The Area Development Conference and Forum Series offers authoritative events that combine networking and educational presentation designed to address the key issues effecting economic development professionals in today's market and offer insight into the future of our industry. The Area Development Conference and Forum Series brings the best presenters in corporate real estate site consulting and other relevant disciplines to one forum where economic development professionals have access to these influential decision makers.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

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.

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