Rural County B & O Tax Credit. This incentive program provides B&O tax credits for qualifying employers (including wine manufacturers), located in rural counties or community empowerment zones (CEZs). To be eligible, current businesses must increase their workforce by 15%, new businesses receive a credit for all new positions at the facility.

For qualifying manufacturers, processors for hire and manufacturers who perform research and development are not required to pay the sales or use tax on machinery and equipment used directly in the manufacturing or research and development process. Charges for labor and services for installing machinery and equipment are also not subject to the sales or use tax. Major distribution centers, over 200,000 s.f. also qualify for sales and use exemptions. More information: Manufacturers’ Sales/Use Tax Exemption 

The CERB (Community Economic Revitalization Board) is an excellent state program to provide loan and grant funding for public improvements needed to serve industry. They provide funding to local governments and federally-recognized tribes for public infrastructure which supports private business growth and expansion.

Both federal and state programs are available to help in recruitment and training of new workers.