Strategic Planning + Organizational Change
Whether you’re developing a statewide, regional, local, or organizational strategic plan, Camoin Associates works with clients to set a vision and develop strategies that will support ambitious, but achievable goals.
Strategic Planning
Our strategic planning process is designed to help communities develop and act on a clear vision of the future by blending high-level ideas with tactics, projects, programs, services, and policies uniquely tailored to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
First, we analyze market conditions, resources, and capacity. Then we draw on our unparalleled expertise to deliver sound recommendations, helping our clients transform into trusted catalysts for change and honest brokers for private investment.
Through an open and iterative process, our strategic plans unite diverse interests around targeted actions that achieve aspirational goals.

Strategic Planning Services
We partner closely with our clients to engage stakeholders, define future growth opportunities, and develop a strategic plan that will help your organization generate economic prosperity.
- Economic development strategic plans
- Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS), as sanctioned by the US Economic Development Administration
- Workforce development and skills analysis
- Entrepreneurship evaluations and strategies
- Housing needs assessments
- Tourism product development
- Retail analysis and corridor development planning
Strategic Planning Expertise
- Business and industry analysis
- Workforce and talent assessment
- Engagement with the business community, community members, elected officials, and other local leadership
- Entrepreneurship ecosystem building
- Real estate market analysis
Strategic Planning Project Success Stories
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Cluster Analysis Shows Michigan’s Capital Region is Primed for Growth in Life Sciences/Medtech
A cluster analysis showed that the Michigan capital region is well-positioned to expand in the Life Sciences/Medtech sector.
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How to Rebuild an Economic Development Organization: The Case of Albany County, NY
How Albany County, NY, approached rebuilding an economic development organization just in time to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Empire State Regional Workforce Development Strategies
Empire State Development hired Camoin Associates to create data-driven and stakeholder-informed workforce plans for four of New York State's regions.
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US Virgin Islands: Vision 2040 Long-Term Economic Development Strategy
The US Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority hired Camoin Associates to prepare an ambitious, community-driven 20-year economic development strategy.
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Economic and Fiscal Impact of Power Plant Closures in Michigan
DTE Energy hired Camoin Associates to complete an economic and fiscal impact analysis of its planned closure of two coal-fired power plants in Michigan.
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New Hampshire Statewide Workforce Assessment
The State of New Hampshire hired Camoin Associates to complete a statewide workforce assessment of multiple target sectors and test workforce marketing messages.
Organizational Change
Your organization doesn’t fit a mold, so nor should your approach to managing change. That’s why our organizational strategic planning process and organizational change management plans are designed to address your unique challenges and help you meet your specific goals. So how’s it done?
Camoin Associates zeroes in on what matters most. We help organizations coordinate, prioritize, and align programs and initiatives. And we collaborate with board members, public officials, and stakeholders to develop collaborative strategies that work.

Organizational Change Services
- Establishing and reforming organizations
- Evaluation and benchmarking
- Operations plans
- Performance management
- Strategic visioning
- Training for boards and public officials
Organizational Change Expertise
- Digital and in-person stakeholder engagement to set goals and align values
- Developing a “balanced scorecard” to help your organization determine priorities and values
- Evaluating incentives, programs, and leadership capacity
Organizational Change Project Success Stories
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Chautauqua County, NY Economic Development and Organizational Plan
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Designing a “Venture Hub” in Central Virginia
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Western Connecticut Council of Governments Organizational Strategic Planning
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Responding to Healthcare Challenges Facing the Commonwealth of Virginia
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How to Rebuild an Economic Development Organization: The Case of Albany County, NY
How Albany County, NY, approached rebuilding an economic development organization just in time to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Get Started
Want to learn more about our Strategic and Organizational Planning services?

Contact Dan Gundersen, Senior Vice President:
P 804-625-2650
E dan@camoinassociates.com