PLACE DYNAMICS

We are pleased to offer a variety of tools, white papers, presentations, and other resources that you may find interesting.

 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Is Incubation a Winning Strategy?  Part I

Is incubation a Winning Strategy?  Part II

This two-part white paper examines the effectiveness of business incubation as an economic development tool, and suggests steps to take in designing an incubator project that will produce results.

 

MARKET ANALYSIS / COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Algorithms, Assumptions, and Ignorance - Just How Good is Your Market Analysis?

This white paper offers an in-depth examination of problems associated with estimates generated in market reports generated by vendors.

Storemaggedon - The End of Retail as We Know It

The retail environment in 2016 is continuing to struggle. The new patterns that are emerging will have a tremendous impact on the commercial districts of our small towns, cities, and regions.

Understanding the Elements of Market Analysis

This short piece outlines the elements in a good market analysis.