by Smart Incentives | Oct 6, 2020 | Incentive programs
It depends on what outcome you hope they achieve. A research paper released this summer found that, yes, angel investor tax credits do increase angel investment. But, no, they do not have a significant effect on entrepreneurial activity or the local economy. ...
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 | 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...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Aug 3, 2020 | Incentive programs
We know that small businesses have been severely affected by the COVID-19 economic downturn. The smallest businesses and minority-owned businesses are struggling the most yet have had the greatest difficulty in accessing the major programs intended to assist them. As...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Jul 9, 2020 | Incentive programs
Amid ongoing high demand for personal protective equipment (PPE), states continue to develop new ways to increase supply and bring buyers and sellers together. Economic development organizations and their partners are offering PPE incentives, technical assistance for...
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