CLEVELAND, Ohio – An influential group of corporate location specialists will meet in Cleveland next fall, at an event that organizers hope will elevate the city in the eyes of professionals who help decide where businesses expand.

The Site Selectors Guild ’s Fall Forum is not large by attendance, with about 30 members expected next September, along with several hundred economic development professionals.

But its impact outweighs its size, said Matt Dolan, CEO of Team NEO, the regional economic development arm of JobsOhio, which announced the event Thursday.

“We look forward to showcasing our attractive assets and the competitive business case for transformative investments into Northeast Ohio,” said Dolan, in a statement.

The decision to meet in Cleveland “is a powerful signal that

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