Springfield City Council considers tax relief for Smith & Wesson in exchange for jobs, investment | masslive.com - masslive.com -Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council

Springfield City Council considers tax relief for Smith & Wesson in exchange for jobs, investment | masslive.com

masslive.com Jan 10 2011 Manufacturing

SPRINGFIELD – The City Council will consider approving a five-year, special tax incentive agreement with Smith & Wesson that could save the company up to $600,000 in exchange for the company’s guarantees to add 225 manufacturing jobs and invest millions of dollars into its plant.
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1. Smith & Wesson is a great employer, making an investment in the city, both in capital and in new jobs.
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- Peter Goonan, The Republican