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Western USA

Overview

The Western region is a tremendously large geography, spanning from Canada to Mexico and inclusive of desserts, mountains, and beaches.  While tech hubs exist in other parts of the country, they are most closely associated with this region.  The region is also known for aerospace, film-making and its focus on environmental stewardship.  

Getting to Know the Western Region

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Arizona

Western US

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. Quality Jobs Tax Credit
  2. Qualified Facility Tax Credit
  • Tax Credits
  • Tax Exemptions/Abatements
  • Direct Financial Assistance
  • Job Training

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. Quality Jobs Tax Credit
  2. Qualified Facility Tax Credit
  • Tax Credits
  • Tax Exemptions/Abatements
  • Direct Financial Assistance
  • Job Training

Specific updates available by clicking below

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California

Western US

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. California Competes Tax Credit (“Cal Competes”)
  2. California Competes (“Cal Competes”) Grant Program
  • Tax Credits & Rebates
  • Tax Exemptions & Abatements
  • Direct Financial Assistance
  • Job Training
  • Local Incentives

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. California Competes Tax Credit (“Cal Competes”)
  2. California Competes (“Cal Competes”) Grant Program
  • Tax Credits & Rebates
  • Tax Exemptions & Abatements
  • Direct Financial Assistance
  • Job Training
  • Local Incentives

Specific updates available by clicking below

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Colorado

Western US

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit (JGITC)
  2. Transferable Tax Credit (TTC)
  • Tax Credits
  • Tax Exemptions/Abatements
  • Direct Financial Assistance
  • Job Training

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit (JGITC)
  2. Transferable Tax Credit (TTC)
  • Tax Credits
  • Tax Exemptions/Abatements
  • Direct Financial Assistance
  • Job Training

Specific updates available by clicking below

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Idaho

Western US

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. Tax Reimbursement Incentive (TRI)
  2. Idaho Business Advantage
  • Tax Credits
  • Tax Exemptions
  • Direct Financial Assistance
  • Job Training
  • Local Incentives

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. Tax Reimbursement Incentive (TRI)
  2. Idaho Business Advantage
  • Tax Credits
  • Tax Exemptions
  • Direct Financial Assistance
  • Job Training
  • Local Incentives

Specific updates available by clicking below

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Montana

Western US

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. New Industrial Property Tax Abatement
  2. Enterprise Data Center Class 17 Property Tax
  • Tax Credits
  • Tax Exemptions
  • Training

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. New Industrial Property Tax Abatement
  2. Enterprise Data Center Class 17 Property Tax
  • Tax Credits
  • Tax Exemptions
  • Training

Specific updates available by clicking below

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Nevada

Western US

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. Modified Tax Abatement
  2. Catalyst Fund
  • Tax Exemptions
  • Job Training

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. Modified Tax Abatement
  2. Catalyst Fund
  • Tax Exemptions
  • Job Training

Specific updates available by clicking below

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New Mexico

Western US

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. High Wage Jobs Tax Credit
  2. Rural Jobs Tax Credit
  • Tax Credits
  • Direct Financial Assistance
  • Job Training

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. High Wage Jobs Tax Credit
  2. Rural Jobs Tax Credit
  • Tax Credits
  • Direct Financial Assistance
  • Job Training

Specific updates available by clicking below

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Oregon

Western US

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. Business Expansion Program (BEP)
  2. Strategic Investment Program (SIP) Property Tax Abatement
  • Tax Exemptions
  • Direct Financial Assistance

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. Business Expansion Program (BEP)
  2. Strategic Investment Program (SIP) Property Tax Abatement
  • Tax Exemptions
  • Direct Financial Assistance

Specific updates available by clicking below

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Utah

Western US

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. Economic Development Tax Increment Finance Tax Credit (EDTIF)
  2. High-Cost Infrastructure Tax Credit (HCITC)
  • Tax Credits
  • Tax Exemptions
  • Direct Financial Assistance
  • Job Training

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. Economic Development Tax Increment Finance Tax Credit (EDTIF)
  2. High-Cost Infrastructure Tax Credit (HCITC)
  • Tax Credits
  • Tax Exemptions
  • Direct Financial Assistance
  • Job Training

Specific updates available by clicking below

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Washington

Western US

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. Governor’s Strategic Reserve Fund (GSRF)
  • Tax Credits
  • Tax Exemptions
  • Direct Financial Assistance
  • Job Training

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. Governor’s Strategic Reserve Fund (GSRF)
  • Tax Credits
  • Tax Exemptions
  • Direct Financial Assistance
  • Job Training

Specific updates available by clicking below

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Wyoming

Western US

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. Business Ready Community Grant and Loan Program
  • Tax Exemptions/Abatements
  • Direct Financial Assistance
  • Job Training
  • Local Incentives

Spotlight Program(s):

  1. Business Ready Community Grant and Loan Program
  • Tax Exemptions/Abatements
  • Direct Financial Assistance
  • Job Training
  • Local Incentives

Specific updates available by clicking below

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