Public sector entities have an exceptional opportunity to apply for an economic development grant through the American Rescue Plan.

EDA publishes guidelines on $3 billion in ARP funding via competitive grant programs

Take these proactive steps to prepare your community for EDA grant opportunities.

Economic development grant opportunities within the American Rescue Plan

Economic developers can take proactive steps to address vacant or declining shopping malls and retail space.

Strategies for vacant or underused shopping malls and other retail buildings in your community 

Opportunity zones have the potential to be a powerful economic development catalyst for communities.

Local governments can position opportunity zones for strategic economic development

Baker Tilly can help public sector leaders navigate these uncertain times with fiscal and economic analysis tools, accessing new sources of capital and economic development strategic planning tailored to the COVID-19 recovery era. 

Reopen, recover, reset: Baker Tilly’s COVID-19 economic development road map for local governments

Understand how to build a community’s strategic funding plan using a variety of funding sources (ARP, EDA, infrastructure) and the ARP ACTion app.

Funding overload: prioritizing and building your community’s funding strategy with ARP, EDA, infrastructure and more

Dan Kennelly, a director with Baker Tilly, recently joined the housing and economic development practice group. Dan is a member of Baker Tilly’s housing and economic development practice. He specializes in providing economic development analysis, real estate analysis, economic impact studies, benefit/costs analysis and strategic planning for municipal clients.

Dan Kennelly, a director with Baker Tilly, recently joined the housing and economic development practice group.

Assists communities with analyzing the financial implications of proposed development projects

Provides economic impact and cost/benefit analysis

Creates and implements innovative economic development strategies for communities and regions

Analyzes and coordinates the use of economic development incentives

Assists communities with leveraging non-traditional development financing tools including Opportunity Zones and tax credit programs

Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA)

Downtown Madison Business Improvement District Board (2016-2020)

Bay Creek Neighborhood Association Secretary (2008-2012)

Economic Development for Local Governments

Join Baker Tilly as we present at the Economic Development Association of Minnesota (EDAM) 2021 Fall Conference. This in-person event brings together economic development professionals throughout the state of Minnesota for educational sessions on economic trends and leading practices, in addition to providing an opportunity for professional networking.  Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors will present two sessions during the conference, covering opportunities for community transformation and revitalization in real estate as well as strategies for increasing regional tourism through recreation programs. Baker Tilly sessions Community Transformation: Leveraging Vacant Real Estate for Housing and Revitalization Opportunities Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021
1 – 2 p.m. CT Many communities are dealing with the challenge of vacant or declining commercial and retail real estate values along with declining sales and property tax revenues. Affordable housing continues to be a challenge and a housing supply shortage has been making it more difficult for individuals to own and rent living space. In this session, Baker Tilly’s public sector economic development and real estate specialists will discuss the steps and strategies developers and governments can take to revitalize the community and provide housing for the growing population, including conducting market studies and mobilizing financial tools. Presenters: Mikaela Huot, Director, Housing and Economic Development, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors  Dan Kennelly, Director, Housing and Economic Development, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors Diana Dyste, Manager, Real Estate Advisory, Baker Tilly Driving Tourism and Economic Development Through Regional Recreation Programs Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. CT In this interactive panel discussion, representatives from two communities in Minnesota—the City of Virginia and the City of Elk River—will tell their regional recreation project stories and share how they will implement their plans for future economic growth using the recreation projects as a catalyst. We will discuss opportunities to drive community growth through traditional economic development initiatives as well as dive into innovative ways to use recreation projects as a mechanism to attract individuals, families and workers to job and housing opportunities at existing businesses as communities continue to search for top talent and fill residences. Panelists: Paul Steinman, Director, Public Sector, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors (moderator) Calvin Portner, City Administrator, City of Elk River, Minnesota John Sullivan, Community Development Director, City of Virginia, Minnesota  Visit the EDAM 2021 Fall Conference website for more information and to register.

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EDAM 2021 Fall Conference

Join Baker Tilly as our public sector and municipal advisory team exhibits and presents at the 2021 Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (Aim) Ideas Summit in French Lick on Oct. 5-7, 2021. Don’t miss our interactive sessions: Beyond Fiscal Recovery Funds: Leveraging American Rescue Plan Provisions for Community Growth Tuesday, Oct. 5
 1:15 – 2:45 p.m. ET Panelists: Doug Baldessari, CPA, Partner, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors Paige Sansone, CPA, Partner, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors Heidi Amspaugh, Director, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors Dan Kennelly, Director, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors Tom Dermody, Mayor, City of La Porte, Indiana Advanced Tax Increment Financing (TIF): Get Beyond the Basics Tuesday, Oct. 5
 3 – 4:30 p.m. ET Presenters: Jason Semler, CPA, Partner, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors Lisa Lee, Partner, Municipal Finance, Ice Miller Your Organization’s Compensation Philosophy: What it is, What Should it Contain and Why is it Important? (Vendor Solutions Workshop) Wednesday, Oct. 6
 4 – 5 p.m. ET Presenters: Steve Miner, Ed.D., J.D., Director, Public Sector Human Capital Advisory Jada Kent, Manager, Public Sector Human Capital Advisory Mike Ley, Mayor, City of Auburn, Indiana Fire Territories to Support Financial, Operational and Organizational Needs Across Your Community Thursday, Oct. 7
 9 – 10 a.m. ET Presenters: Paige Sansone, CPA, Partner, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors Michael Wilson, Fire Chief, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Jeffrey Bellamy, President, Thrasher, Buschmann & Voelkel Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors is a proud strategic annual partner of Aim. Connect with us throughout the conference at Booth #3! Visit the Aim Ideas Summit website for more information. We look forward to seeing you in French Lick!

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