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SUMMARY:2024 MEDA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Best Practices for Economic Developers in Site Selector Engagement \n2024 MEDA Summer Conference: Best Practices for Economic Developers in Site Selector Engagement participants will gain insights into the current state of site selection\, explore international site selection criteria\, and learn how to leverage locational advantages effectively. Through expert-led discussions and networking opportunities\, attendees will discover best practices and effective strategies. This event is a great opportunity for economic development professionals to enhance their understanding of site selection and drive successful outcomes for their communities. \nDraft Agenda \n9:00 – 9:15 AM WELCOME AND MEDA BUSINESS MEETING \n\nWelcome: Richard Griffin\, CEcD\, MEDA President\nApproval of Minutes: Kelly Robertson-Slagle\, MEDA Secretary\nInduction of New Members: Ebony Stocks\, MEDA Membership Co-Chair\n\n9:15 – 9:45 AM “The State of Site Selection”  \n\nRobyn Domber\, Senior Vice President\, Research\, Development Counsellors International\n\n9:45 – 10:15 AM  “Economic Development and Site Selectors the Importance of the Relationship” \n\nW. Ford Graham\, SVP Infrastructure & Economic Development\, McGuireWoods Consulting LLC\nLara Fritts\, CEcD\, Director of Economic Opportunity\, Frederick County\n\n10:15 – 10:25 AM Break \n10:25 – 10:55 AM “Importance of Site Readiness” \n\nJeannette T. Goldsmith\, Vice President\, Strategic Development Group\n\n10:55 – 11:25 AM “How to Lose a Project in 10 Ways” \n\nNicholette Ross\, Managing Consultant\, Global Location Strategies\n\n11:25 – 11:55 AM “How Projects are Evaluated” \n\nAnn Harts\, Senior Vice President\, Site Selection & Incentives\, Cresa\nAlicia Janesko Hutchings\, Director\, Site Selection & Incentives\, Cresa\nRon Spencer\, Principal\, Cresa\n\n11:55 AM – 12:15 PM Wrap-Up \n
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