March 7, 2025
The Town of Essex is embarking on the creating of a dedicated economic development strategy, and has selected TPMA to lead the process. TPMA is a national leader in strategic partnerships and data-informed solutions. This comprehensive planning effort will establish a framework for economic vitality, sustainable growth, community impact, and the support local businesses need to thrive.
Strategic Approach
TPMA will employ a multi-phased approach, beginning with a review of current plans and data analysis to build upon the work already completed. This analysis will happen concurrently with outreach and engagement, including a community survey, interviews, and focus groups to gather diverse perspectives to ensure the plan reflects the community's needs and aspirations. Using a design thinking approach, TPMA will identify robust strategies primed for collaborative action.
Leadership Perspectives
“The Town is excited to work with TPMA to develop the Economic Development Study, our first study since 2010,” said Katherine Sonnick, the Community development Director. “TPMA brings with them a great mix of data analysis skill, on the ground public engagement, and innovation.”
“We are pleased to partner with the Town of Essex on this initiative,” said Lindsay Bloos, Senior Consultant and Project Lead for TPMA. “We are committed to developing a strategic roadmap that will guide continued success for decades to come. Our team’s deep experience in strategic planning, combined with our data-driven approach, will ensure the final plan is both visionary and practical.”
Next Steps
Later this month, the project team will launch a community survey to gather valuable input. The Town of Essex encourages residents, business owners, and workers to participate and share the survey with others in the community.
About TPMA
TPMA empowers organizations and communities through strategic partnerships and informed solutions that create positive, sustainable change. For community champions who are loyal to improving local and regional economic outcomes, TPMA provides professional consulting services and delivers transparent insights to the complete workforce, education, and economic development ecosystem that allows them to move forward, together. TPMA envisions a world that thinks strategically, works collaboratively, and acts sustainably. Visit www.tpma-inc.com and follow TPMA on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.