Economic development has changed.
It’s time for a new vision.
For many businesses, the modus operandi is to hoard information, to keep it to yourself for a perceived competitive advantage. We believe that business has fundamentally changed. Information has truly become free. And that requires a new open approach to our work.
Today we share information for the benefit of all stakeholders. In fact, we’re proud to be the first to bring you new information. We believe it’s good for the industry, and in the end, good for us too.
A hands-on approach to economic development
At Millier Dickinson Blais, we thrive in a roll-up-the-sleeves environment. We combine our real world practitioner’s experience with proven consultation methods and cutting edge analytical practices.
Our range of economic development services includes strategic planning, sector-based analysis, investment attraction, and business retention and expansion strategies.
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Our business development services set the foundation
In business development, we typically work with companies as they’re looking to expand locally, nationally or internationally.
To ensure they get off to the best possible start, we provide business development services including site selection assistance, feasibility studies, and market entry research.
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A 360° view of community development
Through our rigorous consultation process, we look at all aspects of a community’s potential to turn strategies into real-world results.
This includes labour force development, downtown revitalization, community consultation, and business retention and expansion services.
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Leveraging cultural assets to grow economies and communities
Using leading practices in cultural development, we help communities to leverage creativity, culture and quality of place as drivers of economic and broader community development.
This includes municipal and regional cultural planning, cultural mapping, and culture and creative economy analysis.
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Linking development opportunities around the world
Our team has specific expertise in implementing projects that promote economic development for communities in Canada and around the world.
In creating international community and business linkages, we can help increase trade and drive economic development.
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Our training, mentoring and facilitation programs promote the industry
As a firm, we are dedicated to fostering the growth of the economic development field.
We do this through our training and facilitation services, including economic development training, seminars and educational programs, and conference and meeting presentations.
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Building competitive advantage through human capital
A skilled, talented workforce is a cornerstone of economic and community development. Our expertise and approaches help the unique communities we work with to uncover and build on the connections between the two.
This includes strategic labour market planning, attraction and retention, and local labour market research.
