Michael Barnes

Mike Barnes is President and CEO of The Mike Barnes Group, Inc., an economic development consulting firm specializing in providing services to companies, communities, and organizations. Mr. Barnes is an experienced economic development executive with 25 years in the profession. Services include corporate site selection, analysis and market-oriented strategic planning, incentive establishment and negotiation, and customized services such as business attraction/retention workshops, volunteer training, board retreats and organizational/area evaluations. The Mike Barnes Group, Inc. assists organizations in finding the right economic development professional for the organization.

The firm is founded on quality, integrity, and value. Its staff has worked with companies in technology, manufacturing, logistics, customer services, and regional administrative offices in assisting them with their site locations and expansions. The President/CEO has provided leadership to award-winning economic development efforts in Indiana, Texas, North and South Carolina. This experience and insight is made available to the company's clients whether seeking a competitive location or a competitive strategy to add employment and investment to the area's economy.