Economic Development Marketing
Marketing & communications for economic development organizations that build alignment, attract investment, and support long-term community outcomes.
Economic development work is complex, highly visible, and often misunderstood. It requires clear communication across public agencies, private partners, elected officials, community stakeholders, and prospective investors—each with different priorities and measures of success.
Our work helps economic development organizations translate strategy, initiatives, and impact into communications that are credible, accessible, and aligned with real economic goals.
We work with a range of development organizations, including:
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Multifamily developers
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Mixed-use and urban infill projects
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Affordable, attainable, and workforce housing developers
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Commercial and office development teams
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Public–Private Partnership and Housing Authority–led Initiatives
Commercial development projects involve high financial stakes, long timelines, and complex stakeholder intersections. Effective communication helps developers:
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Support public and agency approvals with transparent narratives
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Communicate project value to financial partners, communities, and public agencies
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Build trust with communities
Our services are designed to support long pursuit cycles, public process requirements, capital conversations, and meaningful stakeholder engagement through:
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Early-stage project positioning
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Capital and partner communications
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Public-facing materials and engagement assets
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Project and portfolio websites
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Milestone announcements and project launches
Brand Infrastructure™ for Developers
Effective development marketing requires clear positioning, disciplined messaging, and communications that hold up through financing, approvals, construction, and delivery.
Positioning & Strategy
Clear project positioning and marketing strategy aligned with market realities, delivery constraints, and stakeholder priorities.
Capital, Partner & Public-Sector Communications
Credible communications that support investor, lender, partner, and agency discussions, including capital materials, RFPs, RFQs, and qualifications packages tied to funding, approvals, and public–private partnerships.
Digital & Project Communications
Websites and digital assets that communicate project intent, credibility, and progress over time, supporting visibility and stakeholder engagement.
Public Process & Milestones
Communications for public meetings, community engagement, and project milestones that build trust, maintain transparency, and sustain momentum.
GNO Inc., - Game Fête
Game Fête highlighted New Orleans’ growing gaming and technology industries, promoting the city’s creative economy and its potential as a destination for gaming and tech talent.
City of Westwego
A tourism branding initiative designed to strengthen Westwego’s identity as a destination for visitors and residents, highlighting local attractions and encouraging exploration of the community.
People's Housing Plus +
Communications and community engagement surrounding affordable housing and neighborhood investment, including stakeholder engagement, event support, and materials designed to communicate the organization’s development work.
NAIOP Gulf Coast Chapter - Recently Rebranded to CREDA Gulf Coast
Re-branding and communications support for a regional commercial real estate organization, including social media, events, member engagement, and initiatives that connect the organization with the broader development and business community.