[dtengineering]

Proximity to an existing regional event would likely be a factor. If you are within a one day drive of the event then travel and transportation is much less onerous than when you have to fly.

If you are within a half-day drive then you also have access to a support network and can attend kickoffs and workshops.

I like the statistical idea... but somewhere the "cluster" effect would likely have to be accounted for.

Jason

<Edit: just noted Foster's comments below, did a re-read, and realized that yep... this thread had died a long time ago. Guess I missed it the first time around.>