Published in Site Selection: “Site Certification Programs Try to Meet Their Moment”
Authored by:
- Beth A. Friedrich, Director of Public Affairs
- Elizabeth “Beth” A. Buckner, Head of Economic Development & Incentives
- Sarah White, Principal at GLS in Greenville, SC.
The March issue of Site Selection Magazine features a co‑authored article by Beth A. Friedrich, Elizabeth “Beth” A. Buckner, and industry partner Sarah White exploring how site certification programs are evolving to meet today’s rapidly shifting project demands.
The piece examines how communities and decision‑makers are navigating increasing pressure around speed‑to‑market, risk mitigation, infrastructure certainty, and power availability — and why certification programs have become a critical differentiator in competitive site selection. It also highlights how states like North Carolina are refining readiness programs to stay ahead in a landscape where expectations continue to rise.
Read the full article on pages 242–244:
https://siteselection.com/digitalEdition/2026/mar/#page=246