When it comes to choosing a site for a business, the important variables typically rate the same among site selectors in all industries.

Site selectors traditionally seek locations with good economic benefits for companies in the form of tax breaks, strong local schools and communities with high-rankings for families, and the cost and availability of land necessary for the project.

As a site selector, there’s a plethora of factors that play into choosing a location for your business. Each holds heavy importance to the decision-making process.

However, breaking down the key factors helps site selectors make informed decisions that benefit the business in the long run. For instance, access to a skilled workforce can make or break a location.

According to Area Development, six out of ten CIOs believe skills shortages will prevent their organizations from keeping up with...

When California-headquartered Applied LNG began scouting out potential sites in late 2013 for a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) production plant, time was among the critical concerns. After a vigorous search, the company chose a 31-acre site in the 1,700-acre RailPort Business Park in Midlothian, Texas, just 30 minutes south of Dallas-Fort Worth.