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Election Day is finally here in the United States! As a business community, government policies at the federal, state, and local levels impact everything we do, from economic stability to workforce development, zoning, innovation, incentives, and beyond. That’s why voting is not only a civic duty but a vital opportunity to shape the environment in which we operate and grow. Let’s make it count – Vote! #GetOutTheVote #ElectionDay #SiteSelection #CRE #BusinessCommunity #ShapeOurFuture

🎃 While Halloween may be scary, the holiday delivers a major impact for the economy and small businesses! 👻 According to the National Retail Federation, consumer spending this Halloween is expected to reach near-record levels at $11.6 billion, just shy of last year’s high. Following a downturn during the pandemic year, the spending trend continues across costumes, candy, and decorations, among other spooky items. 🧛♀️ From the entire Hickey team, we wish you all a fun and safe Halloween! 👽 #Halloween #HappyHalloween #TrickorTreat #Smallbiz #Boo #SmallBusiness #Economy #Retail #MainStreet

⚡ Secure your spot today! ⚡ Join experts from the Hickey Institute as we tackle the biggest challenges shaping the future of U.S. energy and explore strategies businesses can use to stay ahead. With rising demand, aging infrastructure, and extreme weather becoming the new normal, the energy landscape stands at a critical crossroads. What’s on the agenda? 🔹 Actionable strategies for businesses to stay resilient and future-ready  🔹 Insights on the unprecedented power demand and grid challenges 🔹 Solutions for sustainability and renewable energy adoption 🔹 How communities and utilities are innovating to adapt 💡 Get your questions answered live during the interactive Q&A session with our experts after the presentation. Don’t wait—secure your spot now and stay ahead of these key energy developments: https://lnkd.in/gaT_vXss #EnergyCrisis #Sustainability #GridResilience #EnergyInnovation #HickeyInstitute #BusinessStrategy #Industrial #Renewables #Nuclear #SiteSelection #CRE Hickey Global

Another incredible UEDA (Utility Economic Development Association) Fall Forum in the books! The forum sparked insightful discussions on the evolving challenges facing utilities and the critical role of economic development in shaping resilient industries. As the future of #siteselection unfolds, strong partnerships between businesses and utilities are more important than ever to ensure we stay ahead of emerging trends and build a future-ready, resilient economy. 👏 A huge thank you to Arizona Public Service - APS, Kelly Patton, Cameron Robb, and everyone else involved for hosting such a well-organized, impactful conference in beautiful Scottsdale 🏜! Looking forward to continuing these important conversations and driving collaboration toward a more sustainable future. #EconomicDevelopment #EconDev #Utilities #BusinessPartnerships #UEDA #Resilience #FutureReady #Sustainability

Thrilled to be at the 2024 Institute for Professionals in Taxation Credits & Incentives Symposium in beautiful Tucson, Arizona 🌵! No better opportunity to learn, network, and collaborate with industry leaders in the ever-evolving world of #incentives. Proud of our own, Teresa Hawkins, who led an insightful discussion on the critical role of compliance in the incentive process. Planning and preparation are key to navigating this essential phase! Looking forward to more engaging conversations and connections throughout the event! #taxcredits #grants #SALT #CRE #tax #EDO #EconDev #IPT

⚡ Now Available: Hickey Institute's Latest Report on the U.S. Energy Crisis ⚡ We're thrilled to share our latest report, Running Out of Power, exploring how businesses can navigate the complex energy challenges ahead. With rising demand, aging infrastructure, and increasing severe weather events, the U.S. energy landscape is facing a critical crossroads. In this comprehensive report, our experts dive deep into:  🔹 The pressures on the nation’s grid 🔹 New and innovative technologies 🔹 Infrastructure investment opportunities 🔹 Strategies for businesses to enhance resilience and sustainability From efficiency measures to diverse energy portfolios, there are solutions on the horizon. But will they be enough to secure a sustainable future? At the Hickey Institute, we believe that a mix of technologies, investments, and policies will shape the way forward. Our report provides key insights and strategic roadmaps that businesses can adopt to mitigate risk and ensure long-term success. Key takeaways include: 🔸 Unprecedented demand for power 🔸 Grid and transmission challenges 🔸 Cutting-edge sustainability solutions 🔸 What communities and utilities are doing to adapt 🔸 Actionable strategies for businesses to stay ahead Download your copy of Running Out of Power today to prepare your business for the energy challenges of tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/gz9z7Xfd #EnergyCrisis #Sustainability #GridResilience #EnergyInnovation #HickeyInstitute #BusinessStrategy #Industrial #Renewables #Nuclear #SiteSelection #CRE Hickey Global

