SUMMITS - Consultant Connect

SUMMITS

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Looking to maximize your exposure to site consultants? Top minds in economic development and the biggest deal makers in site selection gather for a meeting of the minds. Summit Series events are held at locations throughout the U.S., with an intimate group of economic developers at the table.

At a Summit Series event, you not only get to hear from site consultants on industry trends and client needs but, you also get to personally meet with each of the site consultants on hand about your community, ask questions and build relationships.

What can you expect?

Over two days, attendees will connect individually with 16 location consultants, keeping a one-on-one ratio on each day. Each gathering will include a world-class meal and lagniappe, or a little something extra that cannot be missed. In addition to connecting with location consultants, you will have a chance to create relationships with your peers and learn from some of the best state and regional economic developers in the country.

The event may seem short, about 24 hours to be exact, but it is full of opportunities to engage site selectors. While you are busy talking with site consultants, we’ll handle all of your logistics, including your ground travel from the airport to hotel, hotel reservations and meals. The cost is $6,000 per Summit (airfare not included).

Summits for 2019 are SOLD OUT. Stay tuned for 2020 Summit dates.

2019 Series Dates

March 7 + 8	Atlanta, GA	SOLD OUT
April 11 + 12	Dallas, TX	SOLD OUT
May 16 + 17	New York, NY	SOLD OUT
June 6 + 7	Chicago, IL	SOLD OUT
July 25 + 26	New York, NY	SOLD OUT
August 15 + 16	Chicago, IL	SOLD OUT

“The unique partnership of an economic development organization and a well-known private consultant has created a unique opportunity, product and service that are second to none. My experience with Consultant Connect has been nothing but outstanding and stellar. It is good to know that economic development professionals can get real face-to-face with site consultants of such high quality.”

Marty VanagsPresident of Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership in Malta, NY

“Consultant Connect provides the most intimate environment between economic development practitioners and site selection professionals of all of the economic development conferences or venues. Its format drives meaningful conversation and builds strong professional relationships.”

Greg Wathen, APRPresident and CEO of Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana in Evansville, IN

“This team continues to find ways to host first-class site consultant events, bringing together a mix of active industry experts that I find not only engaging but very relevant.”

Chris SchastokVice President of CBRE in Chicago, Illinois

“This team offers interactive opportunities to share my thoughts and impressions on the industry in unique venues.”

Brad MigdalExecutive Managing Director of Transwestern in Chicago, Illinois

“Consultant Connect consistently looks for ways to innovate. The educational short programs it creates bring together site selectors and economic developers in an intimate setting with interesting topics.”

Kathy MussioManaging Partner of Atlas Insight in Fair Haven, New Jersey

“States, regions and communities as well as location consultants all benefit when economic developers are well informed, well prepared and make the best use of their resources. The education programs offered by Consultant Connect provide an environment for frank discussion and direct feedback that is valuable to both consultants and developers.”

Kate McEnroePrincipal of Kate McEnroe Consulting in Atlanta, Georgia

“I’m very pleased to be part of the Consultant Connect faculty. I’ve participated in past events and always found the dialogue between consultants and economic developers to be extremely productive.”

Larry GigerichManaging Director of Ginovus in Indianapolis, Indiana