Rinehart & Rishel: Central Ohio Law Firm Assisting Businesses with Government Relations and Government Incentives

	Government Information & Case Studies Government Financial Incentives Business development generates tax revenue, reduces unemployment, and provides goods and services to community members. To attract and retain businesses, state and local governments provide valuable incentives such as low interest loans, grants, tax abatements, TIFs (tax increment financing) and tax credits. Governments throughout Central Ohio offer a range of incentives to attract businesses. But without a full understanding of the incentives available, many businesses miss out on valuable resources. Some focus solely on narrow incentive programs for specific projects, but miss broader incentives in other areas. Others seek out incentives without a full knowledge of the community in which they’re investing and overlook funding sources. Worst of all, some business owners look for incentives after they’ve already committed to a project, only to discover the opportunity has passed. Incentive requirements can vary widely depending on the community and the type of project proposed. A business seeking to build a large manufacturing operation and hire 200 employees will be eligible for incentives that may not be available to a research and development company pursuing a new technology. Rinehart & Rishel works with businesses to define their expansion and development projects prior to meeting with government officials. Our goal is to leave no funding opportunity on the table. We work with our clients to earn and maintain government incentives appropriate to their projects. Case Studies in Government Financial Incentives
	Government Regulation Government regulation lurks over every business, clouding optimism and impeding profit. Regulation comes in many forms, from employment laws (e.g., workers compensation, hiring/firing practices) to land use policies (e.g., zoning, annexation, permitting). The sheer volume and complexity of federal, state and local regulations makes them a daunting challenge. The effects of regulation can vary dramatically from industry to industry. One business may need to address a signage violation. Another business may need to comply with a regulation before it can even begin operations (e.g., business permitting). Each agency offers a completely different set of policies, procedures and personnel from the next, further complicating matters. Informing government agencies of the particulars of your project is the easiest way to navigate the regulatory landscape. Retaining the services of experienced attorneys early on can save you hours of time and thousands of dollars in expenses. Rinehart & Rishel takes a cooperative approach with government regulators, balancing the concerns of regulators against the needs of our clients and the community. Together, we develop a strategic plan for dealing with regulation, seeking always to apply creativity to complying with regulatory parameters. Government Regulation Case Study
	Government Contracting Many businesses shun the opportunity to do business with government because the task seems daunting. Visions of red tape, bureaucracies, endless regulations and perplexing protocols can deter even the most seasoned business owner. Government contracting can be a gold mine for those willing to make an informed effort to obtain these contracts, because governments purchase vast amounts of goods and services. Unfortunately, government procurement officers rarely advertise. The result is a false perception that government contracts are secretive and awarded only to those companies “in the know.” Government contracting can be lucrative, but it is not without its challenges. It takes a great deal of familiarity with the procurement process to win a bid. Governments have extremely long memories, and a company that does not deliver as expected or runs afoul of the procedures may find itself on the outside looking in the next time a Request for Proposal is issued. Rinehart & Rishel works with businesses to help them understand the process of government contracting and to give our clients the best opportunity to win valuable government contracts.

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