Confirming Tax Abatement - 4440 North Portage Road - The South Bend Clinic

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Data Source: South Bend Clinic EEO-1 report 15. What is the commitment your firm makes to minority employment during the next five years? The South Bend Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and have not been based on race, color, citizenship status national origin gender, ape, religion, physical or mental disability veteran status or any other factor protected by law. The South Bend Clinic does however follow a strategy to attract minority candidates for positions and will continue to do so during the next five (5) nears as the Clinic pursues its expansion efforts. The South Bend Clinic is committed to minority recruitment and hiring in all its offices and positions. The Clinic provides externship opportunities for local students in medical training programs offered by such institutions as Inv Tech and Brown Mackie colleges. Clinic employment recruitment strategy relies heavily on media (newspaper and internet) as opposed to walk in applicants. Additionally, the Clinic commits to targeting minority recruitment and hiring opportunities through area publications and internet web sites specifically designed for and targeting minority populations and new efforts with the Workforce Development Department. In recent hiring, the Clinic has specifically targeted individuals of Hispanic origin and speaking skills to as to better serve an increasing Hispanic population seeking medical care. Additionally the Clinic will continue its relationship with Logan Center, providing employment opportunities for the disabled. 16. No building permit has been issued for construction on the property in connection with the improvement in question as of the date of filing of this petition. (The signature at the end is verification of this statement.) 17. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) or North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) major group within which the proposed project would be classified, by number and description: SIC is 8011: Offices of Medical Doctors, NAICS is 621111: MD or DO Offices 18. The Internal Revenue Service Code of Principal Business Activity by which the proposed project would be classified, by number and description: 621111 Offices of Physicians (except mental health specialists) 19. The current use of the Property is Vacant Lot and the current zoning is "O", office (use) and 50" height max, area unlimited (height and area). (Please contact the Building Department at 235-9554 for this information.) 20. Has your business been granted previous tax abatement(s)? If yes, please provide type (real and/or personal property) and date of approval. 4