The Site Selectors Guild, the only association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants, is partnering with the Develop This! Podcast to launch a new series focused on corporate location strategy, economic development, and site selection trends. This collaboration will bring timely, expert-driven conversations to business leaders, communities, and economic development professionals nationwide.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Develop This! Podcast to amplify the voices of our members and share the Guild’s expertise with a broader audience,” said Michelle Comerford, Site Selectors Guild board chair and Industrial & Supply Chain Practice leader for Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Co. “This series will showcase the depth of knowledge and leadership within our organization and provide valuable perspectives for companies and communities navigating critical location decisions.”
Guild members will join Dennis Fraise CEcD, host of Develop This!, for a monthly series exploring best practices, industry insights, policy discussions and emerging trends in site selection. Each episode will highlight practical takeaways for economic development organizations, corporate decision-makers, and community leaders working to attract and retain business investment.
“I’m excited to collaborate with the Site Selectors Guild and bring their unique insights to our listeners,” said Dennis Fraise, Host of Develop This! Podcast. “The Guild sets the standard for excellence in site selection and these conversations will help communities understand what drives successful location strategies and how to stay ahead of the curve.”
The series will air monthly, with the first episode launching October 1, 2025, on the Develop This! Podcast, available on all major podcast platforms.
About the Site Selectors Guild
The Site Selectors Guild is the only association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants. Guild members provide location strategy to corporations across the globe and for every industry, sector, and function. Founded in 2010, the Site Selectors Guild is dedicated to advancing the profession of international corporate site selection by promoting integrity, objectivity, and professional development. Members are peer-nominated, vetted, and must demonstrate significant professional location advisory experience. In 2024, Guild members facilitated the committed or announced creation of approximately 111,000 jobs and $141 billion in capital investment by corporate clients, which required location analysis across 90 countries. Guild membership is the highest standard in the site selection industry. For more information, visit siteselectorsguild.com or follow Site Selectors Guild on LinkedIn.
About Develop This! Podcast
The Develop This! Podcast was established in 2019 and is the #1 economic development podcast in America. Dennis Fraise explores topics related to transformational community leadership, including economic development, non-profit engagement, organizational management, and policy development. The episodes feature candid conversations with real-world practitioners in the economic development profession and inspiring interviews with today’s thought leaders.
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