Economic Development & Community Services

Competing for economic development projects has never been more challenging. Our tools can help your community stand out from the crowd and capture investment. Our team’s unique background as a site selector and in economic development at the state, regional, and local levels, can give your community insights and perspective to differentiate itself.

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Our Services

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    Strategic Planning

    Our team uses perspectives on both sides of the negotiating table and traditional data to help measure strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. By collaborating with leadership, we will determine what success is and how to achieve stated goals.

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    Site & Building Analysis

    Identifying the correct property to develop is a crucial step in developing site inventory. Our team uses its experience both in selecting sites and developing property to help communities identify promising sites & buildings for growth and to identify challenges properties will face.

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    Economic Modeling Services

    Oftentimes economic development projects, initiatives, and strategies require data driven analysis. Our team offers a la carte economic modeling services to get to the crux of what you are investigating or demonstrating to stakeholders.

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    Labor Studies

    Workforce issues have never been more pertinent in economic development. Our team has the expertise to get you and the companies in your community answers on workforce matters.

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    Incentive Modeling

    Complicated incentives modeling can be make-or-break for key projects. Our teams experience in modeling and structuring can help you put your best foot forward with your projects.

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    Housing Studies

    Housing shortages could be the bottleneck keeping your community back. Our approach can articulate your housing need, which can spur developers to take action to fill the market need.