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Industrial facility near transportation hubs representing strong site selection ROI

Five Location Factors That Drive ROI

Return on investment in site selection is rarely driven by a single variable. While incentives can materially improve project economics, they operate within a broader framework of location fundamentals that ultimately determine whether a project performs as expected over time. Companies that focus narrowly…

Election Cycles and Incentives

Incentives

Election cycles influence economic development incentives even when programs themselves remain intact. Changes in leadership at the state and local level often bring shifts in emphasis, funding priorities, and approval processes. Companies that understand these dynamics are better positioned to manage…

Urban redevelopment site representing effective NMTC strategy in 2026

NMTC Strategy for 2026

Insights

The New Markets Tax Credit remains one of the most effective tools for financing projects in qualifying low-income communities. As 2026 unfolds, competition for allocation remains strong, but well-prepared projects continue to attract interest from Community Development Entities. The projects that succeed…

Analyst reviewing maps and charts that visualize site selection data

Site Selection Data That Matters

Insights

Modern site selection is increasingly data driven, but not all data carries equal weight. In 2026, successful site decisions are less about static comparisons and more about understanding how locations perform under real operating conditions. Companies that rely solely on high level tax and wage comparisons…

State Incentive Trends

Incentives

State incentive programs in 2026 continue to evolve toward greater targeting and accountability. Broad, discretionary incentive packages that once applied across industries are increasingly being replaced by programs designed to support specific sectors, outcomes, and regional priorities. For companies…

Tax Incentives Decoded

Incentives

Tax incentives are often presented with large headline values, but realized benefit depends heavily on structure, timing, and compliance. Without careful analysis, companies can overestimate incentive value and underestimate the operational and administrative burden that comes with them. Understanding…

Manufacturing Resilience and Site Strategy

Manufacturing

Resilience has moved from a secondary consideration to a central pillar of site selection strategy. Over the past several years, manufacturers have faced repeated disruptions related to supply chains, labor availability, infrastructure reliability, and extreme weather events. As a result, the definition…

Workforce Incentives in a Tight Labor Market

Incentives

Labor availability continues to be one of the most influential factors in site selection decisions. In many regions, workforce constraints outweigh differences in tax rates, land costs, or even incentive values. Public incentive programs have evolved to reflect this reality. Why Workforce Availability…

Construction site with idle equipment illustrating relocation delays and rising project costs

The Hidden Cost of Relocation Delays

Incentives

Relocation and expansion delays are often discussed in abstract terms, but their financial impact is very real. Each month of delay can translate into lost revenue, higher construction costs, workforce uncertainty, and missed market opportunities. For capital-intensive projects, even small schedule disruptions…

2026 Economic Development Incentives: What Companies Should Watch

Incentives, Insights

As companies move into 2026, economic development incentives remain one of the most effective tools for managing project cost, risk, and timing. While incentive programs themselves rarely change dramatically year to year, the priorities behind them do. States and local governments continuously adjust…