December 4 - 6, 2011 THE CONSULTANTS FORUM FOUR SEASONS HOTEL AUSTIN, TEXAS "Best group of speakers in one place I've ever seen!" Join us in December for the 12th Consultants Forum to be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, Texas. This limited seat and boutique style event will focus on many of the critical issues that face EDCs in today's competitive and uncertain market. “Everything from the speakers to the information to the venue was first-class.” The Consultants Forum is an all business no-nonsense conference that attracts the leading names involved in global site consulting, corporate real estate and economic development strategy. This Forum features an outstanding program that allows you the opportunity to meet, network, and have discussions with a roster of active consultants who shape the decisions on many of today's leading projects. “By far the best money spent by my organization on a conference.” The conference program is designed to provide those attending valuable takeaways of broader insight, the latest practical applications, new marketing ideas and established contacts that can help you compete more effectively in today's marketplace. "As always, outstanding- best in the business" No other event can match The Consultants Forum's well established reputation for delivering the most value for your time and money invested. Its consistently strong speaker program, coupled with outstanding networking opportunities at first class receptions and dinners provides the perfect environment to get business done. Seating is limited to 100 delegates and like all previous Consultants Forums we expect it to be “sold out”. The Early Bird registration rate is valid through September 30th - so please register today. Sponsorship Opportunities Maximize your locations exposure through Sponsorship which offers several exclusive benefits including a Speaker/Sponsor Private Networking Reception. Please click here. Hotel Information Hotel conference rate is $199 per night. An online reservation link will be provided once your registration has been received. For more information on the program or for sponsorship opportunities please contact: Annie Gregson, Conference Director at 212-579-4469 or annie@areadevelopment.com Organized by: The Consultants Forum has a proven track record and consistently receives great feedback from attendees and speakers. SEE RECENT ATTENDEE FEEDBACK Sounds on 6th Street The Consultants Forum Speakers include: René Buck President, Buck Consultants International   Vann Cunningham Assistant Vice President, BNSF Railway   Sarah Dian Senior VP, Strategic Consulting, Jones Lang LaSalle, Site Selection Group   Tim Feemster Senior VP, Director of Global Logistics, Grubb & Ellis   Larry Gigerich Managing Partner, Ginovus   Ann Harts Principal, Hickey & Associates, LLC   Lee Higgins Senior VP & Incentives Practice Leader, Site Selection Group   J.Gaston Kent VP Finance, (retired) Northrop Grumman   Ed McCallum Senior Principal, McCallum Sweeney   Kathy Mussio, Managing Partner, Atlas Insight, LLC   Gene Seroka President – Americas, APL Logistics   Tom Stringer Principal, Ryan   Adam Youngbar Director, Business Planning CH2M       Forum Schedule Sunday, December 4th 5:30pm Registration 6:00pm Private Speakers & Sponsors Reception 7:00pm Opening "Lakeside" Networking Reception & Informal Dinner Monday, December 5th 7:30am Networking Breakfast 8:30am Morning Conference Sessions 12:30pm Keynote Luncheon 1:45pm Afternoon Conference Sessions Consultant Breakout Roundtable Sessions 7:00pm Networking Reception 7:30pm "City Limits" Conference Dinner Tuesday, December 6th 7:45am   Networking Breakfast 8:45am   Morning Conference Sessions   Consultants Firing Line   Consultant Breakout Roundtable Sessions 12:30pm   Networking Luncheon