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

Inside Minnesota’s $25B Manufacturing Engine | Catalina Valencia, DEED

Catalina Valencia, Executive Director of Business Development for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), joins Susan Donkers and Charles Houser on the Ribbon Cut Podcast to share what makes Minnesota a top contender for capital investment, workforce, and innovation.
By: The Ribbon Cut

How Northern Colorado Is Preparing for the Next 25 Years of Growth

Rich Werner, President and CEO of Upstate Colorado Economic Development, joins Susan Donkers and Charles Houser on the Ribbon Cut Podcast to talk about what is fueling growth in Weld and Larimer counties, the region one hour north of Denver, Colorado covering 35+ communities across an area roughly the size of Connecticut.
By: The Ribbon Cut

WEBINARS

December 17, 2026

Marketing Properties & Communities with LOIS – December

Training and Q/A via Teams Webinar
Speaker(s): Amy White & Chris Ballback
10:00 AM CST / 11:00 AM EST
Nov. 3, 2026

How to Submit an RFI in Lasso – November

Training and Q/A via Teams Webinar
Speaker(s): Chris Ballback & Amy White
10:00 AM CDT / 11:00 AM EDT

CASE STUDIES

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Missouri Partnership LOIS Statewide Property Marketing 

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Partnering for Site Readiness Success: Missouri Partnership and Strata Platforms

Here is what is changing, who it will help, and what we are building next.  AI is part of nearly every technology conversation and when we talk about AI with our user community, the conversation remains focused on the practical...

From Property Data to a Client-Ready Presentation in Seconds Every site selection project begins with a search for answers. Over the course of the project, dozens or even hundreds of questions are answered as properties are submitted, documents and photos are collected,...