Laurence F. Jones III 

Director
Laurence has personally obtained over $20 million of cash incentives for clients, as well as assisted tax partner, Doug Meyer, in obtaining an additional $100 million of incentives in the past several years.
Background
Laurence is a Director within the tax consulting practice at Brixey & Meyer. Prior to joining the firm in 2003, Laurence was a tax consultant for the "Big Four" accounting firm of Ernst & Young in the Ohio Valley State and Local Tax Practice. Laurence serves as an integral partner to Brixey & Meyer clients, helping them grow their business at local, regional and national levels. He has personally obtained over $20 million of cash incentives for clients, as well as assisted tax partner, Doug Meyer, in obtaining an additional $100 million of incentives in the past several years. Laurence and the entire tax team at Brixey & Meyer work diligently with state and local governments to secure an economic incentive package that aligns with the client's long-term strategic vision and specific business goals.
Organizations
  • VP of Finance, University of Cincinnati Alumni Association
  • Chair, University of Cincinnati Alumni Association Finance Committee
  • NCAA self-review initiative, University of Cincinnati
  • Member of the Board, Enjoy The Arts (brings arts culture to the City of Cincinnati)
  • Participant on incentives policy committees for communities in Southwest Ohio
  • Member, Cincinnati USA Partnership Regional Business Retention Committee
Areas of Expertise
  • Refundable State Jobs Creation Tax Credits
  • Refundable Local Jobs Creation Tax Credits
  • Low Interest Financing
  • Forgivable Loans
  • Enterprise Zone Abatements
  • Community Reinvestment Area Agreements
  • Training Tax Credits
  • Training Grants
  • State Appointment Relief
  • Income Tax Credits for Purchases of Machinery & Equipment
  • Grants for Purchases of Machinery and Equipment
  • State Research & Development Tax Credits & Loans
  • Waiver of Building Permits
  • Reduction of Utility Rates
  • Reimbursement of Moving Costs
  • Sales and Use Tax Abatements & Exemptions
  • Reduced Land Costs
  • New Market Tax Credit
  • Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Speaking Engagements
Laurence is frequently asked to speak to various community development groups about Ohio Tax Reform and its impact on incentives.