Corporate Services

Strategic Development Group, Inc. provides a variety of services designed to expedite site selection and maximize financial benefits derived by corporations during the capital investment process. These services allow corporations to focus on core business functions while making timely and informed business decisions and significantly reducing initial and long-term capital expenditures.

The firm specializes in the Southeastern US and has completed highly successful projects with corporations based in the US, Germany, Great Britain, Japan and Taiwan. In addition to its in-house expertise, the firm has working relationships with US experts in the fields of law, tax, environmental permitting and construction which can be mobilized to meet the specific needs of its clients on a timely and cost efficient basis.


Corporate Site Location and Negotiation Services Include:

Site Search

Based on the specific needs of its clients, Strategic Development Group screens and identifies appropriate sites. This process includes a thorough analysis of transportation, utility, demographic, geotechnical and environmental considerations. The firm assists its clients in evaluating the costs of developing sites under consideration.

Incentive Analysis and Negotiation

Strategic Development Group provides an extensive analysis of incentives including training, tax abatements and grant funds that are available from state and local entities as well as utilities and other service providers. The firm provides innovative recommendations to its clients on strategies to pursue and negotiates incentives based on existing needs as well as incentive precedents that have been previously set.


Post Location Follow-up

Site location decisions are often accompanied by agreements or memorandums of understanding that include commitments related to tax incentives, utility incentives, training and installation of infrastructure. Follow-up related to timelines and securing of commitments is critical to project success. Strategic Development Group provides post location follow-up services to ensure timely and complete delivery of commitments.


Government and Public Relations Services

Strategic Development Group, Inc. provides governmental and public relations services to its clients that facilitate the site location and negotiation process as well as enhance the perception of its clients by government entities and the general public. Services include offering general government protocol advice, securing high-level appointments, and preparing news articles and press releases.