Economic Development PublicationsEconomic Development Newbie Seminar
December 14, 2011
"A Case for Coordinating Economic Development Planning with Energy Planning"
Leighton Lord & Jeff Ruble
South Carolina Journal for International Law and Business, Vol. 7; Spring 2011  October 12, 2011
Nexsen Pruet attorney Leighton Lord co-authored an article discussing the impact that energy costs have on economic development planning for the South Carolina Journal for International Law and Business.
"Economic Development Incentives for Manufacturers in South Carolina"
Burnie Maybank
August 18, 2011
"South Carolina is a leader in business and economic development. From renowned workforce training methods, unparalleled business tax incentives, unbeatable logistical advantages, to a business friendly climate, South Carolina offers a collection of resources all working in your favor..."
Immigration and State Unemployment Tax Act Seminar
Melissa Azallion, Ernie Pearson, Burnie Maybank Columbia
August 2, 2011
Nexsen Pruet and the SC Manufacturers Association hosted an Immigration and State Unemployment Tax Act Seminar.
"Creating Economic Opportunity"
Crystal Morphis & Ernie Pearson
Economic Development Journal June 24, 2011
Nexsen Pruet attorney Ernie Pearson co-authored an article entitled "Creating Economic Opportunity" for the Spring 2011 edition of the Economic Development Journal.
SC Economic Development Issues Under Freedom of Information Act
Burnie Maybank & April Lucas
June 24, 2011
SC Economic Development - Multi-County Industrial or Business Parks
Tushar Chikhliker
June 24, 2011
SC Economic Development - Property Tax Issues When a Manufacturing Facility is Sold at a Deep Discount
Burnie Maybank & Tushar Chikhliker
June 24, 2011
How the Dell Incentives Worked
Jim Holshouser and Ernie Pearson
December 6, 2010
Dell Inc. shut down production at its Forsyth County, N.C. facility.... An unexpected increase in orders kept the facility open for ten months longer than the computer company expected in October of 2009 when it announced that the Winston-Salem plant would close. Following the announcement, a debate emerged over the value of economic development incentives.
Tourism and Retail Incentives
Burnie Maybank
December 2, 2010
Nexsen Pruet attorney Burnie Maybank presented this information at the December 2, 2010 economic development seminar held at Nexsen Pruet's Columbia office.
Mast General Store Case Study
April Lucas and Jim Gambrell
December 2, 2010
Nexsen Pruet attorney April Lucas and Jim Gambrell, Economic Development Director for the City of Columbia, gave this presentation discussing the details of Mast General Store's decision to come to Columbia.
Financing Techniques for Commercial Retail Projects
April Lucas, Bob Coble and Matt Kennell
December 2, 2010
Nexsen Pruet attorneys April Lucas and Bob Coble were joined by Matt Kennell from City Center Partnership, Inc. to discuss financing techniques for commercial retail projects at Nexsen Pruet's economic development seminar.
Public Policy and Government Affairs Expansion
November 3, 2010
The Public Policy and Government Affairs Practice Group was recently expanded to build upon our diverse and unique knowledge of government and how it works – and how it can work for you.
Environmental Disqualifying Event
NC Bar Association - Environmental News - Volume 22, Number 1 October 2010
Nexsen Pruet attorneys Jim Bryan and Ernie Pearson write about a new term environmental lawyers need to know - "environmental disqualifying event."
South Carolina Economic Development Competitiveness Act of 2010
Burnie Maybank and George Wolfe
South Carolina Business September 2010
Burnie Maybank and George Wolfe authored this article for the September/October edition of South Carolina Business.
"State Tax Incentives: Putting Money on the Table"
Burnie Maybank
Made In SC July 2010
The July 2010 edition of Made in SC features an article written by Nexsen Pruet's Burnie Maybank. It is a publication of the the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance.
Court's Ruling Expanded Availability of Job Development Credits
Burnie Maybank
Journal of Multistate Taxation and Incentives - Volume 20, Number 3, June 2010 June 1, 2010
Nexsen Pruet attorney Burnie Maybank authored an article entitled "Court's Ruling Expanded Availability of Job Development Credits" for the June 2010 edition of the Journal of Multistate Taxation and Incentives.
SCEDA Annual Meeting - SC Economic Development Competitiveness Act of 2010
Burnie Maybank Myrtle Beach
May 6, 2010
Nexsen Pruet's Burnie Maybank gave this presentation about the SC Economic Development Competitiveness Act of 2010 at the SCEDA Annual Meeting on May 6th.
Federal Tax Consequences of State Economic Development Incentives
Burnie Maybank
March 31, 2010
Nexsen Pruet attorney Burnie Maybank presented this information about federal income tax consequences of state economic development incentives at the Columbia Tax Council on March 31, 2010.
Presentation to South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance Annual Meeting
Burnie Maybank Isle of Palms
March 18, 2010
Nexsen Pruet attorney presented information about property taxes, the Economic Development Competitiveness Act and the South Carolina Realignment Commission at the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance's annual meeting on March 18th, 2010.
