Dr. Esraa Samir writes about: Successful economic development efforts require agile planning and a comprehensive approach to implement solutions that make your community a more attractive place to live, work

Economic
Development for
Local
Governments
Successful economic development efforts require agile planning and a comprehensive approach to implement solutions that make your community a more attractive place to live, work and play.
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EDA publishes guidelines on $3 billion in ARP funding via competitive grant programs
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Funding overload: prioritizing and building your community’s funding strategy with ARP, EDA, infrastructure and more
FEATURED
EDA publishes guidelines on $3 billion in ARP funding via competitive grant programs

Local government leaders face increasing challenges in building resilient communities, but with those challenges come opportunities for growth. Baker Tilly helps leaders cultivate holistic solutions for short- and long-term economic development activities, from public incentives to strategic planning.

y resources gives communities that work with us advantages in realizing your goals.

Municipal and financial advisory

Our team can assist your community with evaluating its financial state of readiness to address an immediate economic development prospect, plan for future opportunities or monitor ongoing projects. Knowing the following tools are available with Baker Tilly can help translate strategic visions into immediate opportunities and long-term fiscal benefit:

Economic development financial planning
Private, federal and state incentive structuring and negotiation assistance
Tax increment financing (TIF) and incentive administration services
Project financing – debt issuance, grant pursuits and pay-as-you-go analysis
Project financial and economic impact analyses
Tax credit assistance
Strategic planning

Strategic economic development first focuses on generating a market understanding, then, through planning and community stakeholder input, leads to policies, strategies and projects to further influence the market. Our team works with clients countrywide to determine community needs, goals and opportunities, create positive change and advance local and regional economic recovery and growth.

Local and regional economic development strategic planning
Policy positioning and development
Revitalization strategies
Retail and small business support strategies
Public-private partnership (P3) strategies, targeting economic and real estate development partners
Stakeholder education and engagement
Project facilitation, implementation and evaluation
Strategic funding planning and implementation