Dawn Hammond

Dawn brings several years of experience in economics, workforce development, and outdoor recreation management to Camoin Associates. She is excited to use her skills and knowledge to help improve communities across the United States.

Prior to joining Camoin Associates, Dawn worked as a research associate with the University of Maine’s Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center. As an associate researcher, Dawn contributed to a variety of community development projects for Maine’s county and state governments.

Dawn is dedicated to providing clients with creative, data-backed solutions to the issues impacting their communities.

Real Results

Emerging Industry Cluster Analysis and Action Plan | Region 1 Planning Council | Northern Illinois (Boone, McHenry, and Winnebago Counties) | As an analyst and researcher, Dawn contributed to the creation of emerging cluster industry profiles for Region 1 and three comparison regions. This included analyzing emerging trends, regional performance, and workforce needs for four target clusters: Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy, Innovative Agriculture, and IT Innovation.

Domestic Trade Market Analysis | Department of Economic and Community Development | State of Maine | As a part of the State’s ongoing efforts to grow its economy and expand its trade network, Dawn has contributed to several market analyses regarding Maine’s historical and projected trade activity. As part of this project, Dawn has contributed to in-depth examinations of key sectors throughout the economy. Additionally, she has produced high-level analyses to track Maine’s progress on a macro level.

Boutique Hotel Market Feasibility Study | Three River’s Development Corporation | Corning and Elmira, NY | As the primary analyst on the project, Dawn assessed the feasibility of four proposed hotel locations in the cities of Corning and Elmira, NY. By conducting case studies, looking at national and regional hotel market trends and closely analyzing the area around the proposed sites, Dawn and the Camoin Associates team produced tailored recommendations for each of the developer’s potential locations.

Economic Development Strategy | City of Kalamazoo, MI |  As an analyst on the project, Dawn conducted extensive demographic and economic analyses to provide a base for strategy development. Additionally, she assisted in creating engagement materials to aid the Camoin Associates team during their three site visits.

Economic and Fiscal Contribution Analysis of the Home Building Industry | Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI) | Long Island, NY | The project examines the economic and fiscal contribution of residential construction to Suffolk and Nassau counties. As the project’s primary analyst, Dawn developed assumptions and methodologies to account not only for the contribution of the construction industry but for all industries in the island’s complex home-building ecosystem. The completed analysis provides LIBI with research-based information that can be used to advocate for the industry and communicate the value of the institute to potential members.

Economic Impact Analysis of Outdoor Recreation | City of Waterville, ME | This project analyzed the economic impact of eight outdoor recreation assets in Waterville, ME. As the primary analyst, Dawn developed the assumptions and methodologies used to assess how these assets contribute to the city’s economy. The completed analysis provides Waterville with research-driven insights to support funding decisions and effectively communicate the value of these assets to the community.