Scott Ziance

Apr 22, 2024 | mondaq.com | Aaron Berke |Scott Ziance |Christopher Knezevic

This article was authored by Aaron Berke originally appeared in the Spring 2024 edition of Development Incentives Quarterly. In addition to pursuing job creation and economic development goals, it has become increasingly common for state and local governments to tie their incentives to a wide range of social goals.

Apr 22, 2024 | mondaq.com | Scott Ziance

This article originally appeared in the Spring 2024 edition of Development Incentives Quarterly. One of the regular features of Development Incentives Quarterly is an interview with an industry leader. For this edition, we are keeping that close to home with an interview of Scott Ziance, the founder and leader of the Vorys international economic development incentives practice and the board chair for Vista Site Selection, LLC, an ancillary business of the law firm launched in late 2022.

Oct 2, 2023 | lexology.com | Scott Ziance |Aaron Berke |Christopher Knezevic |Sean Byrne |Jonathan Stock |Rebecca Wilson

Due to amendments made by Amended Substitute House Bill 33 (H.B. 33), the State's biennial operating budget, Ohio municipalities, townships and counties will have two new opportunities to extend certain tax increment financing (TIF) exemptions by up to 30 years beginning on October 3rd. The new opportunities apply to TIFs established under Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Sections 5709.40(B), 5709.41, 5709.73(B) and 5709.78(A), although one opportunity will expire at the end of December.

Jun 14, 2023 | areadevelopment.com | Sean Byrne |Scott Ziance

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), signed by President Biden on August 16, 2022, changed a wide range of tax laws, and includes some $369 billion in new and expanded incentives for energy efficiency, renewable and clean energy investments, fleet decarbonization, infrastructure improvements, and other sustainability-related investments. While many of the changes have gone into effect, the regulations and guidance are still unfolding.