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Research & Manufacturing Profile
Company: $15M Industrial Manufacturing Company located outside the U.S.
Scope of Work: Open and grow a facility in the U.S.

Specific requirements;
  • Engineering and direct labor pool at lower than market rate
  • Less expensive and available infrastructure (e.g. bldg.)
  • Community sponsored programs (e.g. training)
  • Target a 2nd tier community
  • Introduction to senior business and civic leaders of area
  • Community programs to help cover expansion costs
Results: New location established,
  • Moved 80 immediately and hired 125+ employees over 3 years - average wage $44,000
  • Infrastructure costs reduced by 20%
  • Labor costs reduced by 15%
  • Established strong relation with local government leadership (Mayor, Governor)
  • New 110,000 sq ft facility built to suit with a 20 year lease at $3.60/sq ft (vs. standard rate of $13.00/sq ft)
  • Building site of 8 acres in the Research Park provided at no charge for future expansion
  • Incentive Grants totaling $7 Million - $2.5 million cash up front with balance over 5 years

Service Bureau Profile
Company: $35M Service Bureau Company
Scope of Work: Evaluate expansion and re-deployment options in Canada.

Specific requirements;
  • Large pool of skilled labor at lower average wage
  • Less expensive and available infrastructure (e.g. bldg.)
  • Community sponsored programs (e.g. training)
  • Easily accessible by air
  • Introduction to senior business and civic leaders of area
  • Community programs to help with expansion costs
Results: Three new locations established,
  • 1000+ employees hired
  • Infrastructure costs reduced by 15%
  • Labor costs reduced by 20%
  • Lowered turnover rate by 50%
  • Established strong relationship with local government leadership (Mayor)
  • Secured additional business contracts via local business relationship
  • Facility built out to meet client's requirements and provided at below-market lease rate
  • Incentive Grants totaling $10 Million - 40% of cash upon start-up of facilities with balance paid over 4 years