Qualifying Job-Based Incentives
The Gainesville Economic Development Corporation considers incentives for employers to provide jobs that earn a living wage in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas.
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- Living wage is defined by the GEDC as $18.50 per hour on a full-time basis (2080 hours annually) or a minimum of $38,500 in salary annually.
- Health benefits are required.
- Retail projects are not eligible for job-based incentives.
- Eligibility requires the employee to be a Cooke County resident.
- Incentives begin after the employee has been on the company’s payroll for 3 months.
- Incentives are paid annually after performance measurements are met.
Contact the Gainesville Economic Development Corporation with questions:
940-665-5241
aschroyer@cogtx.org
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