Economic Resilience-Building
Preparing economies for a better future.
Economic resilience-building is the intentional, ongoing work of strengthening a community’s ability to anticipate change, adapt to new conditions, and sustain economic opportunity.
At Camoin Associates, we view economic resilience not as a single outcome or score, but as a dynamic system shaped by people and organizations rooted in place.
Our work focuses on helping communities and regions understand where they are today and how to take practical steps to build stronger, adaptable economies for the future.
“Building economic resilience goes beyond recovery. Communities must remain human-centered, focusing on what resilience means for residents, workers, and entrepreneurs: the ability to thrive, prosper, and clearly see—and access—opportunity.”
JIM DAMICIS, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CAMOIN ASSOCIATES
Economic Resilience-Building Services and Expertise
Resilience Assessment and Mapping
We help communities identify and assess their vulnerability and capacity to prepare.
Adaptive Foresight
We help design and explore future scenarios through foresight and engagement.
Economic Diversification
We help communities diversify their economic base, including strengthening entrepreneurship ecosystems and aligning the workforce for the future.
Data, Indicators, and Dashboards
We design practical metrics, indicators, and dashboards that allow communities to track economic resilience over time, moving beyond one-time plans toward continuous learning and adaptation.
Organizational Capacity Building
Resilient economies require capable institutions. We work with public agencies, nonprofits, and regional partnerships to improve coordination, decision-making, and the ability to act collectively in moments of disruption.
Implementation, Funding, and Impact Support
We help translate resilience strategies into action through implementation planning, funding alignment, grant support, and impact analysis, ensuring that resilience-building efforts lead to real results.
Case Studies: Economic Resilience in Maine
Camoin Associates worked collaboratively with two interns from the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service to conduct economic resilience case studies. The cases were the City of Lewiston, ME, and the Town of Stonington, ME.
Our research immersed us in understanding the conditions that contribute to economic resilience and in assessing, planning for, and implementing actionable strategies.
Read the Lewiston Case Study (PDF)
Our Partners
Camoin Associates and Resilient Roots, LLC, are working collaboratively to support communities engaged in resilience building.
Led by Dr. Zollitsch, Resilient Roots, LLC, is dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based strategic leadership, facilitation, collaboration-building, and training services to public service decision-makers.
Simon Anderson helps executives and organizations Be Future Ready™. He is an applied foresight speaker and executive advisor, award-winning author, and creator of the Future Ready Formula™.
GET STARTED
Want to learn more about our economic resilience-building services?
Contact Christa O. Franzi, CEcD, Vice President and Director of Entrepreneurship:
P (518) 899-2608, Ext. 109
E christa@camoinassociates.com
Project Success Stories
Services
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Economic Development Strategic Planning
Economic Development 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
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
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
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
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 appointment scheduling
+ Geographic marketing missions
+ Foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction
+ Site selector outreach
+ LinkedIn lead generation
+ ProspectEngage®
+ ProspectEngage® Promote digital marketing
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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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Economic Resilience-Building
Economic Resilience-Building
Our work focuses on helping communities and regions understand where they are today and how to take practical steps to build stronger, adaptable economies for the future.
+ Resilience assessment and mapping
+ Adaptive foresight
+ Economic diversification
+ Data, indicators, and dashboards
+ Organizational capacity building
+ Implementation, funding, and impact support
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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 expansion.
+ Business visitation process creation and set up
+ Logistical and technology support
+ Follow up plans and strategy development
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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