Unlocking Opportunities: Understanding Transportation, Warehousing, and Logistics for Business Attraction and Market Expansion

Session Overview

This webinar will provide economic developers with the tools and knowledge to leverage Transportation, Warehousing, and Logistics (TWL) systems to attract businesses and support local market expansion. Participants will gain practical strategies, step-by-step guidance, and access to key data sources to enhance regional economic growth.

Key Topics

• The role of TWL in the supply chain and economic development
• How TWL/distribution (including cold storage) drives business attraction and expansion
• Review National and Southern supply chain trends, including TWL opportunities
• Tools and data sources for assessing regional supply chain opportunities
• Practical steps to align TWL strategies with economic development goals

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand how TWL supports business attraction and market expansion
• Identify regional opportunities using supply chain data and analysis
• Learn to craft actionable strategies to grow your region’s economy
• Leave with step-by-step guidance for implementing TWL-focused initiatives