ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVES
THAT WORK
Delivering
Sound Decisions
We help communities use economic development incentives to achieve their targeted development goals. Smart Incentives works with economic development organizations and investment promotion agencies to manage incentive programs that are both effective and responsible. Here’s how we do it:
ANALYZE
Incentive offerings and program design
APPLY
The Smart Incentives 4×4 framework for program management
OFFER
Access to high-quality business intelligence, data, and analytical methods to guide decisions
IMPROVE
Evaluations and reporting on program results
How will CHIPS Act manufacturing incentives be deployed?
Economic developers will play a critical role as applicants must secure state and local financial incentives, commit to workforce investments, and create opportunities for small and underrepresented businesses.
What are the CHIPS Act incentives?
What economic developers need to know about the new federal incentives for semiconductor manufacturing.
State Incentive Program General Trends
State incentive trend analysis shows gains in grant programs and direct business financing.
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Featured event
Smart Incentives events are an excellent way to stay up to date on industry leading knowledge. They are also a great way to network. Check out our featured event. We would love to see you there.
Evaluating Economic Development Tax Incentives
Nov 3-4, 2022
The National Conference of State Legislatures roundtable gives evaluators from across the country the opportunity to share tips and strategies with each other.
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