New Business Resource Guide Community Growth Planning - February 1998 . State cost-shared project to deepen the Cape Fear River, the capital budget request for major maintenance and capital improvement projects, expedited highway projects and extension of State Ports Tax Credits. Continue the North Carolina State Ports tax credit beyond the currently stated February 2001 sunset. Support funding to provide incentives for development of the film industry in North Carolina as specified in Senate Bill 1460 and House Bill 1525 Film Industry Development Account.
Numerous states have generous rebates.
Film industry production incentives are necessary to ensure North Carolina remains competitive with other states and countries in attracting production companies to North Carolina. Annual grants and incentives will apply to designated production activities anywhere in the state. Support the request by the Convention Center Development Team for required funding to enable construction and operations of a Convention Center. Support the established funding priorities in the Transportation Improvement Plan for area highway projects. Return to Top Education Support funding increases for the North Carolina Community College system for faculty and staff salaries, student services and materials and supplies.