Economic Development Services

The vendor required to provide economic development services to municipalities to support the region’s ongoing and future growth.
- Organizational development and capacity building
•    Support municipalities and regional economic development committee (REDC) in developing economic development capacity.
•    Provide training, workshops, and strategic facilitation for boards, commissions, and staff.
•    Assist with governance structures, funding strategies, and organizational effectiveness.
- Economic development policy and program planning
•    Identify policies and programs to strengthen competitiveness and resiliency.
•    Provide guidance on drafting municipal economic development plans.
•    Recommend strategies to support implementation of economic development plans.
•    Conduct market analyses, economic impact studies, and feasibility assessments.
- Property development and redevelopment services including brownfields
•    Help identify and prioritize property revitalization and redevelopment opportunities.
•    Provide technical assistance with grant writing to secure funding for revitalization projects.
•    Provide guidance on public–private partnerships and developer engagement.
•    Develop stakeholder engagement strategies for redevelopment planning.
- Neighborhood and main street business retention and attraction
•    Assist in the development and implementation of small business retention and expansion strategies.
•    Provide technical assistance to local business districts and main street programs.
•    Help design placemaking, storefront improvement, and business recruitment initiatives.

- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: November 10, 2025