Federal Stimulus Package Becomes Law in Last Act of 2020 for Washington DC
After the typical wrestling match that Washington D.C. has become in the last decade, Congress and President Trump finally agreed upon a $900 B federal stimulus legislation that appropriated $1.4 T through the reappropriation of previous funds. Targeted industry and economic development highlights of the federal stimulus package includes: Arts & Entertainment Industry. Authorizes $15 […]
Ohio General Assembly Creates Transforming Mixed Use Development Tool
There is a new economic development tool coming to Ohio. Senate Bill 39, which the Montrose Group has previously highlighted is on its way to Governor DeWine for his signature to officially become law. As we have previously discussed Senate Bill 39 creates a new tax credit in Ohio, to be used in the development […]
133rd Ohio General Assembly Roundup: Is 2020 Done Yet?
2020 will definitely be a year to remember. Now that the end of the year upon us, this time of the year also brings with it the end of the 133rd General Assembly and the lame duck session which bookends the legislative calendar. This year’s lame duck didn’t disappoint with a flurry of legislation activity […]
Ohio Business Should Apply for Ohio Export Internship Program
The Ohio Export Internship Program matches businesses interested in growing exports with highly motivated college students who have taken export-focused coursework. The Development Services Agency offers participating small to medium-sized businesses a 50 percent reimbursement for the wages of the intern, up to $3,600. This year, 41 students from universities across the state spent the […]
2020 Year in Review: Challenges and Successes
Has it ever been more challenging to write a year in review article than for 2020? 2020 was full of unprecedented public health challenges, racial strife, and an economic collapse driven by government decisions to close 1/3 of the American economy to limit the spread of COVID 19. However, out of these challenges rise success […]
