Didi Caldwell is the President and CEO of Global Location Strategies. Carrie Kelly is the Managing Director of the Site Selectors Guild. They discuss the intricacies of preparing investment-ready sites, the evolution and impact of the REDI Sites program, and the crucial differences between economic developers and site selectors.
In this episode, we explore:
- The launch and impact of the REDI Sites program from pilot to full implementation
- Criteria and benefits of site designations
- The relationship between economic developers and site selectors
- Strategies for communities to attract quality investments
- The role and expansion of the Site Selectors Guild
Quotable: “Think of it as a journey – from bronze to silver, silver to gold, and eventually platinum. Each step helps identify improvements and brings you closer to being truly investment-ready.”
Resources and Links
Connect with Didi Caldwell on LinkedIn
Connect with Carrie Kelly on LinkedIn
Site Selectors Guild
REDI Sites