The Ribbon Cut

<p>When markets feel uncertain, site selection doesn’t stop. It becomes more selective, more compressed, and more dependent on clear, reliable site information.</p><p>In this episode of The Ribbon Cut, Susan and Charles...

<p>Public economic data systems are being stretched thinner at the same time local decision-making depends on them more than ever. In this episode of The Ribbon Cut, Susan and Charles are joined by Ken Poole to explain...

<p>Rural economic development is less about landing one big win and more about making disciplined, data-backed decisions over time.</p><p>Carolyn Chrisman of Chrisman Consulting joins Susan and Charles to discuss how...

<p>Site selection has changed dramatically over the last two decades, but many communities are still operating as if it hasn’t.</p><p>In this episode, Larry Gigerich of Ginovus joins Susan and Charles to share what he’s...

<p>LOIS has been around for more than two decades, but many teams still ask what makes it different from other property marketing tools. In this FAQ edition, Susan and Charles take you inside the origins of LOIS, why a...

<p>Everyone has questions about how to manage RFIs better, and Lasso sits at the center of that conversation. In this episode, Susan and Charles walk through the most common questions they hear from both site selectors...

<p>Design-build is just the beginning. In this episode, we talk with Oliver Muenz-Winkler of Clayco, one of the nation’s largest integrated construction firms, to learn how they embed themselves in the full lifecycle of...

<p>Forget flashy incentives. South Dakota is winning advanced manufacturing and foreign direct investment by doing the fundamentals better than most. In this episode of the Ribbon Cut podcast, we sit down with Adam...

<p>Richard Blackwell has lived every phase of economic development on projects across 23 states. From spec buildings to industrial parks with built-in career centers.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode of The Ribbon Cut, we...

<p>Workforce data is about more than just filling jobs. It’s actually a strategic asset in the fight to win site selection deals.<br /><br />In this episode, Josh Wright of Lightcast joins Susan and Charles to unpack...

<p>Before a site goes live, the engineering has to work. So does the partnership.<br /><br />Brett Lauritsen from Olsson joins Susan and Charles to talk about what actually moves the needle on project readiness. With...

<p>Rail-served sites aren’t just about transportation—they’re about strategy.<br /><br />Adam Hess of CSX joins Susan Donkers to unpack what companies need to know when evaluating rail access as part of a location...

<p>If you're helping a manufacturing company land their next U.S. facility, this episode is packed with practical insight.</p><p> </p><p>Brian Devlin of ARCO Design/Build joins Susan Donkers to explain how an integrated...

<p>Mike Grella (ex-Amazon, now Active Infrastructure) joins Strata to reveal what most communities get wrong about data centers. We go deep on power access, permitting pitfalls, and what it really takes to be ready for...

<p>Ever wonder who’s really behind the labor market data shaping corporate investment decisions? This episode takes you inside two pivotal conferences—C2ER and SelectUSA—through the eyes of Strata's team. We unpack how...