Jeff Troan Explains Leveraged Zoning in New Video
Jeff Troan, partner and senior managing director at Vista, explains the concept of leveraged zoning in our new video, “The Art of Work.”
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News, thought leadership, and updates from the Vista Site Selection team.
Vista Discusses State Government Site Selection Programs at Economic Development Incentives Conference
Vista Site Selection co-sponsored the 2026 Vorys Economic Development Incentives Conference and led several sessions, including “Exploring State Site Programs and Their Impact on Economic Development,” a panel where Vista’s managing director & head of incentives compliance, Julie Miller, chatted with representatives from Ohio and Pennsylvania about the state-sponsored site selection programs they represent.
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Vista Discusses Commercial Real Estate Trends at Economic Development Incentives Conference
Vista Site Selection co-sponsored the 2026 Vorys Economic Development Incentives Conference in Columbus, Ohio on February 28. Today’s entry focuses on “Commercial Real Estate Trends in 2026,” a panel where, Vista’s senior managing director, Matt Samler, chatted with experts on where they see the industry commercial development headed.
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Vista Discusses Defense and Aerospace with BAE Systems at Economic Development Incentives Conference
Vista Site Selection co-sponsored the 2026 Vorys Economic Development Incentives Conference in Columbus, Ohio on February 28. This is the first in a series of posts highlighting panels and presentations.
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The System by Vista Tool Offers Free, Data-Driven Site Selection Mapping Experience
Vista Site Selection is pleased to introduce The System by Vista, an interactive playground that brings our depth of site selection data and analytics to the masses.
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Meet Taylor Blanks, Vista's Program Support Manager
Vista Site Selection is pleased to introduce Taylor Blanks, our new program support manager, bringing strong project management experience from the defense and aerospace industries.
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Vista Site Selection Touches Down at AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference
Vista Site Selection was proud to showcase our new Weighted Site Matrix Tool at the 2025 edition of the AFA's Air, Space & Cyber Conference.
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Jeff Troan Authors Maritime Prosperity Zone Shipbuilding Incentives Feature for 'Area Development'
Jeff Troan, a senior managing director for Vista Site Selection, recently authored an article for the 2025 Quarter 3 issue of Area Development magazine on maritime prosperity zone shipbuilding incentives.
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Meet Andrea Dishler, Vista's Senior Vice President of Project Management
Vista Site Selection is happy to introduce Andrea Dishler, our new senior vice president of project management, bringing deep expertise from the aerospace and defense industries.
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Chris Magill Quoted in Feature on Ohio Economic Development Incentives
Chris Magill, a managing director for Vista Site Selection, was quoted several times in a recent Columbus Business First article on how Ohio uses economic development incentives to accelerate local economies.
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Meet James Maples, Ph.D., Vista's Lead Economist
Vista Site Selection is pleased to introduce James Maples, Ph.D, our new lead economist, bringing expertise in economic impact studies and IMPLAN modeling.
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Meet Janie Hanna, Vista's Vice President of Program Management
Vista Site Selection is pleased to introduce Janie Hanna, our new vice president of program management, bringing over a decade of economic development experience.
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4 Reasons Why Sundance Moved to Boulder...and What Your Project Site Selection Can Learn From It
The Sundance Film Festival announced it would move to Boulder, CO after 40 years in Park City. Here are four site selection factors behind the decision — and what your project can learn from it.
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Vista Team Discusses AI, Analytics and Manufacturing at Economic Development Incentives Conference
Vista Site Selection co-sponsored the 10th annual Vorys Economic Development Incentives Conference, participating in panels on AI, data analytics and manufacturing trends in site selection.
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Seven Vista-Supported Ohio Projects Receive Transformational Mixed-Use Developments Tax Credits in 2024
Vista Site Selection assisted seven projects that earned benefits as part of Ohio's TMUD program, collecting $58 million in awards — 58% of the funds distributed during 2024.
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Vista Pushed Data, Analytics and Site Selection Forward During 2024
A look back at what Vista accomplished during 2024 — innovative data analytics tools, talented new hires, and continued leadership in site selection.
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Nuclear Power, Data Center Development, Analytics and Site Selection
New developments in artificial intelligence and nuclear power are making the futures of both industries increasingly intertwined — and Vista has the tools for both.
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Vista View Mapping Tool Offers Customizable, Self-Service GIS Mapping Experience
Vista Site Selection brings an enormous trove of site selection data and analytics to users' fingertips with the Vista View mapping tool — an intuitive GIS experience for just $500 per month.
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Vista's New Data Center Site Selection Tool Is Boost for Server Hub Development
Vista Site Selection has added the Data Center Site Selection Tool to its collection, providing key insights into regional infrastructure tied to data center development projects.
