Resources

Stay up-to-date with Strata Platforms and explore the latest innovations shaping the future of site selection today.

At Strata Platforms our economic development and site selection consulting clients negotiate every day to locate business investment. They know that deals get done through trusted connections with partners. Here, you’ll hear from them through The Ribbon Cut podcast episodes, The Shortlist newsletter stories, and client case studies. All are welcome to attend “How to Fill Out an RFI” webinars, no matter whether you are sending or receiving them. This is a place to be among a thoughtful and connected community.

PODCASTS

Why LocationOne.com Uses Zillow-Style Aggregation for Site Selection Search Before the RFI

The way site selectors search has evolved, and communities have more opportunity than ever to participate early in the process. In this episode, Susan and Charles examine how discovery in corporate location strategy is increasingly shaped by structured visibility. Drawing on lessons from Rich Barton’s experiences building Expedia and Zillow, they explore how aggregation reorganizes search by giving buyers the ability to filter, narrow, and save options before formal RFIs, calls, or site visits occur.
By: The Ribbon Cut

Benchmarking the World: Why U.S. Data Sets the Global Standard

When markets feel uncertain, site selection doesn’t stop. It becomes more selective, more compressed, and more dependent on clear, reliable site information. In this episode of The Ribbon Cut, Susan and Charles sit down with Lindsey Cannon of Quest Site Solutions to talk about what actually happens when projects move from early interest to real evaluation, and why many sites fall out once timelines, utilities, permitting, and data quality come into focus.
By: The Ribbon Cut

WEBINARS

Nov. 3, 2026

How to Submit an RFI in Lasso – November

Training and Q/A via Teams Webinar
Speaker(s): Chris Ballback & Amy White
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Sept. 10, 2026

How to Submit an RFI in Lasso – September

Training and Q/A via Teams Webinar
Speaker(s): Chris Ballback & Amy White
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

CASE STUDIES

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Partnering for Site Readiness Success: Missouri Partnership and Strata Platforms

Why clarity around support changes adoption outcomes. One promise from Strata Platforms, is that we will always provide all of the support, for the lifetime of your software use. We understand that using new software and tools can feel overwhelming...

A simple model for how information moves from communities to decision-makers. Taken together, these conversations reinforce a clear ecosystem dynamic: Economic development works best when the people managing location data and the people making investment decisions are aligned through clean,...