Cleveland ERA Gets Results: World-Renowned Development Association to Host National 2026 Conference in Cleveland

Announcement Follows Efforts Led by Mayor Justin Bibb and Others Who Lobbied SSG Leadership to Bring Their Conference to The Land

Thursday, December 11, 2025 - Cleveland - Mayor Justin M. Bibb announced today that the Site Selectors Guild (SSG) will host their Fall Forum in Cleveland in September. Mayor Bibb, Team NEO, Destination Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, and others all advocated to bring the conference to Cleveland.

"This prestigious recognition celebrates our innovative site strategies, like the Site Readiness for Good Jobs, to transform our land into real opportunity: new jobs, cleaner neighborhoods, and renewed hope for our residents," said Mayor Bibb. "We're reimagining what's possible in an industrial city, and the world's pre-eminent site location consultants are taking note. It's another example of how Cleveland is leading the way to create pathways to prosperity for generations to come."

SSG is the only association of the world's foremost professional site selection consultants. Guild members provide location strategy to corporations across the globe and for every industry, sector, and function. Founded in 2010, the Site Selectors Guild is dedicated to advancing the profession of international corporate site selection by promoting integrity, objectivity, and professional development. Members are peer-nominated, vetted, and must demonstrate significant professional location advisory experience. Guild membership is the highest standard in the site selection industry.

In 2024, Guild members facilitated the committed or announced creation of approximately:

• 111,000 jobs;
• and $141 billion in capital investment by corporate clients;
• which required location analysis across 90 countries.

This announcement is the latest result of Mayor Bibb's Cleveland ERA economic revival strategy - to create more family-sustaining jobs, increase business opportunities, and provide modern solutions that positions Cleveland for continued success for generations to come.

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