Tariffs used to be a background issue—something handled quietly by logistics teams and customs brokers. Today, they are front and center in conversations about where companies invest, expand, and create jobs. For economic development professionals, tariff preparedness has quickly become essential to staying competitive in a changing global economy.   As global trade policies shift and evolve, companies considering the U.S. market are asking new, more complex questions. How mu

In a white paper published last year by the Hickey Institute titled “Risk & Resilience: Strategic Framework to Prepare for Tomorrow,” the team addresses risk and resilience planning from a site-selection standpoint. The paper does much to help communities think about redundancy, define acceptable risk levels to help make informed decisions about mitigation needs, and understand the cost implications of having no plan for how to help corporations keep the motors running and li

Here's a history of Hickey Global that explains how the firm fits into the Hickey & Associates legacy. The history of Hickey Global truly begins with Hickey & Associates. Founded in 1986, our sister company gained experience providing services to companies engaged in physical location processes. By 1991, that work had advanced from helping companies in the US to establishing an international expertise in site selection work that would soon span the globe. Throughout the compa

Before we jumpstart the year, we wanted to take a few moments to look back to the five highest performing blogs released last year. The topics were wide-ranging and informative. If you missed one of these blogs, click the link below and browse the library.   Ten Things We’re Thankful for in Economic Development – Coming in at number five, this blog was a rundown of the various tools, resources, and stakeholders who make the work of growing economies achievable. Did you agree

As the year comes to a close, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank our friends and colleagues in economic development. We’ve had a busy year offering webinars and training, developing strategies, crafting mission and vision statements, building value propositions, and helping communities grow into the best versions of themselves. None of that exciting work would have been possible without the trust of our valued partners in communities nationwide. At Hickey Global, we

As we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Hickey Global team wanted to take a moment to build a list of things we’re thankful for in economic development. With the hustle and bustle of deadlines throughout the year, sometimes it’s easy to forget what we love about the industry. This list isn’t exhaustive, but it’s a good start.   Thought leadership. While we’re in the throes of performing daily job tasks, it’s often impossible to research the next big industry trend or ch

Life moves fast, especially if you’re an economic developer. With project demands, fast-approaching deadlines, and the desire to get some...

Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Bethany Miller, a Senior Economic Development Consultant at...

There are so many times in life when it would be easier to keep working at something that’s not quite going as planned, even when you...

At Hickey Global, we believe practicing what you preach is important. That’s why, last month, we paused our project work for two days to...

It's an old adage, but it rings truer than ever in economic development: the only constant is change. This year, the U.S. economy began a...

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Implications for Site Selection & Economic Development The rules have changed for business investment. Are your strategies and stakeholders ready?

The life sciences and medical technology (medtech) industries are at the forefront of innovation, driving advancements that enhance...

In the coming months, your community may see an increase in foreign direct investment interest as global markets adjust to a changing US...

The Hickey Institute’s “US Credits & Incentives Update - Spring 2025 Report” provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving economic...

Things are changing at Hickey Global Canada, and we want to keep you informed. First, we would like to take a moment to reintroduce...

We're excited to announce that we’ve revamped our service offerings to better address the evolving needs of our economic development...

Hickey Global’s President and CEO, Barry Matherly, recently sat down with Dennis Fraise, host of the Develop This Economic & Community...

2024 Hickey Institute Post-Election Update Webinar Just before the end of the year, Hickey & Associates and Hickey Global joined forces...

Jason Rancadore, Principal, Hickey & Associates Economic developers spend lots of time getting to know site selection consultants. To...