“I recently had the opportunity to work with Scott Kupperman on a mid-size food processing project in one of the smaller communities in my region. Even though we hadn’t worked together before, it was immediately clear that he brings a strong level of experience and a very practical understanding of how economic development organizations like ours can support a project.
Scott identified a privately owned site and successfully structured a deal that worked for both his client and the local property owner. The project required a zoning change and significant local support, and he did a great job preparing his client for by clearly outlining potential challenges, helping build local buy-in, and guiding the process to secure the necessary approvals before closing. His familiarity with local and state code was especially valuable and helped streamline the acquisition phase in a way that kept the project moving forward.
While the project required a lot from our team, as well as local and state partners, Scott was consistently collaborative and thoughtful in his approach. He made sure everyone was prepared for key meetings and site visits, while also being a strong advocate for his client’s long-term success and fit within the community.
Overall, his involvement helped move both the site selection and approval process forward in a meaningful way and played an important role in getting the project across the finish line.”