Site Selection Group, LLC

Choosing a site is one thing. 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘺? That takes strategy. This month, we explore everything from global call center trends to the growing impact of water use, incentives, and industry consolidation: • Site Selection Group Releases 2025 Global Call Center Location Trend Report • How to Mitigate the Impact of Steel Tariffs on Site Selection and Construction Costs • Dallas-Fort Worth Industrial Market: Trends and Forecasts for 2025 • R1 Universities: What Does it Mean for Advanced Manufacturing? • Foreign Trade Zones and Why They Matter in Site Selection • Africa: Call Center Industry Growth & Importance of Site Selection • Conflicts of Interest Increase as Commercial Real Estate Industry Consolidates • Site Selection Strategies for Water-Intensive Industrial Users • Utah’s Key Economic Incentive Programs • Navigating Site Selection for Fast-Growing Retail Niches

States across the nation are investing significantly in product development to provide for risk-free site selection experiences and enhanced speed-to-market. Dewey Evans of Site Selection Group, LLC shares the latest updates to these critical investments at https://lnkd.in/efTAk3nQ.

Retail location strategy is no longer just about picking the right storefront—it's about optimizing every corner of your operational footprint. From retail sites to data centers, distribution hubs to contact centers, Site Selection Group is delivering end-to-end location strategies tailored for today’s retail landscape. Explore how SSG is helping retailers drive efficiency, reduce costs, and future-proof their operations: https://bit.ly/3FSFYoM

Forward-thinking states are putting serious dollars behind product development—and the ripple effects are reshaping the industrial landscape. These site readiness efforts aren’t just good policy—they’re strategic plays to reduce project timelines, de-risk development, and win jobs. Want to see how this state-level momentum can fuel your next site selection decision? We’ve got the details: https://bit.ly/4lic3GY

Big news for the BPO industry: The Philippines has amended the CREATE Act, introducing lower income tax rates and greater flexibility for remote work—without sacrificing tax incentives. For companies evaluating new locations, especially those leveraging a hub-and-spoke model, this is a game changer. Explore what this means for your site selection strategy: https://bit.ly/4hY3i1J

Lower labor costs, high English proficiency, and a young workforce—Africa is becoming a top choice for call center outsourcing. Explore the latest trends in our blog: https://bit.ly/3DLxjnr

KAED’s Collaboration Conference is your chance for some one-on-one time with site selection consultants! Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED) Collaboration Conference will be held on April 14-16 in beautiful downtown Paducah! And it will be your chance for some one-on-one time with six site selection consultants. Meet two of them today. ⭐ Chris Schwinden, partner with Site Selection Group, LLC, uses advanced analytics to evaluate critical location drivers such as workforce characteristics, business environment, transportation and logistics, economic incentives climate, and real estate conditions for his clients. Chris is also the leading consultant for the Kentucky Product Development Initiative where he brings a unique perspective as he’s led comprehensive labor studies for various local, regional, and state-level economic development agencies, along with leading workforce and target industry analyses for the Site Selection Group’s readiness engagements. ⭐Ford Graham, IMBA, Esq., is a senior VP on McGuireWoods Consulting’s national infrastructure & economic development team. He brings a wealth of experience in recruiting international companies to the Southeastern U.S. He has served as director of international strategy and trade for the South Carolina Department of Commerce where he directed all aspects of the agency’s international efforts, including its four international offices in Delhi, Munich, Shanghai, and Tokyo, uncovering foreign direct investment opportunities, and assisting South Carolina companies with exporting their products to the rest of the world. 📌 Reserve your spot and lodging today to get the best rates! ✅ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMbHwA_f ✅ Reserve your room here: https://lnkd.in/eGTP8rev ✅ View the Schedule at a Glance here: https://lnkd.in/eq-KU4ex

Foreign Trade Zones are more than just a tool for managing tariffs — they’re an asset for businesses to enhance their competitiveness in the global marketplace. Learn how FTZs work and what to know about locating in one here: https://bit.ly/3FBotJC

This morning, we gathered at the NC General Assembly for NCEDA’s #LegislativeDay2025, where economic developers and state leaders came together to discuss the future of North Carolina’s economic growth. Key Takeaways: ✔️ The critical need for product development and site readiness to stay competitive. ✔️ Expanding funding for Selectsite Readiness and Megasite Readiness programs. ✔️ Advancing workforce initiatives to align training programs with industry needs and support talent retention. ✔️ Investing in critical infrastructure to enhance economic opportunities across all regions of North Carolina. A big thank you to our sponsors, legislators, and members for making this event a success! Special thanks to Dewey Evans from Site Selection Group, LLC for sharing insights on the importance of staying ahead in site selection and investing in ourselves now for future opportunities. #NCGA #NCEDA #EconomicDevelopment

R1 universities attract top talent, research funding, and industry partnerships. Find out which states have the most and why it could shape your manufacturing strategy here: https://bit.ly/3DAr7ib