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Economic Development in Springfield
Do Incentives Deliver on the Promises?
Springfield is planning a new convention center project, estimated to cost $175 million, with funding coming from a half-cent sales tax, state support, and private partnerships. Recently, the Springfield City Council unanimously approved placing a measure on the November 4 ballot that would increase the lodging tax from 13.1% to 16% to help fund the convention center project.
Join us as Patrick Tuohey, senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute, lays out the pros and cons of subsidies and tax incentives used to fund economic development projects.
Please RSVP by emailing [email protected].
Wednesday, October 15
The Library Center
4653 S. Campbell Avenue
Springfield, MO 65810
Doors open: 11:30 a.m.
Discussion and Q&A: 12—1:00 p.m.
Complimentary lunch will be served.
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