Access to healthcare is an often overlooked but increasingly important factor in the business site selection process. For companies evaluating where to locate a facility, whether it id a manufacturing plant, corporate office, or distribution center, the availability and quality of nearby healthcare services can have a direct impact on workforce stability, employee satisfaction, and long-term operational resilience. A location with strong healthcare infrastructure signals to prospective employees that their well-being and that of their families will be supported, which can be a powerful recruitment and retention tool, especially in competitive labor markets.

As a site selector, I have learned that infrastructure is one of the most critical components in the evaluation process—often serving as the foundation upon which long-term success is built. Infrastructure encompasses roads, bridges, utilities, broadband connectivity, water and wastewater systems, rail access, energy reliability, and more. A community’s ability to support the current and future logistical needs of a business can directly influence the decision to invest in a location.