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Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who has economic developers with international site selectors and investors.
continued to support our platform and participate This year we were happy to partner with the World FDI Forum 2018. This
in our September issue. FDI Alliance International was organized by the Conway Group. We were privileged to meet some
would like to say a special thank you to every of the world leading FDI experts. Forming these long-term international
organization, on a state and local level, that has business relationships will only strengthen our platform.
continued to support us through the years. Thank I would like to recognize and support our two new creative directors.
you for helping us celebrate four years in the They have played a major role in the success of the September issue of
industry. Your support has helped us effectively FDI Alliance International. We certainly couldn't be as successful without
expand within this dynamic industry sector. Our your hard work and dedication as we strive for excellence. I'm certain
readership is on track to increase annually by 250K corporate executives that their appointment will be a key part of our print and digital platform
all over the world.
as we move into 2019.
In 2018, our main aim is to increase our digital distribution reach on a global I would also like to thank our director of operations, Jacqueline Prieto.
level by using the the world's four most trusted social media platforms. She has ensured that the administrative side of FDI Alliance International
These platforms include Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. We runs smoothly. She truly adds great value to our platform as we expand.
now have solidified our position in the digital space and have the leading
social media presence across all of these major platforms. Effectively As the publisher of FDI Alliance International magazine, I feel truly blessed
using these four platforms, there will be an increase in our annual reach to have built so many great long-term relationships. I feel very privileged
to 1.2 million people. to work with so many wonderful executives from around the world. We
will continue to showcase the most lucrative business locations in the
This will be our second interactive issue with video elements throughout United States and Canada. We will continue to bridge the gap between
the digital magazine. Our digital version will reach many more prospective economic development and site selection.
clients. It is becoming quite popular and efficient in the age of ever
changing technology. This year has been a great year and promises to end very strong moving
Fdi Alliance International magazine has now established a strong and into 2019.
stable presence throughout the entire microsoft network. Our presence Courtney Margetson
can be seen in Forbes, CNBC, Wall Street Journal and Yahoo Finance.
Over the past four years, we have built an exclusive audience of international CEO / Executive Publisher
site selectors and C-level executives. They are actively planning their
future expansions for their international operations in the United States Follow Us On:
as well as Canada. We know this will strengthen our ability to connect www.fdiallianceint.com

Staff Special Thanks to Contributers

Executive Publisher Bill Cronin Dan Elliott
Courtney Margetson Pasco County FL Conner & Winters
Director of Operations Todd Kuckkahn Rob O'Brian CEcD

Jacqueline Green Portage County WI O'Brian & Associates
Business Development Director Molly Howey Robert Tunis

Jacob Schmidt GoTopeka Parnership KS Economic Development Consultant
Senior Sales Associate Courtland Holman Kristen Cox
Michael Bellinfatie Dayton Community & Development TX Governors Office of Management and Budget