complex projects
sourcing, developing, funding, building, managing, and operating complex projects on and off existing land bases to build sustainable economies
Implementation
achieving goals through planning for robust governance, expanding essential services, and necessary programs to support economic development
disasters
addressing disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery on a whole-of-government approach to build resilient economies
administration
providing a full suite of government administration functions and components on an integrated outsourced basis to help governments build capacity
about us
fifty years of experience working with diverse governmental agencies, along with successful business development programs . . .
. . . specializing in tribal governments and communities . . .
. . . our team has multi-disciplinary work and educational backgrounds with extensive experience in managing governmental programs and working with tribal, federal, state and local governments, and has taught, written, and published
on a variety of subjects . . .
. . . we work locally across the united states
about our clients
governments, and their agencies, authorities, and business development boards . . .
. . . tribal governments, including tribes with no gaming or smaller gaming facilities, or tribes that are tied down with debt covenants on larger gaming facilities . . .
. . . we help communities seeking to grow from public support or single transaction based economic bases to sustainable and resilient economies built on robust multi-layered, multi-functional economic development engines that use broad spectrum income opportunities
what we offer
a proven track record in revenue generation and efficiency in governance and long-term protection of sovereignty and jurisdiction in economic development, taxation, and related matters resulting from agreements between tribal, federal, state and local governments and their agencies
a results based method
from targeted technical assistance, to accelerated time to development within existing government administration structures, to in-house capabilities when requested to work on a “we do it all basis,” our proprietary essential method and short work cycles provide definite measures of effectiveness, firm quantifiable tasks, and firm but achievable dates for the accomplishment of goals. we use our experience in building economies to help governments implement an upward spiral of gains as to governance, increasing scope (fulfillment of more needs) of essential services, and success in increasingly complex economic development projects. with proper involvement of the necessary governmental and community stakeholders in each of three critical lines of effort – economic development, governance, and essential services – our essential method is intended to produce net cash flow in 120 days.
program development and funding
we have extensive knowledge and experience at sourcing and developing a variety of governmental, non-profit, and private funding sources for governments seeking to defray some or all of the cost to implement complex projects related to economic development, governance, and essential services. by focusing simultaneously on governance and essential services, at the same time as economic development, we assist governments in program development and the successful identification, research, writing, submission, administration, and closeout under a variety of federal programs for funding of projects ranging from roads, to energy, to water, to housing, as well as loan guarantee programs for economic development. as necessary for our assignment, we identify all funding sources and apply the necessary effort for the benefit of our governmental clients.
resiliency through recovery
we have extensive experience in working with governmental entities and communities as to the recovery phase of major disasters and wars including strategic planning and implementation to address long-term needs of the damaged community to include housing, employment, economic development, and infrastructure. we are different than other disaster response providers in that we have experience managing governmental programs both inside and outside of disasters and we deploy a systemic and strategic process – our proprietary essential method – to allow governments to respond appropriately to disasters. we all hope that disasters will never strike; however, disasters point out the fragile nature of economies that rely on only one or two economic sources. we use our experience to help governments achieve the broad based economic development engines necessary to build sustainable and resilient economies.
what we bring
a broad range of experience as to the planning, development, management, and successful administration and operation of a variety of projects, business ventures, and programs for governmental and non-governmental entities
disaster experience
1993 flood, montezuma, georgia
1995 hurricane opal, florida and georgia
1999 fires, everglades, florida
2001 fires, everglades, florida
2003 fires, everglades, florida
2004 hurricane charlie, florida
2004 hurricane ivan, florida
2005 hurricane katrina, alabama and louisiana
2005 hurricane rita, louisiana and texas
2005 hurricane wilma, florida
2008 hurricane ike, texas
2009 h1n1 “swine flu” pandemic
2019 flooding, california
2020 covid-19 “coronavirus” pandemic
economic venture experience
agricultural including citrus, corn, and peppers
aircraft development and sales
banks and credit unions
construction management
contract fulfillment for federal government
convenience stores and fuel stations
eco tourism including hiking and exploration
fixed income broker-dealer
fuel distribution
gaming complexes
hotels and resorts
insurance
janitorial services
livestock both breeding and feedlot
motocross parks and related retail
oil and gas exploration
pharmaceutical distribution and sales
quick-serve restaurants
rv parks and related amenities
sit-down restaurants and bars
slaughterhouses and related logistics facilities
tractor development and retail sales
other economic development experience
hubzone and hubzone related businesses
section 8a minority business entities
native american owned businesses
international trade and related commercial developments
technology platforms and systems
fund clearing systems and processing platforms
large scale concert and special event productions
mixed-use residential, retail, and commercial developments
revitalization of national farming and agricultural industries
essential services project experience
water and wastewater treatment facilities
construction or revitalization of schools
residential developments
industrial power generating programs with off-load switching
regional roadway networks
upgrade and revitalization of national railway system
improvement of rail-related marine port facilities
renewable energy facilities and installations
national warehousing system
revitalization of international airport
federal program experience
tribal transportation program
rural development grants
indian community development block grants
indian energy and economic development
solar energy technologies office
energy efficiency and conservation block grants
water power technologies office
clean water indian set aside program
indian environmental general assistance program
tribal public water systems supervision support
tribally designated entity grants
indian housing block grants
rural innovation fund
resident opportunity / self-sufficiency grants
family self-sufficiency grants
please contact us for more information
“brave people rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war”
lucius annaesus seneca
insights
essential action items for governments and their communities
contact us
please contact us about our process for determining the next steps to help your government and community build a sustainable and resilient economy
Phone
954.575.8101
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