Conduct wide scale telephone surveys and polls using the Institute for Regional Development telephone bank and trained interviewers. Economic Development Planning and Services Identify resources needed to accomplish the desired economic development future of a community. Assist in identification and evaluation of economic development alternatives. Provide guidance on downtown or neighborhood commercial revitalization. Assist in writing community development plans or community profiles.
Conduct needs assessment and business and industrial surveys.
Provide technical assistance on restructuring and streamlining government. Analyze and enhance citizen participation in local government at town meetings. Planning, facilitation, and analysis of community forums, focus groups, and citizen surveys. Analyze and enhance management systems of local government organizations. Nonprofit Consultation Services Assistance in mission definition, goal setting, strategic planning, and implementation of new programs.