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Site Selectors Guild News

SSG_logo_shadowFCG’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.

Deane Foote Speaks at MAEDC

FCG President and CEO spoke at the Mid-America Economic Development Council (MAEDC) 2012 Competitiveness Conference and Site Selector Forum. The conference was held December 2-4, 2012 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Chicago (2012 Competitiveness Conference and Site Selector Forum). Deane was a part of the Site Selector Roundtables discussion regarding Logistics.

MAEDC Site Selectors Roundtable

Deane was recently featured in Site Selection magazine for his participation at the Site Selectors Roundtable at the Mid-America Economic Development Council (MAEDC) 2010 Competitiveness Conference in Chicago. Deane, along with our associate Don Schjeldahl from the Austin Group, and others, shared their thoughts regarding the “ramifications of the 2010 elections on incentive programs and other aspects of economic development.” The article, by Ron Starner of Conway Data, can be found here: Changing Tax Climate Affects Plant Movement

Would you rather hear the roundtable discussion? If so, please go here: Site Selectors Roundtable MP3

Way to go, guys!

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!