This month I have seen two RFP's for wind turbine manufacturing facilities. These leads came from the Missouri Partnership and the companies requesting RFP's were both German Companies. We had to decline on responding to these requests. After looking at the RFP it was apparent that we did not meet their requirements. They needed a minimum of seventy five acres, and incentives which we don't have in place at this time.

We have identified 47 acres close to Interstate 44 which we have listed on Missouri Location One. If anyone knows of a 100 acre tract or more close to interstate please contact me. We need to have available sites on file so we can respond to future inquires.

As far as incentives go we are working to have a valuable tool know as an Enhanced Enterprise Zone designation in place. This tool allows businesses to receive tax credits for new and expanding of business facilities. The tax credits are saleable and sold for at least 80 cents on the dollar. The local portion allows for real property tax abatement. Personal property such as machinery and equipment are taxed 100 %. The company must pay above county wages and provide health insurance for its employees. Today there are close to seventy communities who received this designation. To establish an Enhanced Enterprise Zone the County Commission must appoint a 7 member board. The Board determines the area of the zone, the eligible business clusters as defined by the NAICS code, and the local abatement. A public hearing must be held as outlined by MO. State Statue. After the public hearing an ordinance must be passed by Municipalities and the County. This process may take up to 6 months to complete. If you need more information about the Enhanced Enterprise Zone please call me at 573-336-2123 or email me director@pulaskicountymo.com.

Economic Development
Wayne Morgan
Executive Director
137 St. Robert Blvd. Suite B
St. Robert, MO 65584
573-336-2123
573-434-2304 cell
director@pulaskicountymo.com
www.pulaskicountymo.com

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