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    Mark Williams

    President at Strategic Development Group, Inc.; Site Selection Consultant and Negotiation Expert

    Mark Williams is the Founder and President of Strategic Development Group, Inc., a site selection consulting firm based in Columbia, South Carolina. He specializes in manufacturing and office facility site selection and negotiation, serving a diverse range of industries including automotive, chemical, steel, life sciences, and distribution.145

    Professional Background:

    • Mark Williams has over 30 years of experience in corporate site selection and state-level economic development.23
    • Prior to founding Strategic Development Group in 1999, he served as the Chief Development Officer for the South Carolina Department of Commerce, where he directed global business recruitment activities.12
    • He is a current member and former chair of the Site Selectors Guild, an association of professional site selection consultants.2

    Education:

    • Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Science/Engineering from the University of South Carolina-Columbia and an MBA in Finance from the same institution.2
    • He has also completed executive education in strategic negotiation at Harvard University and attended the Economic Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma.2

    Publications and Recognition:

    • Mark Williams has authored a book on corporate site selection and economic development, offering insights into best practices and common pitfalls in the industry.3
    • He has been recognized for his contributions to economic development with honors such as the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest civilian award.2

    Personal Life:

    • Raised in the Washington DC area, Mark now resides in Columbia, SC. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Sue and engaging in outdoor activities such as gardening and building a Japanese garden at their home.4

    Highlights

    Feb 12 · strategicdev.com
    Strategic Development Group Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence ...
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    Jun 23 · strategicdev.com
    Strategic Development Group President, Mark Williams, Releases ...
    Mark Williams and Strategic Development Group want to protect you ...

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    Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
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