2024 Meet the Consultants

2024 Meet the Consultants

Economic developers, business leaders, site selectors, and policy-makers convene at "Meet the Consultants: #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit" to promote new economic development and to discuss future-focused strategies to accelerate progress in the #AmericanSouth. The Summit agenda features globally active site selectors and the Council's expert members.

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2024 Meet the Consultants
  • Day 1 - Session 1 - Global Site Selection Trends & Perspectives

    Iconic brands that have defined global commerce and emerging industries that supercharge new markets call the #AmericanSouth home. As the world’s third-largest economy, the south is rooted in iconic tradition and poised for accelerated growth. In this session, leading experts share the latest glo...

  • Day 1 - Session 2 - Economic Development in the Shadow of a Mega Site

    Just last year, American South economy builders developed well over 200 billion in new capital investment that will create 200,000+ new jobs. To inform SEDC members’ ability to perpetuate and accelerate our globally leading momentum and advantage, leading site selectors share the latest industry-...

  • Day 1 - Session 3 - Economic Development in the Energy Transition

    The ongoing industrial revolution fueled by digitalization, decarbonization, and
    electrification demands that job and investment-focused communities revise their business and retention strategies. Panelists will discuss the current and future energy dynamics reshaping site selection across domina...

  • Day 1 - Session 4 - Supply Chain and Logistics – An AmericanSouth Advantage

    In the American South enterprise moves product through our infrastructure and across the world overnight. As supply chain continues to inform site selection decisions, the south’s logistic advantages position SEDC states and communities for success. In this session, learn from industry experts ho...

  • Day 1 - Session 5 - The Site Selection Consultant’s “Tell-All”

    Recorded in front of a live studio audience, leading consultants reveal a peek behind the curtain, showcasing how communities have excelled at every stage of the site selection process. In this session, experts will highlight strategies and practices that landed transformative deals. From marketi...

  • Day 1 - Session 6 - Developing In-Demand Sites

    Quick and risk-free site selection, coupled with swift operationalization, are pivotal for economic development success. The American South boasts a remarkable global speed-to-market advantage, as communities and partners within the SEDC footprint are making unprecedented investments in product d...

  • Day 1 - Session 7 - Accelerating the American Souths EV and Battery Advantage

    The American South is leading the United States’ charge in the EV and battery industries, as domestic and global enterprise flock to the world’s premier investment location. In this session, take a deep dive into what drives the location choices in these key industries and gain strategic insights...

  • Day 2 - Session 1 - Welcoming the World to the American South

    Global enterprises flourish in the American South, as our region outpaces competitors in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). International companies channel billions annually into industrial projects in the United States, yet securing such investments poses significant challenges. We’ll d...

  • Day 2 - Session 2 - A Review of American South Incentives and Growth Policies

    The American South’s pro-business climate is a major asset driving economic growth. This session will explore effective economic development incentives, pro-growth policies, and enabling legislation that communities are using to attract projects and create jobs. Learn from real-world examples and...

  • Day 2 - Session 3 - Attracting and Preparing a Winning Workforce

    The American South enjoys a global edge in workforce availability and participation, with communities across the SEDC region setting national benchmarks in talent development and attraction. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the key elements and partnerships essential for cult...

  • Day 2 - Session 4 - Capitalizing on Site Selection Trends

    Last year, the American South developed over 200 billion in new corporate investment that will create a quarter-million new jobs. The south is America’s economic development hot spot and a global powerhouse. In this session, leading Site Selection Consultants will break down the American South ec...