by Ellen D. Harpel | Dec 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Smart incentive use begins with good upfront due diligence on recipients and proposed investments. This post provides a quick refresher on why it is important to conduct background research on incentive applicants and the essential steps in the process. Problem...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Nov 18, 2019 | Incentive programs
The new book Making Sense of Incentives. Taming Business Incentives to Promote Prosperity from Tim Bartik at the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research is a recommended read for policy leaders and economic development practitioners. A free PDF version of...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Nov 6, 2019 | Opportunity Zones
Program and technical fixes to the Opportunity Zone program would allow the incentive to better serve the needs of small businesses, according to experts testifying before the US House of Representatives Committee on Small Business. Aaron Seybert, Managing Director of...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Oct 28, 2019 | Incentive programs
On paper, state and local governments are well-aligned when offering incentives. Many local programs are enabled by state statute. State incentive programs often require local participation, commonly a city or county contribution to the incentive package. State and...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Oct 15, 2019 | Sustainable development
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are “a blueprint for long-term planning toward social, economic, and environmental well-being.” Two of the 17 goals – Decent Work & Growth and Sustainable Cities & Communities – are especially relevant to US...
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