by Ellen D. Harpel | Oct 20, 2020 | Incentive programs
Over the last several years the economic development field has made real progress in understanding what works in the incentives world. At Smart Incentives, we define “what works” as achieving economic development objectives, not just landing a project. Here are some...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Sep 21, 2020 | Incentive programs
States face a constant struggle to encourage an even distribution of new investment activity. Incentive program managers often feel this challenge most keenly. Many flagship programs include tiered benefits that provide higher incentives for investment in distressed...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Sep 13, 2020 | Program Evaluation
Many state economic development organizations (EDOs) have adjusted incentive agreements and programs to help businesses during the COVID-19 downturn. EDOs will eventually be asked to explain why adjustments were made and what they accomplished. To help...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Aug 24, 2020 | Incentive programs
Virginia has changed the statutory language defining which jobs incentive recipients may count under its major economic development incentive programs. Companies may now include telework positions held by Virginia residents to comply with their incentive performance...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Aug 18, 2020 | Incentive programs
The State Business Incentives Database is getting an update! The database is one of the most valuable resources out there for economic development professionals. Our partners at the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) have been working this summer to...
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