Economic Development Strategies

Every organization needs an economic development strategy to generate jobs, training, business opportunities and increased income. A written business plan should include the relationship between government, commercial and industrial development. Our interdisciplinary team is highly experienced in facilitating projects on time and within budget. We analyze the market, prepare a strategy and organize delivery of services that produce results. Our specialties include:

Tourism & Recreation Attractions w Natural Resources w Rural Development

Tourism is the number one economy in California. Government and the private sector need a business plan that addresses management of economic development, attractions market analysis, marketing strategy, environmental enhancement, and historic preservation.

Our environment is our economy; especially in sensitive, economically depressed rural areas. Environmental issues which include national forests, wetlands, wildlife habitat, parks, and agricultural preserves are our specialty. We provide a balanced approach towards more effective land use that enhances complementary natural resources. California offers the greatest variety of natural and manufactured attractions in the world: mountains, high desert, low desert, beaches, Mexico, Gold Country, agriculture and culturally rich areas. California enjoys 17 national forests and an equivalent number of national parks and state forests. The experience of our many "California's" can be shared with the rest of the nation. Our team has a wealth of international, national and local experience to be tapped.

Mountain Resorts

San Bernardino National Forest w Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead, Crestline, Running Springs, Idyllwild w Mariposa County w Yosemite National Park w Stanislaus National Forest w Shasta-Trinity-Modoc-Lassen National Forests

Market and Financial Analysis

The most important component of any business plan is the determination of feasibility. Carefully prepared quantitative market and financial feasibility analysis by a qualified independent third party is essential prior to undertaking any form of development. Our team excels in a variety of economic feasibility analyze, including but not limited to: pro-formas, cash flow analysis, financing plan, financial statements, balance sheets and absorption rates.

Marketing

Community marketing needs to meld the traditional business marketing techniques with more creative, innovative techniques adapted to the product. Collaboration between the public and private sectors, intergovernmental cooperation and regional marketing are essential products and processes. We have delivered cost effective, value-added marketing campaigns that achieve measurable results.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Effective marketing depends upon the quality of the product. Community development services and facilities provide the foundation for an economic development strategy. Integrated planning, design and development of public improvements demonstrate the commitment required to support business. They include: streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, parks, drainage, community centers, fire and police facilities, water, sewer, and solid waste.

Other important elements of community development involve real property acquisition, assembly and disposition; rehabilitation and code enforcement; demolition, financing; housing; community organization, citizen participation; and intergovernmental relations. Our team offers broad experience in providing management solutions for community development projects targeted to support business.

REDEVELOPMENT & REVITALIZATION

Redevelopment is one of the most effective economic and community development tools available. Revitalization of commercial, industrial and residential areas can be accomplished with or without a redevelopment authority. Our team has focused on utilizing various techniques to accomplish the same purpose throughout our careers with highly successful results.

Small urban and rural communities are particularly well suited for the use of our talents. The prevention and elimination of physical, economic and social blighting influences is our specialty. The redevelopment process which includes a redevelopment plan, preliminary report, environmental reviews, housing set-aside, requires knowledgeable professionals experienced in redevelopment law.

has extensive experience with a variety of redevelopment projects in large cities, medium cities, counties, even Indian reservations. Representative projects include: Baltimore, MD; Annapolis, MD, Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, Riverside County, CA, Big Bear Lake, CA, Coachella, CA, El Centro, CA, La Quinta, CA, Indio, CA, Perris, CA, Lake Elsmore, CA.

Small Business Technical Assistance and Training

Small business entrepreneurship training is one of the most overlooked economic development tools available. Traditional educational institutions do not possess the hands-on technical assistance required on site. Moreover, many businesses lack the educational requirements to pursue formal classroom training. We fill this important niche with customized training, technical and financial assistance that focuses on each individual business and its own unique set of problems. Business retention, expansion and diversification in depressed areas is our focus.

Financing and Other Incentives

Funding projects often is the primary concern of government and business. Funding comes only after a carefully prepared business plan is completed with a quality product and an effective marketing strategy. Our team has consistently performed well in obtaining the necessary funding, even in the early stages of development. Financing is one of a combination of incentives necessary for development. We can evaluate the cost/benefit of a particular project to provide you with the information necessary to make sound business decisions.

assessment districts w bond financing w foundations w corporations w grants w investments w loans & loans guarantees w financial management w permitting process w public improvements w deferment, reduction and/or waiver of fees w marketing assistance w real property acquisition, assembly and disposition cost reduction

Mexico & The Pacific Rim

The strategic location of Mexico and California with the Pacific Rim provides outstanding foreign trade and investment opportunities. Agriculture, manufactured goods, tourism and transportation are major industries with which we have engaged ourselves.

Mexicali w Baja California w Tijuana w Mexico City w Korea w Japan w China w Guadalajara

Indian Reservations

has worked extensively with Indian reservations in Southern California, Arizona and New Mexico in the fields of economic development, planning, housing and code enforcement. Mr. Daniels was responsible for producing more than 2000 units of Indian housing throughout the Southwestern United States and was instrumental in the creation of the Southwest Indian Housing Authority Association. His most recent work focused on entertainment and attractions development in Southern California. Projects include:

29 Palms Band of Mission Indians (CA) w Cabazon Band of Mission Indians (CA) w Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Band (CA) w Mescalero Apache (NM) w Navajo Nation (AZ, NM, UT) w All Indian Pueblo Housing Authority (NM) w Papago (AZ)

Southern California Desert & the Mexican Border
This is a unique area, rich in agriculture, tourism, transportation and manufacturing with marked contrasts in income and ethnicity.

