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Major State and Local Incentives for
Bardstown and Nelson County, Kentucky

Bluegrass State Skills CorporationBSSC offers a Grant and a Tax Credit Program. To learn more about these programs visit the BSSC Programs section.

Kentucky Jobs Development Act (KJDA) – Service or technology related companies that locate or expand their operations.

Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act (KEIA) – Approved companies are eligible to receive a refund of sales and use tax paid on construction materials and building fixtures.

Lincoln Career Center – Local employment office that provides application, hiring, recruitment and skills training services to local employers. Also offers detailed labor market information.

Property Tax Abatement – Local property tax abatement for qualified projects for 5 years.

Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Program – IWT offers a 50% reimbursement for skills upgrade training of current employees for eligible business and industry.

Kentucky Workforce Investment Network System (KY WINS) – Provides funding assistance (75% of project costs) for advanced courses that a part of a complete training package or lead to a certification.