Moraine, Ohio
Comprehensive Economic Development Plan
April 2009
An inner ring suburb of the Dayton MSA with a once rich history in the automotive industry, Moraine has lost over 8,000 jobs in the past five years, leading to a declining business base, increased unemployment and several vacant/abandoned facilities. City leaders have retained AngelouEconomics to create a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy to:

• Facilitate a unified vision guiding economic growth for the City and region
• Strengthen the capacity of area education and workforce systems to meet target industry demands
• Build a redevelopment plan for the recently closed GM site
• Identify specific short term strategies that lay out steps to attract, retain and expand high growth industries
• Develop longer-term strategies to create sustainable high-wage jobs in a mix of profitable industry sectors that leverage Moraine’s current set of assets

Cleveland, Ohio
Economic Development Strategy
April 2009
Midtown Cleveland, Inc. has hired AE to develop a business attraction strategy for biomedical device and medical supply/ service companies. Components of the strategy will include:

• Identifying real estate requirements and characteristics of the biomedical device and medical supply/ service companies
• Creating specific recruitment strategies to enhance the local supply chain
• Building workforce development strategies to complement the current workforce efforts of partner organizations
• Identifying competitive advantages supporting investments into the Midtown area and the larger core city

Belton, Texas
Economic Development Strategy
November 2008
The City of Belton, Belton Chamber of Commerce, and the Development Corporation of Belton have retained AE to develop an economic development strategy that will have a significant and lasting impact on the City of Belton’s economic future. This initiative, termed Belton Tomorrow, will help catalyze action from community and business leaders to generate opportunities throughout the city.It is the mission of AE to create a plan with actionable steps for the Belton community to pursue. However, it will be the hard work and determination of the community to make this plan a reality. For the next four months, AE will be working closely with community stakeholders to develop a plan of action that will result in the creation of an economic development strategy to spur targeted economic development activity in key business sectors.

Pikes Peak Region, Colorado
Regional Economic Development Strategic Plan
November 2008
AngelouEconomics has been retained by the a consortium of organizations to develop a comprehensive regional economic development strategic plan for the Pikes Peak region.  Dubbed Operation 6035, AE’s process will create a shared vision for the region's economic future, assess the regions’ current competitiveness and outline specific implementation strategies.  AE will also examine and recommend organizational, programmatic and structural improvements to support the region's economic development mission.

7 Rivers Regional Partnership (27 counties across Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin)
Regional Economic and Workforce Development Plan
October 2008
Workforce Development, Inc. in Rochester, Minnesota has hired AE to identify the 7 Rivers Regional Partnership's economic and workforce development assets and develop a strategy to strengthen the capacity of area education and workforce systems to meet target industry demands (bio-ag, bio-medical, and renewable energy). The Partnership, 27 counties across Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, plans to implement the recommendations of the study to ensure a strong workforce is retained in the region and a pipeline of talent exists.

Los Alamos, New Mexico
Target Industry Analysis and Business Attraction Campaign
October 2008
The Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) hired AngelouEconomics to conduct a Target Industry Analysis and business attraction campaign. Using demographic, economic, and workforce data for the region, AE recommended target industries that best aligned with LACDC’s economic goals for the community. Utilizing occupation and business databases as well its own corporate and site selection contacts, AE then compiled geographically-based businesses lists that matched target industry NAICs. AE used these lists to set up interviews and client recruitment trips. Even in the current economy, trips have been very successful. Multiple companies are currently engaged with the LACDC to set up operations in Los Alamos.

Pearland, Texas
Economic Development Strategic Plan
August 2008
The Pearland Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) hired AngelouEconomics to complete an economic development strategic plan for Pearland EDC entitled Innovate Pearland. The project team is assisting the City of Pearland in preserving and enhancing the quality of life for Pearland residents by growing current industries and identifying potential target industries that are in line with the Pearland community vision. AE will recommend strategies to cultivate high-impact, high-growth industries to benefit the permanent residents of Pearland. 

Texas Clean Energy Park
Renewable Energy Industry Workforce Assessment
August 2008
In 2008, the Texas Foundation for Innovative Communities hired AE to conduct a market assessment of the renewable energy industry in Texas, with a specific focus on outlining workforce development needs and gaps. AE developed a comprehensive list of renewable energy and green building companies in Texas as well as a database of previous studies outlining the economic and workforce development opportunities and challenges in the State of Texas. The Texas company list served as the basis for creating renewable energy workforce development regions in the state, outlining workforce development programs and research assets, and forming the basis for future workforce collaborations. AE’s final outcome is a workforce gap assessment and needs analysis to determine how regional workforces and assets can be transitioned from supporting the traditional energy economy to the renewable energy economy, helping Texas to maintain its place as a global leader in the energy industry.

Greater Detroit - Aerotropolis Region, Michigan
Business Attraction Study
June 2008
AngelouEconomics will conduct a Business Attraction Strategy for the Greater Detroit Aerotropolis Region. The AE team will provide Wayne County and the Detroit Renaissance Foundation with a needs assessment of the region, a list of priority target industry sectors, and a recruitment strategy for attracting high-impact jobs to create a global logistics hub around the region's primary airports.

Galveston, Texas
Economic Impact Analysis
June 2008

AngelouEconomics has recently been hired by the Park Board of Trustees of Galveston, Texas to assess the economic impact of tourism on the economy of Galveston. Galveston's tourism economy has grown substantially over the past 15 years, and AE is excited to provide the community with an in-depth look at the economic impact of major tourism events and prime tourist attractions, as well as an overall accounting of the economic impact of tourism on Galveston's economy and quality of life.

La Center, Washington
Economic Development Strategic Plan
May 2008

AngelouEconomics has been hired to develop the first Economic Development Strategic Plan for the City of La Center, Washington. La Center is a growing, vibrant community located just north of Portland, and AE is excited to help the community shape its united vision for a sustainable, diverse economy. 

Greater Providence, Rhode Island
Strategy and Marketing Plan
April 2008

AngelouEconomics has been retained by Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce to develop a business investment strategy for the Greater Providence area with and the state of Rhode Island.  The initiative will focus heavily on the role that the private sector can play in spurring economic development throughout the state. AE will begin with a situational analysis to determine the inherent strengths and assets for Providence to position to attract increased private sector investment.  AE will then perform a target industry validation study to analyze the current industry sectors of focus for the state of Rhode Island and offer recommendations.  The crux of the project will culminate with a business investment strategy for local stakeholders (driven by the private sector) to implement to aggressively attract and grow leading edge companies.

Spokane, Washington
Cluster Strategy Workshop
February 2008

Palestine, Texas
Strategic Plan and Target Marketing Analysis
February 2008

Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Economic Impact Analysis
January 2008

AE is in the midst of a comprehensive Economic Impact Analysis for the Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of the top children facilities in the world and was ranked the #12 overall hospital in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

South by Southwest Interactive, Film and Music Festivals
Economic Impact Analysis
January 2008

AE was hired by the SXSW organization to be able to quantify the impact the international festival has on the Austin economy. As result, Austin's Mayor, Will Wynn, was able to unveil estimates far beyond that of original projections.