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McGuireWoods Consulting professionals providing site selection and economic development incentives expertise

Site Selection & Incentives Negotiation

Turning state and local complexities into client advantage.

Across the nation, our site selection team aids in every phase of project development for business expansions and relocations, guaranteeing alignment with our client’s business goals. Our firm has a proven track record of securing millions of dollars in economic incentives for manufacturing, logistics and distribution, food and beverage and corporate office projects across the country.

Working in partnership with state and local governments to shape the policy, legal and regulatory environment necessary for project success, we assist clients in the following areas: 

  • Economic incentive negotiation and site selection
  • Public-private partnerships
  • Opportunity zones
  • Data centers
  • Community support and education
  • Tax incentive compliance

Data Centers

We work with leading data center developers, operators and investors on projects across the country. Our team utilizes a unique combination of local, state and federal government relations, site selection, incentives, energy and permitting services. This paired with public opinion surveys, digital media advocacy and grassroots mobilization, ensures our clients enter communities as allies, not adversaries.

Our team conducts rigorous assessments of factors that drive location decisions, such as workforce availability, infrastructure, energy supply, regulatory environment, tax structure and community receptivity. We then leverage our deep government relationships to secure the economic incentives and approvals that make projects viable.

We integrate land use positioning with state and local incentives strategies to accelerate timelines and reduce costs. From evaluating changing political dynamics to aligning with community expectations, we manage the full site selection lifecycle to ensure project approvals and long-term success.

FAQs

Can you negotiate incentives on our behalf?

Yes. McGuireWoods Consulting represents clients throughout the incentives negotiation process, working with state and local governments to secure competitive economic development packages. The team evaluates available tax credits, grants, workforce training programs, infrastructure assistance and other incentives while helping clients understand the value and obligations associated with each opportunity.

Do you work with manufacturing, data centers, and corporate headquarters?

Yes. McGuireWoods Consulting has experience supporting a wide range of projects, including manufacturing facilities, data centers, corporate headquarters, distribution and logistics operations, research and development facilities and other major capital investments. The firm tailors its site selection and economic development strategies to each client’s operational requirements, workforce needs and long-term growth objectives.

What is site selection consulting?

Site selection consulting helps organizations identify and evaluate the best locations for new facilities, expansions or relocations based on their business objectives. McGuireWoods Consulting guides clients through every stage of the process, including location analysis, workforce and infrastructure evaluation, operating cost comparisons, incentive opportunities and project management. The firm’s goal is to guarantee clients make informed location decisions that support long-term operational and financial success.

Relocating or planning your next expansion?

Our team helps companies evaluate locations, negotiate incentives and navigate the public sector from project planning through ribbon cutting.

 

Our team helps companies evaluate locations, negotiate incentives and navigate the public sector from project planning through ribbon cutting.

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