Sunday, February 05, 2006
Here are some of the interesting articles involving incentives from last week.
Illinois has made incentives a part of its strategy to attract corporate headquarters for Office Max and Mittal Steel USA. Read more.
More states are considering incentives for film and television production. Read more about Ohio. Read more about Michigan.
Washington State is considering incentives for semiconductor manufacturers to encourage expansion investments. Read more.
Georgia is putting together its package to attract the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Read more.
The problem of unintended consequences: Missouri's new incentive framework -- the Quality Jobs Act -- gives casinos a break. Read more.
Business owners on the Gulf are starting to learn about the Gulf Opportunity Zone Act. Read more.
Oklahoma's governor wants to establish a $100 million opportunity fund for deals. Read more.
A report evaluating Minnesota's Job Opportunity Building Zone (JOBZ) initiative signals positive results. Read more.
Maryland is moving ahead with a tax incentive package for biotech firms. Read more.
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