From RFI to Site Visit: What Site Selectors Really Want in 2025 — Live with Site Selector Charles Sexton
When: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 · 1:00–2:00 PM ET
Speakers: Charles Sexton, Principal & CEO, Strategic Location Advisors • Bethany Quinn, President, Golden Shovel Agency
Hear directly from a site selector. Charles “Chuck” Sexton will share exactly how communities make (and miss) the shortlist—plus what wins RFIs and site visits in 2025. Co-presented by Bethany Quinn to translate best practices into actionable steps for your EDO.
What you’ll learn
- How site selectors build (and narrow) longlists and shortlists
- The RFI/RFP essentials: what to include, what to skip, and how to respond fast
- Digital presence must-haves that signal “shovel-ready” (to humans and AI tools)
- Storytelling that goes beyond the numbers—crafting narrative proof points about your community’s people, place, and readiness
- Planning a high-impact site visit: roles, run-of-show, and common pitfalls
- Post-visit follow-through that keeps you in the lead
Who should attend
Economic developers, chamber and EDO leaders, business attraction teams, and partners supporting company expansions—including international entries to the U.S. market.