Exclusive Services

Our Economic and Fiscal Impact Services provide clients with rigorous, data-driven insights into how projects, policies, and investments shape local and regional economies, communicating the value of our clients’ projects and investments. We combine advanced modeling techniques with deep economic expertise to quantify the full scope of economic activity generated by our clients’ initiatives. We measure how initiatives generate jobs, income, and business activity across local, regional, and national economies.  Through clear and defensible analysis, we help organizations demonstrate value, inform strategic decisions, and support funding and policy discussions with evidence-based results.

 

Our services include:

• Economic Impact Analysis – Quantify job creation, labor income, gross product, and business output, generated by new developments, capital investments, or policy changes.  Measure direct, indirect, and induced impacts using leading analytical tools such as REMI, IMPLAN, and RIMS II.

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• Fiscal Impact Analysis – Quantify tax revenue generation, at national, state, and local levels, generated by new developments, capital investments, or policy changes. 

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• Industry and Workforce Impact Assessment – Analyze how economic impacts effect employment, productivity, wages, and output of industries and occupations.

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• Strategic Reporting and Visualization – Deliver findings in concise, accessible formats that align with stakeholder, funding, and policy objectives. Present results ensuring that complex economic analyses are easily understood and actionable for decision-makers.

Our Industry and Workforce Assessment Services provide a comprehensive understanding of the economic, demographic, and labor market dynamics that shape regional competitiveness and growth potential. We help clients identify growth opportunities, workforce gaps and needs, and emerging industry trends and opportunities to inform strategic planning and policy development.

Through advanced analytics and deep sector expertise, we deliver insights that support business retention, expansion, and workforce alignment.

 

Our services include:

• Industry Cluster and Supply Chain Analysis - Identify key industry strengths, supply chain linkages, and competitive advantages to support targeted growth strategies.

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• Labor Market and Workforce Assessments - Analyze employment trends, occupational demand, wage structures, and occupational and skills gaps across sectors and regions.

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• Workforce Supply and Demand Forecasting - Model future workforce needs to align education, training, and economic and workforce development initiatives.

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• Economic Base and Shift-Share Analysis - Examine regional industry composition and performance relative to national trends.

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• Talent Pipeline and Skills Alignment Studies - Evaluate how existing education and training programs align with employer and industry needs.

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• Custom Dashboards and Reporting Tools - Present complex workforce and industry data through accessible visualizations and executive-ready deliverables.

Our Location Strategy and Site Selection Services help businesses, developers, and public agencies identify optimal locations for investment, expansion, and growth. We combine economic analytics, demographic data, and market intelligence to evaluate sites that align with strategic, operational, and workforce goals.  Our approach balances quantitative rigor with local insight—ensuring that clients make location decisions grounded in both data and practical considerations. Whether identifying a single development site or planning a multi-regional expansion, we provide the analysis and strategy needed to support confident, evidence-based decisions.

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Our services include:

• Market and Regional Economic Analysis - We conduct in-depth analyses of market conditions and regional economies to help clients understand the economic landscape in which they operate or plan to invest. This includes evaluating demographic trends, industry and occupational composition, consumer demand, and economic drivers of the local economy.

 

• Labor Force and Talent Availability Assessment - Our team assesses the availability, skills, and characteristics of the local and regional workforce to determine whether an area can support current and future business needs. We analyze labor market trends, occupational supply and demand, wage structures, and educational attainment to provide a comprehensive view of talent pipelines.

 

• Business Climate and Incentive Analysis - We analyze the regulatory environment, tax structure, business costs, and available incentives in target locations to assess their competitiveness for investment. Our team identifies state and local incentive programs, grants, and tax abatements that can enhance project feasibility and return on investment.

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• Economic and Fiscal Impact of Site Decisions - We quantify the economic and fiscal impacts of site selection decisions, including job creation, business output, tax revenue, and community benefits. Using advanced modeling tools, we provide clear, defensible analyses that demonstrate the value of proposed investments. Our impact assessments help clients communicate the broader benefits of their projects and ensure alignment with local and regional development goals.

Our Economic Development Strategy Services help communities and organizations craft clear, data-informed strategies for sustainable growth. We integrate rigorous analysis with stakeholder engagement to design plans that strengthen competitiveness, attract investment, enhance resilience, and improve quality of life.

Our recommendations are practical, measurable, and tailored to each client’s economic context.  We help clients make informed decisions that align resources, partnerships, and priorities for measurable impact.

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Our services include:

• Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) – Develop data-driven regional plans that meet federal EDA standards and support long-term resilience.

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• Target Industry and Cluster Strategies – Identify high-potential sectors for recruitment, retention, and innovation.

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• Market and Competitive Positioning – Assess regional assets, challenges, and differentiators to shape effective branding and outreach efforts.

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• Workforce and Talent Alignment Strategies – Integrate workforce development with industry needs to ensure local talent supports economic growth.

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• Policy and Program Design – Recommend incentive structures, partnerships, and investment priorities to achieve strategic objectives.

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• Performance Measurement and Evaluation – Establish metrics to track progress and demonstrate outcomes over time.

Our Workforce Development Strategy Services help regions, organizations, and institutions align talent development with economic opportunity. We design strategies that strengthen local workforce systems, close skills gaps, and prepare communities for future labor market demands.  Grounded in data and informed by collaboration with employers, educators, and policymakers, our approach ensures that workforce initiatives are both responsive and sustainable. We focus on creating strategies that empower individuals, support business growth, and enhance regional competitiveness.

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Our services include:

• Talent Pipeline and Occupational/Skills Gap Analysis - Our team examines the flow of talent from education and training into the workforce, identifying critical occupational and skills gaps and mismatches between employer needs and available labor. We use advanced labor market analytics tools to assess occupational demand, wage trends, and future workforce requirements, enabling clients to develop targeted strategies for closing skills gaps, strengthening talent pipelines, and supporting sustainable economic growth.

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• Education and Training Alignment Strategies - We design strategies that align educational and training programs with current and emerging industry needs, helping ensure that the workforce is acquiring the skills and credentials most valued by employers.

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• Career Pathway and Credential Mapping - We map career pathways and credentialing options within key industries, providing clear guidance for individuals seeking advancement and for organizations designing workforce strategies.

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• Workforce Performance Metrics and Evaluation - We establish and track performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of workforce programs and strategies. Our evaluation frameworks measure outcomes such as job placement rates, wage growth, program completion, and employer satisfaction.

Our Return on Investment (ROI) and Cost-Benefit Analysis Services help clients make informed decisions by quantifying the economic and fiscal value of projects, programs, and policies. We assess both direct financial returns and broader social and community impacts to ensure sound, defensible investment decisions.

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Our services include:

• ROI Analysis for Public Programs - We provide rigorous ROI analyses for public programs, helping clients understand the direct financial returns, tax revenue, and fiscal effects of their investments.

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• Our Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) services evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of policy initiatives. We assess both the tangible and intangible benefits, as well as the associated costs, to provide a comprehensive view of the value and impact of proposed actions.