The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas discussed tax incentives during its Friday morning meeting.

Tax abatements can be offered to incentivize businesses to come to Emporia and build here.

RDA President Kent Heermann provided members information about some of what Emporia can offer prospective businesses.

They discussed the wording of some of the information provided to these businesses, which they admitted was a bit one-size-fits-all and which was written roughly 20 years ago.

(Read more: Emporia Gazette)