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10/17/22, 8:35 AM <br />Subscribe Past Issues <br />Louisville Biz: Your Monthly Business E-Resource <br />Translate - RSS <br />available online. <br />Local News <br />Inflation Reduction Act Signed into <br />Law <br />The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed <br />into law last month. It's the largest bill the <br />U.S. has ever passed to address climate <br />change, with nearly $370 billion assigned to <br />speed up the transition to carbon -free energy <br />and cut emissions nearly 40 % by 2030. <br />The IRA will achieve these goals through tax <br />credits and rebates for various renewable <br />technologies, such as solar panels, heat <br />pumps and electric vehicles. It also earmarks <br />money to promote energy efficiency, retire <br />polluting power plants and support <br />communities disproportionately affected by <br />pollution and climate change. <br />The IRA includes funding for small <br />businesses. Commercial building owners can <br />receive a tax credit of up to $5 per square <br />foot to support energy efficiency <br />improvements that deliver lower utility bills. <br />Other programs that will benefit small <br />businesses include tax credits covering 30 <br />of the costs of installing low-cost solar power <br />and of purchasing clean trucks and vans for <br />commercial fleets. Read more here. <br />Speaker of the U.S. House of <br />Representatives Nancy Pelosi visited <br />Boulder's National Center for Atmospheric <br />Research on Wednesday, August 31 to <br />discuss the IRA at a roundtable discussion. <br />We <br />Colorado's Workforce System <br />Celebrates Annual Workforce <br />Development Month <br />September is Workforce Development Month, <br />and this year Colorado's Workforce System is <br />highlighting its people, programs and services <br />that are helping our state's workforce thrive. <br />Each week during Workforce Development <br />Month, the Colorado Department of Labor <br />and Employment (CDLE) will focus on topics <br />or key industries that will shape <br />Colorado's economy today and tomorrow. <br />With 54 locations across the state, Colorado <br />Workforce Centers help workers meet their <br />employment goals through job search <br />assistance, training and upskilling/reskilling <br />opportunities. For employers, business <br />services representatives can assist with a <br />wide array of offerings including tax credit <br />information, customized training and <br />apprenticeship programs, recruitment help <br />and more. <br />Throughout the month, CDLE will be <br />showcasing available job openings, industry <br />spotlights and success stories across its <br />social media channels. A series of statewide <br />events, including job fairs, hiring events, <br />workshops and training opportunities will be <br />published on the front page of the <br />Department of Labor and Employment's <br />website. <br />COMMUTER CORNER <br />Commuting Solutions, DRCOG Invite Louisville Businesses to Win Big With <br />Sustainable Transportation This "Go-Tober" <br />Commuting Solutions has partnered with WaytoGo—a service of the Denver Regional Council of <br />Governments (DRCOG)—to bring Go-Tober, a fun monthlong challenge for businesses and their <br />teams intended to have positive impact by improving air quality in the Denver region. It's a win -win <br />for everyone —your organization's participation will make a big difference in reducing traffic <br />congestion and ultimately improving our region's air quality. <br />This year, Way to Go is rewarding businesses who encourage employees to telework*, or get <br />around by bike, foot, transit, carpool instead of driving alone in their cars. The five companies who <br />get the best participation for their business size will have their logos featured on the Denver <br />Business Journal website and get recognized by Way to Go on social media! <br />Employees who enter the challenge by tracking trips on MyWayToGo.org during the month of <br />October will be entered to win cool prizes like a Kindle, noise -cancelling headphones and content <br />streaming services to make their commutes more fun. <br />Register your business online by filling out the company sign-up form before Monday, September <br />26. Then, a Commuting Solutions team member will be in touch with more info on how to promote <br />the challenge at your organization and get your team involved! <br />https://mailchi.mpllouisvilleco.gov/louisville-biz-your-monthly-business-e-resource-IfOoi7zl ii Agenda Packet P. 10 3/4 <br />