District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 2-1211. Duties of commission.

The commission shall develop a method for the evaluation of a strategy to establish and implement an enterprise zone or zones in the District.  The process shall include:  The evaluation and consideration of a method to best select proposed sites for an enterprise zone or zones;  tax incentives based on the number of new employees;  exemptions from sales taxes on materials used in construction;  abatement in real estate taxes;  tax credits or deductions for capital improvements or employee training;  low interest loans to help businesses get started;  and reduction of business taxes to a level equal to or below that of the surrounding jurisdictions.