by Ellen D. Harpel | Nov 19, 2018 | Amazon
Amazon’s announcement that it will split its HQ2 has generated dozens of articles on the process, the factors that led to the decision, and various points of view on the importance of incentives. We are going down a different path and will devote several blog...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Oct 29, 2018 | Integrated housing and economic development
Housing is becoming a greater priority for economic development organizations because they are highly focused on talent. Economic development leaders need to care about the factors that affect where individuals working in high-demand occupations at all skill levels...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Sep 12, 2018 | Incentive programs
Massachusetts has created a new Apprenticeship Tax Credit program as part of a wide-ranging economic development bill passed this summer. The tax credit makes up to $2.5 million available per year to help employers provide apprenticeships for computer, health care,...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Jun 21, 2018 | Incentive programs
Two states are using economic development incentives as they take different approaches to encourage remote work. Vermont’s Remote Worker Grant Program will pay workers up to $5,000 per year for two years to live in Vermont while working for an employer located in...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Jan 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Toyota Mazda announced last week it will invest $1.6 billion to construct a new auto manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama. Expected to be operational in 2021, the plant could build up to 300,000 Toyota Corollas and Mazda crossovers per year, pushing the state...
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