· Context
Council approves AEDC incentive of up to $250,000 for Brushwood Acre Farms, 4-1
The council approved, 4-1, an AEDC location incentive agreement with Brushwood Acre Farms, Inc., a hydroponic farming operation expanding to Amarillo, paying $10,000 per job created over 10 years, up to $250,000, with 25 new employees projected. Tom Scherlen voted no. The AEDC board had approved the agreement 5-0 on May 21, 2024.[1][2]
Les SimpsonDon TippsTom ScherlenKevin CarterAmarillo Economic Development Corporation (AEDC)Brushwood Acre Farms, Inc.
What the sources say
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The memo describes Brushwood Acre Farms as a hydroponic farming operation that produces tomatoes, jalapeño peppers and other vegetables and primarily partners with Affiliated Foods. It projects 25 new employees, with $10,000 per job created paid over 10 years, up to $250,000. The AEDC board approved the agreement 5-0 on May 21, 2024.[2]
- Incentive max
- $250,000
- Jobs projected
- 25
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Les Simpson moved and Don Tipps seconded to approve the agreement. It passed 4-1: Cole Stanley, Josh Craft, Don Tipps and Les Simpson voted aye, and Tom Scherlen voted no. The minutes record no reason for the no vote, and no fetched source gives one.[1]