by Mark Williams | Jun 8, 2022 | Blog, Economic Development, Insights, Site Selection
Siting Success: The Tale of the Diamond Cutter By: Mark Williams Imagine you inherit an uncut diamond. The initial appraisal, if cut correctly, indicates it could be worth $1 million. The cutting process is complex and if not handled correctly could depreciate the...by Mark Williams | Jan 28, 2019 | Blog, Insights
Client Alignment on Key Site Location Factors is Critical to Project Success The most critical step of any site location project is to obtain executive input and consensus at the beginning of the project. It is especially important to obtain input regarding key...Mac Farr joined Strategic Development Group in 2017 as a project consultant and works closely with the Company’s senior team on activities related to incentive negotiation and site location analysis. In addition, he undertakes demographics and workforce analysis for SDG’s clients.
Prior to joining SDG, Mac worked in the commercial development industry and, in his time with a boutique development firm, led a diverse team to undertake all aspects of the development process, including project budgeting, site selection, pre-construction due diligence and construction management. He is a licensed real estate broker.
Mac earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina with a focus on Real Estate and Marketing. Mac lives in Columbia and when he is not working he enjoys exploring the mountains of western North Carolina.