Incentive Opportunity Snapshot
See what your project could be worth before you commit to a location.
Confidential. Complimentary. Delivered in 3-5 business days.
THE PROBLEM
Most companies leave millions on the table
Most companies evaluating a new facility, headquarters relocation, or major expansion underestimate the incentives available to them by a wide margin. State and local programs vary dramatically, eligibility rules are technical, and the difference between a well-positioned project and a poorly-positioned one can run into the tens of millions.
The Incentive Opportunity Snapshot gives you a directional view of what's possible before you invest in a full site selection process.
who it's for
Built for the leaders making capital-intensive decisions
The Snapshot is built for corporate real estate, finance, tax, and operations leaders with a minimum project threshold of $10 million in capital investment and 25 projected full-time jobs looking to evaluate:
New manufacturing or industrial facilities
Headquarters or back-office relocations
Major capacity expansions at existing sites
Data centers, R&D facilities, or distribution hubs
Projects below that threshold are better served through a direct consultation. Please reach out using our standard contact form.
scope & purpose
A planning tool built for you
The Snapshot is a planning tool designed to help your team understand the order of magnitude of incentives that may be available before you invest in a full site selection process.
It does not include negotiation strategy, statutory citations, site-specific factors, or the program-by-program modeling our clients receive in a full Incentive Opportunity Analysis. Those become available when GLS is engaged on the project.
what you'll receive
One Page Executive Summary
A one-page executive summary, prepared by GLS's incentives team, covering up to three states of your choosing. Each Snapshot includes:
Incentive Range Estimate
A Low / Medium / High estimate of total incentive value across statutory programs.
Program Category Breakdown
Job tax credits, investment tax credits, cash grants, payroll rebates, property tax abatements, sales and use tax exemptions, training grants, and infrastructure support.
State-by-State Comparison
An at-a-glance comparison across your selected states, built on the same desktop estimate methodology we apply for paying clients.
Preliminary Competitive Read
Our team's initial read on which jurisdictions are likely most competitive for a project of your profile, size, and industry.
about GLS
The same rigor. Faster format
Global Location Strategies advises corporate clients on site selection and economic development incentives across the United States. Our incentives practice has secured and modeled programs across all major industry verticals and every state we work in.
The Snapshot reflects the same analytical rigor we bring to multi-million-dollar engagements, compressed into a format designed to help you make a faster, better-informed early decision.
2.5B in announced incentives for negotiated clients
50 states covered
100+ years of expertise
50B+ announced capital investment
When our client received South Carolina's initial incentive offer of $159.7M, most companies would have accepted the terms. We didn't. Through structured negotiation, we secured a final package of $239.7M, bringing in an additional $80M in value, a 50% increase over the state's opening position.
Request Your Snapshot
1. You Submit Your Project Parameters
A short intake form captures the basics: industry, jobs, capital investment, average wage, target states, and timeline. Five minutes or less.
2. We Qualify & Confirm
A GLS team member reviews your submission within one business day and confirms next steps by email.
3. We Build Your Snapshot
Our incentives team prepares your one-page executive summary using the same desktop estimate methodology we apply for paying clients.
4. We Walk You Through It
Your Snapshot is delivered during a complimentary 30-minute review call. No obligation, no pitch deck — just a working session on your project.