Spring 2015 - In This Issue
Garner Economics, LLC provides innovative economic development solutions in a competitive global market.
Garner Economics offers site selection, analytical research, industry targeting, strategic planning and organizational development with a wealth of expertise to companies, communities, and organizations globally. Garner Economics is based in Atlanta, GA and has representative offices in both Europe and Asia.
"Primus partners with Garner Economics to provide a full range of site location services to our clients. We use Garner Economics exclusively for these services in conjunction with our corporate clients because the work of Jay and his team is simply outstanding. Our clients are thrilled with the deliverables and outcomes from Garner which means we are happy too".

 

Tony Pitrone

Vice President, Primus Builders, Inc.

 

 

 

Logistics and Distribution in U.S. Metros

Where are the opportunities for this key industry group?

Jay Garner

President

In this brief, Garner Economics examines U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data regarding the two primary employment sectors that comprise the logistics and distribution sector: Wholesale Trade (NAICS 42) and Truck Transportation (NAICS 484).
 

Project Roundup

We've recently completed a diversification strategy for Columbus, IN and the Columbus Economic Development Board.

 

New or recently started projects include a certified food site analysis for the Clearfield County Economic Development Corporation (PA); a workforce analysis for the Chambers County (AL) Development Authority; in partnership with Younger Associates, an Economic Adjustment Strategy for the Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments; and, in partnership with the Lochmueller Group, a regional cities strategy for the EDC of Southwest Indiana (Evansville) region.

 

Garner Economics uses its vast experience in economic development and location advisory to craft strategic action plans for its clients with execution guidelines that are fully implementable. This gives our clients a competitive advantage in a global market. When implemented, these strategies have a history of enhancing a region's quality of place and economic opportunities.

 

Learn more about how we can help you identify and create your value proposition by clicking here. 

And The Winners Are...

By Jay Garner
  

The Site Selectors Guild, in which I am one of the founding members, held their annual conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico at the end of February. Over 300 people attended and it was a great success thanks to the host (Puerto Rico Industrial Development Corporation), our many sponsors, and the attendees that participated.

 

This was our fourth annual Guild Conference and a highlight of the Conference each year is a talent show that we host. It's a chance for our participants and Guild members to do something different and humanizes our event by showing the attendees a different side of both the Guild consultant and the economic development professional. Read more about the Guild Annual Conference by clicking here. 

Allen Hester of Dyersburg, TN (L) and Larry Burkhardt (C) of Appleton, WI are shown accepting their award as co-winners of the SSG Annual Talent Show recently held in San Juan. Jay Garner (R) served as the emcee.
 

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

Communities and organizations are utilizing our expertise in economic development and site selection as a speaker for their events. Give us a call or e-mail us to see how we may develop a speaking program that serves your specific needs. Upcoming presentations include:

Team Texas Consultant Event: Austin, TX

University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute (EDI): Nashville, TN

Auburn University Economic Development Course (BEDC): Auburn, AL

Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) Annual Meeting: Savannah, GA


 
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Jay Garner and Garner Economics is a founding member of the Site Selectors Guild.