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 as well as 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:
- Real Estate
- Corporate Law
- Federal, State and Local Government Relations
- Land Use
- International
- Labor and Employment
- Environmental Permitting
- Immigration
- Intellectual Property
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:
- One million square foot fulfillment center for major internet retailer expanding operations to southeastern Virginia - (assisted locality) $50 million and 390 jobs.
- State-of-the-art manufacturing facility for large aerospace company locating in Prince George County, Va. - $500 million investment and 500 jobs.
- Headquarters of a Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer locating in Richmond, Va. - $80 million investment and 400 jobs.
- North American manufacturing headquarters for large Swedish furniture manufacturer locating in Danville, Va. - $281 million investment and 740 jobs.
- 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.
- North American headquarters of German automotive company locating in Herndon, Va. - $100 million investment and 400 jobs.
- Facility for international manufacturer of paper products locating in Rockingham County, NC - $30 million investment and 200 jobs.
- 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.
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.
News
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04.02.2013
SESALT Newsletter - April 2013
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03.04.2013
10 FAQs for Foreign Companies Establishing Operations in the United States
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02.02.2012
Williams Mullen Assists Dinwiddie County IDA with Amazon.com Location
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10.11.2011
Tom McVey Featured in Triangle Business Journal
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09.28.2011
Effects of Proposal to Limit Exemption of Municipal Bond Interest
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09.21.2011
How Locating Near a University Could Benefit Your Company’s Bottom Line
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08.31.2011
Understanding The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
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07.20.2011
Tom McVey Spreads the Word about the U.S. Government’s Stepped-Up Enforcement of Regulations Restricting the Export of U.S. Defense Technology
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07.20.2011
North Carolina Adopts Rules To Govern Electronic Discovery
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07.19.2011
Virginia’s Version of E-Verify Signed Into Law
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07.14.2011
Corporate Law Alert - North Carolina
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06.29.2011
North Carolina's Version of E-Verify Signed Into Law
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06.13.2011
Protecting Confidential Information and Trade Secrets
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06.13.2011
Significant New Electronic Discovery Legislation in North Carolina Likely To Become Law
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05.31.2011
The ABCs of CDAs
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05.31.2011
eDiscovery & Information Governance – Tips for Effectively Managing Your Email
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05.26.2011
Williams Mullen Presents Forum on Alternative Energy
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05.26.2011
May 2011 Immigration Update
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03.31.2011
Senate Passes Patent System Overhaul
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01.21.2011
EPA Establishes New Rules for Chesapeake Bay Watershed
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01.01.2011
Pat Gottschalk Participates in Political Roundtable Discussion Hosted by Virginia Business Magazine
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10.13.2010
Jobs Commission Recommends Increased Funding to Promote Virginia
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08.18.2010
Williams Mullen Launches Economic Development Team
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02.01.2010
Former Secretary of Commerce and Trade Joins Williams Mullen’s Corporate Practice
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02.01.2008
Williams Mullen Announces Election of New Partners
Events
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03.25.2013
Roundtable in the Rockies
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11.29.2012
Join us at the 2012 Virginia Economic Summit
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11.09.2012
Williams Mullen Economic Development Team Alternative Energy Forum, Virginia Beach, Va., May 26, 2011
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11.21.2011
Hon. Patrick O. Gottschalk to Speak at The Consultants Forum on Area Development
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07.27.2011
WMACCA Government Contractors Forum: ITAR For Government Contractors Who (Mistakenly) Believe It Does Not Apply to Them
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06.15.2011
ITAR - Deal With It Before It Deals With You
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05.26.2011
The Economic Development Team at Williams Mullen Presents a Forum on Alternative Energy
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09.21.2010
Top 10 Legal Tips for Economic Developers: Staying Ahead of Your Competition in 2011
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James V. Meath
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Eliot Norman
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William L. Nusbaum
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David F. Paulson, Jr.
Partner Raleigh, NC- Phone:919.981.4003
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Ronald D. Raxter
Partner Raleigh, NC- Phone:919.981.4304
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Robert F. Riley
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