by Ellen D. Harpel | Jun 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
The latest report from Tim Bartik at the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research recommends creating two targeted block grant programs to raise employment rates in different types of distressed locations. These state-level programs would fund customized business...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Mar 29, 2022 | Incentive programs
Over the past few years, there has been growing demand for greater transparency and accountability in incentive use. We know from our work across the country that there are real technical challenges associated with answering questions about how well incentive programs...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Feb 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Governments should adopt an investment mindset when it comes to offering business incentives. This means considering both risks and rewards – especially when megadeals and large developments are on the table. Answering these four questions can help state and local...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Jan 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Business Oregon is using its recent Strategic Assessment of Incentives (SAI) in considering how to advance the state’s economic objectives and get ahead of the incentive policy curve. Smart Incentives worked with Business Oregon to evaluate an existing set of...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Jan 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Alabama Innovation Commission has released an incentive-heavy set of proposals to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the state. The recommendations from the Commission’s 2021 report include: Create two Alabama Innovation Corporation-managed seed capital...
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