You have just started a consulting firm that helps cities and towns develop strategic plans for fostering economic development programs. The city of Kerrville, Texas has contacted your firm and requested a proposal (no longer than two pages) to help the Kerrville Economic Development Foundation and its board of directors to develop an economic development strategy for the city and surrounding area

Explain in the proposal,

1) The value of the service you provide (the value of strategic planning),

2) The process used (the steps you would use), and

3) Some preliminary economic development suggestions to catch their attention (opportunities based on community strengths).

o You are not being asked to develop a plan, but develop a proposal of how it would be done by applying the strategic planning process.

o Only the community can develop a plan.

A consultant is just a facilitator. Remember, your firm is not the only firm submitting a proposal.