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An Integrated Strategy for EBITDA-Enhancing Incentives & Project Success

ANH Financial Services 

ANH Financial Services, a resource of ARCO National Construction, combines construction expertise with strategic financial planning. By integrating incentive identification and negotiation directly into the design-build process, we help clients reduce project costs, maximize available incentives, and improve long-term financial outcomes.

EBITDA-enhancing incentives that drive measurable returns

ANH Financial Services helps businesses unlock incentive opportunities in an increasingly competitive economic development landscape. As incentive programs continue to expand and evolve, our turnkey approach allows owners and developers to capitalize with confidence.

By integrating financial strategy with design-build execution, we reduce coordination risk, eliminate late-stage surprises, and keep projects financially aligned from concept through completion, supporting long-term success.

PROJECTS COMMONLY ELIGIBLE FOR INCENTIVES &
TYPICAL QUALIFICATION THRESHOLDS

Our goal is simple for all projects, regardless of complexity or scale: maximize incentives tied to your capital investment while supporting the long-term growth of your business.

  • ~$3M Minimum Capital Investment
  • Job Growth of 15+ New Jobs Over 3-5 Years
  • Job Retention for Capital Improvement Projects
  • New Construction
  • Interior Retrofits/Renovations
  • Facility Expansions
  • Capital Improvements

Our Turnkey Services

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Turnkey Management

We manage the full incentive lifecycle, including research, application preparation, agency coordination, and documentation, streamlining a traditionally complex and fragmented process.

Integrated Strategy

Incentive planning is aligned with project timelines, construction milestones, and compliance requirements to ensure incentives support, not disrupt, project delivery.
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Cost Reduction & ROI Maximization

By securing tax credits, abatements, grants, and utility incentives, we help lower both upfront capital costs and long-term operating expenses.
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Strategic Early Engagement

Engaging early allows us to influence site selection, building configuration, and investment assumptions, capturing the most impactful incentive opportunities.

End-to-End Support

Our team provides ongoing guidance throughout construction and beyond to support compliance, reporting, and sustained financial benefits.
OUR PROCESS

A Clear, Proven Path to Securing Incentives

Unlike standalone incentive consultants, our approach is informed by real construction costs and schedules, allowing owners to make confident, data-driven decisions earlier in the development process.

1

Client Introduction

We begin with a discovery meeting to understand your business objectives, project scope, and long-term goals.
2

Incentive & Budget Overview

Potential incentive programs are evaluated alongside planned capital investment, construction costs, and schedule considerations.
3

Client Agreement

An agreement is executed to proceed with incentive pursuit and agency coordination.
4

Incentive Negotiation (60-120 days)

We engage economic development agencies and stakeholders to negotiate and secure the most competitive incentive package available.
5

Incentives Finalized (~30 days)

Finalized agreements are presented for client review, approval, and acceptance.

“When embarking on a complex manufacturing project in Illinois, having a team that understands both the build and the bottom line is critical. ARCO proved to be the perfect partner for our build-to-suit facility project. This wasn't just a construction project, it was a highly successful financial investment."

William SimonCEO, Prova

Construction Incentives Explained

Why does integrating incentives into the design-build process matter?

Incentives often influence site selection, building configuration, and project timing. Evaluating them alongside design and cost decisions improves project economics without disrupting schedule or scope.

How does this service create value for owners and developers?

By identifying incentives early, we help reduce net project cost, improve ROI, and accelerate decision-making, providing financial clarity before key commitments are made.

When should incentives be evaluated?

As early as possible. Ideally, during site selection or conceptual planning when design and location decisions are still flexible.

Can incentives still be identified if a site or design is already selected?

Yes. While early engagement offers the greatest opportunity, incentives may still be available later depending on market conditions and program availability.

What types of incentives do you help clients pursue?

State and local economic development programs, tax credits and abatements, utility and energy incentives, workforce grants, and other location-based opportunities.

Do incentives vary by market and project type?

Yes. Incentives depend on jurisdiction, capital investment, job creation, and project scope. Each project is evaluated individually.

ABOUT ARCO NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION

ARCO National Construction is a premier, full-service design-build general contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing clients with complete project delivery throughout the United States. ARCO takes on the financial risk in a project’s earliest stages – as soon as our firm price proposal is accepted – and our design-build approach consistently results in high-quality, cost-effective solutions. ARCO’s extensive experience spans all project types, including cold storage, distribution, manufacturing, life science, food and beverage, commercial, and more. We pride ourselves on offering best-in-class, single-source, turnkey solutions while adding value to every project.