Economic & Community Development Strategy

Strong communities don’t just grow — they plan for it. Catalyst helps cities, counties, and development organizations create strategies that attract investment, support local business, and shape a thriving future.

Whether you need help recruiting retail, assessing a site’s feasibility, or aligning stakeholders around a shared plan, we bring real-world insight and hands-on experience to the table.

What We Offer:

  • Retail and industrial recruitment strategies

  • Feasibility studies and market evaluations

  • Community growth planning

  • Public-private partnership support

  • Incentive and funding alignment (TIF, PILOT, grants)

  • Downtown revitalization and visioning sessions

  • Economic development consulting for IDAs and Chambers

Who It’s For:

  • City and county governments

  • Chambers of Commerce

  • Industrial Development Boards

  • Developers working in partnership with public entities

  • Community planners and nonprofit leaders

Why It Works:

  • Led by a TCEcD-certified economic developer with 25+ years in public and private leadership

  • Experienced in small-town and rural market development

  • Strategy meets execution — you won’t just get a plan, you’ll get a path forward

  • Flexible packages tailored to the needs (and budget) of your community

Let’s Move Your Community Forward.
Schedule a strategy call to explore how Catalyst can support your growth goals and bring your vision to life.

“The ultimate resource in economic development is people. It is people, not capital, or raw materials that develop an economy.” Peter Drucker

A detailed site plan of a development with labeled buildings, streets, and landscaped areas, including existing structures, future parks, parking structures, office and residential buildings, and amenities.