Strategic Site Selection (SSS) is celebrating 20 years of partnership, precision, and purpose in the global events industry. Since 2005, the firm has simplified event site selection for clients in North America and worldwide.
“Before I started SSS, I read that 95 per cent of businesses fail within the first five years—and 95 per cent of the survivors fail in the next five,” said Mark Dosman, founder and CEO. “Like most entrepreneurs, I ignored that and went for it anyway. Twenty years later, I can tell you: those stats probably aren’t wrong. This journey has been anything but easy. It’s been a wild mix of breakthroughs and breakdowns, but I wouldn’t trade a second of it. I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the most incredible people—clients, colleagues, and partners who’ve challenged me, inspired me, and reminded me to laugh through it all. I still wake up excited to see what’s next. I don’t have all the answers, but I know the best parts of this story are still ahead.”
Over the past two decades, SSS has also expanded its services through its full-service planning arm, Sandbox Events Inc. Founded to meet client demand for turnkey event management, Sandbox Events brings big-picture strategy and backstage precision to conferences, incentive programs, and executive experiences.
“With Sandbox, we’ve been able to take things even further,” added Dosman. “We’re not just helping clients find the perfect venue—we’re bringing their entire event vision to life.”
To mark this milestone, SSS will host a special anniversary event on August 11, 2025 bringing together the people who helped shape its success—from long-time clients to valued supplier partners. The evening will also spotlight the company’s ongoing philanthropic efforts, including its annual donation to the SickKids Foundation and continued support of other charitable initiatives.
