
Behind the Numbers: How to Calculate the True Value of Incentives
Incentives, InsightsWhen negotiating incentives, it is easy to focus on headline numbers. A 10-year property tax abatement worth millions may sound impressive, but the real question is: what is the actual value to the company?
Key Considerations
Net Present Value: A dollar today is worth more than a dollar 10 years…

The New Standard for Green Manufacturing Incentives
Incentives, InsightsSustainability is no longer optional. Companies in manufacturing and related sectors are being held to higher standards for energy use, emissions, and environmental impact. Incentive programs have evolved accordingly.
Current Focus Areas
Electric vehicle production and infrastructure
Renewable…

Workforce Incentives: The Overlooked Advantage in Location Decisions
Incentives, InsightsA skilled workforce remains one of the most important drivers of site selection. Yet too often, companies underestimate the value of workforce incentives. These programs not only support hiring but also reduce training costs and improve retention.
Types of Workforce Incentives
Customized Training…

Election-Year Impacts: How 2026 Incentives Could Change
Incentives, InsightsElection 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…

Q4 Strategy Check: Preparing Your Project Pipeline for 2026 Incentives
Incentives, InsightsThe 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…

Site Selection for Supply Chain Resilience
Insights, ManufacturingSupply 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…

Healthcare and Behavioral Health Projects: A New Era for NMTC
Incentives, InsightsThe 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…

Why Mid-Sized Manufacturers Are Winning Big on Incentives
Insights, ManufacturingWhen people think about economic development incentives, they often picture billion-dollar projects from Fortune 500 companies. The truth is that mid-sized manufacturers are increasingly the ones capturing some of the most impactful packages.
Why Mid-Sized Companies Have an Edge
Large corporations…

The End of Texas Chapter 313: What the JETI Program Means for Projects
InsightsFor years, Chapter 313 provided Texas with one of the most powerful incentive tools in the country. Its expiration left many companies wondering how the state would remain competitive. Today, the Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program is filling that role, but with important differences.
How…

Manufacturing Reshoring: How to Choose the Right U.S. Location
Insights, ManufacturingReshoring continues to gain momentum as manufacturers bring operations closer to U.S. customers. The decision to move production back, however, is only the first step. Choosing the right location is what determines long-term success.
The Drivers Behind Reshoring
Rising overseas labor costs, supply…