So let’s START having a BIGGER impact!
The Commissioners have spoken about working closely with the York County Economic Development Corporation to seek out and follow up on industry inquires to relocate to York County. And it is true that the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act does serve as an incentive to attract new industry. With today’s unstable and competitive economy, I don’t believe that this is enough.
It is up to every York County resident to assist in the efforts to retain jobs within the county and encourage new industry to locate within the county. It is our county leaders’ responsibility to put these positive efforts in motion.
How can your County Commissioners do more? Let’s get started by ...
- Keeping our local money circulating within our county by purchasing products that are created, manufactured or produced in York County. The demand for locally produced products will help to retain employment. Help York County farmers and promote your family’s health by creating demand for locally produced nuts, fruits, and vegetables, such as beets and blueberries. Consider hiring a local painter, plumber, electrician or building contractor to help you fix up your home.
- Supporting local small business men and women as much as possible. Local entrepreneurs are subject to the same real estate taxes that the big box stores must pay. Except the small businessman or woman has to work twice has hard to make their sales and move their inventories.
- Supporting local transportation, entertainment, sporting and recreational venues. Not only do these venues create value for our community, they a go step further and support our local schools and nonprofits—they donate tickets, they sponsor advertisements, and they match fundraising efforts. By supporting local businesses more dollars can be created to support not-for-profit causes.
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