by Ellen D. Harpel | May 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Economic development was the top issue for mayors in their annual State of the City addresses for the sixth year in a row according to State of the Cities 2019, a new report from the National League of Cities. 74% of mayors significantly covered economic development...
by Smart Incentives | May 28, 2019 | Opportunity Zones
A timely paper from Michelle Layser, University of Illinois College of Law, considers whether the design of place-based investment tax incentives actually hinders the ability to reduce poverty among residents in the communities where incentivized investments...
by Ellen D. Harpel | May 6, 2019 | Program Evaluation
A 2019 evaluation finds positive returns and good practices in Michigan’s flagship incentive program and advances methodologies to improve return on investment (ROI) and but-for estimations. The Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness, the W.E. Upjohn...
by Ellen D. Harpel | May 2, 2019 | Incentive programs
We use incentives to achieve our community’s economic development goals. These goals may vary by location and even by incentive program, but might include promoting more or better jobs, helping businesses grow, increasing investment in our communities, revitalizing...
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