by Ellen D. Harpel | Oct 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
Results from the ICMA 2014 Economic Development Survey of local governments include several findings on incentive use at the local level. 61% report the dollar value of the average incentive package is about the same as it has been over the last five years. 23% state...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Oct 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
Economic development professionals filled the room during the International Economic Development Council annual conference session on best practices in incentive due diligence. For those of you not able to attend, here is a synopsis. Moderator John Sternlicht (King...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Oct 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
Transparency and effective use of economic development incentives are major topics in several 2014 governors races.
South Carolina
“Opponents question Haley on state-backed incentive packages”
As November’s election approaches, Haley’s...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Oct 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
California is changing the rules of the incentives game. Several pain points bedevil the incentives process for economic development organizations: containing costs, determining the optimal distribution of program funds, and balancing confidentiality issues with the...
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