Economic Growth Starts With Clarity

You know your community, and your EDO is capable of more – let’s get clear on what that looks like.

NYSEDC Rising Star Award 2023

You’re in economic development because you care – now you need a clear path.

Whether you're a one-person shop or leading a regional team, I work with economic development professionals who are balancing too many hats, answering to multiple boards, and trying to do what’s best for their communities - without a roadmap. I’ve been there. As a former Executive Director of an EDO that administered an IDA, LDC and Chamber of Commerce, I understand the pressure, the politics, and the passion that drive this work.

Cut through the noise

and focus on what matters to your community.

Economic development is not one-size-fits-all.

I help communities uncover what they are great at - and build from there. Through strategic planning, team alignment, and community engagement, I guide organizations to get clear on their unique assets, align their efforts, and take action that actually works for their people and place.

Growth that FITS is more powerful than growth that copies.

It’s easy to look at bigger cities and think, “Why aren’t we getting what they’re getting?” But what works in Albany County, NY won’t necessarily work in Lewis County, NY - and that’s a good thing.

When you stop comparing and start focusing on your community’s strengths, you unlock your version of success. That’s not just more authentic - it’s more sustainable and more effective.

Wherever you are, we can start there.

FOCUS works with economic development organizations across rural, suburban, and regional landscapes. Whether you need help developing your first strategic plan, aligning multiple boards, navigating a leadership transition, or rallying your community around a shared vision, we can design a process that fits your timeline and bandwidth.

The FOCUSed Approach to Economic Development

  • I use Appreciative Inquiry to uncover and build on what’s already working—because lasting change begins with a belief in the strengths of your people and your place.

  • Transformation happens when everyone has a seat at the table. I bring stakeholders together to foster connection, spark creativity, and build shared capacity for the future.

  • This isn’t about handing over a plan—it’s about equipping your team to take confident, clear steps forward with the tools and momentum to make meaningful progress.

Let’s Chat!

Ready to build an economic strategy that actually fits your community?