Why South Carolina Needs Economic Development Incentives
Burnie Maybank
South Carolina Business March 17, 2010
The March/April 2010 edition of South Carolina Business features an article by Nexsen Pruet attorney Burnie Maybank entitled "Why South Carolina Needs Economic Development Incentives."
Negotiated Fees In Lieu of Taxes and Special Source Revenue Bonds/Credits in South Carolina – 2010
March 2010
This brochure outlines the basic structure of the negotiated Fee in Lieu of Taxes ("FILOT") and Special Source Revenue Bond/Credit programs in South Carolina, each of which relates to property taxes for qualifying businesses.
Job Development Credits, Jobs Tax Credits and Other Enterprise Zone Benefits - 2010
March 2010
This brochure highlights the principal benefits available to qualifying South Carolina businesses under the South Carolina Enterprise Zone Act, as modified by the Economic Development Industrial Cluster Act of 1996 and the Rural Development Act of 1996 (as so modified, and as amended, the “EZA”).
Industrial Revenue Bonds in South Carolina - 2010
March 2010
This brochure provides an overview of financing with industrial revenue bonds (“IDBs” or “bonds”) and presents the basic facts and concepts in simple terms.
Multi-County Economic Partnership Dream Comes to Fruition at Triangle North
Ernie Pearson
January 2010
Southern Business and Development's 2010 Small Town South Edition features an article written by Nexsen Pruet attorney Ernie Pearson entitled "Multi-County Economic Partnership Dream Comes to Fruition at Triangle North."
Boeing and the Carolinas - The Dream Begins
The Greenville News, The State, The Charlotte Observer, The Post and Courier November 20, 2009
Trade Allies Directory
July 15, 2009
The new edition of Southern Business & Development magazine features the "1st Annual Trade Allies Directory."
Nexsen Pruet is the only law firm listed in both North and South Carolina. What's more, Sanford Holshouser, the firm Nexsen Pruet joined forces with in January, also made the list in North Carolina.
Getting Started: Practical Tips for Establishing or Expanding Business in the USA
April Lucas
February 6, 2009
Nexsen Pruet attorney April Lucas authors an article entitled "Getting Started: Practical Tips for Establishing or Expanding Business in the USA."
Top 10 Law Firms that Understand Economic Development
April 2008
Nexsen Pruet is named among the top law firms in the Southeast for economic development - and is the only law firm listed in South Carolina.
Another Big Year For Economic Development Incentives?
Burnie Maybank
South Carolina Business March 1, 2008
While it's early in the legislative session, a number of state tax and other economic development bills have been, or will be, introduced in the near future...
Legal Authority for Local Government Incentives
December 28, 2007
The following memorandum of law was prepared for a County in North Carolina which requested a memorandum outlining in some detail the legal and constitutional authority for local
governments to provide incentives to recruit industrial facilities. The name of the County has been deleted for confidentiality purposes.
Legal Authority for Multijurisdictional Industrial Park Projects
Ernie Pearson
November 19, 2007
The following memorandum was prepared at the request of the County Attorneys, whose clients were in the early stages of considering a multijurisdictional industrial park project. The
names of the counties and the project have been deleted for confidentiality purposes.
Negotiated Fees In Lieu of Taxes and Special Source Revenue Bonds/Credits in SC - 2007
January 2007
This brochure outlines the basic structure of the negotiated Fee in Lieu of Taxes ("FILOT") and Special Source Revenue Bond/Credit programs in South Carolina, each of which relates to property taxes for qualifying businesses.
Local Government Incentives in North Carolina
Ernie Pearson
2007
This report gives an overview of the history of local government incentives in North Carolina.
Job Development Credits, Jobs Tax Credits and Other Enterprise Zone Benefits - 2007
January 2007
This brochure highlights the principal benefits available to qualifying South Carolina businesses under the South Carolina Enterprise Zone Act, as modified by the Economic Development Industrial Cluster Act of 1996 and the Rural Development Act of 1996 (as so modified, and as amended, the “EZA”).
Industrial Revenue Bonds in SC - 2007
January 2007
This brochure provides an overview of financing with industrial revenue bonds (“IDBs” or “bonds”) and presents the basic facts and concepts in simple terms.
Economic Development Financing Tools
Ernie Pearson
2007
This paper gives an overview of relevant considerations and possible financing structures for a local economic development program to finance the acquisition and development of an industrial/business park on its own, or in conjunction with other local governments through a multi-jurisdictional industrial park arrangement.
Commercial Leases: A Company's Most Important Contract
W. Leighton Lord III
March 5, 2005
Many companies today do not give their leases the same respect they give commercial contracts. The problem is that most leases are far more important than the majority of contracts the company enters into. This article will attempt to address some of the basics of understanding and negotiating a commercial lease on behalf of a tenant. While many companies may be landlords, typically a company is a tenant. That being said, the issues raised in this article are of equal interest to a landlord.
The New South Carolina Employee Handbook Law: Frequently Asked Questions
David E. Dubberly and James C. Leventis
2004
The new law specifies under what circumstances employee handbooks as well as personnel manuals, policies, and other documents may not be considered contracts of employment.
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