We believe a meaningful job that provides purpose, hope, and a good income is what it’s all about. We work with public officials to leverage resources designed to improve the business climate and we help business leaders and non-profit executives tackle tough management issues and develop exciting projects.

Camoin Associates is a national leader in applying data, broad based engagement, strategic planning, and organizational leadership to generate economic results marked by resiliency and prosperity.

We have completed more than 1,800 projects in 46 states and the US Virgin Islands, and have helped advance economic opportunities in small towns, cities, counties, regions, and states across the nation.

Our work has been featured in news articles and broadcasts produced by highly respected national media outlets including Newsday, the Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio (NPR), and CNBC.

Camoin Associates is the nation's only full-service economic development consulting firm

What Sets Us Apart

Our vast experience working with public- and private-sector leaders throughout North America has given us a keen understanding of the challenges of maintaining stakeholder engagement amid competing interests and limited time. It has also enabled us to develop a fully customizable, comprehensive approach to gathering business information, attracting and retaining investment and jobs, and delivering on strategic initiatives. 

Whether you’re a community, economic development organization, or private firm, we have the capabilities to access C-suite business leaders for greater industry intelligence and zero in on business attraction, retention and expansion for increased investment.

Who We Are

We live where we work, and we love it. With remote offices located from coast to coast, we know what makes life interesting: exceptional people and places. 

Our staff have decades of experience, including serving in leadership roles at the top-performing economic development organizations in the country, and we bring this breadth and depth of experience and expertise to every project, pushing the envelope to help our clients capitalize on entrepreneurial initiatives and emerging opportunities.  

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If you’re ready to take the next step towards sustainable growth and prosperity for your community or project, we’re here as a partner to make it happen. 

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1999-2024: Celebrating 25 Years

1999-2024: A Timeline. 1999: Rob Camoin launches Camoin Associates from his home in Saratoga Springs, NY, to provide community and economic development consulting services. 2000: The company completes its first Strategic Plan for the Village of Monticello, NY. 2001: Rob moves Camoin Associates out of his home and into an office in Malta, NY. 2007: Rob meets Jim Damicis from PolicyOne Research at NEDA and they start exploring partnership opportunities. 2010: Camoin Associates acquires PolicyOne Research, and Jim Damicis becomes a partner with a vision of providing economic development consulting services nationally, and the Economic Development Navigator e-newsletter is born. 2011: Rob joins the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Board. 2014: Camoin Associates opens its office in Saratoga Springs, NY. 2019: Camoin Associates acquires 310 Ltd., adding prospecting services to its portfolio, and establishes an office in Richmond, VA, and the 1,000th project is completed. 2020: Camoin Associates goes fully remote and begins hiring coast-to-coast. 2022: ProspectEngage is launched, and Rachel Selsky, Tom Dworetsky, and Christa Franzi become partners. 2024: Rachel becomes Camoin Associates’ new CEO, and ProspectEngage is spun off 1,800+ projects have been completed in 46 states and the US Virgin Islands and the company has 26 employees.

Services

  • Strategic Planning

    Strategic Planning
    Strategic Planning

    Strategic Planning

    Whether you’re developing a statewide, regional, or local strategic plan, Camoin Associates works with clients to set a vision and develop strategies that will support ambitious, but achievable, goals.

    + Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS)
    + Downtown revitalization plans
    + Economic development strategic plans
    + Evaluation and benchmarking
    + Strategic visioning


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  • Workforce Development and Talent Retention

    Workforce Development and Talent Retention
    Workforce Development and Talent Retention

    Workforce Development and Talent Retention

    Camoin Associates can help you craft actionable workforce development and talent retention solutions to create a resilient labor pipeline, supporting equitable and inclusive economic growth.

    + Labor market analytics
    + Occupation and skills gap analysis
    + Career pathway mapping
    + Workforce pipeline development
    + Talent retention and attraction strategies


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  • Real Estate Development Analytics and Advisory

    Real Estate Development Analytics and Advisory
    Real Estate Development Analytics and Advisory

    Real Estate Development Analytics and Advisory

    We help communities and developers do it all — from uncovering opportunities and developing project concepts to finding funding and navigating all the complexities from start to finish.

    + Housing needs assessments and housing strategies
    + Market analysis
    + Development strategies
    + Brownfield redevelopment
    + Developer advisory services
    + Financial feasibility analysis


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  • Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis

    Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis
    Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis

    Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis

    To us, measuring the jobs, earnings, sales, and revenue is only the beginning. We take a holistic approach to economic and fiscal impact to tell the full story of what a project, industry, program, or development will do for the community.

    + Economic impact
    + Fiscal impact
    + Tax credit benefit/cost analysis
    + Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
    + District Improvement Financing (DIF)


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  • Prospecting and Business Attraction

    Prospecting and Business Attraction
    Prospecting and Business Attraction

    Prospecting and Business Attraction

    As an established global research and direct marketing company, we have a track record of customizing and implementing high-end, mission-critical research and marketing campaigns that exceed client expectations.

    + Trade show planning
    + Marketing mission planning
    + Virtual and in-person meeting setting
    + Website assessment


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  • Industry Analytics and Strategy

    Industry Analytics and Strategy
    Industry Analytics and Strategy

    Industry Analytics and Strategy

    As leaders in research and data analysis, we use the most advanced and comprehensive economic data and tools to understand the supply chain, industry market trends, and sector needs, and unearth emerging opportunities.

    + Target industry and cluster analysis
    + Supply chain and trade gap analysis
    + Geographic competitiveness analysis
    + Site selection needs analysis


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  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation

    Entrepreneurship and Innovation
    Entrepreneurship and Innovation

    Entrepreneurship and Innovation

    We help clients identify, connect with, understand, and strengthen their entrepreneurial ecosystems. Our mission is simple: to build a more inclusive economy for the future by connecting and inspiring the entrepreneurs of today — and tomorrow.

    + Startup ecosystem assessment and action planning
    + Equitable entrepreneurship strategies: Breaking down barriers
    + Entrepreneurship metrics tracking and evaluation
    + Market research and intelligence
    + Small business outreach and resource centers
    + Policy and code assessment and outreach


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  • Business Retention and Expansion

    Business Retention and Expansion
    Business Retention and Expansion

    Business Retention and Expansion

    Economic development is built on connections, and our custom business engagement solutions help you make those connections — from business retention to business attraction.

    + Business visitation process creation and set up
    + Logistical and technology support
    + Follow up plans and strategy development


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