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Q2 2023

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New/Expanded Incentives for Sustainability-Related Investments

Sean P. Byrne
Sean P. Byrne Of Counsel Vorys, Slater, Seymour and Pease LLP

The picture is becoming clearer for the Inflation Reduction Act tax credits, with further guidance to come.

Development Land Demonstrates Resilience in a Volatile Market

Land development is a fluid sector that tends to follow the wave of national trends and demand, creating pockets of positives throughout a troubled marketplace.

Responding to the New Reality: Robots Vs. Humans

Katie Culp
Katie Culp CEO KSM Location Advisors

As companies weigh the benefits and challenges of increasing automation, local leaders must also evolve their incentives programs.

Data Center Sites: What’s Your Connection?

Tom Croteau
Tom Croteau Senior Managing Director Maxis Advisors

Those seeking a location for a data center need to consider fiber connectivity, access to power, cooling capabilities, risk mitigation, and security, among key requirements.

Life Science Conversions in Real Estate

Matthew Weinstein
Matthew Weinstein Chair, Real Estate Lease Structuring Cozen O’Connor

Among the key legal issues to be considered when converting office to life science space are credit enhancements, expansion/contraction options, use segregation, and zoning.

Key Steps to Satisfying Workforce Needs

Andi Brownwell
Andi Brownwell Managing Director Maxis Advisors

Businesses can fulfill their labor requirements by creating a positive company culture where employees are not only well compensated but also provided with training and growth opportunities.

Is a Flurry of Fads Shaping Economic Development Policy?

Ben Worrell
Ben Worrell Principal McGuire Sponsel

Chasing the latest flurry of fads may not help business leaders or the communities in which they locate achieve long-term success.

Four Keys to Effective Life Sciences Work Transformation

Kevin Wayer
Kevin Wayer President, Government, Education, Infrastructure and Life Sciences JLL

The future of work lies in the hands of leaders who understand what today’s life sciences workers value — and act like it.

Nearshoring — North America’s Next Factory

Maribel Gaytán
Maribel Gaytán Strategic Consultant Cushman & Wakefield

Its strong maquiladora program, skilled labor, and favorable geographic location have made Mexico a top choice for nearshoring to the U.S. market.

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