Specialists in Economic Development Strategy

We craft economic development strategies and policies backed by rigorous analysis, empowering communities to compete, grow and thrive.

SB Friedman excels in researching and analyzing various urban economic issues to inform economic development strategies, public policy and decision-making. We are at the forefront of tracking and developing new techniques to achieve economic development goals in urban, suburban and rural areas. 

We have developed plans for communities at varying scales, from the regional level to the neighborhood level. Our firm is committed to delivering forward-looking strategies, rooted in data and engagement, that speak directly to an area’s needs.

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Our Services Include

Analyzing economic trends, including economic clusters, job postings and skills trends, unemployment dynamics, and other related issues 


Analyzing the fiscal and economic impacts of land use choices and development decisions


Creating economic development strategies to assist communities with leveraging their unique advantages and adapting to current and future economic shocks  


Crafting policies and programs that catalyze economic growth in priority industry clusters and underserved communities 


Evaluating and structuring incentive policies