Site readiness programs are a tool that many economic development organizations have used in recent years to help companies and site selectors make faster, more informed decisions on the viability of potential sites. But not all programs follow the same defined standards, which leads to inconsistencies...

Relationships are key to economic development. But let’s face it: This puts rural communities at a disadvantage in business attraction since site selectors don’t often have the time and money to visit small, remote towns. When in-person meetings aren’t possible, the right technology can do a...