Georgia.          Governor Brian P. Kemp’s rural economic development strategy is yielding major results for hardworking Georgians in communities all across the Peach State. In a recent ranking conducted by economic development and corporate real estate magazine, Site Selection, seven rural counties (Appling, Bacon, Dodge, Elbert, Franklin, Hart, and Union) in Georgia earned a spot in the […]

The location of solar, wind and other renewable energy projects is a hot topic in many Ohio communities.  Ohio has shifted decisions on state energy policy to local governments throughout the state.  This shift puts millions of dollars in local government and school district funding in jeopardy.  Energy companies and communities need to understand the

Ohio is becoming a leader in the renewable energy marketplace.  Whether manufacturing renewable energy products or developing renewable energy facilities, the Buckeye State is responding to the demands of manufacturers and tech companies alike for the availability of renewable energy sources.  First, Ohio is a major consumer of energy as the 7th largest state in

The United States depends upon a range of sources for its domestic energy production. As the table below illustrates, primary energy sources include fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas, and coal), nuclear energy, and renewable sources of energy, and electricity is a secondary energy source that is generated (produced) from primary energy sources.[i]  Coal, oil, and

Domestic energy production is a critical factor in the future growth of the United States economy.  6 reasons confirm America’s best chance for success is tied to the development of domestic energy production. The energy industry creates high-wage STEM jobs. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) occupations are all over the energy industry sector and

Placemaking is really a workforce development strategy to retain and attract the best talent by improving the quality of life of where those workers will live, work and play whether it is through attractive taxing policies or green spaces and trail systems. The International Economic Development Council has defined placemaking as “the practice of enhancing

Montrose Group successfully advocated for three clients to gain a total of $ 19.4 M from local and state governments for several industrial and mixed-use projects.  Project and incentive summaries for these Montrose Group clients are listed below. Steelton Holdings LLC is developing The Fort in the southside of Columbus and received a $2,970,094 Cleanup/Remediation