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

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

Video Join Baker Tilly's public sector Value Architects™ for our virtual summit!  This year's theme, Resiliency on the Rise, represents the unique opportunities state and local governments, schools, tribes and municipal utilities have to strengthen communities and support people after an unparalleled year of operating through the pandemic. The summit is fully virtual, taking place throughout two afternoons on June 9 and 16, 2021. Check out the engaging agenda and dynamic speakers we have lined up, and register today! Attendees are eligible to receive up to four (4) CPE credits.  June 9, 2021 agenda at-a-glance 12 - 12:05 p.m. CT - Welcome remarks from Vicki Hellenbrand, Public Sector Practice Managing Partner
12:05 - 1 p.m. CT - [KEYNOTE] The future economy: opportunities for growth
1 - 2 p.m. CT - [WEBINAR] Leveraging federal dollars for your recovery – ARP and more 
2 - 2:30 p.m. CT - [NETWORKING] Idea sharing breakout sessions June 16, 2021 agenda at-a-glance 12 - 12:05 p.m. CT - Welcome remarks from Matt Eckerle, Public Sector Economic Development Practice Leader
12:05 - 1 p.m. CT - [PANEL DISCUSSION] 2021 communities: opportunities to collaborate and build after the pandemic
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Economic development grant opportunities within the American Rescue Plan

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

Local governments can position opportunity zones for strategic economic development

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

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Resiliency on the Rise: 2021 public sector virtual summit