For a broad summary of the structure of the CHIPS Act, please reference BLS & Co.'s earlier piece which summarizes the various funding “buckets” under the Act. This article focuses on the funding opportunities presented by the largest of those buckets, the ~$50B in funding allocated to the CHIPS for America Fund, to be administered by the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) by way of several funding opportunities.

BLS & Co.'s Project Director, Stephanie Mercado, and Managing Director, Tracey Hyatt Bosman, detail how the Inflation Reduction Act will increase clean energy production in the U.S. by supporting energy innovation and encouraging investment in disadvantaged communities.

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new tool - a regional resource guide for site selection in the U.S. and useful orientation to the diverse opportunities across the country including guides for the Northeast, Southern, Midwestern, Western regions and Non-Contiguous U.S!

BLS & Co. Managing Director Tracey Hyatt Bosman and GIS and Site Selection Consultant Carissa Foley dive into how technological advancements in AI, drones and VR are impacting the site selection industry, emphasizing that despite these innovations, human expertise is still crucial for nuanced decision-making and consensus-building.

As the economic development industry prepares for the upcoming SelectUSA 2024 Investment Summit, we are taking a look at where Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has historically landed in the United States.

BLS & Co. Senior VP Tim Comerford, Project Manager Tracey Hyatt Bosman, Tractus partner Michael Hirou and Location Decisions partner Andreas Dressler discuss the increasing importance for businesses to align location strategies with renewable energy goals, outlining various renewable energy options, challenges and incentives, with a focus on the U.S. market.