Case Studies

Experience That Produces Results

Our work extends beyond consulting. These case studies demonstrate how GMJ has helped clients solve complex problems, strengthen negotiating positions, secure incentives, and deliver successful projects.

Real Projects. Real Results.

From incentive negotiations and site selection to permitting and regulatory strategy, GMJ has helped clients overcome complex challenges and move projects from planning to completion.

Explore a selection of projects that demonstrate our approach and the outcomes we’ve helped achieve.

$30B+
Expansion &
Relocation Projects
30%
Greater Incentive
Value Delivered
150+
Years Combined
Government Experience
Securing a Full Tax Agreement After Project Announcement - Photo - Copy

Challenge

The project had already been publicly announced, and the opportunity to secure local city incentives appeared to be lost.

Outcome

GMJ negotiated a 10-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement and secured a full local tax abatement, overcoming what is typically considered a closed door for incentive negotiations.

Challenge

The project had already been publicly announced, and the opportunity to secure local city incentives appeared to be lost.

Outcome

GMJ negotiated a 10-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement and secured a full local tax abatement, overcoming what is typically considered a closed door for incentive negotiations.

Securing a Full Tax Agreement After Project Announcement - Photo - Copy
Securing Maximum City Incentives Through a Historic Tax Discovery

Challenge

After acquiring an existing facility, the client discovered it had been incorrectly paying approximately $9 million in city taxes due to a jurisdictional error.

Outcome

GMJ identified the issue, negotiated a 15-year PILOT agreement, and secured incentives beyond what is typically available for a project of this size.

Challenge

After acquiring an existing facility, the client discovered it had been incorrectly paying approximately $9 million in city taxes due to a jurisdictional error.

Outcome

GMJ identified the issue, negotiated a 15-year PILOT agreement, and secured incentives beyond what is typically available for a project of this size.

Securing Maximum City Incentives Through a Historic Tax Discovery
Securing a Special Use Permit Against Strong Opposition - Copy

Challenge
Community opposition threatened approval of a critical special use permit.

Outcome
GMJ coordinated stakeholders and successfully secured the permit, allowing the project to proceed.

Challenge
Community opposition threatened approval of a critical special use permit.

Outcome
GMJ coordinated stakeholders and successfully secured the permit, allowing the project to proceed.

Securing a Special Use Permit Against Strong Opposition - Copy
Securing Local Incentives After Project Announcement

Challenge

A Fortune 500 company jeopardized its state incentive package by announcing a major expansion before incentives were finalized.

Outcome

GMJ successfully secured approval for a new incentive application, preserving the client’s full state incentive package and keeping the project moving forward.

Challenge

A Fortune 500 company jeopardized its state incentive package by announcing a major expansion before incentives were finalized.

Outcome

GMJ successfully secured approval for a new incentive application, preserving the client’s full state incentive package and keeping the project moving forward.

Securing Local Incentives After Project Announcement
prison bars all locked up

Challenge
Dallas County needed a solution to address overcrowding and long-term correctional needs.

Outcome
GMJ provided strategic consulting that helped guide the planning process for a new correctional facility.

Challenge
Dallas County needed a solution to address overcrowding and long-term correctional needs.

Outcome
GMJ provided strategic consulting that helped guide the planning process for a new correctional facility.

prison bars all locked up
site selection

Challenge

A repeat client needed to identify the optimal location for a renewable natural gas facility while balancing infrastructure, permitting, utilities, and long-term project viability.

Outcome

GMJ evaluated potential sites, coordinated due diligence, and guided the site selection process to identify a location that aligned with the client’s operational and strategic goals.

Challenge

A repeat client needed to identify the optimal location for a renewable natural gas facility while balancing infrastructure, permitting, utilities, and long-term project viability.

Outcome

GMJ evaluated potential sites, coordinated due diligence, and guided the site selection process to identify a location that aligned with the client’s operational and strategic goals.

site selection

The GMJ team has been an important partner and voice over the years, helping us on many fronts such as our PPP loan, providing sound strategic advice and assisting with customer and marketing support.  No one connects people with a common vision for success better than Carl Griffith and Becky Ames.  GMJ is an invaluable resource that we depend on.

Mike Burrow
Chairman / CEO
Burrow Global LLC

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Service Areas

Strategic location analysis for expansion and relocation

Supporting investment, business attraction and community growth.

Helping clients navigate permitting compliance and regulatory challenges.

Consulting services for public safety and justice organizations.

Identifying opportunities and building strategic partnerships that support long-term growth.

Securing and managing funding opportunities from concept through closeout.

Coordinating executive travel, accommodations, dining, and business logistics.