Following a thorough research study conducted by the University of Oregon‘s  Community Planning Workshop and several work sessions with the Lane County Board of Commissioners,  at their Dec 3, 2013 Board Meeting, the Commissioners approved Staff’s recommendation for a year-long “soft-launch” of “Lane County’s Business Incentive Program” relating to business recruitment & retention efforts. 

Since the Great Recession, cash-strapped communities around the nation have had to readdress the manner in which incentives have been awarded – cash up front awards are largely discouraged these days, while incentives that assist the business yet provide for the greater public good is given preference.

Lane County’s Business Investment Program and the Community Planning Workshop’s final report are available in pdf format on the Community & Economic Development Website.” 

Resource links:
Lane County Business Incentive Program
Lane County Business Incentive Final Report

Special Acknowledgements to CPW Staff: Robert Parker, AICP, CPW Director; Angela San Filippo, Project Manager; Erik Forsell, and Leigh Anne Michael