Services
Smart Solutions Group specializes in the business of economic development. As experienced economic development practitioners and business managers with over 60 years of combined work experience, we have an understanding of the challenges faced by community, county, regional and state development organizations and offer a range of services to address an array of needs. Through our consensus-building planning processes, we provide
insights, direction and smart solutions – a
roadmap to your success destination.
In "Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland" the Cheshire Cat told Alice "If you don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there."
If your economic development organization is like Alice, Smart Solutions Group can help. We have a proven track record of helping organizations reach consensus on where they are going and then developing a plan of action - a roadmap - to reach the destination.
We offer a full line of community and economic development services including:
- Strategic Business Plans
- Organizational and Operational Assessments
- Regional Collaborative Organizational Structuring and Strategy Development
- Asset Mapping/Product Assessments and Product Improvement Plans
- Target Growth and Development Opportunity Identification
- Business, Workforce and Tourism Development and Marketing Plans
- Place Branding Strategy including Position-Driven Themeline, Key Messaging and Brand Design/Logo Development
- Collateral Material and Website Development
- Economic Development Sales Training
- Provide Interim Economic Development Staffing
- Recruit Economic Development Positions
- Specialized Services to Address Specific Needs
All services are customized to best meet each client’s needs and can be packaged to deliver a comprehensive roadmap strategy cost efficiently. View case studies and examples of our work.
Site Selection
Our team of development experts also provides site location and expansion analysis and assistance.
Presentations
Smart Solutions Group is frequently asked to speak on the business of economic development. Past topics have ranged from best practices of small to mid-sized communities to trends and best practices in forming regional economic development groups to rural vitality to place branding and marketing.
Our group’s business-oriented consulting approach and development and marketing expertise have also been utilized by businesses, entrepreneurs, public organizations, hospitals and non-profits. We have worked on a wide range of projects, including development of niche marketing plans, employment brand strategy, marketing-communications plans, entrepreneurial business planning and websites.
For more information and to discuss your specific needs, please contact us .