Since 1979, RSG has served dozens of public agencies to develop and implement policies and programs to attract, expand, and diversify local investment and employment opportunities. We see our role as technicians and advisors, collaborating with our clients to adapt and deploy the tools that are available for the economic development challenges of today. Our services in this practice area include:
Business and Community Engagement
- Business Outreach
- Facilitating Public Discussion
- Conducting Surveys, Interviews, and Workshops
- Presenting and Disseminating Complex Information
- Receiving, Incorporating, and Responding to Public Comment
Developing Economic Development Strategies, Plans, and Economic Studies
- Economic and Market Trends Analysis
- Industry Sector Analysis (including tourism, retail, life sciences, cannabis)
- Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT) Analysis
- Evaluating Resource Needs, Costs, and Benefits of Short- and Long-Term Initiatives
- Implementation Plans
Expanding Financial Capacity
- Grant Opportunities
- Local Investment Programs and Incentives
- Tax Increment Financing (EIFD, CRIA, AHA, NIFTI)
- Technical Assistance Programs
- Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup
- Infrastructure Investment Grants
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding
- Developing and Influencing Legislative Initiatives for Economic Development
Public Private Partnerships
- Leveraging Private Investment for Community Benefits including Workforce Development, Affordable Housing, and Public Facilities
- Economic Development Subsidy Report (per Health & Safety Code Section 53083)
- Fiscal and Economic Impact Reports
Expanding Staff Capacity
- Acting as Extension of Staff
- Facilitating Relationship with Local Chamber of Commerce
- Outreach to SBA, SBDC, SCORE, and Other Regional or State partners
Program Implementation
- Business Retention and Expansion (BRE)
- Business Promotion
- Creating Innovation Hubs and Incubators
- Business Attraction
- Marketing Commercial and Retail Space
- Website and Social Media Strategy and Content
- Administering Small Business Grant programs
- Annual Progress Reports and Evaluation
Our aim is to provide clarity and insight to staff and decision-makers, helping communities gain access to the resources needed for economic development, fiscal sustainability, essential and enhanced service delivery, and other strategic initiatives.
