Record #:

3544

Author(s):

Manual, John

Abstract:

Economic development incentives, including tax incentives and financial aid, are used by states to attract businesses. Being outbid by other states for companies like Mercedes-Benz has led the state to formulate a policy on incentives.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 17 Issue 2 and 3, Dec 1997, p23-30, 34-45,48-49, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Business relocation; Industry and state

Record #:

3545

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

To compete with neighboring Mecklenburg County and to attract new businesses, Cabarrus County developed its own incentives program for commercial and business development. While successful, the program's constitutionality has been questioned.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 17 Issue 2 and 3, Dec 1997, p31-33, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cabarrus County--Economic conditions; Business relocation--Cabarrus County; Economic development--Cabarrus County

Record #:

3562

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

Major components of the incentives grant program are tax credit programs, including those for worker training; loan and grant programs, including business energy loans; and the Governor's Industrial Recruitment Competitive Fund.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 17 Issue 2 and 3, Dec 1997, p46-47, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Industry and state

Record #:

3673

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

Deciding what is urban and rural might depend on who is answering the question. The U.S. Bureau of the Census, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, and the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center each have differing definitions.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 17 Issue 2 and 3, Dec 1997, p103, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cities and towns; Rural population

Record #:

3675

Author(s):

Whitman, Mebane Rash

Abstract:

Are business taxes too high? A number of studies, including one by the Peat Marwick accounting firm, report taxes are low; others find the opposite. To attract businesses, the state needs a corporate tax rate that is fair and competitive with other states.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 17 Issue 2 and 3, Dec 1997, p50-81, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Industry and state; Business tax

Record #:

3676

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike; Guillory, Ferrel

Abstract:

Eight state agencies expend about $800 million yearly in job training programs, with results varying from program to program. Upcoming issues to deal with include program consolidations, declining federal funding, and the impact of Work First.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 17 Issue 2 and 3, Dec 1997, p82-99, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Occupational training; Occupational retraining