Our Services

Economic Studies

We combine rigorous research methods with subject matter policy expertise to uncover trends, measure impact and identify opportunities that shape Michigan’s economic future.

Tell the story behind your impact

Our economic impact and contribution studies measure how a business, industry or event adds to a local or regional economy, or how a change to a business or industry impacts a region. Using advanced tools such as ArcGIS, IMPLAN and Placer.ai we dig into quantitative and qualitative data analysis to get a better understanding of how regional activities affect employment, labor income, GDP, tourism and industry output. We will show you the ripple effects these types of activities create throughout a specific geographic region.

Once you have all the information, we can put it together for you in easy-to-understand data visualizations and executive summaries so you can communicate these insights in clear, compelling ways to influence policy, build stakeholder support and drive action.

Highly requested services

Market and community profiles

We analyze demographic, economic and market data to uncover trends, gaps, and opportunities that guide strategic decisions such as program costs and implementation, market demand and gaps.

Geospatial analysis

We use GIS technology to visualize and solve location-based challenges with technical tools in the Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) suite including proprietary data estimates and projections.

Environmental scan

We gather and organize research and stakeholder input to inform program design and strategic planning with tailored methodological approaches based on project goals and research questions.

Data visualization

We produce interactive data visualizations using programs such as Tableau or Power BI and can create printable and sharable infographics of findings.

Putting ideas into action

Jeff Guilfoyle Returns to Public Sector Consultants as a Senior Strategist

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Potter Park Zoo Economic Contribution Analysis

We measure how businesses, industries and events drive growth, create jobs and generate ripple effects across local and regional economies so you can educate and inform community members, business leaders and policy makers alike.

Let’s shape the future together

Partner with us to tackle your toughest public policy challenges or explore how our work is driving impact across Michigan and beyond.