by Ellen D. Harpel | Jun 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
States and regions are increasingly recognizing the importance of fostering strategic alignment across economic development initiatives. The benefits of alignment range from enhanced economic outcomes to a more robust preparedness for future economic disruptions....
by Ellen D. Harpel | Jun 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Incentive use has grown dramatically and become a more prominent – and challenging – part of economic development work. Today’s environment requires better analytics to reduce risk, quantify benefits, refine strategies, explain and build support for decisions and,...
by Ellen D. Harpel | May 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
A recent webinar, State Strategies for Successful Rural Projects, addressed how state economic development leaders are working with local partners to create pathways for impactful rural development projects. Speakers explained that economic context,...
by Ellen D. Harpel | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
The CHIPS for America office has announced preliminary agreements (or non-binding memoranda of terms) with eight companies. These agreements touch on semiconductor projects in 11 states and total nearly $30 billion in expected direct federal funding. The total CHIPS...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Apr 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Figuring out if an incentives package is a good deal for your community is not always easy. This post summarizes the fundamentals of conducting a cost-benefit analysis to determine whether an incentive deal is likely to generate net benefits for your community....
by Smart Incentives | Apr 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) is a $10 billion federal program that provides funding via state and tribal governments for small business lending and equity investment programs. The objective is to support small businesses and...
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