Economic Development

Supercharge your region’s economy

Economic development consulting is Avalanche Consulting’s primary concentration. We create targeted business
recruitment, expansion, and entrepreneurship strategies that are founded in the best research and industry insight available.

Our economic development services include in-depth research, competitive assessments, target industry identification, economic development strategies, and implementation plans. All of our strategic plans are accompanied by an implementation calendar, budget estimates, task assignments, and performance metrics.

Strategic Planning

Strategies that generate proven results
Our process for developing strategic plans is proven, seamless, and leads directly into implementation. We understand the nuances of how to manage a planning process so that it delivers results for our clients. Our approach to strategic planning is transparent and inclusive, and we encourage ongoing dialogue.

Competitive Evaluation

Identify your region’s strengths and challenges
Our competitive evaluation starts with a thorough review of current regional and state strategic plans and industry studies. We engage community stakeholders and thousands of residents through interviews, focus groups, and surveys. We analyze the performance of current target industries, economic conditions, workforce and education assets, local and state business climate, infrastructure, and quality of life attributes. Our evaluation culminates with an assessment that benchmarks your community against competitor regions.

Target Analysis

Cutting-edge economic analysis
Avalanche’s principals are economists first and foremost. We keep a daily watch on industry trends and regularly interview executives and sites selectors about the marketplace. The depth of our research capacity reaches far beyond our competition’s.

“We are exceptionally excited about where we are headed over the next few years because of Avalanche’s guidance and recommendations.”
- Steve Jenkins,
GO Topeka