enterprise zone
noun
: an economically depressed area in which business growth is encouraged by the government through tax relief and financial concessions
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An enterprise zone relieved AquaBounty of 15 years of property taxes.
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Anna Clark, ProPublica, 18 Feb. 2025
The tax exemptions may be extended to 30 years if a $400 million investment is made, or a $200 million investment in an enterprise zone.
—Erica E. Phillips, Hartford Courant, 20 Jan. 2024
Businesses typically must increase local hiring by 10% to qualify for five years of enterprise zone property tax breaks.
—Mike Rogoway | Mrogoway@oregonian.com, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2023
The Maryland Department of Commerce announced the approval of a new regional institution strategic enterprise zone, or RISE Zone, adjacent to Towson University.
—Katia Parks, Baltimore Sun, 27 July 2023
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Anna Clark, ProPublica, 18 Feb. 2025
The tax exemptions may be extended to 30 years if a $400 million investment is made, or a $200 million investment in an enterprise zone.
—Erica E. Phillips, Hartford Courant, 20 Jan. 2024
Businesses typically must increase local hiring by 10% to qualify for five years of enterprise zone property tax breaks.
—Mike Rogoway | Mrogoway@oregonian.com, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2023
The Maryland Department of Commerce announced the approval of a new regional institution strategic enterprise zone, or RISE Zone, adjacent to Towson University.
—Katia Parks, Baltimore Sun, 27 July 2023
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“Enterprise zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enterprise%20zone. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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