
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. |