Sometimes the best service a consultant can provide is free
A few months ago, I traveled out of state to meet with a rural organization that was exploring bringing me on for fractional executive support. They had significant goals, but like many regional entities, they were operating under tight budget constraints.
Published Article- “Feed and Grain: Local Capacity Enables Arts-led Development”
Over nearly a generation, local citizens built their community leadership capacity to create artist housing and studio space, revitalize their downtown, and ultimately diversify Loveland, Colorado’s economy through the arts. In community after community, civic and business leaders realize communities that wait lose out competitively, and those that invest intentionally in local leadership capacity position themselves to thrive.
Published Post: How Community Development Supports Economic Development
Community development — such as quality childcare, housing, healthcare, education, parks and amenities, transportation, and more — can support economic development efforts in real and concrete ways.