BLS & Co.'s Andy Shapiro highlights the importance of regionalism in this piece for the Tampa Bay Times.
"One missing piece of the economic development puzzle remains, two site selectors noted: a sense of regionalism. The Tampa Bay Partnership used to provide regional marketing, noted Andrew Shapiro of Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Co. But nobody's focused on doing it now, and that's a handicap. "Frankly, you are diminished when you limit the tour to Tampa and Hillsborough," he said. What about Pasco, Polk and Pinellas and, he added, "spectacular" St. Petersburg? That reference prompted an audible whoop of delight from St. Pete Chamber CEO Chris Steinocher in the audience."
Read the full article here: http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/economicdevelopment/despite-enterprise-florida-turmoil-on-job-incentives-site-selectors-find/2272494
Andy Shapiro heads the firm's location advisory practice from its San Francisco Bay Area office, helping clients translate their business objectives and strategic vision into rational, balanced location decisions. His primary responsibilities include site selection, feasibility economic impact analysis and market analysis.