Kansas issued guidance on legislative changes to the income or privilege tax credits for employer provided child day care expenses, including: increases to the maximum credit and annual credit cap; the expansion of eligible expenses; and the addition of a carryforward period for unused credits. Notice 26-05, Kansas Department of Revenue, July 1, 2026 […]
Hawaii-Multiple Taxes: Film Tax Credit Expanded
Hawaii has made the following legislative changes to its motion picture, digital media, and film production tax credit: for qualified productions with a workforce of at least 80% local hires, providing additional credit equal to 5% of the qualified production costs incurred; requiring all taxpayers claiming the tax credit to submit an independent third-party certification […]
America’s 250th Anniversary: What It Means for Site Selection Strategy and Business Incentives Today
America’s 250th Anniversary: What It Means for Site Selection Strategy and Business Incentives Today Site Selection Strategy: Lessons from America’s 250th As we approach July 4th, 2026, America marks a milestone few nations ever reach—250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and we need to know what lessons we have learned about […]
Building the Workforce We Talk About with A Closer Look at the Skilled Trades Workforce Shortage
Building the Workforce We Talk About with A Closer Look at the Skilled Trades Workforce Shortage A Closer Look at the Skilled Trades Workforce Shortage As a site selection advisor, I spend much of my time helping companies answer a critical question: Where should we invest and grow? And, with the skilled trades workforce shortage, this […]
Indiana Economic Development Incentives 2026: What Business Leaders Need to Know
Indiana Economic Development Incentives 2026: What Business Leaders Need to Know Indiana Economic Development Incentives 2026 Indiana’s economic development incentives saw refining after the 2026 legislative session may not have introduced a single sweeping reform like prior years, but the changes this year are both meaningful and intentional. Rather than focusing on headline-grabbing overhauls, policymakers […]



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