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Stocks have surged and become increasingly concentrated, while commercial real estate has repriced. Here’s what diverging market signals may mean for investors heading into 2026.

MWM Consulting’s 2025 annual recap from Lucas Witt outlines a year of recalibration, multi-state economic development impact, $70M in real estate transactions, and a data-driven outlook for 2026.

A clear community identity can set you apart in economic development. Learn how defining strengths, workforce, and vision drives competitive growth.

We're halfway through 2025, and if there's one word that best describes the market right now, it's uncertain. At MWM, we've seen the effects of that uncertainty across the board: slower deal cycles, cautious capital, and communities navigating a more complex investment landscape than they've faced in years.

A community's most valuable assets are its people and businesses that already call it home. However, in the race to attract the next big company or "hot" industry, existing businesses often get overlooked.

As rail-accessible industrial sites grow scarce, Kentucky is investing in infrastructure through the KIASI program. Learn how a $1.4M grant helped Pittsburgh Glass Works expand operations in Berea—and how MWM played a key role in making it happen.

Explore how strategic collaboration between real estate experts and local governments can maximize publicly controlled land to drive long-term community growth.

See how MWM Consulting turned Edgewood, Versailles, into a future distillery hub with KU & GLS—unlocking $650,000 for jobs & growth.

Explore MWM Consulting’s 2024 Annual Letter, where Lucas Witt, our founder, reflects on a landmark year of impact and growth. Discover how we drove over $615 million in investments across 12 communities, collaborated on regional initiatives, and set the stage for an even more dynamic 2025. Learn about our accomplishments in the Food & Beverage and Automotive sectors, our commitment to regionalism, and our vision for the future of economic development. Join us in shaping opportunities for the years ahead!