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Mike Tarantino

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Results driven professional with over 20 years of executive level experience in economic development, business development and investor recruitment, organizational management, governmental relations, marketing and branding, team building, and corporate finance. Focused on driving success through creativity, innovation, and strategic relationships.

The Public-Private Partnership Playbook with Mike Tarantino
May 18, 2026

The Public-Private Partnership Playbook with Mike Tarantino

Mike Tarantino, President and CEO of the Iberia Industrial Development Foundation, on how to land a major manufacturing deal — the playbook behind Iberia Parish winning First Solar's $1.4B, 2.3M sq ft advanced manufacturing facility over 15+ competing communities, plus the site selector ecosystem, public-private partnerships, and the business retention work that makes a community a magnet for capital.

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