The Columbian, Vancouver, Wash., Aaron Corvin column
By Aaron Corvin, The Columbian, Vancouver, Wash. | |
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services |
But using those tools is frequently fraught with complications and risks.
A 2012 investigation by
Indeed, sometimes it's better to err on the side of caution and avoid entering the arena.
However, often the larger question isn't whether you play the game but how you go about playing it. How do you choose an economic development tool that's grounded in reality, one that isn't a solution looking for a problem, one that comes with public accountability?
In
All four are considering tapping an economic development tool -- the federal New Markets Tax Credit program -- to spur private investment in
Last week, the Port of Camas-
Commissioner
The stakes are potentially high. Three as-yet-unidentified projects could benefit from the program: two likely involve the downtowns of
Ultimately, port commissioners indicated they'd like to see a proposed contract on
All in all, the port engaged in a thoughtful discussion. It was grounded in reality. It was focused on how to play the economic development game in the best way: carefully.
___
(c)2014 The Columbian (Vancouver, Wash.)
Visit The Columbian (Vancouver, Wash.) at www.columbian.com
Distributed by MCT Information Services</p>
Wordcount: | 563 |
Advisor News
Annuity News
Health/Employee Benefits News
Life Insurance News