Guidance for economic development professionals to support local businesses with supply chain optimization.

Economic development response to disrupted supply chains

Read this article from Area Development, Kate Crowley discusses Baker Tilly’s “now, next, later” framework to address supply chain challenges amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

A “now, next, later” approach will guide supply chain shifts related to pandemic challenges

Understand the benefits available to assist local businesses with coronavirus relief

Understanding federal coronavirus benefits – a guide for economic developers

In the wake of the recent economic crisis resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak, many state and city governments have come together to provide relief to small businesses and not-for-profits that have been hit the hardest during the pandemic.

Local governments play their part to support local small businesses and not-for-profits

TIF (Tax Increment Financing) is the most powerful economic development financial tool for Wisconsin municipalities.  Optimizing and aligning TIF with community goals is crucial for economic development success, thus, Wisconsin's governments need to be strategic in their approach.  

This report summarizes data on all TIF activity taking place across the state. 

Report summarizes data on all TIF activity taking place across the state. 

Kate Crowley, principal with Baker Tilly, has been with the firm since 2009.

Kate leads Baker Tilly’s Public Sector Advisory practice and is a principal in the firm’s project finance practice, providing comprehensive project finance solutions for public-private partnerships (P3) and economic development initiatives. These services include strategic planning and economic impact analysis, tax credit and incentives analysis and negotiation, and creative financing and funding solutions.

Kate Crowley, principal with Baker Tilly, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLP, and Baker Tilly Capital, LLC, has been with the firm since 2009. Kate leads the firm's Public Sector Advisory practice and is a member of the firm’s project finance practice, providing comprehensive project finance solutions for public-private partnerships (P3) and economic development initiatives. These services include strategic planning and economic impact analysis, tax credit and incentives analysis and negotiation, and creative financing and funding solutions.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master of Urban Planning
 

University of Wisconsin – Madison  
Bachelor of Science in economics 


Registered Municipal Advisor with the Securities 
 and Exchange Commission

Leads the firm’s Public Sector Advisory practice, overseeing a diverse and talented team of financial, operational, risk and municipal advisory professionals

Performs financial analysis of public-private partnerships (P3) and economic development initiatives to optimize available project financing options

Structures incentives and tax credit programs that impact  growth and development initiatives 

Provides application and feasibility reviews for federal and state tax credit, financing and funding programs 

Develops tax increment financing (TIF) strategies and projections, creates TIF districts and consults on redevelopment and TIF agreements

Formerly served as an economic development consultant to public sector and not-for-profit agencies

Formerly worked as a project manager for a private development firm

Wisconsin Economic Development Association

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) – Series 24, 63, 50, 54 and 79 Securities Licenses

Investment Banking for Healthcare & Life Sciences

Economic Development for Local Governments

Kate Crowley

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Madison, WI

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Economic development response to disrupted supply chains

A “now, next, later” approach will guide supply chain shifts related to pandemic challenges

Understanding federal coronavirus benefits – a guide for economic developers

Local governments play their part to support local small businesses and not-for-profits

Wisconsin annual TIF report