- SITE SELECTION -

JBA's expertise in site selection includes the following:

Corporate location strategy

· Location selection

· Site selection

· HR relocation management

· Relocation feasibility

· Labor market assessment

We ask clients to work with us to develop a matrix so they can help us to develop the most critical factors in selection of the proper area for their investment. Our methods are to develop the most efficient long term site for our clients. Through our vast experience we know the economic development organizations in both the USA and Canada . This will help your organization in negotiations with the states and communities.

Client List

EM Chemicals (formerly E. Merck) - Conducted intensive labor, quality of life and incentive analysis for the relocation of E. Merck's headquarters from New York to Southern New Jersey

ReliaStar - Conducted a detailed labor analysis of an Upper Midwest market area for the location of a fulfillment center for this Minneapolis-based insurance company. The company selected Minot, ND for this operation.

ING - Completed a 48 state analysis for one of the world's largest financial services, which consolidated several offices and expanded their Midwest headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa.

Becton Dickson - Conducted incentives and labor analysis for the consolidation of the ophthalmology division of this New Jersey based corporation eventually leading to an expansion in Massachusetts.

Northwest Airlines - Conducted a labor analysis for the location of two call center projects.

U.S. Bancorp - Provided a detailed labor analysis for this major Minneapolis-based bank's expansion of their credit card and fulfillment center operations.

Horseshoe Gaming - Providing site selection and relocation assistance to this fast growing gaming company. Headquarters has moved to the Chicago western suburbs.

Gateway Computer - Provided site selection analysis for the location of technical support centers for this high technology client.

National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) - Performed site selection and relocation services for this national association, which moved from Connecticut to St. Louis.

La Quinta Hotels, Inc. - Providing group move and labor analysis services for their headquarters move to Dallas, Texas.

Volvo - Completed an analysis for this auto manufacturer comparing European locations vs. Canada and the United States.