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Meet Julie Miller, Managing Director and Head of Vista Site Selection's Incentives Compliance Practice
Vista Site Selection is pleased to introduce Julie Miller, our new managing director and head of the incentives compliance practice, bringing 20 years of site selection experience.
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Managing Director Chris Magill Honored with BizTech Award for Site Selection Technology
Vista Site Selection Managing Director Chris Magill was presented a Columbus Business First BizTech Award for pushing the Central Ohio economy forward through advanced data analytics.
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Residential Development, Site Selection Software and 'Sex and The City'
The Economist's 'Carrie Bradshaw Index' tracks affordability for single occupants — and the data shows American cities are getting more affordable for solo living. Here's what it means for developers.
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Olympic City Site Selection: The Social Infrastructure Los Angeles Needs for 2028
The IOC isn't hiring Vista for Olympic city site selection — but the most important component of modern Olympic site selection is something we know well: transportation infrastructure.
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Why Texas Commands Site Selection Magazine's "Best Counties in America" List
Site Selection Magazine's list of America's Best Counties for economic development shows Texas hosting four of the top 10 counties. Here's why the Lone Star State dominates.
Read more → Population Demographic Projections and Residential Development Site Selection
Vista compiles vast amounts of site selection data to help clients select optimal sites. Here's a thought experiment using population projections for residential development.
Read more → Government Incentives and Site Selection with the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs
One of sports' biggest stories — the potential move of the Chiefs and Royals — is a masterclass in how site selection incentives make major economic ventures come together.
Read more → Software, Population Analytics, and Personnel Needs for Aerospace Project Planning...Planes Need Pilots!
Data analytics software is essential for making informed site selection decisions in defense and aerospace. Here's how population analytics reveal workforce trends — using airline pilots as a case study.
Read more → Using Site Selection Data Analysis Software to Provide Fiber Optic Internet Access
A case study using Vista's proprietary model to identify the best location in Michigan to lay fiber optic cable — combining audience demand, cost efficiency, and demographic targeting.
Read more → Get an Analysis of an Area's Demographic Landscape
Vista releases the Area Overview Report tool — comprehensive demographic landscape analysis to assist economic development organizations and businesses in site selection decisions.
Read more → Where Should CAVA Go to Next?
Some of us at Vista really love to eat at Cava. So we used our data and analytics to run a site selection model and determine potential new locations for Cava restaurants in Texas.
Read more → Understanding the Importance of Labor Supply for DoD Projects
One key factor for Department of Defense projects is labor supply. Here's why it matters and how Vista's site selection analytics professionals can assist.
Read more → Vista to Host Advanced Analytics, AI and the Federal Proposal Process Course at Space Florida
Vista announces a 1.5-day interactive course at Space Florida focused on incorporating advanced workforce analytics, site selection and business incentives into federal government proposals.
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9th Annual Economic Development Incentives Conference a Success
Vista Site Selection co-presented the 9th Annual Vorys Economic Development Incentives Conference, welcoming over 350 attendees from around the U.S.
Read more → Vista Site Selection Helps Ohio Clients Secure TMUD Credits
Vista Site Selection assisted clients in winning 57% ($57 million) of the TMUD dollars awarded in the program's third round, including the two highest-scored applications.
Read more → Troan Interviewed on The Business Facilities Podcast
Jeff Troan, a managing director of Vista Site Selection, was interviewed on The Business Facilities Podcast discussing the value of data analytics for aerospace and defense site selection.
Read more → Planning for Future Residential Growth
Learn how residential developers can use a dashboard developed by Vista to find ideal areas for potential development.
Read more → Magill Quoted in Story on Ohio's Brownfield Remediation and Building Demo Grant Programs
Chris Magill was quoted in a Columbus Business First story on the continuation of Ohio's brownfield remediation and building demolition programs with half a billion dollars set aside.
Read more → Choosing the Most Optimal Site: On-Demand Webinar
Vista's Matt Samler and Chris Magill co-presented a webinar on site selection best practices as part of the Vorys Grow in Ohio 12-part webinar series.
Read more → Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
We dive into the data and see what type of labor supply is most crucial when choosing where to open an aerospace product and parts manufacturing facility.
Read more → Battery Manufacturing Labor Supply Site Selection Criteria
We explore the data to determine what type of labor supply is most crucial when choosing where to open a battery manufacturing site.
Read more → The Best Area to Deliver Within A One-Day Drive Time
Vista's Evan Stair provides a short analysis of the best location to deliver to the most people within a one-day drive time.
Read more → Retail Growth Intelligence Helps Retailers Make Informed Decisions
Vista uses data and analytics coupled with strategic analysis to help retailers prepare for strategic growth and make informed decisions about store locations.
Read more → Where to Find Customer Service Representatives
Vista's Evan Stair provides a quick analysis of how data sources can identify areas in the United States with the most customer service representatives at an affordable hourly wage.
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