There are a number of reasons why we believe that 2018 is the right time for companies to re-evaluate their offshoring decisions: mmh.com/article/other_… #reshoring

Impressive numbers for Seattle, Chicago, LA and Portland. Unless you read the last paragraph in the article! lnkd.in/eH9Yb6K lnkd.in/ejajvgC

“As much as transportation costs are important to location decisions for our clients, TIME (i.e. the ability to reach customers faster) has become just as if not even more critical” Michelle Comerford speaking #BisnowIndustrialMW@bisnow

Exposing kids to technology at K-12 level is key to laying foundation for work skills they need in life says Aaron Skonnard, CEO of Pluralsight #SSGSLC

Sullivan emphasizing role of incentives in keeping community, state AND Amazon accountable to their commitments. All incentives in VA package are structured as post performance.

Amazon’s Holly Sears sharing importance of regionalism and the presence of not only Arlington County but neighboring jurisdictions at the table during the company’s selection process. Economic development doesn’t stop at political boundaries. #SSGSLC

Mark Sweeney, a man very influential in shaping my own career, sharing his thoughts as he takes in the role of the first Emeritus member of the ⁦Site Selectors Guild⁩. Thank you, Mark! #SSGSLC

Discussing politicization of economic development incentives during #SSGSLC ⁦Michelle Comerford⁩ emphasized need for those in industry to be part of the narrative and replace misinformation with facts.

Yes! Thank you EDCUtah . We know the effort and resources that go into an event like this. Well done!

Here's a quick update on what's going on with the USMCA negotiations: USMCA Moves Forward linkedin.com/pulse/usmca-mo… via LinkedIn

Sometimes a #Gamecock just has to brag on a Gamecock... Eric Miller ⁦Greater Richmond Partnership⁩ performing in the #SSGATL Talent Show. Sweet voice! ⁦Site Selectors Guild⁩

Why COVID-19 is likely to change globalization, not reverse it csmonitor.com/Business/2020/… via The Christian Science Monitor

In the latest episode of Site Selection Matters, Guild CEO @rickweddle and Michelle Comerford of Biggins Lacy Shapiro discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the national and global #supplychain. sot.ag/d4SgC

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Good information for companies doing business in California. Thanks, Andy. lnkd.in/eJ5McpS

Currently, there are an estimated 390 #hyperscale #datacenters worldwide. The market is estimated to grow to 500 by 2020. Biggins Lacy Shapiro's Tim Comerford discusses how this unprecedented growth has created new trends in the industry: areadevelopment.com/data-centers/Q… Area Development

Interesting angle on an important topic! lnkd.in/e595Bbd

Is the Cloud Killing Data Center Jobs? You probably already know the answer is "no," but you'll find the article provides good detail on the nature of these types of jobs, who's hiring, and how the positions are evolving. lnkd.in/e925pX8

If want to reach youth and influence the way they think about #manufacturing, find young associates in your organization to post photo testimonials on Instagram says #MFGUS18 speaker Allison Grealis founder at Women in Manufacturing (WiM) #PressForProgress #TellHerStory

Here is Part 2 in a series by my colleague Kyle Syers on how the new federal tax legislation affects location decisions. (Be sure to check out Part 1, too.) lnkd.in/ewa4rVq