Economic Development
Building Futures. Strengthening Communities.
Strategic Economic Development That Builds Stronger Communities
At Cornerstone, economic development is more than a project. It is a strategy for long-term community growth, prosperity, and resilience. We help communities, organizations, and developers navigate the complexities of development finance, planning, and implementation with tailored, actionable strategies.
Our regional and community focus reflects our commitment to supporting initiatives that strengthen the places where we live and work. We emphasize sustainable development that creates lasting economic opportunity while preserving community character and environmental quality. We understand that successful development must benefit existing residents and businesses, not just new growth, and we work to ensure our efforts contribute to broad-based community prosperity.
Every community is unique. That is why we focus on practical, place-based solutions that align economic opportunity with community needs. With a deep understanding of local conditions and regional dynamics, we deliver smart, grounded strategies that move communities forward.
Cornerstone helps communities grow with strategic, locally grounded solutions that support long-term prosperity. We work alongside municipalities, organizations, and developers to navigate the complexities of funding, planning, and implementation, ensuring that projects benefit both existing residents and future growth. Our focus is on building strong, resilient communities through place-based strategies that align economic opportunity with local values.
Our regional perspective, sustainability focus, and track record of securing diverse funding help ensure lasting, community-wide impact.
Every community is unique. That is why we focus on practical, place-based solutions that align economic opportunity with community needs. With a deep understanding of local conditions and regional dynamics, we deliver smart, grounded strategies that move communities forward.
Services We Provide
Driving thoughtful growth that builds stronger, more resilient communities one strategy at a time.
Strategic Planning
Strategic planning, public engagement, stakeholder facilitation and implementation support for local, community-driven initiatives.
Funding Strategy Development
Identification and pursuit of federal, state, and local funding opportunities with tailored strategies aligned to community needs and priorities.
Project Support Services
Infrastructure, utilities, stormwater, and public facilities project support.
Workforce Development Assistance
Workforce development and support for education, training, and talent pipeline initiatives.
Planning and Consulting Services
TIF district creation, capital improvement planning, and revitalization consulting.
Grant Writing and Support
Support with competitive grant applications (CDBG, HSIP, SRF, CCMG), including writing, compliance, and reporting.
Strategic planning, public engagement, stakeholder facilitation and implementation support for local, community-driven initiatives.
Identification and pursuit of federal, state, and local funding opportunities with tailored strategies aligned to community needs and priorities.
Infrastructure, utilities, stormwater, and public facilities project support.
Workforce development and support for education, training, and talent pipeline initiatives.
TIF district creation, capital improvement planning, and revitalization consulting.
Support with competitive grant applications (CDBG, HSIP, SRF, CCMG), including writing, compliance, and reporting.
