Introduction
Site selection and business attraction require analyzing properties, evaluating infrastructure, responding to RFIs, preparing community profiles, and managing communications with prospective businesses. Drafting these materials repeatedly can be time-consuming for economic development organizations and local governments.
AI tools can assist with drafting and organizing site selection and business attraction documentation, but strong prompts are essential to produce useful outputs.
This guide provides practical AI prompt templates designed specifically for site selection and business attraction workflows.
If you’re looking for platforms that support prospect and site tracking, see our guide on AI tools for managing site selection and business attraction.
How to Structure Effective Site Selection Prompts
Strong prompts typically include:
- Project or prospect type
- Desired output (summary, memo, comparison, table, narrative)
- Key inputs or data
- Tone (professional, objective, concise)
- Word count
Structure:
Context + Output Type + Inputs + Tone + Length
10 Example Prompts for Site Selection & Business Attraction
1. Site Profile Summary
“Write a 200-word site profile describing location, acreage, zoning, utilities, transportation access, and development readiness.”
2. Community Overview
“Draft a 200-word community overview highlighting workforce, infrastructure, quality of life, and major employers.”
3. RFI Response Narrative
“Write a 250-word response describing why this site meets the following RFI requirements: [paste requirements].”
4. Site Comparison Summary
“Write a 200-word comparison of Site A and Site B based on infrastructure, access, and development readiness.”
5. Infrastructure Availability Summary
“Draft a 150-word summary describing available utilities and infrastructure at this site.”
6. Workforce Snapshot
“Write a 150-word summary describing workforce availability and key industry skills in this region.”
7. Prospect Status Update
“Write a 150-word status update summarizing current communications and next steps with a business prospect.”
8. Executive Brief
“Draft a 200-word executive brief summarizing a site selection opportunity and recommended next steps.”
9. Marketing Description
“Write a short marketing description for this industrial/commercial site suitable for a website listing.”
10. Follow-Up Email
“Draft a professional follow-up email to a prospect providing requested site information.”
Common Prompt Mistakes
- Being vague about site details
- Omitting key data
- Forgetting tone or length
- Treating AI output as final
AI should support drafting, not replace professional judgment.
Final Thoughts
Strong prompts allow AI to function as a drafting assistant for site selection and business attraction tasks. When paired with organized tracking systems and human review, AI can reduce administrative workload and improve responsiveness to prospects.