Economic Development: Readiness, Risks, and Rewards │Didi Caldwell & Carrie Kelly

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

Special Guests: Carrie Kelly and Didi Caldwell.