DT #662 Why Trust, Talent, and Infrastructure Drive Site Selection Success
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The episode discusses the critical factors influencing site selection success, including trust, talent, and infrastructure.
What separates communities that win major investments from those that get left behind? In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with Tess Fay , Vice President of Global Location Strategies , to explore the increasingly complex world of site selection and the factors shaping the future of U.S. manufacturing. Tess shares how companies evaluate locations through the lens of long-term risk, infrastructure capacity, workforce strength, and community readiness. With major investment decisions carrying consequences for decades, preparation and execution have never been more important. A major theme throughout the conversation is trust. Tess explains why communities that communicate clearly, maintain realistic timelines, and consistently deliver on commitments build the credibility needed to compete for large-scale projects. The discussion also dives into growing infrastructure challenges, particularly around energy availability. As demand for manufacturing and industrial development continues to grow, access to reliable power is becoming one of the most critical factors in site selection. Workforce resilience, strategic partnerships, and strong local leadership also emerge…
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