OUR SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC SECTOR
OUR SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC SECTOR
OUR SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC SECTOR
OUR SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Great Lakes Strategic provides specialized consulting focused exclusively on the unique financial, regulatory, and administrative needs of local government and quasi-governmental agencies. We go beyond reports to deliver actionable strategies that secure funding, mitigate legal risks, and ensure your long-term vision translates into measurable community progress. Our expertise empowers your municipality or DDA to excel in complex areas like TIF management, infrastructure grant acquisition, and essential compliance training.
01.
Public Finance & TIF Consulting
Specialized expertise in creating, analyzing, and implementing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts and other public financing mechanisms to fund public improvements.
02.
Retail/Business Development and Analysis
Conduct market research, visitor analysis (using data like geo-fencing), and retail leakage studies to identify market gaps and guide business attraction strategies.
03.
Infrastructure Grant Planning & Acquisition
Aid local governments in navigating competitive federal and state grant programs to secure funding for critical projects such as roads, water systems, and broadband.
04.
Economic Development Strategy
Develop comprehensive, actionable plans for downtown areas, main streets, or entire municipalities focused on business attraction, job creation, and investment.
05.
Public-Private Partnership Facilitation
Guide local governments in identifying, structuring, negotiating, and managing complex partnerships with private sector entities for development projects.
06.
Compliance & Ethics Training
Design and deliver specialized workshops for municipal and non-profit staff and board members on targeted topics, including essential compliance with Open Meetings and Freedom of Information Acts.
“Strategy is a commodity, execution is an art.”
― Peter Drucker