by Ellen D. Harpel | Sep 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
We’ve been fielding more questions about cost-benefit analyses and ways to think about return on investment for incentive programs. In response, we are sharing one of our most popular articles on the topic. Figuring out if an incentives package is a good deal...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Sep 19, 2018 | Incentive programs, Program Evaluation
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and Professor David Merriman have developed five recommendations on ways to improve Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for economic development. Their guidance stems from case studies and a review of academic work on TIF theory,...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Sep 12, 2018 | Incentive programs
Massachusetts has created a new Apprenticeship Tax Credit program as part of a wide-ranging economic development bill passed this summer. The tax credit makes up to $2.5 million available per year to help employers provide apprenticeships for computer, health care,...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Sep 3, 2018 | Opportunity Zones
The Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) has a new report describing steps states are taking to make the most of their Opportunity Zones. One common strategy is assessing how other incentive programs can be combined with Opportunity Zones to maximize...
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