AdvantageWest NC Nets Sierra Nevada Project- Tulsa Renewable Energy Forum Cited

AdvantageWest in North Carolina has announced that Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has selected Henderson County to build a new facility in their region. In their press release AdvantageWest acknowledged The Consultants Forum Renewable Energy conference held in Tulsa,  April, 2011 as a source for this project..

"'Our staff has worked diligently for almost a year on this project – ever since Matt Raker, AdvantageWest’s VP for Entrepreneurship & AdvantageGreen, learned about this opportunity while he was attending the Renewable Energy site-consultant conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.” the press release cited. 

We are pleased the Forum helped to open the door to this opportunity.

Video: American Car Manufacturers In The Fast Lane Again - The Big Three's Dramatic U-turn

The January 22, 2012  CBS "Sunday Morning" news program ran a very positive segment on how the Big Three have emerged from the collapse of a few years ago to becoming global market leaders today.


The upcoming Automotive Consultants Forum will bring to Atlanta in April  an outstanding lineup of site consultants, business consultants and other corporate executives who are leading the projects that are contributing to this renaissance.

Early Bird registration will close January 31.  

Automotive Speaker Spotlight: Auto Industry Analyst John Casesa from Guggenheim Partners on Bloomberg

Casesa speaks with Tom Keene on Bloomberg Television's "Surveillance Midday" about the Auto Industry Outlook in July 2011:

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Lead Speakers Announced For Consultants Forum Automotive Event

 The Consultants Forum - Automotive  taking place in Atlanta this April will  feature an outstanding lineup of speakers with strong relationships to today's worldwide auto sector. Confirmed  speakers who will lead the program presentations, panel discussions and roundtable sessions include...

Positraction: Affirming Headlines Continue as Auto Industry Shifts Into High Gear for 2012

Numerous recent announcements of new investment by auto OEMs and their suppliers indicate that the auto sector will be one of the most active for corporate site selection over the next few years.

Headlines since the New Year alone (including from the red hot Detroit Auto Show that attracted many state governors and other North American politicos looking to promote investment) add strength that this fast growing story will bring more good news in the months ahead.

BMW's $900 Million Expansion in SC Expected to Create 300 Jobs

Daimler to Bring 1,200 Jobs to North Carolina by Year-End 2012

Acura to Build New NSX "Supercar" in Ohio; Ready for Market Within Three Years 

Auto Parts Supplier Adding 188 Jobs at TN Plant Thanks to $64 Million Expansion 

Chrysler Group to Create Over 1,250 Jobs at Two Detroit, MI, Plants

 A Blend of Politics and Pragmatism at the Auto Show

The special Automotive Consultants Forum in April at the Atlanta Four Seasons Hotel is designed to provide economic developers with extensive insight to the trends, pipeline activity and industry strategies that will put EDCs into the best positioning to capture market share among Tier 1,2 & 3 suppliers and OEMs. 

Registration is limited to 100 delegates with the first 50 receiving  Early Bird Registrations  if registered by January 31. (Saves $200). Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

New Automotive Consultants Forum Sponsor Announcements

We are pleased to announce that Baldwin County EDA Alabama has signed on as a Gold Sponsor at the upcoming Automotive Forum in Atlanta this April while Shawnee EDC Kansas and Dalton-Whitfield County JDA Georgia have taken Silver sponsorships.

Each has indicated their interest in having a brand presence during the Forum, and the advantages of participating in the networking Speaker/Sponsor Reception, delivery of their information to speakers, podium and digital signage recognition s reasons to take sponsorship.

With  inquiries from several EDCs in heavy "auto market" states indicates that the sponsor opportunities will be an early sell out. To obtain more information on sponsorship advantages please contact Annie Gregson, Conference Director 212 579 4469  or Dennis Shea at Area Development  800 735 2732 x 208. 

Early Bird Seats At A Premium As Auto Forum Starts Fast Off The Line

The Consultants Forum  Automotive  conference in Atlanta this April offers a limited number of  Early Bird registrations (50) available through January 31 on a first come basis that saves $200 off the standard registration fee. As of this posting more than 20 EDCs have taken advantage of this cost saving opportunity by reserving their seat at this event or through the 4 or More multi-seat registration package.

This event will be limited to 100 delegates as are all Consultants Forum to preserve the unique boutique atmosphere and networking opportunities.