Commission approves compliance findings for multiple companies, grants two waivers

The commission approved compliance findings for a slate of local businesses, granted waivers of noncompliance to two firms and set its April meeting for April 21, the chair announced.

Staff member (S3), who presented the compliance docket, told commissioners the majority of firms are performing above expectations after a COVID-era slowdown: "I think you guys are gonna be very pleased, it seems like we've come out of the COVID slump, finally things are really starting to, percolate and do well," the staff member said. The meeting recorded roll call that included Sean Taylor, Lee Hodgin, Lisa Jones and Eric Lugers.

Why it matters: The commission's compliance approvals maintain eligibility for property and personal-property tax abatements tied to local economic development incentives. Approving these cases preserves program integrity for firms that meet investment, employment and wage commitments; waiving noncompliance is reserved for prompt, documentable oversights.

What the commission decided: The panel voted by voice on a series of compliance findings and two waivers:

- Case C2026-01 (Aishan, Bartram Parkway): Staff reported Aishan exceeded employment estimates (up by 8), wages and personal-property commitments; members moved to find the company in compliance and approved the motion by voice vote.

- Case C2026-05 (Dual Tech): Presenters said Dual Tech is above…