Distressed Area Business and Occupation Tax Credit
A $2,000 or $4,000 credit against the B &O tax is available for each new employment position created by a qualifying manufacturer. LINK: Rural County Business & Occupation Tax Credit for New Employees (PDF)
Sales and Use Tax Exemption on Machinery and Equipment
For qualifying manufacturers, processors for hire and manufacturers who perform research and development are not required to pay the sales or use tax on machinery and equipment used directly in the manufacturing or research and development process. Charges for labor and services for installing machinery and equipment are also not subject to the sales or use tax. Major distribution centers, over 200,000 sf also qualify for sales and use exemptions. LINK: Manufacturers' Sales/Use Tax Exemption (PDF)
Sales and Use Tax Deferral for Manufacturers
The Rural County Sales/Use Tax Deferral Program grants a deferral of sales/use tax for manufacturing, and computer-related businesses, research and development laboratories, and commercial testing facilities (excluding light and power businesses) locating in rural counties. The sales and/or use taxes on qualified construction and equipment costs for such businesses located in these specific geographic areas are waived when all program requirements have been met and verified. LINK: Washington State Incentive Programs webpage
.09 Grant Fund
Funding is available for qualifying public facilities improvements. This is a special program directed by local people in Lewis County. Lewis County can provide public infrastructure improvements through this fund. LINK: Lewis County Economic Development Public Facilities Project Proposal (PDF application form)
CERB Fund
An excellent state program to provide loan and grant funding for public improvements needed to serve industry. LINK: Community Economic Revitalization Board website
Education & Training Grants
Both Federal and State programs are available to help in recruitment and training of new workers.