT 800-204-3131 • FORESTLAWN.COM Cathedr al City FD 1847 · Coachell a FD 640 · Indio FD 967 FOR EST L AWN MEMOR IAL-PAR KS & MORTUAR IES 21