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Jo Ellen Litz

People Above Politics

Taking Action, Getting Results.

Lebanon PA 17046

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If you demand open government, drop me a note to receive email alerts informing you of meeting highlights that let you know how commissioners vote on issues. Litz@mbcomp.com

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People Above Politics

Team Litz:

Honorary Chair: Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll --a woman who broke the glass ceiling and contributed greatly to PA politics; born in 1930, died November 12, 2008.

Chair: Jeff Werner

Treasurer: Richelle Whitman

Electronic Business Pack

Starting a business? Consulting an attorney, bank, and CPA is always a good idea. That's not to say you can't do things yourself. While this is not legal advice, here are a few things you can research on you own.

At the Federal and State levels, you'll need:

	A Federal Form SS4 whenever you have employees so you can apply for an employer identification number (EIN). If it's just you in the business, you can use your social security number.
	A State Fictitious Name form DSCBi 54-311 if your last name is not in the "title" of your business. DSCB- 54-311
	A form PA100 to apply for a sales tax number.... PA-100.pdf
	If renting an existing structure, always ask to see the Labor and Industry permit. Make sure it is "up to standards" for your classification of business--especially if it's a change of use. L&I is concerned with the safety of you and your workers. It is entirely possible that your building has higher safety standards than required for your classification. That's OK. But if your classification requires smoke detectors, emergency lighting...and they're not already installed, be prepared to upgrade the facility. L&I is located at Room 1600, 7th & Foster Streets, Harrisburg PA 17120. (717)787-3323 Corporations: Important Phone Numbers
	Small Business Guide: Small Business Administration - Small Business Planner

If you own or would like to purchase a property for your business, make sure to do a Phase I Environmental Assessment, which will provide some protection against lawsuits for the cleanup of past contamination. It may also be helpful to know about County offices that can assist you in various matters:

	Assessment
	Emergency Management Agency Preparation for Emergencies (HazMat); Terrorism
	Planning- Building, Sign & Occupancy Permits
	Recorder of Deeds
	Register of Wills
	Tax Claim Bureau
	Veterans Affairs

If you have other suggestions for inclusion on this page, please don't hesitate to let me know.

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