Economic Development

We identify effective economic development strategies for maximising economic impact and outcomes by leveraging the drivers of growth. These strategies are outlined after careful consideration of the key drivers of the economy and an understanding of how those drivers can be manipulated to maximize commercial and economic returns.

Examining economic impact
An Economic Development Study identifies and examines the incremental economic activity that occurs as a result of an event, a project or other economic initiative.

In conjunction with a business case, an economic development study:

• identifies the impacts of key economic and commercial drivers
• identifies strategies for development, supporting ongoing success
• provides a basis to ensure other areas of the economy benefit
• assists in attraction of an appropriate level of investment
• helps to identify leverage opportunities going forward.

What can we do for you?
Our methodologies combine proven economic research techniques with our commercial experience to provide the client with a comprehensive analysis. Our approach is to use scenarios built on different assumptions so that sensitivities to changes in economic conditions or business factors (“key drivers”) can be examined.

Our approach is personal, involving working in a close relationship with our clients. This partnership approach is well suited to ensuring our approach meets the needs of central government. Other clients include community development bodies, the volunteer/not-for-profit sector, the sports, arts and culture sector and local government.