Strategic Consulting
This is the frontier of the uncommon and unexplored – in essence, these are our custom solutions. Some examples include the feasibility of a rail-served industrial park, a fresh approach to developing talent strategies, and the identification of new incentives policies that factor in trends such as productivity based on automation.
Market Research
If you want to get somewhere, you have to start with where you are at! Our market research toolbox includes asset mapping, target industry analyses, labor market assessments, supply chain analyses, and much more. We modify the standard tools to meet the specific needs of your region and your goals.
Branding and Marketing
It’s no longer enough to say that your place is a great place to live, work and play! You need to know more – specifically about what types of people and industries would place the greatest value on your area’s particular mix of assets (see market research), how to communicate with them about your place, and how to reach them.
Speaking Engagements
Ady Advantage principals directly reach thousands of economic development professionals each year through our speaking, teaching, and training engagements across North America. Whether you need a keynote speaker, or more long-term training, we bring a broad menu of topics that we can customize for you in a practical yet engaging style.
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ADY INSIGHTS.
After Amazon HQ2, What’s in Store for Economic Development?
Amazon made a splash last year when it announced its search for a second headquarters in a grand and public setting. The project, dubbed HQ2, challenged traditional economic development perceptions and forced states, cities, and regional groups to think outside of the...
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How Does Your Brand Stack Up?
A brand. Your organization has one, whether you know it or not, and whether or not you’ve ever thought about it or tried to do anything about it. You may not have a logo, a slogan, or other elements that we typically associate with branding, but you still have a...
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Preparing the Workforce for Jobs That Don’t Yet Exist
According to the World Economic Forum, as of 2016, it was estimated that 65 percent of children will end up in careers that don’t even exist yet. This is not a new phenomenon. Think 20, 15 or even 10 years back. Job titles, such as social media manager, app developer,...
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