Williams Mullen’s Economic Development Team assists U.S.-based and international companies with relocation and expansion projects. Businesses considering the location of new facilities or operations face a barrage of challenges and decision points, from complex government regulations and financing issues, to zoning restrictions, employment matters and public perception. Your company needs a multi-disciplinary team that possesses the skills and experience to make your project a success. That’s where Williams Mullen’s Economic Development Team can be a valuable resource.
Williams Mullen’s Economic Development Team assists U.S.-based and international companies with relocation and expansion projects. Businesses considering the location of new facilities or operations face a barrage of challenges and decision points, from complex government regulations and financing issues, to zoning restrictions, employment matters and public perception. Your company needs a multi-disciplinary team that possesses the skills and experience to make your project a success. That’s where Williams Mullen’s Economic Development Team can be a valuable resource.
Team members include a former Virginia secretary of commerce and trade, a former deputy chief of staff and press secretary to a North Carolina governor and board members of regional and local economic development partnerships.
We understand the inner workings of the executive and legislative branches of federal, state and local governments. Our professional credibility and knowledge of the process mean we are able to work with governmental decision-makers to design innovative solutions tailored to the unique aspects of each development project, no matter where the location.
When negotiating incentives, you want to be able to rely on professionals who are intimately familiar with the various programs and the extent such programs can be accessed for your project. Our Team’s extensive experience and connections enables us to explore creative incentive and financing packages.
In addition to negotiating innovative state and local incentive packages, the multi-disciplinary Team can assist with:
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- Federal, State and Local Government Relations
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With strong capabilities across most business lines, the Team focuses on projects in the following sectors: advanced manufacturing; warehouse, distribution and logistics; research and development; technology (including information and communications technology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, modeling and simulation, and cybersecurity); energy power generation (especially renewable power – hydro, wind, solar, biomass, ethanol, etc.); headquarters; and data centers. We are able to assist companies with related projects throughout the country.
Your company can depend on Williams Mullen for guidance in all of the legal disciplines involved in relocating or expanding a business. As government officials or as counsel, our Team members have played instrumental roles in major economic development projects such as:
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One million square foot fulfillment center for major internet retailer expanding operations to southeastern Virginia - (assisted locality) $50 million and 390 jobs.
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State-of-the-art manufacturing facility for large aerospace company locating in Prince George County, Va. - $500 million investment and 500 jobs.
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Headquarters of a Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer locating in Richmond, Va. - $80 million investment and 400 jobs.
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North American manufacturing headquarters for large Swedish furniture manufacturer locating in Danville, Va. - $281 million investment and 740 jobs.
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One million square foot distribution center for Fortune 500 company locating in Isle of Wight County, Va. - substantial real estate and capital investment and hundreds of new jobs.
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North American headquarters of German automotive company locating in Herndon, Va. - $100 million investment and 400 jobs.
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Facility for international manufacturer of paper products locating in Rockingham County, NC - $30 million investment and 200 jobs.
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Expansion of operations for international manufacturer of small engines in Alamance County, NC - $30 million investment and 400 jobs.
Working alongside economic development agencies, the Williams Mullen Team has proven experience providing project solutions and hopes to partner with you to successfully launch your economic development project.