On a recent project visit to Dallas County, Iowa; Jack, Russ, and Deane had time to visit the Bob Feller Museum. Feller, a Baseball Hall of Famer, had 3 no-hitters and had a fastball once clocked at 107.9 mph! Fast, like FCG!
Deane (the photographer), Jack, and Russ stopped at the Bob Feller Museum while in Dallas County.
Our Site Consultant, Russ Ullinger, was recently in Jackson County, Michigan; and had a great time at the Pure Michigan 400 Race with his Jackson County hosts. The Enterprise Group of Jackson, Inc included Russ’ visit in their newsletter. Below is the article featuring Russ; the original newsletter can be found on their website. Check out the photos too; Russ got to meet Amy Smart and Carter Oosterhouse!
Site Consultant visits Jackson County
Jackson County had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Russ Ullinger of Foote Consulting located in Phoenix, last weekend for the Pure Michigan 400 Race at Michigan International Speedway. Mr. Ullinger was one of 12 consultants visiting Michigan, which was sponsored by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. During his stay, Mr. Ullinger enjoyed breakfast with area business leaders, received a tour of our community, which included a company tour at Automated Logistics Systems, and a visit to the Academy for Manufacturing Careers’ Machining U! Camp at the Jackson Area Career Center. Mr. Ullinger got a ‘taste’ of Jackson County by visiting one of Jackson’s award-winning coney island restaurants. Mr. Ullinger commented, “I had the pleasure of visiting the folks from The Enterprise Group of Jackson for a few days. Having never been to Michigan, I did not know what to expect and must say I was pleasantly surprised. Jackson is perfectly located for drawing a highly educated workforce for business, positioned perfectly between Lansing and Ann Arbor, home of Michigan State and the University of Michigan, respectively. The community is home to an impressive incubator, technical ‘hands on’ training programs for high school students and is entrepreneurial friendly.”
Russ Ullinger, Amy Torres, Ron Geisman and Chad Noble Jackson Country Club
Russ with the winning trophy of the Pure Michigan 400.
Russ rubs elbows with the Hollywood elite; here he is with actress Amy Smart and her husband, actor Carter Oosterhouse.
Deane toured the Food Processing Incubator near Edmonton with our clients from PortAlberta where he observed some interesting and yummy projects!
FCG and PortAlberta visit the Food Processing Incubator near Edmonton.
Paige, Russ, and Deane enjoy a fun outing at a recent D-Backs game hosted by Dusty Duistermars (2nd from right) with the Michigan Department of Economic Development.
Paige Webster, Russ Ullinger, Dusty Duistermars, and Deane Foote in Phoenix.
FCG’s Deane Foote attended the Site Selectors Guild board meeting in Chicago recently. He is a founding Board member and current Treasurer. The Board worked strategically to formulate goals and objectives for 2013, and to create new committees/chairpersons. The Board also set in motion the RFP process designed to choose the next location for the Guild’s annual conference in 2014. In addition, the Board discussed planned Advisory Forums, educational meetings on-site around the globe, in Lincoln, Nebraska; Prince George, British Columbia; Des Moines, Iowa; and Indianapolis, Indiana, “What is the Site Selectors Guild?” The following new language explains:
The Site Selectors Guild is the only association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants. Guild members provide location strategy to corporations across the globe and for every industry, sector, and function.
Founded in 2010, the Site Selectors Guild is dedicated to advancing the profession of international corporate site selection by promoting integrity, objectivity, and professional development. Members are peer-nominated, vetted, and must demonstrate a minimum of 7 years of location advisory experience. Guild Membership is the highest standard in the site selection industry.
FCG’s Deane Foote attended the Site Selectors Guild board meeting in Chicago recently. He is a founding Board member and current Treasurer. The Board worked strategically to formulate goals and objectives for 2013, and to create new committees/chairpersons. The Board also set in motion the RFP process designed to choose the next location for the Guild’s annual conference in 2014. In addition, the Board discussed planned Advisory Forums, educational meetings on-site around the globe, in Lincoln, Nebraska; Prince George, British Columbia; Des Moines, Iowa; and Indianapolis, Indiana, “What is the Site Selectors Guild?” The following new language explains:
