We specialise in urban, regional and local economic development. We are experienced professionals who have advised national and local government leaders and officials. OUR SERVICES Technology and megatrends: We have developed an exciting specialism over the past two years, analysing emerging markets, new technologies and the prospects for local growth. We have been working closely with a leading global foresighting consultancy and data provider to bring greater understanding and insights into the capabilities and prospects for a UK region. This includes emergent markets such as Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Space, Satellites, Biopharmaceuticals and Electric Vehicles. Please get in touch to find out more. Informed decisions: In a very accessible, high impact style we tell you what the numbers mean, and how this should influence policy, strategy and practice. We are economists with a vast amount of experience working with the public and private sector, and informing and influencing policy and funding outcomes. Influence & advocacy: We have provided high profile advocacy reports, contributing to campaigns, including the collaboration between London, the Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine. We monitor government policy and messaging and reflect this in our client advice and policy development work. Manage boards, projects & services: We can help you to set up, design, manage and deliver projects. We can help convene and facilitate boards and partners. Strategies: Every city, region and local area is different - we listen, learn and we custom build economic strategies that play to local strengths and characteristics. Funding bids: We have 25+ years of experience in successfully bidding for government funds. We’ve been writing Green Book compliant funding bids since 1998. We have a track record of winning bids. Economic rationale, project concept, impact appraisal, options appraisal, theory of change, logic chains, BCRs… this is second nature to us.