ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVES
THAT WORK
Delivering
Sound Decisions
We help communities use incentives to achieve their economic development goals by making sound decisions throughout the incentives process. Smart Incentives works with economic development organizations and investment promotion agencies to implement incentive programs that are both effective and responsible. Here’s how we do it:
ANALYZE
Incentive offerings and program design
APPLY
The Smart Incentives 4×4 framework for program management
OFFER
Access to high-quality business intelligence, data, and analytical methods to guide decisions
IMPROVE
Evaluations and reporting on program results
Incentives Under the Microscope: What Makes Incentives Work Better?
What policymakers need to know now, from ROI to data centers
Building resilient regions in an era of uncertainty
The OECD Global Forum on Local Development showcased how regions are building resilience through skills investment, support for SMEs, and cross-border collaboration.
Communicating the impact of innovation
The Industries of Ideas project is exploring how innovation investments translate into jobs, skills, and business growth.
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Featured event
Smart Incentives events are an excellent way to stay up to date on industry leading knowledge. They are also a great way to network. Check out our featured event. We would love to see you there.
Incentives Under the Microscope
September 10, 2026
As incentive decisions grow more complex and consequential, state economic development agencies face persistent questions about their incentive portfolios. Join Ellen Harpel for a practical conversation on the leading topics in incentives today.
