Economic development consulting for public sector

The right approach to economic development can set your community up to thrive for decades to come. Our experienced team understands how to help public sector organizations determine the most effective way forward.

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Breathe new life into your community with economic development

Attract new residents and businesses, strengthen your economic base, and improve opportunities for everyone in your community.

At its best, economic development can improve quality of life in your community, increase the tax base, expand housing options, and attract new industries and jobs.

We've helped municipalities, counties, states, and various economic development organizations achieve and measure these outcomes.

We look at the big picture of your economic development options

We help our clients achieve their economic development goals while maximizing resources. In an ever-evolving economic landscape, municipalities face the dual challenge of fostering growth while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Navigating these complexities requires a deep understanding of state and local needs and a commitment to innovative solutions. Having worked with a wide range of organizations, we understand how to develop comprehensive, custom approaches that are unique to your goals and financial picture.

Ways we support economic development

The depth and breadth of our services differentiates our economic development team.

Economic analysis

We prepare economic impact analyses, rate of return models and provide sound financial modeling. We offer credible, objective analysis based on our public sector work.

Economic development toolbox

We have a deep understanding of the various tools in a municipality’s economic development toolbox including tax increment finance (TIF), abatements, and creative financing strategies and we’re ready to help craft the right approach.

Bond issuance

If a bond issuance is needed to fund your economic development project, our registered municipal advisors are ready.

Economic analysis

We prepare economic impact analyses, rate of return models and provide sound financial modeling. We offer credible, objective analysis based on our public sector work.

Economic development toolbox

Bond issuance

If a bond issuance is needed to fund your economic development project, our registered municipal advisors are ready.

Planning

We work collaboratively with the project team to develop achievable timelines and forward-thinking action plans.

Passion for economic development

Our economic development team is passionate about the communities in which we live and work.

Sound advice

We assist public and private organizations with quantifying the benefits of investments, developing and analyzing incentives, and devising sound strategies.

Planning

We work collaboratively with the project team to develop achievable timelines and forward-thinking action plans.

Passion for economic development

Our economic development team is passionate about the communities in which we live and work.

Sound advice

We assist public and private organizations with quantifying the benefits of investments, developing and analyzing incentives, and devising sound strategies.

See the advantages of working with us

Discover how our approach to economic development, coupled with our municipal advisory and government expertise, can benefit your organization.

Enhance quality of life and attract and retain business

In the competitive landscape of economic development, governments must provide quality of life to their constituents and strategically attract new businesses while supporting existing ones. We can help develop comprehensive plans that support success. By focusing on the financial aspects of economic development, our team enables your communities to make informed decisions. Our holistic approach helps communities remain competitive, promote sustainable growth, and achieve economic vitality.

Demonstrate real results

Financing or funding community needs is more than just a financial undertaking; it is an investment in the future of the community. By relying on customized financial solutions and strategic borrowing, transformative projects can become a reality and pave the way for a brighter, more prosperous future. We work collaboratively to develop an effective strategy and set clear and practical goals, and we coordinate with our technology teams to track and monitor success.

Get the financing you need

The financial needs of communities are as diverse as they are critical. Financing is a fundamental tool that municipalities can use to support growth and enhance quality of life. Borrowing can be channeled into various development projects that support a community’s long-term goals. From revitalizing downtown areas to developing new neighborhoods, strategic borrowing enables communities to undertake projects that might otherwise be out of reach.

Keep pace with changing technology

Technology, sound management, and development work in tandem. Crowe helps many local and state economic development organizations develop financial models and implement new technology so they can compete in today’s marketplace.

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