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Andrew Shapiro

Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Co.


Andrew Shapiro

Andrew Shapiro is Managing Director of Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Co., and manages the firm’s Location Advisory practice. His primary responsibilities include site selection, feasibility analysis and labor market analysis. Some of his recent site selection and economic development engagements include ADP, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Fidelity Investments, Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation, North Carolina Biotechnology Center, Somerset County Business Partnership, The Tampa-Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation, QVC, UPS and Verizon. He has more than 25 years of combined experience in economic development and location strategy.


Article | January 9, 2012
Bio Science Site Selection Strategies   

By: Andrew Shapiro

Facility investment in the life sciences sector is one of the most sought after “prizes” in the business location arena. This headline could have...more >>


Article | July 22, 2011
Selecting the Best Site for Your Next Data Center   

By: Andrew Shapiro

The last decade has witnessed the growth and evolution of large data centers and server farms. Most site selectors and economic developers will know...more >>


Article | January 13, 2011
Location Strategies in the Life Sciences Industries: Trends, Factors and Process   

By: Andrew Shapiro,Lawrence Moretti

Geography may not seem to be an obvious element in the success of a bio-science enterprise. Yet consider all of the cities, regions, states and...more >>