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No two communities are alike. That’s why we take a fresh approach to each program with full lifecycle solutions that include:

Strategic planning is the underpinning of your entire economic development program. Our strategic planning services are broad and include facilitating the planning process, developing options, defining your action agenda, and establishing a timeline for change. We’ve helped many organizations develop and deploy data-driven, sustainable strategic plans.

Performance measurement objectives are critical to recognizing success. Beginning early in the process, EDS&T establishes benchmarks and realistic objectives for relevant performance indicators. The output of these activities is better planning, improved resource allocation and measurable results. We implement a range of timed outcomes for short- and long-term success.

B2B, B2G and G2G alliances are critical because states, counties, communities and regions have scarce resources. EDS&T helps amplify those resources by building alliances with business, community, governmental and educational organizations. You’ll receive maximum impact for minimal investment. Our deep understanding of incentives includes federal, state and local government options and gauging return on investment.
Community support & outreach gathers support from the broadest possible audience. Businesses, non-profits, educational institutions, government leaders and the media must all be part of the process because their support is critical to a viable product. EDS&T stands out in engaging the community through interviews, focus groups and visioning exercises.

Education & communication are fundamental in attracting new businesses and investment, and fostering positive relations with the community. We maximize your success by ensuring constituents understand the impact of programs. Examples include educating businesses on how to qualify for incentives, and helping them understand how growth redistributes their tax burden.

Workforce developmentis critical to EDS&T’s successful product development. Not only do we help attract and train workers, but we can help demonstrate the viability of an existing workforce or communicate the benefits of relocating workers. The alliances we help build with universities and colleges are particularly important to workforce development initiatives.

Public-private partnerships are a central theme today, and one where EDS&T’s professionals possess tremendous experience. Economic development corporations are one of the fastest growing trends in the industry, and we regularly work with them to attract investment sources.

International markets present many challenges to domestic businesses. EDS&T assists clients in finding investment opportunities worldwide. We develop international business strategies, provide guidance in attracting joint ventures, help international companies find U.S. partners, and help North American businesses get a foothold in the global marketplace. And our web development practice helps create new opportunities in reaching these markets.