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Located in Houston County, Mercer Engineering
Research Center’s (MERC) 160 engineers, scientists,
analysts, logisticians and management experts
deliver unmatched interdisciplinary engineering and
applied scientific expertise to all arms of the military,
particularly the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex.

subsidized work experience program, • T AXES AND INCENTIVES •
generally for youth to participate part time photo by Tommie Horton
The Georgia Business Expansion
during the academic year or full time during Support Act (BEST) offers state income
summer break. The consortium pays 100 tax credits covering jobs, investments, Houston County (must create a minimum
percent of the youth trainee’s wages headquarters facilities, increases in port of 25 new full-time jobs) can receive a job
during the training period and in return, activity, child care, retraining, research and tax credit, currently $1,250 per full-time job
employers provide work assignments and created with a carry forward of ten years.
adequate supervision to enhance the child’s development and small business growth Locally, both Warner Robins and
work experience. Those who successfully companies for businesses that qualify.
complete the work experience program Property tax exemptions are also available Houston County offer 100 percent
are able to compete for unsubsidized jobs with purchases of industrial materials, exemption from property taxes on certain
within the community. manufacturing machinery, pollution control business inventory (Freeport exemption).
124 Osigian Blvd., Suite A equipment, “cleanroom” equipment, Sales tax in Houston County is 7 percent
Warner Robins, GA 31088 material handling equipment and electricity which is comprised of 1 percent and 2
478-953-4771 used as a raw material. Under the state percent local option sales tax on top of
www.mgwib.com incentive program, eligible businesses in the 4 percent state sales tax. economic development

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