Sunday, July 16, 2006
Here are the articles on incentives that I came across this week.
Massachusetts has a new economic development package on the governor's desk. Read more.
The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners (near Charlotte) voted to increase incentive packages. The motion passesd despite some opposition that existing companies generally do not receive these incentives. Read more.
Oklahoma has invested its $15 million from its new "Opportunity Fund". Read more.
Denver found out that United was not really serious about relocating its headquarters outside Chicago. Read more.
Here's more background on the big AMD chip deal New York landed recently. Read more.
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