A manufacturer specializing in injury prevention and patient positioning products sought assistance for its headquarters relocation and subsequent expansion in Indianapolis.
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Securing state and local economic incentives is a multi-phase process—one that requires careful coordination between business goals, tax strategy, and compliance. In this webinar, McGuire Sponsel’s Location Advisory Services team will outline a proven five-step framework for navigating the full lifecycle of an incentive-backed project.
Host Justin Gephart and guests Brad Brown, CPA, of BMSS, and Chad Collier, Relationship Manager at McGuire Sponsel discuss the impact of current economic conditions on growing clients and the benefits of Location Advisory Services.
Business expansions, like a perfect sundae, are best with a cherry on top—in this case, incentive programs. By identifying and securing state and local incentives early, companies across industries can unlock substantial financial benefits, as illustrated by real-world projects in food manufacturing and cold storage.
Client Snapshot
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Healthcare Manufacturing HeadquartersIndianapolis, IN
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Aquisition
Phase I - 55 New Jobs
Phase II - 60 New Jobs -
Project Type
Phase I - Relocation
Phase II - Expansion -
Project Objective
Incentive Procurement
Healthcare Manufacturing Headquarters
Client Profile
A manufacturer specializing in injury prevention and patient positioning products sought assistance for its headquarters relocation and subsequent expansion in Indianapolis. The new facility was designed to serve as their headquarters, manufacturing center, research and development (R&D) facility, and training hub. The project consisted of two phases: Phase I projected 55 new jobs with a $6.7 million investment, while Phase II anticipated 60 new jobs and a $14.7 million investment.
Process
McGuire Sponsel’s Location Advisory Services team explored both local and state incentives for the project. We worked closely with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development to maximize available benefits.
During negotiations with Indianapolis DMD, an additional opportunity emerged involving collaboration with a local philanthropy organization. Our team successfully navigated these discussions, facilitating a tri-party agreement that satisfied all stakeholders’ objectives.
Results
Our comprehensive approach yielded significant incentives across both phases. For Phase I, we secured an Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) credit of $210,000 and a Hoosier Business Investment (HBI) credit of $120,000. The subsequent Phase II achieved even greater results, with an EDGE credit of $175,000, an HBI credit of $500,000, and a Local Tax Abatement of $739,622.
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$210,000
Phase I - Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) Credit
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$120,000
Phase I - Hoosier Business Investment (HBI) Credit
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$175,000
Phase II - Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) Credit
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$500,000
Phase II - Hoosier Business Investment (HBI) Credit
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$739,622
Phase II - Local Tax Abatement