____ Is there an existing employer in a similar line of business or with similar business processes (e.g., IT or accounting) that might compete for workers? ____ What’s the outlook for current and future workforce competition? Are local businesses expanding or are new businesses coming into the area resulting in additional competition for workers?
____ What is the unionization environment and history of labor activity?
____ Are there workforce development partnerships (apprenticeships, vocational training, job centers) available?
2. Operational Considerations ____ Are there sufficient crucial suppliers within reasonable travel times? ____ Are there restrictive zoning requirements on the proposed site as well as adjacent properties?
____ How accessible is the proposed location to existing company operations in the region?
____ Can you reach existing and new customers efficiently?
____ Are there existing buildings/offices or greenfield sites available for development?
____ Is there room for future expansion as needed?
____ Will there need to be infrastructure improvements to meet your company’s needs (airports with good connections, road or rail service, port access, and intermodals, etc.)? ____ Will you have access to sufficient levels of gas, electricity, potable water, sewer and waste handling, and emergency services to support your operations?
____ What type of renewable energy sources are available for the site (wind, solar, etc.)?
____ What are the permitting and approval timelines for site development or facility expansion?
____ Are there restrictive regulations on air and wastewater emissions or wetlands mitigation requirements? ____ How reliable are the logistics networks (congestion, weather disruptions, labor strikes at ports, etc.)?
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