Sunday, September 25, 2005
Here are the articles on incentives that caught my eye.
A state legislator in New York is continuing his campaign against Empire Zones. Read more.
Here's a review of The Great American Jobs Scam, a new book on the abuse of corporate incentives. Read more.
Dell got a sweet deal when it moved into North Carolina. The state, hit hard by textile layoffs, was desperate for some good news, so it bought some (for $318 million). Read more.
Samsung is shopping in Oregon, Texas and New York for the site of its big chip plant. Read more.
Indiana is struggling with the issue of whether mega-retailers deserve incentives. Read more.
The casinos along the Gulf Coast are ready to cash in on fat tax incentives. Read more.
New Jersey is launching a new financing program to emerging high-tech companies. The initiative will make long-term loans from $100,000 to $1 million. Read more
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