Chapter 212 Unclear
The following morning, James Brown and Gina Lopez arrived together at the L-Region. The whole area of the region was vast, with fifty to sixty natural villages beneath it. Although it was rural, development was swift, especially at the center of the township where the local government resided—it was comparable to a small town.
The township was home to numerous enterprises, though none were particularly large—a few tens of millions would already be notable in the L-Region.
In the two years that Melody Yoody had been working here, the L-Region had seen sizable development. But for economic growth, attracting investment was the top priority, and whether large enterprises could be drawn to develop locally was an ongoing concern for Melody Yoody.
Now, there was finally an opportunity for a significant enterprise to settle in the L-Region. Not only did Melody Yoody attach great importance to it, but so did the entire township. Over the past few days, Melody Yoody and local officials had been working overtime, planning and scouting locations suitable for a large factory area.
After three hectic days, Melody Yoody had a detailed plan at last, well-prepared for Gina Lopez’s arrival for specific negotiations.
Upon reaching the town government location, Melody Yoody immediately led several key local heads to welcome Gina Lopez, which somewhat flattered Gina. Though she had been a CEO before, she had never been treated this way—as her previous company was not large enough, and the attention given in YODC City was never as significant as it was in the countryside.
However, Gina carried the air of a great leader, and handled the situation with grace. She shook hands with each local leader and then followed them to Melody Yoody’s office.
With outsiders present, it was inconvenient for Melody Yoody to speak much with James Brown. She briefed Gina in detail about the township’s situation and the various incentives that had been confirmed.
Gina listened intently, remaining expressionless throughout. When Melody finished speaking, Gina raised some of her requirements. After all, as the investor, she held a certain initiative and sought to maximize the benefits her company could garner.
Investment attraction wasn’t like ordinary commercial cooperation. For Melody Yoody, what she needed most was Gina’s investment. The township itself wasn’t investing, so there was no dispute over interests involved. The primary focus was on negotiating as many perks as possible for Gina’s prospective factory.
These incentives were not simply given away by the township but were contingent on Melody’s ability as the Mayor to secure them, involving issues such as tax and compensation for land acquisition.