§ 2-170. Small business and new start incentives program.

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of the small business and new start incentives program is to provide services and business assistance to small businesses that meet the eligibility requirements below to assist them in growing their business in the county.

(b)

Eligibility.

(1)

In order to qualify for the small business and new start incentives program a business must meet the following criteria:

a.

Be an existing business that has been in continuous operations in the county for at least one year; and

b.

Be up-to-date on all state and local taxes.

(c)

Incentives. Companies eligible for small business and new start incentives program may be eligible for a reduction of some or all of the following:

(1)

Access to market data, labor force data, and real estate data;

(2)

Coordination with appropriate county, city, or state agencies;

(3)

Liaison with workforce training and assistance providers;

(4)

Assistance with permitting and construction processes;

(5)

Information on other local and state entities that can assist in the growth of small businesses;

(6)

Inducements or grants authorized by the Development Authority of Cobb County or South Cobb Redevelopment Authority; and/or

(7)

Water systems incentives such as: water rates, flexible payment of sewer development fees, and reduction of sewer development fees, as reviewed by the water systems and approved by the county manager.

(Amd. of 2-27-18)