Results driven state incentive expert with a proven history of identifying, negotiating, and securing state and local incentives to offset cost and improve ROI for growing companies across the U.S. Proven strength in building long-term relationships between state economic development agencies and our corporate clients. Skilled at managing the complete state incentive life cycle from negotiation to incentive award recognition.Abbott Consulting Group guides companies through the state incentives landscape, enabling them to reduce costs and improve ROI.State incentives are available to organizations in just about every industry and usually come in the form of:• Cash grant for the expansion of employment or facilities• Cash reimbursement for costs of employee training• A reduction of a tax payment or tax credits due to negotiated agreements• Low-cost energy, hydropower and energy incentives• Property tax abatement or reductionOur average clients receive $750,000 in savings!The firm supports the economic growth needs of the following:✓ CEO/CFO – Providing critical cost reduction to improve profits for every expansion and investment project.✓ CPA/TAX PROFESSIONALS/FIRMS - We provide an added value proposition for your clients, allowing them to take advantage of negotiated tax credits.✓ HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS - Along with cost reduction, our services allow for the upgrading of employee's skillsets through state training grants.✓ PRIVATE EQUITY PARTNERS/FIRMS – We provide advisory services to PE firm's portfolio clients enabling them to reduce costs and increase EBITDA.✓ LEAN/OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE ORGANIZATIONS – We provide, via state funding, an avenue to upsell the client on additional consulting services, and lean training.