Local business people have mixed reactions to empowerment zones. (enterprise zone legislation in California) From: Los Angeles Business Journal | Date: August 30, 1993| Author: Berger, Robin | COPYRIGHT 1993 CBJ, L.P. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Southland interests have been looking over the details of Washington's empowerment zone legislation and responding with mixed reviews.

The legislation, passed by Congress on Aug. 6, will provide $3.5 billion in tax breaks and direct investment for nine empowerment zones and enterprise communities over the next five years.

Overall, L.A. community groups that oversee development in potential empowerment zones are upbeat about the largesse. They view it as an enhancem...

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