Navigating Site Selection: Insights and Expertise with Courtney Dunbar at IAMC

In this episode of the Industrial Advisors podcast, hosts Bill Condon and Matt McGregor speak with Courtney Dunbar, the Director of Site Selection at Burns and McDonnell. Courtney shares her career journey starting from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development to her current position. She explains the intricacies and considerations involved in the site selection process, including logistics, workforce, tax incentives, and environmental factors. The discussion also touches on trends in manufacturing and the importance of pre-capital planning to ensure successful site selection. Courtney emphasizes the need for early and thorough planning to avoid common pitfalls and make informed decisions in the industrial development space.

00:00  Introduction and Career Beginnings

00:44  Podcast Welcome and Marathon Talk

01:15  Exploring Site Selection

03:36  Manufacturing and Distribution Insights

05:19  Trends and Challenges in Site Selection

06:33  Pre-Capital Planning Importance

07:26  Energy Demand and Project Concerns

12:07  Final Thoughts and Farewell