Site Selection No Longer About Cost

Anne Cosgrove, Editorial Director for Business Facilities Magazine, wrote in the March/April 2026 issue wrote…”For site selectors and corporate leaders, location decisions are no longer about cost – they are about certainty, speed and long-term adaptability.  Communities that once competed primarily on incentives are now differentiating themselves through infrastructure readiness, energy capacity and workforce alignment. Manufacturers are seeking locations that support innovation alongside production. The result is a more integrated approach – one where workforce development, innovation and operational efficiency intersect.”