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

1:00 pm et

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.