Workforce data is about more than just filling jobs. It’s actually a strategic asset in the fight to win site selection deals.
In this episode, Josh Wright of Lightcast joins Susan and Charles to unpack how labor market intelligence helps economic developers, site selectors, and corporate leaders make smarter location decisions. From real-time analytics to national demographic shifts, this conversation delivers a grounded look at how workforce data can guide both immediate RFIs and 20-year regional strategies.
In this episode:
- How “data at the point of decision” changes site selection outcomes.
- What the upcoming “Rising Storm” report reveals about the U.S. labor shortage—and why it matters now.
- Why metro-level benchmarking outperforms county-based analysis for talent attraction.
- How Lightcast’s Talent Attraction Scorecard became a go-to tool for EDOs and site consultants.
- What public-private partnerships can learn from regions like Fargo, Orlando, and South Carolina.
- What’s actually working to retain, retrain, and realign the next generation of skilled labor.
Whether you’re building a regional strategy, advising a corporate client, or responding to your next RFI, this episode provides clear, actionable insight into why labor markets still hold the key to winning deals.