ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVES
THAT WORK
Delivering
Sound Decisions
We help communities use incentives to achieve their economic 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
Progress on strategic alignment
Teams from six states are making progress toward aligning state and regional activities and creating long-term sustainability.
Megadeals then and now
Comparing megadeals from 2013 and today yields some surprises.
Aligning state and local incentives
How can state and local governments manage disagreements around incentive use?
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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.
NADO Annual Conference
November 7-10, 2023
The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Annual Conference brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and professionals from across the country to explore new ideas, share best practices, and discuss emerging trends in community and economic development..
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