ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVES
THAT WORK
Delivering
Sound Decisions
We work with communities to deploy economic development incentives as a means to achieve targeted development goals. Smart Incentives helps economic development organizations make sound decisions by instituting 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
Incentives for sustainable investments in agriculture
Five challenges need to be addressed to improve agriculture investment and incentive outcomes.
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Measuring the gig economy
Researchers want to know more about the gig economy at the state and local level. Here’s why.
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Using the People-Business-Place-Policy Framework to Guide Local Equitable Economic Development
This framework built around economic capacities and resources can help align initiatives with equitable economic goals.
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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.
IEDC Annual Conference – Indianapolis, IN
October 13-16, 2019
Join us at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference. This year’s theme is Driving Growth: the race for talent, innovation & place.
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