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BLS & Co. executive managing director Jay Biggins will be speaking on the 'Capital Markets, Finance, Tax & Incentives' panel at the second Newark Summit on Monday, December 9. This day-long event is dedicated to exploring Newark’s efforts in driving real estate investment, economic development, innovation, operations, culture, capital markets & design. Register here: https://lnkd.in/exWJrZxg

In the final installment of our 'Site Selection Issues' series, we dive into the key factors influencing location decisions across Europe, alongside our partners at Location Decisions and Tractus. Which European markets do you think will lead the way in attracting foreign investment in the coming years? We’d love to hear your thoughts—share them below!

Up next in the 'Site Selection Issues' series: Asia! Discover the key factors shaping location decisions across the largest and most diverse continent. What industry do you see thriving the most in Asia over the next decade? Share your thoughts below, and stay tuned for more global insights.

Up next in the 'Site Selection Issues' series: Asia! Discover the key factors shaping location decisions across the largest and most diverse continent. What industry do you see thriving the most in Asia over the next decade? Share your thoughts below, and stay tuned for more global insights. Tractus | Location Decisions

We are proud to sponsor the 2024 @NewJerseyFuture Smart Growth Awards! The awards honor groundbreaking redevelopment projects that contribute to making New Jersey communities sustainable, equitable, and strong. Join us to celebrate on October 22 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. #NJFSGA24 https://lnkd.in/ePCfKJMj

Headed to the Utility Economic Development Association's Fall Forum in Scottsdale, AZ next week? So are BLS & Co.'s Tim Comerford and Haley Hop, MSED, MBA! We'd love to connect with you there. Stop by and say hello or drop a comment below!

In collaboration with our partners Tractus and Location Decisions, we are excited to kick off our "Site Selection Issues" series! In this first installment, we’re diving into the top factors you need to consider when making location decisions in North America. What’s the most important factor when selecting a site in North America? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for insights from around the globe.

BLS & Co. congratulates Eli Lilly and Company on its groundbreaking $4.5B Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. This new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development will be located in the state's LEAP Research and Innovation District, where it will expand the Company's investment in the region to more than $13 billion. BLS & Co. is proud to have served as the Company's site selection, infrastructure and incentives advisor on this exciting project.

Have you noticed the rapid growth of data centers? Driven by AI and other emerging technologies, markets across the United States are struggling to find creative solutions to meet needs. Strategic partnerships between data centers, utilities, and communities are key to finding win-win solutions to meet the growing need for computing power. Check out my recent article to dive into a market update for data centers!