Strategic Economic Development Planning
Services for Small Midwest Communities
Are you a small community in the Midwest looking to develop a strategic economic development plan on a budget? We can help!
We offer a range of services to help you achieve your goals:
- Identify potential economic sectors and opportunities for growth
- Set achievable goals and objectives
- Develop strategies and action plans to achieve those goals
- Work within your budget to design a project that is appropriate for your community's size and other relevant factors
- Explore different funding options, such as grants, public-private partnerships, and other financing models
With Central Region, you can create a sustainable economic development plan that leverages your community's unique assets and resources. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you develop a strategic economic development plan that fits your community's needs and budget.
Business Tools & Member Services
Workforce Development
Business Attraction & Retention
Business Attraction & Retention
- Assist member communities in developing job training programs
- Create partnerships with local businesses to create a skilled and trained workforce
- Attract new businesses and support the growth of existing businesses
Business Attraction & Retention
Business Attraction & Retention
Business Attraction & Retention
- Develop programs to attract new businesses to member communities
- Provide support and resources to help existing businesses grow and thrive
- Includes tax incentives, access to capital, and business coaching and mentoring
Investor & Developer Relations
Business Attraction & Retention
Financial - Grant Writing Services
- Help member communities identify potential investors and developers
- Create a compelling pitch to attract their interest and investment
- Assist member communities in negotiating deals and securing funding for economic development projects
Financial - Grant Writing Services
Networking & Relationship Management
Financial - Grant Writing Services
- Help member communities identify relevant grants and funding opportunities to support economic development projects and initiatives
- Assist with writing grant proposals to effectively apply and be successfully awarded
Networking & Relationship Management
Networking & Relationship Management
Networking & Relationship Management
- Leverage network of contacts and resources
- Provide additional support and assistance to member communities
- Help connect member communities with key decision-makers, access funding opportunities, and navigate complex regulatory or political environments
Strategic Planning
Networking & Relationship Management
Networking & Relationship Management
- Provide strategic planning services
- Help member communities identify their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
- Develop plans to attract and retain businesses, create jobs, and promote economic growth
Public Relations - Market Research
Public Relations - Market Research
Public Relations - Market Research
- Develop comprehensive public relations and marketing strategies
- Promote member communities to potential residents, businesses, investors, and developers
- Includes reputation management, crisis management, media relations, social media, speech writing, press releases, event planning, outreach, and market research
Tech - Outreach & Engagement
Public Relations - Market Research
Public Relations - Market Research
- Develop programs to engage member communities in economic development efforts
- Includes town hall meetings, focus groups, and other outreach events
- Ensure member communities are supportive of economic development efforts and can help to attract new businesses and residents
Media Training
Public Relations - Market Research
Media Training
- Provide media training to help member communities communicate effectively
- Offer copywriting services to help member communities develop internal communications