Industrial Site Location Report

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Executive Summary

An executive summary is a concise description of what the report contains. Pull important points from the body of the report and put them into the executive summary. Include the major findings, analysis and conclusions. A good executive summary allows the reader to understand the basic content of the report without reading the report. 150 to 250 words. This must include the recommended top two sites and why they are the best sites.

Introduction

Fours Parts in an introduction

1. Purpose (It should be written in the present tense)

· States the purpose of the report

· Includes what the report will recommend

2. Background

· Provides information on the problem or situation that gave rise to the investigation

3. Method of investigation

· States how the investigation was conducted, and data sources used e.g. Gazelle, USITC database, etc.

4. Scope

· States the areas of investigation

Project Requirements

Objectives of the new facility

Site and building

Financial assumptions

Production, market, and distribution

Raw materials and industrial services

Labor

Needs and Wants

Identify specific needs and wants and data sources for each screen

Screening Process

Walk the client through the site elimination process

Top Two Sites for Further Consideration

Possible incentives available

Specific real estate location

Discussion/Conclusions

Provide a concise summary of the issues and findings explored in the report. It should also include next recommended steps

References

Appendixes

Appendix A: Project Requirement Questionnaire