2025 Economic Incentives: A Strategic Force in Industrial Acquisitions & Sales
America is entering a new industrial era, driven by reshoring, sustainability, and supply-chain resilience…
At Holland Industrial Group, we’ve seen firsthand how these incentive flows impact decisions on acquiring facilities…

The Growing Scale of Incentives: From Footnote to Headline
According to the 2025 U.S. Market Report by Site Selection Group, roughly $59.2 billion in state and local incentives…
Companies that received incentives in 2024 committed over $432 billion in capital investment…
For industrial investors and operators, incentives have moved from background detail to a headline factor in strategy…
Where Incentives Are Flowing: Top Regions & Industries
Midwest · Manufacturing Powerhouse
Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana lead in automotive, EV battery plants, and semiconductors…
Southeast · EV & Logistics Hub
Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida are capturing multi-billion-dollar EV assembly and battery deals…
Southwest · Semiconductors & Clean Tech
Texas and Arizona anchor large-scale fabs and renewable-energy projects, boosted by CHIPS Act funding…
Appalachia · Green Manufacturing Revival
Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia leverage incentives to revitalize communities impacted by industrial decline…
Overall, incentives align with national priorities like renewable energy, EVs, semiconductors, and advanced materials…
How Incentives Influence Acquisition & Sale Strategies
1. Incentive-Rich Regions Attract More Buyers
Locations offering robust tax credits, grants, or abatements can reduce project costs and enhance ROI…
2. Sellers “Package” Properties as Incentive-Ready
Owners who coordinate with local development agencies before listing can highlight potential incentives…
3. Sale-Leasebacks Thrive in Incentive Zones
Companies can monetize real estate yet still capture ongoing incentives tied to job creation or capital investment…
Case Study: Repositioning a Virginia Facility with Public Incentives
A recent project in Southwest Virginia shows how incentives can fuel facility revitalization…

This example highlights the value of combining targeted improvements with strategic incentive planning…