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Tomball, Texas OKs Economic Agreements for Several Commercial Projects
In a move to boost local economic development, the Tomball City Council of Texas has approved several performance-based incentive agreements with businesses, aimed at supporting growth through retention grants, rental incentives, infrastructure grants, and job...

$20 Million Invested in 81 Community Projects Across Pennsylvania
The Shapiro Administration is investing $20 million through its Main Street Matters initiative to revitalize downtowns, boost business growth, and improve community infrastructure. The funding will be distributed across 81 projects throughout Pennsylvania, including...

Electronics Exempted from Tariffs, Easing Pressure on Tech Firms
Following President Trump's announcement of a 145% tariff on products from China, the White House recently stated that smartphones, computers, and other electronic devices and components including semiconductors, solar cells, flat panel TV displays, flash drives,...

South Dakota Greenlights $6.2 Million Grants for Three Projects
The South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board of Economic Development has approved several projects that will receive grants totaling over $6.2 million, contribute $419 million in capital expenditures to the state, and create 180 new jobs....

Flock Safety to Create 210 Jobs with $10 Million Smyrna, Georgia Facility for Advanced Public Safety Tools
Flock Safety is investing $10 million to open a 97,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Georgia, which is expected to generate 210 jobs over the next three years. The facility will produce advanced public safety tools, including Drone as First Responder...

Manufacturer of Automative Parts to Invest $4.3 Million in New North Carolina Facility
Bailey Manufacturing Company (BMC), a stamped metal automotive parts manufacturer, will invest $4.3 million to open a new production facility in Laurinburg, North Carolina, creating 35 new jobs. The expansion will double the company’s production capacity and enhance...

Biopharma Firm GSK Breaks Ground on $800 Million Manufacturing Facility Expansion in Pennsylvania
GSK, a biopharma company, has broken ground on an $800 million expansion project in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, expected to create 200 new jobs and retain over 4,600 positions, which will help boost the state’s economy and strengthen its life sciences sector. This...

Minnesota Lawmakers Consider Expanding Use of TIF Funds Across the State
The Minnesota House Taxes Committee recently discussed two tax increment finance (TIF) proposals that could have statewide impact and may be included in the omnibus tax bill. HF 1159, sponsored by Rep. Cheryl Youakim, would allow cities to use unobligated TIF proceeds...

SoLa Impact Secures $29 Million in NMTC Financing for Crenshaw Lofts Initiatives in Los Angeles
SoLa Impact has closed $29 million in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) financing to support the development of the SoLa Tech & Entertainment Center powered by Live Nation, and the Crenshaw Culinary Arts Cafe at Crenshaw Lofts, a 190-unit mixed-use development in...

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Affordable Housing Production With LIHTC Reforms
Reps. Darin LaHood and Suzan DelBene have introduced the bipartisan Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025, which seeks to improve the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and finance over 2 million affordable rental homes over the next decade. Key...
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