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Site Selection & Location Strategy

The right location can unlock millions in incentives and long-term operational strength. Aprio helps you choose sites that accelerate growth, reduce risk, and maximize your return.

Operating costs.
Real estate availability.
Tax credits & incentives.
Supply chain logistics.

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Choosing where to put down business roots isn’t just a real estate decision—it’s a strategic one. 

Our Site Selection & Location Strategy team can help you identify markets that align with your workforce needs, operating costs, and long-term goals, while also uncovering available tax credits and incentives that can strengthen your bottom line. From assessing infrastructure and supply-chain access to evaluating compliance and incentive eligibility, we give you the data, clarity, and confidence to establish locations that support sustainable growth.

 

Our Focus Areas

Our team combines deep experience and site-selection strategy to help you find the optimal location and maximize your overall return on capital.

  • Multi-State Incentive Benchmarking

    We’ll compare programs, tax environments, and cost structures of different locations to help you make the most informed decision.

  • Labor Market Analysis

    Our team will assess wages and talent availability, as well as conduct a pipeline assessment for desired locations.

  • Logistics Network Modeling

    Across all potential sites, we’ll evaluate access to suppliers, customers, ports, and freight hubs.

  • Utility Cost & Capacity Analysis

    For manufacturing, data centers, and energy-intensive operations, we’ll conduct a comprehensive analysis of potential utility costs.

  • Real Estate Cost Comparisons

    Our team will perform a market-by-market analysis of all industrial, office, and data center costs.

  • Incentive Negotiation & Deal Structuring

    We’ll negotiate directly with states, cities, utilities, and EDOs on your behalf so you can focus on upcoming growth.

  • MOU / Incentive Agreement Drafting

    Our team can help you secure favorable terms for the deal while minimizing any claw back risk.

  • Utility Coordination

    We’ll engage providers early on in the process to help you reduce costs and expand capacity from the get go.

  • Annual Reporting & Filings

    Our team will manage all federal, state, and local incentive compliance requirements.

  • Performance Dashboards

    We’ll provide you with real-time tracking capabilities, giving you full visibility over hiring, wages, investment, and other milestones.

  • Audit Defense

    In the event of an audit or dispute, our team will provide technical support during the state or IRS review. We have a proven track record of successfully defending credit claims.

  • Recapture Prevention

    We’ll work to proactively identify any compliance risk factors and develop a strategy to help you adhere to all requirements moving forward.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of incentive programs are commonly available for site expansion or relocation?

Typical incentive programs include:

  • State and local tax credits (income, investment, payroll)
  • Sales- and property-tax abatements or exemptions
  • Grants for workforce training and infrastructure
  • Tax increment financing (TIF) and utility incentives
What are common triggers that signal incentive eligibility?

Any of the following typically qualify a company:

  • Capital expenditures
  • Opening a new facility
  • Expanding production capacity
  • Hiring or training new/ existing employees
  • Purchasing equipment or machinery
  • Investing in automation or robotics
  • Installing solar or battery storage
  • Building or acquiring real estate
  • Conducting manufacturing or process improvements
  • Relocating or consolidating sites
  • Undertaking clean energy or decarbonization projects
  • Infrastructure upgrades

If any of these occurred recently—or will occur soon—you likely qualify. Contact Aprio today to learn more about these valuable credits.

What is a discretionary or negotiated incentive?

These are incentive packages created by a state or local jurisdiction to entice investment, job creation or relocation. They often involve negotiation and early engagement.

When should I engage a tax credits & incentives advisor?

As early as possible, ideally before committing to capital investment, new hires, or location decisions so you can optimize structuring and eligibility.

Unlock valuable incentives and long-term operational strength.

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