Sunday, June 18, 2006
Here are the incentives stories I have come across in the last week or so.
According to a recent study, a federal tax credit could spur the development of more andel funds. Read more.
One of the challenges we face as EDPros is dealing with shady characters. The folks in Indiana hit this wall recently. Read more.
Seven states are competing for a big Department of Energy clean coal project, FutureGen. Read more.
The EDA is pumping half a million into Tennessee to help pay for a manufacturing extension for auto parts maker Denso. Read more.
Nissan is moving ahead with its move of its corporate headquarters. Here's more details on the deal. Read more.
Here's some background on a DirecTV call center in Denver. Read more.
Bristol Myers recently selected massachusetts for a bio-manufacturing plant. Here's more details on the deal. Read more.
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