Reports
Penn Strategies provides a range of services to clients in need of report development assistance.
Penn Strategies delivers top-notch research and comprehensive reports tailored to our clients’ needs. Focusing on the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), we pride ourselves on providing insightful analysis and strategic recommendations to drive growth and success.
Our Expertise
At Penn Strategies, we understand the critical importance of thorough research and strategic planning in economic development. Our team comprises seasoned professionals with diverse economics, policy analysis, and strategic planning backgrounds. We leverage this expertise to offer unparalleled insights and solutions to our clients.
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
One of our core capabilities lies in developing Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) for our clients. CEDS serves as a roadmap for regional economic development, outlining strategies to promote sustainable growth, job creation, and prosperity. Our approach to CEDS involves:
- In-depth Research: We conduct extensive research to understand the region’s unique economic landscape, challenges, and opportunities. Our team gathers data from various sources, including financial indicators, demographic trends, industry analyses, and stakeholder consultations.
- Analysis and Assessment: We analyze the gathered data using advanced analytical tools and techniques to identify key trends, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis). This critical assessment forms the foundation for developing effective strategies.
- Strategy Development: Based on our analysis, we work closely with our clients to develop tailored strategies aligned with their economic development goals. These strategies encompass various areas, including workforce development, infrastructure investment, business retention and expansion, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
- Actionable Recommendations: We provide actionable recommendations to guide implementation efforts, ensuring that the CEDS translates into tangible results. Our recommendations are practical, realistic, and designed to maximize impact within the available resources.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Our commitment doesn’t end with the delivery of the CEDS. We believe in the importance of ongoing monitoring and evaluation to track progress, measure outcomes, and make necessary adjustments. This iterative process ensures that our strategies remain relevant and effective over time.
Why Choose Penn Strategies?
- Expertise: Our team brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in economic development, research, and strategic planning.
- Customized Solutions: We understand that every region is unique and tailor our approach to meet our clients’ specific needs and priorities.
- Collaborative Approach: We believe in cooperative partnership with our clients, working closely with stakeholders to ensure buy-in and ownership of the strategies developed.
- Proven Track Record: Our track record speaks for itself. We have successfully delivered impactful CEDS for numerous clients, helping them achieve their economic development objectives.
Contact Us
Ready to take your economic development efforts to the next level? Contact us today to learn more about how Penn Strategies can support your organization in developing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy that drives growth, innovation, and prosperity.
Economic Development and Strategic Reports
Below is a sampling of reports we’ve created
According to a joint report from The Hamilton Project and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago, “The United States is in the midst of an energy revolution. The North American shale boom has unlocked vast quantities of natural gas, upending domestic electricity markets and enabling rapidly growing export volumes.”
Penn Strategies helped form the Ashley Borough Stakeholder Advisory Committee, a non-partisan, diverse group of residents, business owners, and community leaders. We sought unbiased, non-political information to develop a comprehensive economic development strategy.
Penn Strategies helped form the Barrett Township Stakeholder Advisory Committee, a nonpartisan, diverse group involving local residents, business owners, and community leaders. Our goal was to obtain unbiased, nonpolitical information to aid in the development of a comprehensive economic development strategy.
Penn Strategies assisted Chichester School District in initiating a Local Tax Study Commission. The commission was comprised of six diverse, unbiased local members who made a nonbinding recommendation to the school board regarding how the district’s tax policies could be improved.
Investments in parks have been found to significantly increase property values, improve overall economic conditions, reduce crime and improve physical and mental health. Cities in particular are judged by the condition of their parks, affecting potential home and business investors.
Working with Synergy leaders and researching both the US Skills Gap and the elements and strategies of change management, we dissected the specific challenges facing the Synergy workforce, and determined an initial program to roll out to begin the process of offering a career development path to its workforce.