Rail-served sites aren’t just about transportation—they’re about strategy. Adam Hess of CSX joins Susan Donkers to unpack what companies need to know when evaluating rail access as part of a location decision. With decades of experience and billions in capital...
If you’re helping a manufacturing company land their next U.S. facility, this episode is packed with practical insight. Brian Devlin of ARCO Design/Build joins Susan Donkers to explain how an integrated design-build approach removes risk from site selection—especially when speed,...
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 billion-dollar infrastructure projects. From Welcome...
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 economic researchers drive decisions behind the scenes, how FDI...
Kim Gerlt of Missouri Partnership shares how Missouri is positioning itself as a strategic landing zone for major business investments. We discuss her work overseeing business recruitment and building capacity while promoting the state’s strengths in infrastructure, water access, workforce...
In the inaugural episode of The Ribbon Cut, co-hosts Susan Donkers and Charles Houser sit down to explore the long, often invisible process behind site selection and economic development. They share the behind the scenes on global investment decisions and...
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROPERTIES Over the past few months, more site selectors and corporate decision-makers have been looking at your listings on the LocationOne property marketplace we’re making moves to help you get even more eyes on them. We...
Multiple Data Libraries Unlock Your Data Advantage Boost your site selection game to the next level with data & analytics software. Whether you’re hunting for locations or ensuring your properties are ready to shine, Strata Platforms has the resources to...
Happy New Year from your Property Marketing Technologists at Strata! Throughout 2025, your tech team at Strata Platforms is focused on connecting you to resources that elevate your organization’s readiness for – and visibility to – site selectors and global...
Client Overview Company: Missouri PartnershipIndustry: State Economic Development Organization Challenge Missouri Partnership faced the challenge of effectively marketing properties in their State. They needed a consistent platform for their EDOs and a robust solution to consolidate and showcase their combined...
