by Ellen D. Harpel | May 26, 2020 | Incentive programs
The COVID-19 economic downturn has created a need for economic development organizations to adjust existing incentive agreements with companies. State economic development leaders strive to offer flexibility to struggling firms in a fair manner while still protecting...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Mar 10, 2020 | Incentive programs
This week we had the opportunity to talk about Rethinking Economic Development Incentives for the 2020s with the State Economic Development Executives (SEDE) Network. Here we highlight two emerging trends and policy responses that we discussed in a webinar offered to...
by Smart Incentives | Feb 4, 2020 | Incentive programs
Several states are rethinking their business incentive programs. Here’s a synopsis of the direction two states are taking. Connecticut Move to performance-based, pay as you go (or “earn as you grow”) business incentives and away from upfront grants or tax...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Jan 8, 2020 | Incentive programs
It’s the new year and we still have a few minutes to think about strategy. Soon enough we’ll be in the middle of projects and daily crises. Before that happens, consider adding these three tasks to your annual plan. We promise your incentive program will be better off...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Dec 16, 2019 | Incentive programs
2019 started with a slew of Amazon related stories but reader interest quickly pivoted to a desire to know what works and how incentive programs are evolving. Here are the five most popular articles for 2019. Click on the titles to read on. Aligning state and local...
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...
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