Evergreen’s Location Strategies assists in private and public companies with short and long term location strategy, supply chain optimization, site selection and in the strategy, structuring and negotiation of various economic incentives (i.e. tax credits, abatements, grants, loans, etc.) with state and local governments, agencies, authorities, public/private programs and/or quasi-government entities, as enticements for capital investment and job creation.

Evergreen Advisors offers the following Location Strategies services:

 Supply Chain Optimization and Location Strategy

With over 25 years of experience, Evergreen Location Strategies’ team performs operational and location assessments to optimize supply chains and facility networks. The need for supply chain realignment can be caused by a number of internal events such as shifting customer base, new products, changing product mix, and new markets; as well as external events like tax structure changes, new legislation, community turmoil, workforce challenges, and natural disasters. The need for network realignment can happen through rapid growth, mergers, acquisitions, acquisition-based growth model, geographic expansion, and supply chain shifts. In all cases, ELS is poised to work with your company to develop and execute a strategy resulting in cost minimization, logistics optimization, location optimization, relevant and productive workforce, positive community relationship, and strong return on investment.

Community Evaluation and Site Selection

Whether you are making a location decision for relocation, new facility, expansion, facility investment, or consolidation, it is critical to fully assess the community and real estate.

• Does the community have the appropriate workforce?
• Does the community have adequate infrastructure?
• Is the local university and college system positioned to support the facility in the short- and long-term?
• What is the tax landscape?
• What are the costs to do business?
• Does the site have adequate infrastructure?
• Is the site properly zoned? What will it cost to get the building or site move-in ready?
• Does the jurisdiction have competent and functional leadership?
• Does the community have a stable local economic base?

These are just a few examples of the holistic consideration that must be given to each candidate community and site. We help you identify the factors that will be critical to the success of your facility then customize our assessment to your business’ needs.

Real Estate and Incentive Negotiation

Evergreen Location Strategies leverages its years of experience working across the country, deep industry knowledge, and innovative expertise to successfully negotiate advantageous real estate transactions and holistic incentive packages for our clients. Our approach to Economic Development Incentives starts with you, the client, and your business’ needs. We evaluate what would bring the most value to your business, then work collaboratively with the candidate states and communities to create an incentive package that brings tangible value to your business.

Project Implementation

Because we are dedicated to our clients and the success of their projects, we stay on through implementation to ensure you receive the full value of the incentive package we have secured. This includes but is not limited to applications, contract negotiation, initial compliance, and ongoing compliance required to receive and retain the value secured. If desired, we can also assist with workforce identification, hiring, and training funding.

Contact us at info@evergreenadvisorsllc.com for more information on our Location Strategies Services.