Implementation & measurement

Grundy County Economic Development Council (IL) – Advancing Grundy: Grundy County Economic Diversification and Resiliency Plan

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Challenge Situated in northern Illinois, Grundy County’s rural charm, robust transportation network, and proximity to Chicago have spurred industrial development and attracted individuals and families seeking less densely populated areas. However, steady population gains and continued industrial expansion have highlighted the need to better balance growth with preservation of the […]

City of Dallas Economic Development Corporation (TX) – Strategic and Operations Plan

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Challenge The competition for investment, jobs, and talent in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and the larger North Texas Region is fierce. Many surrounding communities have well-funded sales tax corporations or other economic development entities that allow them to compete at the highest levels. Within the City of Dallas, the Office

Charleston Area Alliance (WV) – Catalyzing Change: An Economic Development Strategic Plan for the Charleston Area Alliance

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Challenge West Virginia’s Kanawha Valley region, anchored by the Charleston metropolitan area, faces long-standing economic challenges including troubling population loss, below-average employment growth, lagging unemployment rates, and low levels of workforce participation. At the same time, new leadership and promising opportunities sparked a renewed sense of agency, urgency, and optimism

Fort Bend County, TX – Unite Fort Bend

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Challenge Located southwest of Houston, Fort Bend County is one of Texas’s largest and most diverse counties, encompassing communities from the historic county seat of Richmond to up-and-coming cities like Sugar Land and Fulshear. It is also one of the nation’s fastest-growing counties, thanks to strategic advantages including transportation assets

City of Irving, TX – Economic Development Strategic Plan Update

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Challenge Incorporated in 1914 in what is now the heart of the Dallas metroplex, Irving, Texas, has experienced remarkable growth over the last five decades. From Las Colinas, which pioneered the master-planned community model, to the bustling Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Irving’s forward-thinking development and successful attraction of global

City of Arlington, TX – Economic Development Strategy

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Challenge Arlington is a city with enviable assets. It lies at the center of two major urban areas—Dallas and Fort Worth—providing access to excellent transportation infrastructure, a rising research university, and world-class tourist attractions. However, the community faces challenges associated with an aging building stock, limited greenfield sites, and competition

Pinellas County, FL – Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan

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Challenge Located in the Tampa Bay region, Pinellas County, Florida, is home to beautiful beaches, vibrant communities, excellent colleges and universities, and diverse and forward-looking companies, assets that have served it well through tumultuous times. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the county has been effective in working with

Sauk County, WI – Invest Sauk

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Challenge Located in picturesque southwestern Wisconsin, Sauk County’s rolling hills, pristine waterways, and thriving communities combine to create an appealing and vibrant region. Although the County may be best known as the home of the Wisconsin Dells—proudly named “The Waterpark Capital of the World!®”—the area boasts a range of economic

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