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:

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Incentive offerings and program design

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The Smart Incentives 4×4 framework for program management

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Evaluations and reporting on program results

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Incentive evaluations lead to statutory changes

Oklahoma is representative of a growing number of states committed to conducting incentive evaluations to improve program outcomes.

Incentives among proposed reform options for economic adjustment programs

Funding and tax incentives for incumbent worker training are seen as a promising approach.

Enhancing competitiveness with talent-focused incentives

Talent initiatives are continuing to evolve. Three questions can help economic developers determine if their talent programs are moving in the right direction.

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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.

Inclusive Economic Development and Recovery

SPRING 2022

This conference is being sponsored by the Federal Reserve Banks of Boston, Cleveland, New York, and Philadelphia, the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City, and the W.E. Upjohn Institute/Economic Development Quarterly.

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