From planning and analysis to facilitation, the Center for Economic and Community Development offers a variety of customized consulting services for communities and development organizations.

Upon request, our staff develops and submits proposals to conduct specific community and economic development related projects. Proposals are based on initial discussions with the community or organization, the demonstrated need for services, and the ability of the center and its associates to provide the scope of services requested.

Planning Services
Staffed by professional economic developers and planners, the center provides planning services to local governments, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and other community organizations. We work in partnership with communities to create strategic plans and with local planning departments or consultants to develop the economic development component of comprehensive plans. The center also offers a variety of other customized planning services.

Analysis Services

• economic and demographic analysis
• business retention and expansion surveys
• targeted industry analysis
• fiscal impact analysis
• economic impact analysis
• data gathering services
• community opinion polling
• customized economic and community development services

Facilitation Services  

• public/group participation processes
• process review
• assistance with consultants (RFP/RFQ process, interviews, etc.)

Working With CECD
Learn about our fees, response time, and other information about working with CECD.