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FCEDC to attend Consultants Forum in Florida

By Staff Report, posted 4 years ago

The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation will be attending the upcoming Tampa Consultants Forum, hosted by Area Development. 

Area Development Magazine was founded in 1965. Today, it is a leader in coverage of corporate site selection and relocation. 

At the forum, which will run from Dec. 6-8, FCEDC CEO and President Robert Van Geons will represent the Fayetteville/Cumberland County region, emphasizing the area as an ideal spot for economic development and growth.

Twenty leading site selection consultants and industry experts will speak on the trends in corporate location and economic development strategy, FCEDC said. 

To learn more about the Tampa Consultants Forum, click here.

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