CSA Events
When Public Capital Meets Private Markets: How Government Funding, Equity, and Private Capital Are Converging
Watch Recording from February 19th, 2026
Clark Street Associates joined a webinar hosted by partner Finalis on February 19, 2026 featuring the former U.S. Secretary of the Army, John M. McHugh, to discuss the federal government’s shift into direct equity investing and what it means for companies operating in sectors tied to critical domestic supply chains. Key topics of discussion included:
Why the federal government is deploying equity as a strategic tool alongside grants, loans, and loan guarantees
How equity investments accelerate national security priorities in industries such as semiconductors, critical minerals, energy generation, AI, and quantum infrastructure
What tools the government brings to the table, including permitting acceleration, offtake agreements, regulatory relief, and access to federal land and technology
What founders, operators, and bankers need to understand about engaging with the government as a strategic investor
Site Selection in 2025 and Beyond: A New Outlook
Clark Street Associates hosted a webinar on May 22, 2025 featuring economic development leadership and leading industry practitioners to discuss future areas of opportunity for domestic and international companies seeking to establish U.S. manufacturing in the wake of a new administration.
Key topics included:
What does the opportunity landscape look like under a new Federal Administration;
White House Priorities, Market Dynamics, Deregulation
What level of investment and role the new Trump Administration will play in increasing US manufacturing;
Which areas of industry will be prioritized by State governments for future investment and why;
What are some of the challenges new manufacturers will face or pitfalls to avoid
Panelists:
Moderator: Rex Sherry: Managing Director, Clark Street Associates
Pearu Pold, Co-Head of Site Selection, Clark Street Associates
Teresa Powers, Deputy Director, SC Chamber of Commerce
Matt Jarratt, Executive Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield
Will Butler, Vice President, Detroit Regional Partnership
MJ Shiao, Vice President, American Clean Power Association
Key US Government Opportunities for Global Semiconductor Companies Post CHIPS 1.0
Clark Street Associates hosted a webinar on April 29, 2025 featuring top former US Government officials and leading industry practitioners to discuss future US Government opportunities for global semiconductor companies and key near and long-term Government semiconductor priorities. Key areas of discussion included:
What strategies should semiconductor companies be taking to maximize their odds of preserving their CHIPS funding?
What does the opportunity landscape look like for untapped areas of CHIPS 1.0 such as R&D funding, NAPM, etc?
What level of investment and what role will the new Trump Administration play in funding semiconductor companies post CHIPS 1.0?
Which areas of the semiconductor industry will the US Government likely be prioritizing for future investment and why?
Panelists:
John Hamma; Managing Director, Clark Street Associates
John McHugh; Principal, McHugh LeMay Associates
Darren Crum, PhD; Director, Purdue Applied Research Institute
Tom Davis, Partner, Holland & Knight