Where a business decides to locate and how it leverages incentive opportunities are among the most strategic decisions it can make to maximize returns and position itself for lasting success.
At Grassi, our Site Selection & Incentives team brings decades of experience and a deep understanding of political, geographic, real estate, and tax matters to help businesses identify optimal locations and secure the infrastructure, resources, and incentives that drive lasting impact and profitability.
From Fortune 500 companies to industry-changing startups, we’ve helped clients turn site selection and incentives into powerful growth opportunities. With a firm grasp of regional dynamics and long-standing relationships with decision-makers nationwide, we secure major grants, abatements, and creative funding solutions tailored to each client’s goals.
We’ve earned the trust of clients and public-sector stakeholders by consistently delivering on complex, high-stakes projects that demand strategic vision, fierce advocacy, political insight and precise execution. Our team goes beyond the standard programs to unlock and maximize a project’s value proposition.
Our experience spans a wide range of industries and project types—from aerospace, defense, and automotive manufacturing to food and beverage, technology, and headquarters—at every stage and scale.
Our Impact:
- $4 Billion+
Secured incentives for clients across North America - 50+ Years
Of combined specialized site selection and incentives experience - Nationwide Reach
Built on trusted relationships with clients and decision-makers
Our Approach
We tailor every engagement to your objectives, identifying the optimal location for your long-term needs while maximizing the incentives and public sector support for your investment.
Our methodology is built on three core pillars:
- Trusted
We’ve earned a reputation for delivering results on complex projects that require thoughtful navigation of political and economic factors. Across infrastructure, permitting, workforce development, and more, our team identifies high-impact opportunities and works to maximize their value through strategic structuring and negotiation. - Unmatched Advocacy
We look beyond the prescribed programs to design and negotiate custom solutions that align with your goals. Our team of senior and nationally recognized professionals identifies high-impact opportunities and maximizes their value through strategic structuring and negotiation. - Staying Power for Long-Term Success
We stay engaged through every critical phase, from early evaluation and site control to approvals, compliance, and the realization of benefits. Our continued involvement provides the consistency and oversight needed to support long-term success.
Proven Results
Our work consistently delivers results, and we’ve secured billions of dollars in incentives, grants, and cost savings, while providing the strategic guidance and project support that businesses need to turn their real estate from cost centers to sources of value creation. Some examples include:
- $750 million in incentives for a national defense manufacturer, reducing production costs and securing a major government contract
- 400 acres of free industrial land secured for an automotive start-up
- 4 million gallons per day of water rights obtained for a Southwest beverage facility
- Zero state tax liability structured for an aerospace client, helping win a Department of Defense award
- Workforce training grants secured for food and beverage companies across multiple states
- Regulatory approvals expedited in under 10 days for a clean energy company
- 15-year no-tax period structured for a client renewing a lease without new capital investment
How We Can Help
Every project presents its unique challenges and objectives. We bring the perspective, precision, advocacy and experience needed to navigate them.
Whether you’re entering a new market, managing competing regional offers, or aligning incentives with your long-term business goals, we can help you make confident decisions that position your investment for success.
To learn more about how Grassi’s Site Selection & Incentives team can help you unlock the full potential of your next project, connect with our leadership team today.
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Tom Stringer is a nationally recognized expert in site selection, state and local incentives, real estate strategy, and compliance. His expertise has been featured in leading business publications.