I would suggest the following. First, see whether your municipality can offer its own incentives. This could include cutting red tape, tax incentives like PILOTs and stuff, exceptions to certain rules, and other perks. Second, consult your Governor's office and see if the State is willing to do anything on top of what your own municipality can do. Third, I would send a rep from your EDA to industry conferences and other events to let the sponsors and allied professionals know that you are open for business. I'd try to be specific about what types of businesses and real estate developments your municipality is suited for right this second. Workforce housing and agriculture businesses are two particularly popular rural initiatives in the OZ space. Best of luck with these efforts.
