Experience and information are critical to successful negotiations and CRA delivers results. Our senior management team averages 20 years of experience and they work on our clients’ behalf with local, state, and federal authorities to negotiate for all available economic incentives. Every city and state offers unique incentives and, as such, economic incentives are a critical component of the overall real estate transaction and can result in significant savings for our client.
CRA will conduct extensive research in the client’s selected area to determine all available economic and tax incentives. Our team of experienced professionals will help our clients secure and negotiate incentives that will enhance their bottom line. Examples of the incentives that CRA assists our clients in obtaining includes the following:
Property tax abatement
Personal property tax abatements
Inventory tax abatement
Economic / sales tax grants
Transportation / utility infrastructure improvements
Energy efficiency credits
Utility rate concessions
Fast track permitting
Development fee exemptions
Freeport / enterprise zone exemptions
Employee relocation assistance
Work opportunity tax credits (WOTC) / job creation tax credits
Employee training tax credits
Research and development tax exemptions
"For 15 years, the U.S. Chamber has trusted CRA to guide us through various transitions. They’ve been a critical partner in developing the research and information we’ve needed to make effective decisions. In addition to the analytics, CRA has been a tremendous strategic advisor and representative in every engagement. Their intelligence gathering, analytics, experience, and customer service is second to none and we continue to appreciate the relationship we’ve developed with their teams."
U.S. Chamber of Commerce-Managing Director, Small Business & Small Business Nation