Navigating supply chain disruptions has become all too commonplace in today's dynamic world. If we learned anything from the global system shock caused by the pandemic, companies must have contingency plans throughout their supply chain networks. As the massive dockworker strike affecting cargo ports from Maine to Texas became official, immediate ripple effects are being felt across the U.S. economy, potentially costing upwards of $5 billion per day. Fortunately, global shippers have been preparing for the potential shockwaves to come, thus the actual impacts aren't expected to be as harsh as they may have been in the past. Yes, we'll see disruption in core sectors like pharmaceuticals, retail, and automotive, among others, cargo shifts to alternative ports have been well underway for months. Look no further than the incredible increase in port traffic along the U.S. west coast in recent months. The Port of Long Beach has had a record summer in total TEUs coming in and out, with August volumes up more than a staggering 40% from the same month last year. Meanwhile, major rail operators, such as UP, substantially increased their intermodal capacity to move goods from the west coast ports. In many ways this is a reverse of the trends we witnessed over the past couple years, as many global shippers began transitioning to U.S. east coast and Gulf of Mexico ports due to bottlenecks and strike activity across the traditional western cargo lanes. Learn more about these supply chain trends and how your business can prepare for network disruptions by connecting with experts from the Hickey Location Strategy team. https://lnkd.in/eJ_BKmui #supplychain #logistics #siteselection #locationstrategy #trade

Still time to register for our webinar TOMORROW, October 1st! With a dynamic landscape for #incentives aross the United States, join our experts for a comprehensive review of the latest insights from the Hickey Institute report 🌎 During the interactive session, our team will cover the major shifts and key trends impacting the incentives landscape, including: ✅ The upcoming incentives financing cliff as COVID-era federal funding winds down ✅ How governments are streamlining the incentives process for businesses ✅ Strategies for ensuring communities see real ROI from their incentives ✅ The role of incentives in driving a green and sustainable future ✅ Key updates from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, & several Tribal Nations Stick around for an interactive Q&A session to get your questions answered live! Register now! https://lnkd.in/giCJcytT #Incentives #EconomicDevelopment #Sustainability #SiteSelection #CRE #GreenFuture #FederalFunding #ESG #RealEstate #CHIPS #IRA

Congratulations to Plenty®, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Greater Richmond Partnership, Chesterfield Economic Development, and everyone else that made this transformative project a success! A true partnership across all levels! We're all excited to enjoy the Driscoll's strawberries soon 🍓 !

Secure your spot for our webinar on October 1st! Join the Hickey Location Strategy & Incentives Team as we break down the latest insights from the Hickey Institute's report on incentives across the U.S. 🌎 We'll be covering key trends and political shifts that are shaping the incentives landscape, including: ✅ The upcoming incentives financing cliff as federal funding winds down ✅ How governments are streamlining the incentives process for businesses ✅ Strategies for ensuring communities see real ROI from their incentives ✅ The role of incentives in driving a green and sustainable future ✅ Key updates from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, & several Tribal Nations Stick around for an interactive Q&A session to get your questions answered live! Don’t miss out – register now and stay ahead of these critical developments: https://lnkd.in/g8mD-AFq #Incentives #EconomicDevelopment #Sustainability #SiteSelection #CRE #GreenFuture #FederalFunding #ESG #RealEstate #CHIPS #IRA