Ten or so years ago workforce development was the job of professionals within the workforce development field. Now, workforce development has morphed into an effort that for some reason more people and professions than needed are trying to contribute to. The issue in many cases is “what” the non-workforce professionals are trying to contribute. HereContinue reading “Three Things That Won’t Solve Workforce Challenges”
Category Archives: Tax Incentive
Automation In Rural Manufacturing & Why It Should Be Incentivized
There are plenty of debates over automation in manufacturing. More often than not part of an automation debate includes automation vs. jobs. Automation is a complicated issue with multiple layers, but for this post, let’s focus on the’ jobs will be lost if automation comes’ myth in rural communities. That’s right “myth”. Let’s get thisContinue reading “Automation In Rural Manufacturing & Why It Should Be Incentivized”
Quit Treating Economic Development Like A Game Show
Economic development projects are not something you win. Economic development projects are something you first have a community plan for, along with collaboration and engagement with community partners, and then when an opportunity rises you have the economic intelligence to go after what fits your community culture and future, and pass on what does not.Continue reading “Quit Treating Economic Development Like A Game Show”
Economic Development Incentive Policy
Tax incentive policy is missing in most community governments. This seems at odds with most community governments being pro-economic development. How can you define what type of project merits a tax incentive if there are no guidelines? How do you justify to the tax payers picking up the tab if you believe an incentive wasContinue reading “Economic Development Incentive Policy”
Strategic Alignment & Results 