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Boise State vs. Fresno State

Hi Everyone!

Deane and Jack enjoyed their last night in Boise at the Boise State vs. Fresno State game! Check out their photos below!

Jack and Deane getting all warmed up for the Boise State game!
Jack and Deane getting all warmed up for the Boise State game!
Jack and Deane enjoyed some laughs as the Broncos smashed Fresno State!
Jack and Deane enjoyed some laughs as the Broncos smashed Fresno State!
Deane and Jana Jones of the Boise Valley Economic Partnership enjoy a light moment!
Deane and Jana Jones of the Boise Valley Economic Partnership enjoy a light moment!

Stay tuned for more travel adventures!

FCG at High Desert Opportunity Featuring Magic Johnson!

Hello Readers!

Last week, Thursday, October 21st, FCG attended and presented at the High Desert Opportunity 2010 Conference at the San Bernadino County Fairgrounds in Victorville, CA. The

Earvin "Magic" Johnson speaking at the High Desert Opportunity 2010 conference.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson speaking at the High Desert Opportunity 2010 conference.

all-day conference, designed to target out-of-town business, was a great networking experience for site selectors, real estate brokers, consultants, and developers. The highlight of the day was the  appearance and riveting presentation from Earvin “Magic” Johnson! Magic gave insight to his business success, saying, “When I started (in the world of business) I met with many community members and picked their brains about business. I learned about business from many people and then I added the same work ethic that used in Basketball.” He explained how he opened Starbucks stores in inner-city areas, and made them thrive by catering to the likes and needs of the customers. He recently sold his 50% Starbucks shares back to the company for $75 million. He is truly a wise businessman, and FCG was thrilled to hear him speak.

Deane giving his presentation, "Solar Site Selection Today," at the High Desert Opportunity conference in Victorville, CA.
Deane giving his presentation, "Solar Site Selection Today," at the High Desert Opportunity conference in Victorville, CA.

Our presentation focused on solar site selection. Deane touched on growth sectors, location and expansion trends, and understanding site selection criteria. You can view our Powerpoint presentation here: Solar Site Selection Today

Deane is very familiar with the Victorville (Apple Valley) area.
When he was working for Carter-Burgess (now Jacobs), he helped place the Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Apple Valley, CA.

Wal-Mart DC in Apple Valley, CA.
Wal-Mart DC in Apple Valley, CA.

FCG is now helping The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce get ready for the Pack Expo International trade show in Chicago. It should be a good one! That’s all for now, Everyone, have a wonderful week!

Success at Solar Power International 2010!

Hello Everyone!

Deane and Paige have returned from L.A. with great new contacts and tons of awesome ideas! They also learned some new exciting trends at SPI,
including the fact that many foreign solar companies are actively seeking
manufacturing sites in North America in order to capture an exploding U.S.
market, and in order to meet local content requirements now in place in
Ontario, Canada.

It's Deane outside of the Los Angeles Convention Center, all ready for SPI 2010!
It's Deane outside of the Los Angeles Convention Center, all ready for SPI 2010!
Deane and Paige enjoyed the Team California reception at SPI. Deane will be speaking about solar site selection at the High Desert Opportunity Conference in Apple Valley, CA on 10/21/10.
Deane and Paige enjoyed the Team California reception at SPI. Deane will be speaking about solar site selection at the High Desert Opportunity Conference in Apple Valley, CA on 10/21/10.
Paige having some fun outside of the LA Convention Center at SPI 2010.
Paige having some fun outside of the LA Convention Center at SPI 2010.

FCG had a wonderful time at SPI! Where will we turn up next? Keep an eye on our blog!

Have a lovely weekend!

~Emily

FCG Associate recognized in Minot Daily News article

We’d like to give a well-deserved “way to go” to our associate, Paige Webster! His participation in the North Dakota Commerce Department’s “Dating Game” at the North Dakota Governor’s Rural Community Summit caught the attention of the Minot Daily News.

The article, penned by staff writer Jill Schramm, is a great read! Everyone can check it out here:  Luring business resembles wooing suitor

Thanks, Minot Daily News, and of course, thanks, Paige!

-ef