The Ribbon Cut

Welcome to The Ribbon Cut, the podcast pulling back the curtain on the complex, competitive, and often misunderstood world of site selection and economic development. Whether you're an economic developer, a corporate self-performer, or a seasoned site selector, this show is your insider pass to the decisions shaping the future of business growth and community development.Each episode features candid conversations with the people who actually make it happen—from groundbreakers to data geeks, deal-makers to ribbon cutters. We talk wins and failures, trends and tech, and the unexpected human stories behind site decisions that move millions.Think of us as your field guide to navigating RFPs, RFIs, incentives, timelines, and the real-world trade-offs that turn potential into projects. Whether you're building a new facility, managing the search process in-house, or just curious about how the deals get done, The Ribbon Cut delivers insights with soul and strategies that scale.