October 2025 | Five Points Strategic Advisors

Election-Year Impacts: How 2026 Incentives Could Change

Election years always bring uncertainty, and 2026 will be no exception. For companies planning new projects, understanding how political outcomes might affect incentives is critical.

What to Watch

Federal Policy
Incentives tied to clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and community development could see changes depending on the priorities of the next Congress.
State Budgets
State-level incentive programs often adjust following elections as new leadership sets fiscal priorities.
Local Dynamics
Mayors and city councils influence how aggressively communities pursue projects. Local leadership shifts can reshape incentive negotiations.

How Companies Can Prepare

Diversify Site Options: Keep multiple locations under consideration to adapt if programs change.
Engage Early: Establish relationships with economic development partners now.
Stay Informed: Monitor policy discussions that could affect key programs such as NMTC and workforce grants.

The Takeaway

While no company can control election outcomes, preparation and flexibility ensure that projects remain on track regardless of political change.

October 27, 2025

Q4 Strategy Check: Preparing Your Project Pipeline for 2026 Incentives

Incentives, Insights

The final quarter of the year is the time for companies to prepare their project pipelines for the year ahead. For those considering expansions or relocations, planning now can unlock significant incentives in 2026.

Why Start in Q4

Economic development partners and community development entities begin setting priorities months before the new year. Companies that wait until the spring often find that the most competitive opportunities are already in motion.

Steps to Take Before Year-End

Confirm Project Scope: Clarify investment levels, timelines, and job creation targets.
Identify Eligible Sites: Determine whether locations fall within incentive-qualified areas.
Engage Early: Reach out to local and state partners to signal interest.
Assess Financing Options: Consider how tools such as NMTC may complement traditional funding.

Positioning for Success

A thoughtful Q4 review can make the difference between an incentive package that closes in 2026 and one that lags behind competitors. At Five Points, we help companies use this time of year to sharpen strategy and strengthen outcomes.

October 20, 2025

Site Selection for Supply Chain Resilience

Insights, Manufacturing

Supply chain disruptions have become a defining challenge of the past five years. Companies are rethinking location strategies to ensure resilience in the face of uncertainty.

The Risks of a Fragile Supply Chain

Events from global conflicts to natural disasters have shown how quickly supply chains can be disrupted. Companies dependent on a single port, highway, or region risk major losses when problems arise.

Keys to Building Resilience Through Site Selection

Diversified Access

Locations with multiple transportation options, from interstates to rail and ports, reduce reliance on a single route.
Proximity to Customers

Shorter delivery times reduce exposure to bottlenecks.
Local Supplier Ecosystems

Communities with established supplier networks provide redundancy.
Infrastructure Reliability

Strong utilities and broadband access support continuity during crises.

A Balanced Strategy

Cost remains important, but resilience carries its own value. Companies that build redundancy into their site selection decisions are better positioned to weather disruptions and protect their customers.

October 13, 2025

Healthcare and Behavioral Health Projects: A New Era for NMTC

Incentives, Insights

The healthcare sector, particularly behavioral health, has emerged as one of the strongest fits for the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program. Communities across the country face shortages of care, and NMTC financing is helping fill the gap.

Why Healthcare Projects Are Strong Candidates

Healthcare facilities in underserved areas align closely with NMTC’s mission of community impact. They create jobs, expand essential services, and improve quality of life. Behavioral health facilities in particular are often located in low-income census tracts, making them prime candidates.

Recent Trends

Increased demand for outpatient behavioral health services
Stronger partnerships between healthcare providers and community development entities
Greater emphasis on facilities that integrate behavioral and physical health care

The Financial Advantage

With NMTC, projects can secure below-market financing that covers up to 20 percent of total costs at closing. For facilities that often struggle with thin operating margins, this support can be decisive.

Our Perspective

Healthcare organizations considering new facilities should explore NMTC early. The combination of community need and program alignment makes these projects some of the most competitive and impactful in the allocation process.

October 6, 2025

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