C. Mark Smith & Associates was created in early 2006 to provide the kind of professional third party, objective help and assistance I needed so often myself as I managed various economic development organizations for more than 35 years. I approach each new assignment as if it were my own organization's challenge, looking for the optimum possible benefit for the least possible cost.  

If I don't have directly related experience, I have professional peers and associates who do.   Together, we can form a team that can address just about any challenge.

C. Mark Smith & Associates can address just about any economic development need, including organizational and administrative issues, business recruitment a attraction, business retention and expansion, small business assistance and development, strategic planning and marketing.   However, we like to think that we specialize in:

•  Organization and management of economic development organizations, including start-ups and bail-outs, stakeholder relationships and program development and implementation.  

•  Strategic economic development planning, including the development or organizational frameworks, strategic plans and action plans.

•  Economic development marketing, including the design and implementation of marketing campaigns, development of collateral materials, award-winning newsletters and websites and unique marketing materials.