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Public Hearing - RE: Commissioner Keigher - EDC - To Approve a Gaston County Level Two Incentive Grant Pursuant to N.C.Gen.Stat.158-7.1 and To Authorize Gaston County to Enter into an Economic Development Agreement (EDA) with Project Program
1. Receive Citizen Comment
2. Close Public Hearing
3. Accept Motion to Approve Resolution
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STAFF CONTACT
Sara Gilbert-Kay - Economic Development Commission - 704-825-4046
BUDGET IMPACT
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No additional County funds.
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
N/A
BACKGROUND
Project Program is considering a total investment of $17,200,000 to establish a facility in Gaston County, to include the purchase and installation of machinery & equipment. The firm intends to create at least 222 new jobs within five years of establishing operations, expecting to pay an average wage of $78,153. It is anticipated that the Company’s capital investment in and at the Property and its operations thereat will generate significant ad valorem tax, sales tax and other revenues to the County and will qualify for a Level Two Grant.
POLICY IMPACT
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution