Economic development consultant outlines services, offers tailored planning support

May 18, 2026

An economic development consultant described her work for local communities, offered strategic planning help on housing and retail, and said she will brief county council tonight on housing gaps and wages to frame affordability.

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An economic development consultant told the council she meets with communities individually and tailors services to local priorities, including grant support, site selection and retail recruitment. She said her organization operates as a 501(c)(3) county economic development entity and that seed funding will continue to flow to that nonprofit during an ongoing transition.

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