The Womble Carlyle Economic Development Digest - April 24, 2015
Womble Carlyle’s Economic Development Digest aggregates news, opportunities and legislation impacting business in the United States. In this week's Economic Development Digest:
Georgia
Maryland
Maryland allows Baltimore to grant property tax credit for supermarkets in retail incentive areas, TaxAnalysts.com (April 14, 2015)**
North Carolina
Report: No Volvo plant for North Carolina, The Charlotte Observer (April 21, 2015)
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Georgia
- Too little scrutiny of law allowing too little scrutiny, Ledger-Enquirer (April 12, 2015)
In Georgia, House Bill 397 is now law. The Georgia Governor now has control over the Soil and Water Conservation Commission. - Gov. Deal touts success of Georgia's economy, legislature, MDJOnline.com (April 23, 2015)
Governor Deal of Georgia highlights Georgia’s success in economic development.
Maryland
Maryland allows Baltimore to grant property tax credit for supermarkets in retail incentive areas, TaxAnalysts.com (April 14, 2015)**
- Maryland SB 541, signed into law as Chapter 38, authorizes Baltimore City to grant a property tax credit for personal property owned by a supermarket "located in a certain designated area."
North Carolina
Report: No Volvo plant for North Carolina, The Charlotte Observer (April 21, 2015)
- North Carolina is said to be “out of the running” for a large automotive manufacturing facility.
**Note: a paid subscription is required to access this article. A brief description has been provided. Please contact Womble Carlyle’s Economic Development Team for more information on these developments.
Womble Carlyle's Economic Development Team helps clients explore opportunities for locating or expanding operations in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S. Our Economic Development Team combines a thorough working knowledge of economic development incentives; land use and siting procedures; and regulatory matters at the state, county and local levels, drawing on strong relationships built over many years with key governmental and civic leaders.
For more information visit www.wcsr.com/Practices/Economic-Development.
To contact our attorneys regarding an economic development or related matter, please e-mail EconDigest@wcsr.com for a response within 24 hours.
Labels: Baltimore supermarket tax credits, Georgia House Bill 397, North Carolina Volvo