Where to Build: Factory Site Selection Strategies
Thinking about where to build your next factory? In this workshop, we’ll explore playbooks used by the world’s fastest-growing manufacturers and hardtech startups. From site selection to negotiating with governments, we’ll cover it all.
Topics include:
When to start — the fine line between moving too early or too late.
What to look for — industrial site selection has thousands of factors, but only a few truly matter.
Incentives & Non-Dilutive Capital — how to secure grants, tax breaks, and financing from state and local programs.
Energy Access — strategies for locking in cheap, reliable, and clean power at scale.
The “Amazon HQ2” Playbook — how to get cities and states competing for your next facility.
About Scout Cities
Scout Cities is the next-gen site selection platform for industrial expansion. We combine data on real estate, incentives, labor, and utilities to help companies choose where to build their next factory.
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