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Jindal suckered once again by startup???
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:04 pm
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:04 pm
Who can forget Jindal and Moret committed millions of state taxpayer dollars to the Al Gore car company proposed to start up in Monroe. Thankfully it never came to pass. How stupid does one have to be to invest in a start-up car company?? It's a mature business dominated by some of the largest companies in the world. History is littered with dead car companies but Gore and Jindal were ready for Louisiana taxpayers to tax the risk. I doubt either of those two men intended to invest any money in the venture but they were perfectly happy to commit our money.
Well it seems were headed down the startup path again.
The headline reads "Silicon Valley Startup Bringing 350 Tech Jobs to LaFayette".
The governor is pictured with the founders.
It is a four month old company.
It's headquarters is in California and they will not reveal how many employees they have except to say it is in the "double digits". Readers are reminded that 10 is a double digit number.
Critically thinking readers have to wonder just how a four month old company with "double digit" number of employees can convince Rhodes scholar Governor they will bring 350 jobs to his state.
I will investigate how much money you and I will have invested in this company and let you know.
LINK
Well it seems were headed down the startup path again.
The headline reads "Silicon Valley Startup Bringing 350 Tech Jobs to LaFayette".
The governor is pictured with the founders.
It is a four month old company.
It's headquarters is in California and they will not reveal how many employees they have except to say it is in the "double digits". Readers are reminded that 10 is a double digit number.
Critically thinking readers have to wonder just how a four month old company with "double digit" number of employees can convince Rhodes scholar Governor they will bring 350 jobs to his state.
I will investigate how much money you and I will have invested in this company and let you know.
LINK
This post was edited on 7/8/14 at 3:07 pm
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Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:05 pm to I B Freeman
I was wondering how they'd fit 350 employees in a 200 sq. foot lease space.
Maybe most will work at home. Hopefully home is in La.
Maybe most will work at home. Hopefully home is in La.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:06 pm to I B Freeman
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Readers are reminded that 10 is a double digit number.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:09 pm to I B Freeman
KPEL... I heard you moved to Lafayette, Moon. How do you like it so far? The Daily Advertiser is not much of a paper. And for God's sake when you call KEEL radio in the morning to do your promo try to keep it under 2 minutes. TIA.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:09 pm to I B Freeman
This just sucks----
How did a four month old company put this together and why did we commit to pay 30% of their expenses through the digital media tax credits??????
SHAM alert.
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To secure the project, LED offered the company a customized incentive package. Enquero will receive the services of LED FastStart® – the nation’s No. 1 state workforce development program – and will be eligible for Louisiana’s Digital Interactive Media and Software Development Incentive. Enquero also is expected to utilize the state’s Quality Jobs program.
Initially, Enquero will sublease approximately 2,200 square feet of office space from the Lafayette Economic Development Authority through the Opportunity Machine, Lafayette's business accelerator and incubator. LEDA will sublease that space to Enquero for a year, with options for three consecutive one-year renewals. As the company accelerates hiring, LEDA will work with Enquero to secure additional space. Enquero will launch operations in August and begin hiring soon after. The company expects to fill all 350 jobs by the end of 2017.
How did a four month old company put this together and why did we commit to pay 30% of their expenses through the digital media tax credits??????
SHAM alert.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:11 pm to I B Freeman
Guy is trying to get companies and jobs here. I'm not going to fault him for that.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:12 pm to I B Freeman
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Digital Interactive Media and Software Development Incentive
Louisiana's 35% Digital Interactive Media and Software Development refundable tax credit — the strongest of its kind in the nation — is helping traditional and digital companies of all sizes gain a competitive edge.
Provides a 35% tax credit on payroll for in-state labor
Offers a 25% tax credit for qualified production expenses made in Louisiana
No cap and no minimum requirement
Effective Jan. 1, 2012, the tax credit is available at the end of each year for a refund of 100% of its value claimed on Louisiana state tax return OR certified applicants can receive 85% of the value earned as a rebate any time during the year
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:15 pm to I B Freeman
quote:I don't feel like looking it up but I thought that proposed automobile manufacturing facility was for Elon Musk and Tesla Motors.
Who can forget Jindal and Moret committed millions of state taxpayer dollars to the Al Gore car company proposed to start up in Monroe.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:15 pm to I B Freeman
How many years will we pay 35% of these people's salaries???
This may be worse than film tax credits.
No limit. They could work for 40 years at a million dollars a year each and you and I will pay 35% of their wages.
This may be worse than film tax credits.
No limit. They could work for 40 years at a million dollars a year each and you and I will pay 35% of their wages.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:15 pm to I B Freeman
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Who can forget Jindal and Moret committed millions of state taxpayer dollars to the Al Gore car company
that company received over 90% of its money from private sources. the small amount it received from the state was paid back
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:16 pm to Choctaw
If that's true, then I'm in the wrong business.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:19 pm to kingbob
its true...but Freeman will try to make it sound like Jindal game them 500 million and lost it all
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:19 pm to LSURussian
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I don't feel like looking it up but I thought that proposed automobile manufacturing facility was for Elon Musk and Tesla Motors.
Nope V-Vechicle Company. Major figure in the start up was Gore. I think Boone Pickens too. They were trying to tap the federal program Obama had for alternative energy. I think the state committed $50 million. I am not sure on the number.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:21 pm to I B Freeman
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I think the state committed $50 million. I am not sure on the number.
they received 6 million from the state
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:21 pm to Choctaw
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its true...but Freeman will try to make it sound like Jindal game them 500 million and lost it all
We didn't put all Jindal committed because it never opened. He had our pocket book open. There is no denying that.
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Louisiana pledged back in 2009 to provide up to $67 million in grants under a “mega fund” for economic development
This post was edited on 7/8/14 at 3:23 pm
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:23 pm to I B Freeman
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We didn't put all Jindal committed because it never opened. He had our pocket book open. There is no denying that.
it failed....we got our money back. how many investors get their money back from a failed business? sounds like Jindal worked it perfectly.
This post was edited on 7/8/14 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:24 pm to I B Freeman
Here's something I want to know too---will this startup get the Quality Jobs Credits and the Digital Credit??
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:25 pm to Choctaw
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it failed....we got our money back. how many investors get their money back from a failed business? sounds like Jindal worked it perfectly.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:26 pm to I B Freeman
i don't know
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:30 pm to Choctaw
Good thing it failed before he gave our money to them instead after he gave it to him HUH?
How many millions do you think we will run through on this very risky startup in LaFayette?
How many years do you want to pay 35% of their salaries???
How many millions do you think we will run through on this very risky startup in LaFayette?
How many years do you want to pay 35% of their salaries???
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