About Us

NCS INTERNATIONAL is proud to work with global companies, as well as economic development organizations in both rural and urban America, in order to create jobs and generate investment opportunities. Our skilled business development team works with all types of organizations and has helped many enterprises reach their financial, marketing, and sales goals. We enjoy finding solutions to challenges for our many satisfied clients.

The Superior Choice

NCS International places a high value on integrity and professionalism. We make it a point to lead by example and insist on achieving results as driven by our clients' needs. We have been making a difference in the economic development field for more than 30 years. Our success has been covered in the Wall Street Journal, Nation's Business, New York Times and other leading publications. You can learn more about our team below:

Jim Beatty, President

Jim Beatty and NCS International have given keynote speeches and presentations to organizations and groups worldwide. The SBA, IEDC, USDA, Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Organizations and Trade Associations have heard his message. Jim has been named a top 50 Site Consultant in North America by Consultant Connect!

He has completed more than 300 projects, and has built a solid reputation for providing leadership in corporate site selection, economic development, and business development. Jim has worked on projects throughout the United States, Canada, The Caribbean, and Africa. Whatever or wherever your needs, Jim will handle them.

Jim has helped to place over 30,000 jobs representing over $3 billion in investment is his distinguished career. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, quoted in major business and economic development publications, and has written several books and articles on the topics of economic development and site selection.

Additionally, Jim is the recognized authority on call centers and customer service operations. He has written books on the subject and has been a featured speaker and panelist at call center industry conferences. He is regarded as a pioneer in call center site selection. Jim is your expert on locations for:

• Billing & Claims Centers
• Customer Care Centers

• Shared Service Centers
• Payroll Centers

• Office Support Operations
• Accounting Centers

• Call Centers
• Business Process Outsources

Jim spoke at the Roundtable in The South sponsored by Penton Media and Expansion Management Magazine in Hilton Head, South Carolina. He was rated as the best, and was also an invited guest for Business Facilities Magazine's "Live Exchange" in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Steve Vassallo

Steve wears many hats, and has negotiated deals for more than 30 years worldwide. He is a CEcD/EDFP and is among the one percentile of economic developers in the nation who holds both major certifications within the profession; and has been a practicing economic developer for 27 years.

Steve has been selected to head economic development and CEO positions on five different occasions. He was voted "Best in Texas" by his peers, and has been covered in national publications including the Wall Street Journal. He has recruited more than 50 companies, including seven from foreign countries, and recruited the Tulane University satellite campus to Madison, Mississippi. He has also received the prestigious James Madison Award. Steve has worked in more than 40 communities to recruit new business and industry. Additionally, he knows:

• Office Parks
• Community Marketing

• Trade Missions
• International Contacts

• Prospect Development

Paige Webster

Paige has built a solid reputation for more than 20 years as an expert in site selection activities associated with the food processing, manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, and logistics fields. Paige has compiled an impressive portfolio of clients. He has completed projects for Dole, Johnsonville Sausages, Tanaka Farms, EuroFresh Farms, Blueberry Processing, Suntastic USA, and SANA International. His manufacturing clients include Bose Speakers and Daewoo Electronics.

Paige Webster is President of Webster Global Site Selectors and works with NCS in site selection for logistics, warehouse, and distribution companies. He has successfully completed warehouse and distribution projects for Walmart, Amazon, and Aaron's. He specializes in food processing, manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, and logistics. Paige also has experience and expertise in conducting Site Certifications.

have given keynote speeches and presentations to organizations and groups worldwide. The SBA, IEDC, USDA, Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Organizations and Trade Associations have heard his message. Jim has been named a top 50 Site Consultant in North America by Consultant Connect!