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
Incentivizing talent development and paid work experience
Incentivizing talent development and paid work experience is a win-win strategy that benefits businesses, individuals, and states alike.
Adapting incentives in the era of remote work
By understanding the impact of remote work on local economies, governments can adjust incentive policies to align with the changing landscape.
Alabama’s new Game Plan advances incentive transparency
Incentive project transparency has moved from cutting edge to standard economic development practice.
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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.
C2ER Annual Conference
June 12-15, 2023
This year’s theme is Creative Solutions for Transformational Change.

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