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Enhanced
Enterprise
Zone
ENHANCED ENTERPRISE ZONE OPPORTUNITIES
BENEFITS FOR QUALIFYING BUSINESS
qualifying business:
1) State income tax credits
2) Local property tax abatement
State Income Tax Credits
Tax credits, available for up to 5 years, are based on the number of
new jobs created and capital investment.
Property Tax Abatement
Property tax abatement is available for the growth in real property,
as pertains to the project. Property value currently on the tax roll is
not eligible for abatement. Personal property is also not eligible for
abatement.
Eligibility Criteria
1) The business must be located within the designated Enhanced
Enterprise Zone.
targeted industries.
3) At least 2 new jobs must be created.
4) The business must spend at least $100,000 for a new or expansion
project or at least $1,000,000 for a replacement project.
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Targeted Industries include a wide range including Manufacturing—
Warehousing—Medical and a wide variety of business.
Enhanced Enterprise Zone Area
(5) municipalities and unincorporated areas of Hickory County are
included in the zone:
• Cross Timbers • Hermitage (County Seat)
• Pittsburg • Preston
• Weaubleau • Quincy
• Wheatland • Galmey
Demographics of Hickory County
• 9,627 people in Hickory County
• 50% are 19 to 59 years of age
• Cost of living is low within the State
• Average annual wage of $25,620
• State of Missouri has the 4th lowest cost of living
Education
• Hermitage R-IV School District
• Skyline Hickory County R-I School District
• Weaubleau R-III School District
• Wheatland R-II School District
• Vocational Training for County Residents
Top employers
• 4 Hickory County Public Schools - 300 employees
• Applewood Lane Corp - 60 employees
• Christian Health Care - 65 employees
• Lucas Oil Speedway - Seasonal & Special Event employer
Home of Lucas Oil Speedway ‘Diamond of the Dirt Track
& Lake Lucas Drag Boat’ racing. Located in Wheatland MO.
And...for your shipping needs
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