DT #587 Inside the Site Selectors Guild: Insights for Economic Developers
Description
In this episode of the Develop This! Podcast Dennis Fraise sits down with Michelle Comerford, Chair of the Site Selectors Guild, to discuss the Guild鈥檚 expanding role in shaping economic development strategies worldwide.
Michelle shares the Guild鈥檚 mission, the rigorous vetting process for membership, and how its 72 members, located across the globe, bring unmatched expertise to corporate location strategy. The conversation explores the Guild鈥檚 networking opportunities, global reach, and upcoming events, including the State of Site Selection annual report and the innovative REDI Sites program.
Listeners will gain insight into how the Guild partners with economic developers to strengthen communities, create growth opportunities, and set the standard for professional excellence in site selection.
聽Key Takeaways
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The Site Selectors Guild is a trusted, vetted network of professionals driving corporate location decisions.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Membership is highly selective鈥攐nly the best earns a seat at the table.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 With 72 global members, the Guild brings international expertise to local economic development efforts.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Networking at Guild events opens doors for partnerships and insights.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The State of Site Selection annual report offers critical data and trends for developers.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The REDI Sites program evaluates site readiness, giving communities a competitive edge.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 A new Certified Site Selection Consultant credential is on the horizon.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The Guild鈥檚 leadership prioritizes continuous improvement and stronger engagement with economic developers.
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United States
