Civic & Community

1. We know the officials, agencies and community groups that can help or stop our plans.

2. Each of those relationships has an owner on our team.

3. We talk to them before we need something.

4. Our permit and zoning path has a timeline we trust.

5. We know the political and community risks to our next project.

6. Delays from approvals are tracked and costed.

7. We know which tax credits, grants and incentives we qualify for.

8. We track and meet the commitments tied to incentives we have received.

9. Public funding is part of our capital plan, not an afterthought.

10. The community near our sites sees us as a good neighbor.

11. We have a plan for public meetings and opposition before they happen.

12. Our local hiring and giving are visible and tied to our goals.

13. We have working relationships with economic development, workforce and education partners.

14. We can respond to a public RFP or partnership request within weeks, not months.

15. Our leaders are seen as credible voices in the region.