Indio w Coachella w El Centro w Imperial Valley w Mexicali w Baja California, Mexico w Salton Sea w Palm Springs Area

TRANSPORTATION

The movement of freight and passengers through the Southwest Passage has emerged as a major economic and community development issue. Increasing population and trade with Mexico and the Pacific Rim are placing unprecedented pressures on the highway and rail system. Regarding tourism, transportation provides the connections to the attractions. Often the connections themselves can become attractions. Our team has worked on major transportation projects

Transportation funding offers a significant economic development opportunity, particularly for inter-modal freight and commuter systems. Air quality funding for projects that reduce air pollution, traffic congestion and conserve energy is another major economic development funding resource.

have obtained transportation and air quality funding for numerous economic development projects.

Yosemite Area Regional Transportation Authority w Mountain Area Rapid Transit Authority w El Centro Intermodal Freight and Passenger Transportation Study w Big Bear Suspended Light Rail Feasibility Study w City of Los Angeles Transit Stop Redevelopment w Rim of the World Senic Trail

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Affordable housing is one of the most significant economic development incentives available. The biggest supporters of affordable housing are major employers . Well-designed and strategically located housing offers a significant incentive for the work force.

are experienced in the development and rehabilitation of affordable family and senior housing.

Indian Housing w HUD Section 8 w FmHA Section 515 elderly congregate w Voter-Approved Article 34 Assisted Housing Initiative, County of Riverside, CA w California Rural Gold Bond Act w Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside w General Plan Housing Elements

MANAGEMENT

The management of economic development is essential for a successful program. Economic development should be an objective for every department of an organization which is why its management must be integrated with overall operations. Effective economic development management can only be achieved with the collaboration of government, business and the community.

has successfully managed projects in both the public and private sectors. Properly placed, qualified and dedicated people make organizations function well. Our approach focuses on teamwork. Political sensitivity to achieve what is possible provides the basis for effective management.

City Management w Economic Development Corporations w County Management w Redevelopment Agency w Special Districts w Small Business

has 33 years experience in the field of economic and community development, redevelopment, housing and management. He has held policy level positions in both the private and public sectors, including economic development corporations, city, county and federal government. He has worked closely with executives and elected officials at all levels, respected for his creative strategies and project performance.

has been providing comprehensive assistance to private developers, property owners, businesses, non-profit associations, cities, counties and the federal government. Among his current and past clients are:

Cities
California - Coachella, El Centro, Big Bear Lake, Indio, Blythe, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, La Quinta, Riverside, Corona, Lake Elsinore, Banning, Beaumont, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, San Jacinto, Perris, Norco, San Bernardino, Colton, Ontario, Redding, Anderson, Yreka, Alturas
Other - Baltimore, Annapolis, MD

California Counties
Riverside, San Bernardino, Mariposa, Lassen, Shasta, Modoc, Trinity, Siskiyou

Federal
Housing and Urban Development (HUD): CA w Philadelphia, PA w Washington, DC
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Farmers Home Administration (FmHA)
Forest Service (USFS)
Interior

Private Sector
Shasta Economic Development Corporation, Superior California Economic Development Council, Brandenburg Productions, The DiMare Company, Pacific Indio, BP Industries, Shasta Manufacturers Association, Greater Running Springs Improvement Association

Indian Reservations (California, Arizona, New Mexico)
Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, Laguna, Acoma, Isleta, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Jicarilla Apache, Mescalero Apache, San Juan, Tesuque, White Mountain, San Carlos, Papago, Gila River, Hualapai, Colorado River, Salt River, Ft. McDowell, Ft. Yuma, Cocopah, Chemehuevi, 29 Palms, Cabazon, Morongo, Santa Ynez, Pala, Pauma, Torres-Martinez, Santa Rosa, Soboba, Rincon, Modoc, Miwok

has also worked with the Federal Regional Council (San Francisco) on Native American Affairs. In addition to his analytic, management and marketing capabilities, he is an effective communicator in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing. His public speaking experience includes presentations to elected officials, the general public, conferences, radio, newspapers and television. He spoke in Spanish before 50 Latin American mayors at the National Press Club in Washington, DC which was broadcast on the Voice of America.

, before establishing his private consulting practice, served in numerous policy level management positions, including:

City Manager, Coachella, CA w Director of Housing & Community Development, County of Riverside, CA w General Manager, Shasta Economic Development Corporation & Superior California Development Council, Redding, CA w Program Manager, Indian Programs, HUD.

Mr. Daniels also directed the economic development program for the City of Big Bear Lake. With HUD he served as community development representative, redevelopment representative and international training officer.

has received awards for his service, including an outstanding achievement award from the Greater Riverside Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Outstanding Director from the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts, HUD Special Achievement Award.