What Delegates Have To Say

“After attending LiveXchange, I am better able to help my company plan expansions due to the information and advice of top site selection consultants and one-on-one meetings with excellent state, regional and local economic developers. I met with more than a dozen communities that will be the first I contact as my company expands into new regions. As a veteran of many types of business conferences over a 30-year period, I can say that this was the single best event that I have had the pleasure to attend. No one has ever delivered so much value in such a brief time.” — Corporate Executive, Plastics Company

“We did not know these types of resources existed. We are getting ready to open five to 10 new facilities in 2009. I did not expect what we got when we sat down with these sponsors. In hindsight, I realize our company would have saved so much money, and our growth would have been triple what it has been, if we had this type of event as a resource prior. LiveXchange did an exceptional job of matching us up with the right people. You don’t just find locations here. You find opportunities and strategic partnerships.”  – COO of an electronics recycling company

“I find this event very eye-opening. We are often so focused on the specific projects we’re working on and the state that we work in, that we miss a lot of opportunities. This event gives us a chance to learn about other possibilities and other locations. Opportunity is the key word here… there are many benefits that these locations and organizations offer to growing companies like ours.”  — VP of a pharmaceutical company

“LiveXchange was a great event and venue for meeting many state and public utility corporate delegates quickly and efficiently. We also felt the business sessions were very informative in bringing to light issues we will obviously face as we move forward with our expansion plans.” — President of a technology company

“It was a great opportunity to learn about many different locations and regions of the U.S. in a short time frame and in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.”
— Executive of a food provisions company

“This past event was very well organized and very impressive. I would suggest it to anyone, both companies planning to relocate and those that work in economic development.”  — Executive from a military defense corporation

What Sponsors Have To Say

“I recently had the opportunity to attend Business Facilities’ LiveXchange as a representative of Team New England… Thanks to the excellent up front work by Business Facilities’ staff, over a day and a half; I had 12 meetings with site selectors and corporate executives with legitimate projects. The quality of relationship building time and number of leads surpassed my expectations and a month out, is already bearing fruit. I am now convinced that our increasing work with lead generators and attending Business Facilities LiveXchange are two of the best investments we’ve made in business recruitment.” — John A. O’Toole, CEcD, EDP, Business Development Manager, CL&P – Yankee Gas Services, Economic & Community Relations

“One of the most unique business opportunities I have ever had a chance to be a part of… If you’re looking for verified leads to follow-up on, you need to be a part of Business Facilities LiveXchange.”  — Brooks Development Authority, San Antonio, Texas

“LiveXchange provides an excellent opportunity to have face-to-face meetings with prospects who had active qualified projects. I had 10 meetings my first day and generated several great leads. I know of no other event like it in the country.”  — Mississippi Development Authority

“This has been the most productive two days of my entire career, and I have been doing this for over 25 years. In just two days, I have five considerable projects to pursue.”  — Forest City, Mesa Del Sol, Albuquerque, New Mexico

“Business Facilities LiveXchange has provided us the one-on-one meetings we were looking for. At larger tradeshows you hope to meet qualified prospects, but this event sets up meetings with qualified prospects.”  — Fulton County, Atlanta, Georgia

“Our toughest job is tracking down and meeting one-on-one with qualified companies looking to make investments. Business Facilities identified companies and matched us up on a lot of different fronts. We look forward to next year’s event.”  — Durham Region, Ontario, Canada

What Speakers Have to Say

“This is one of the best run events I’ve been to in a long time. I’ve met some really interesting people and picked up a few leads, which is always good. Usually speakers just talk! I’ve met a few people that I think I will do business with in the future. I’m happy!” — Ed McCallum, Senior Principal, McCallum-Sweeney Consulting

“This year’s event has built on the success of past years, the group of companies is larger, and the mix of locations from all over the U.S. and Canada is even better than in previous years. The Business Facilities LiveXchange format is a great multifaceted approach to the process, both from an educational standpoint, and because it allows companies to meet state and local economic development contacts as well as professional consultants and advisors.” — George Tobjy, Tax Director, KPMG Global Location and Expansion Services