Chicago, IL (July 18, 2018) – Site Location Partnership (SLP), a Dallas-based corporate site selection consulting firm, announced its successful exhibition at the Institute of Food Technology (IFT) Expo. SLP met with businesses to evaluate opportunities for economic development and job creation. The firm also attended a private event in Chicago dedicated to networking and discussions between site selectors and economic developers.
As the world’s largest food exhibition, IFT features the latest technology and innovations, advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system. The Food show was located at McCormick Place Convention Center. Over 1,200 booth exhibitors and more than 23,000 attendees took part in the IFT Expo.
“The IFT Food Expo provided an excellent opportunity to learn more about the food industry, as well as develop new business prospects and keep in touch with companies considering expanding their operations or relocating,” said Justin Thompson, CEO of Site Location Partnership. “The show was extremely busy for us and we were pleased with the quality turnout of decision-maker attendees.”
At the networking event, SLP representatives joined economic development officials, corporate real estate executives, business leaders and other site selection consultants. “It was great to help some of our clients make some connections at the event,” commented Mark Darce, Senior Vice President of Development at Site Location Partnership. “We look forward to coming back to Chicago for our next trade show and event in mid-September.”
About Site Location Partnership
Site Location Partnership (SLP) is a multi-disciplined advisory firm that enables the growth of businesses, communities and economies through its two primary consulting areas – corporate site selection and economic development. SLP’s Corporate Location Practice helps companies from industrial and commercial sectors select the optimal location for expansion, relocation or consolidation of business facilities. SLP’s Economic Development Practice assists various organizations in implementing business attraction strategies for new corporate investment, job creation and economic growth.
About The IFT Food Expo
Since 1939, IFT advances the science of food and its application across the global food system by creating a dynamic forum where individuals from more than 90 countries can collaborate, learn, and grow, transforming scientific knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of people around the world.
Through forums such as the world’s largest annual food science event, publications such as Food Technology magazine, and other unique resources, they enable them to enhance their knowledge and expand their professional connections, both domestically and abroad. They help highlight the impact and important societal contributions made by professionals involved the science of food and attract the brightest minds to the profession from related disciplines. They also support the contribution of evidence-based science to the public dialogue on food issues.
Together, they create a world where science and innovation are universally viewed as essential to a safe, nutritious, and sustainable food supply for everyone. As a scientific society with vision, IFT is feeding the minds that feed the world.
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