by Ellen D. Harpel | Sep 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
The CHIPS (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors) Act creates substantial financial incentives for manufacturing semiconductors in the US. Most prominently, the CHIPS for America Fund includes $39 billion to provide financial assistance to build,...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Sep 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
The CHIPS (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors) Act is designed to develop onshore domestic manufacturing of semiconductors critical to US competitiveness and national security. This legislation creates substantial financial incentives, including the...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Jul 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Small and new businesses have been buffeted by economic challenges. In response, federal, state and local leaders have created new programs to assist struggling entrepreneurs and business owners. Initiatives typically offer access to capital and technical assistance...
by Smart Incentives | Jul 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Governors and other state leaders are working to simplify regulatory processes for new and existing businesses. A new paper prepared by Smart Incentives for the National Governors Association highlights how states are creating one-stop online hubs for business needs,...
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 | 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...
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