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 Ellen D. Harpel | May 5, 2021 | equitable economic development, Incentive programs
The American Rescue Plan includes $10 billion for the new iteration of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). SSBCI is a US Department of Treasury program through which states can access federal funding for small business lending and equity investment...
by Smart Incentives | Mar 30, 2021 | Incentive programs
The Kauffman Foundation held a forum last week on Business Incentives: What Do They Mean for Entrepreneurship? Darrene Hackler and Ellen Harpel were pleased to join the panel of experts talking about different aspects of business incentives and entrepreneurship for...
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 | Aug 7, 2018 | Incentive programs
Smart Incentives readers have asked for more articles on new incentives. Here are summaries of two new incentive programs in Virginia and Montgomery County, Maryland. Incentives for distressed areas (Virginia) Legislation passed earlier this year provides a tax...
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