Corporate Site Selection Consulting for Complex Facility Decisions
I've sat inside economic development organizations and across from them. That dual perspective is what makes the analysis different.
The hidden risks most site reports miss
The failure modes that derail location decisions don't show up in pitch decks. They surface later — when reversing course is expensive.
What We Do
Principal-led. Every engagement. No junior handoffs.
Corporate Site Search
End-to-end location advisory — from requirements definition and fatal-flaw screening through RFP management, due diligence, and final recommendation.
Utility Readiness Advisory
Pressure-test transformer availability, substation load margins, dual-feed feasibility, and interconnection queue before commitments are made.
Incentive Package Analysis
Evaluate clawback exposure, trigger realism, and net present value — then negotiate terms, not just the headline number.
Workforce Assessment
Labor availability, competitive employer mapping, and wage benchmarks tied to your actual job classifications — not generic regional summaries.
Data Center Advisory
Grid-driven site strategy for hyperscale and enterprise projects — substation capacity, interconnection queue, and behind-the-meter alternatives.
Four phases. One north star: surface risk early.
Total engagement: 3–9 months depending on complexity.
How we compare
| Hyphen Strategies | Large Firm | |
|---|---|---|
| Who does the work | Devin, start to finish | Junior analysts |
| Public-sector insight | 15 yrs inside EDOs | Outside perspective only |
| Independence | Paid by you, no other interests | Varies |
| Engagements at a time | Limited — by design | Unlimited staffing |
| Fee structure | Retainer + success fee | Time & materials or flat |
Real Projects. Real Results.
Corporate Site Search$75M Facility. 5 States. 9 Months.
A mid-market advanced manufacturer needed the optimal location for a new production facility. We led the full process — 200+ communities screened, $4.2M in incentives negotiated.
Project Ascend$1B+ Semiconductor Fab. 7 States.
A Fortune 500 semiconductor manufacturer needed the optimal U.S. location for a next-gen fab. Integrated 15-year NPV modeling, workforce analytics, and government engagement scoring.
Questions worth asking before you hire anyone
What project sizes do you take on?
$50M+ CapEx, 75+ jobs, or 10+ MW power load. Data center and utility scopes vary — ask.
How long does a full engagement take?
6–12 months for a corporate site search. Complex projects (semiconductor, hyperscale) run longer.
Do you work outside Indiana and the Midwest?
Yes. Indiana is home base, but the process travels. Thinner primary-source intelligence in less-familiar markets gets flagged upfront.
How are fees structured?
Retainer plus success fee. No hourly billing, no ambiguous overruns. Scope changes get discussed, not invoiced silently.
Start with a conversation
First call is a fit assessment — for both of us. If it's not a match, we'll say so.
No obligation. No pitch.
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