Economic and Community Engagement
Our research based approach to outreach and engagement encompasses strategic
elements like our client centric relationship roadmaps and project blueprints.
Our proven methodology ensures our clients have the opportunity to influence,
engage, and build meaningful relationships with target stakeholders across a
number of platforms.
Business Advisory
Having a great idea is only half of the entrepreneurship battle. It takes planning,
strategy, problem solving and overall business skill development to turn an idea
into reality. Through our business advisory services, we support clients along
every step of the way in actualizing their long and short-term business goals.
Our Business Advisory services include:
- Economic and community development
- Pilot programs
- Facilitating executive level thought leadership
- Convening subject matter experts and
- Enhancing public ventures
Research and Strategy
At Dean & Associates, the utilization of research is the foundation of all strategic efforts. In an ever changing, public-opinion based environment, awareness of the most realistic view of any landscape is essential. We use our insight to analyze and convert our findings into targeted action plans. Because we use facts to develop our work plans, we’re able to measure impact and align and prioritize efforts as needed. Encompassing
research as a component of our strategic services, we develop campaigns with compelling content that resonates with the intended audiences.
Our research services include:
- Online Focus Groups & Polls
- Online Video Groups & Interviews
- Ad & Creative Testing
- Discussion Forums & Insight Communities
- Telephone Polling
Land Use Planning & Zoning
We’re effective in the fact that we provide our clients with meaningful data and high level intelligence to aid in securing public support, zoning and land use approvals. Seeking to lower the cost of property acquisitions, capital improvements, or business operations, mid-to large-sized businesses seek our counsel in evaluating and accessing discretionary subsidies and tax incentives.
We maneuver through complex regulations and processes for successful transactions in real estate and economic development:
- Agency Resolution and Permitting
- Land Use Analysis
- Tenant and Landlord Strategy
- Uniform Land Use Control Board
- Variances and Special Permits
