Economic Development Consulting Service
Location:
Southbury, Connecticut, United States
Posted on:
Deadline:
Summary:
Southbury seeks a consultant to lead business recruitment, grant support, strategic economic planning, and integrated marketing for local economic development.
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The Town of Southbury seeks an experienced vendor to provide economic development consulting services focused on driving local economic growth. The chosen consultant will engage in a variety of business recruitment activities aimed at attracting new organizations to the area, including grant identification, application support, and coordination.
Additional services will include strategic planning to establish actionable steps for economic development, as well as comprehensive marketing efforts to enhance the town's profile among potential site selectors, investors, and business leaders. The scope encompasses market research, competitive analysis, brand development, and the creation and execution of both digital and traditional marketing campaigns. The ideal consultant will also demonstrate expertise in private sector marketing, industry identification, outreach strategy, and messaging tailored to decision-makers.
All questions related to this opportunity must be submitted by April 9, 2026.
Best-fit vendors:
• Established economic development consulting firms
• Demonstrated experience in business recruitment and growth strategy
• Proven track record with municipal or regional government clients
• Expertise in marketing, grant support, and strategic planning
• Familiarity with the Connecticut economic environment
