Sector Strategy in a Competitive World
How to Stand Out
Most regions are chasing the same sectors, using the same messaging, and wondering why investors aren’t responding.
The reality? Competitive investment attraction starts with clarity, not trends.
Join Digital Labs and Stiletto for a practical conversation on how regions can define realistic sector priorities, sharpen their positioning, and turn strategy into targeted outreach.
April 28th
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1:00 pm et
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April 28th • 1:00 pm et •
What We'll Discuss
In today’s competitive landscape, economic development organizations can’t afford vague sector strategies. This session explores how regions can move beyond generic targeting and build sector strategies grounded in data, differentiation, and realistic strengths.
Why reactive sector targeting rarely produces results
How to identify sectors aligned with your region’s real capabilities
The role of competitive positioning in investment attraction
Translating sector strategy into targeted company pipelines
How clear sector priorities improve outreach and engagement
speakers:
Laura O’Blenis
President & CEO | Stiletto
Laura leads Stiletto’s work helping regions translate research and economic analysis into clear, actionable strategies that drive investment and growth.
Jenna Evans
Chief Operating Officer | Stiletto
Jenna specializes in strategic planning and international market development, helping economic development organizations define competitive positioning and realistic sector priorities.
Ryan leads ROI’s work helping economic development organizations translate sector strategies into targeted company outreach, focused campaigns, and measurable investment attraction results.
President | ROI Research On Investment
RYAN FRANKEL
Once sectors are clearly defined, outreach becomes dramatically more effective.
Digital Labs works with economic development organizations to translate sector strategy into target company lists, targeted campaigns, and measurable engagement.
Join us to see how strategy becomes action.
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Strategy defines direction. Outreach creates results.