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Economic and community development normally apply to meeting a community's goal of creating jobs, increasing income levels, alleviating poverty, expanding the tax base and improving the overall quality of life. However, as a result of the continuing globalization of trade and evolution of the U.S. economy from a manufacturing to a service based economy, communities are facing unprecedented competition in attracting and retaining industry critical to meeting these goals.

Wilbur Smith Associates economic development professionals include former employees with state and local economic development agencies, providing hands-on expertise to give your community a competitive advantage in the economic development game. Our experience includes:

  • Adaptive Reuse and Revitalization Strategies
  • Economic and Demographic Profiling and Forecasting
  • Fiscal Analysis for States and Localities
  • Industrial Park Planning
  • Rural Development
  • Site Selection
  • Stakeholder Involvement
  • Strategic Planning
  • SWOT Analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges)
  • Target Industry Cluster Analysis

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