Community Benefit Agreements: A Strategic Tool for Economic Development and Corporate Investment What Is a Community Benefit Agreement in Economic Development? A community benefit agreement (CBA) is generally a legally binding agreement between a project developer and local community stakeholders that outlines specific benefits the project will provide in exchange for community support or cooperation. […]
Workforce, Infrastructure, and Site Readiness: The Economic Development Investments Companies Should Be Watching
Workforce, Infrastructure, and Site Readiness: The Economic Development Investments Companies Should Be Watching Workforce, Infrastructure, and Site Readiness in Site Selection When companies evaluate locations for a new facility, expansion, or relocation, the conversations often begin with incentives — tax credits, grants, property tax abatements, and infrastructure assistance. These tools are important, but they are […]
Federal Tech Hubs: What They Signal for Site Selection
Federal Tech Hubs: What They Signal for Site Selection Federal Tech Hubs Investments Are Sending Important Signals to Site Selection Decision-Makers When evaluating a new facility, expansion, headquarters, manufacturing operation, or research investment, companies often focus on workforce, operating costs, infrastructure, and available incentives. But another factor deserves close attention for Tech Hubs site selection: […]



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