Economic development to create jobs, attract new investment, and expand the tax base is at the top of the agenda for all levels of government. Elected officials, administrators, Chambers of Commerce, business associations and economic development professionals seek not only practical and effective ways to attract new businesses, but also strategies to encourage entrepreneurship and business growth and retention.

Professionals and volunteers involved in economic development are often swamped with day-to-day work, which can make progress slow. We can accelerate the economic development process by helping to develop realistic plans, generate political and community support, and formulate achievable action plans. Our network of government and industry contacts and knowledge of current practices helps to strategically position municipalities in today's competitive marketplace.

Our economic development services include:

Strategic Planning

	Regional and community profiles
	Situational analyses
	Vision building and priority setting workshops
	Identification of business opportunities
	Financing and implementation strategies

Organizational Development

	Structuring public/private partnerships
	Organizational and systems reviews
	Board and staff development workshops

Business and Industry Recruitment

	Identification of target businesses and industries
	Site inspections and site selection reports

Business Support and Retention

	Business development programs
	Entrepreneurship and internal growth initiatives
	Development concept plans and feasibility studies
	Public and private financing strategies

Marketing and Image Building

	Communication strategies and marketing plans
	Development of presentation materials and marketing packages
	Media and government relations

Recent projects include:

	Highway Corridors Study, Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77
	Economic Development Strategy for Mountain View County 2001-2011, Mountain View County
	Economic Development Strategy: Situation Analysis Report, Town of Vegreville
	Public-Private Partnerships in Economic Development Study, Alberta Economic Development
	Economic Development and Vision Building Workshop, West Sturgeon Economic Development Group