• Projects for Communities

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    Navigating the challenges of community development and revitalization is easier with a trusted partner by your side. Learn how the communities below identified new development opportunities and attracted business to their region by leaning on the expertise of inSITE Advisory Group.

  • Projects for Corporations

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    Learn how we partnered with these companies to guide them toward sustained growth, innovation and operational excellence. With years of expertise in strategic consulting, our team ensures that an organization’s goals align with actionable, data-driven strategies.

  • Economic Development

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    Why inSITE?

    At inSITE Advisory Group, we believe bold is brave. When you need fresh ideas, objective data and technical skill, trust inSITE’s economic development consultants to guide your vision from concept to reality with efficiency.

    Your Starting Point for Growth

    Successful community growth requires strategic planning. As your community development advisors, inSITE consultants work with you to create a comprehensive master plan. Together, we’ll align stakeholders with a community vision statement, analyze and assess existing conditions, and project future trends to inform your goal mapping.

    Featured Project: Collaboration is Key to inSITE & Conneaut Partnership

    It’s difficult enough for municipal officials to manage everyday responsibilities such as roads, schools and public safety. Community development is important but often gets set aside in favor of other, more pressing tasks. When Conneaut’s leaders decided they needed help in identifying development opportunities, generating new investments and marketing their community, they chose inSITE Advisory Group to assist them.

    InSITE Services:

    • Energy Special Improvement Districts
    • Property Assessed Clean Energy
    • Grant Writing
    • Business Expansion, Attraction and Retention

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    Economic Development

    inSITE also offers additional economic development services for your community.

    Energy Special Improvement Districts

    Developing Energy Special Improvement Districts is essential for PACE financing (Property Assessed Clean Energy), as all eligible projects must be located in an ESID. inSITE’s expertise can help your community identify the right parcels to add to your ESID and guide you through the process.

    Property Assessed Clean Energy

    inSITE understands the advantages of this type of financing for your business owners and potential investors. Helping businesses take advantage of these government subsidies is a win-win for the environment, the community and the business owner.

    New Community Authority

    New Community Authorities are part of the toolbox of options for new development projects. inSITE Advisory Group can help your community understand the valuable impact of creating NCAs, as outlined in Chapter 349 of the Ohio Revised Code. Sometimes an NCA is the last piece needed to help get a development over the finish line.

    Business Expansion, Attraction & Retention

    Support and grow your local economy by strengthening existing businesses while attracting new opportunities. We help communities identify the right industries, engage key stakeholders and create strategies that drive long-term job growth and investment.

    New Project Creation

    Turn ideas into actionable developments with strategic project planning and execution. From identifying opportunities to aligning infrastructure and funding, we help bring impactful projects to life that support sustainable community growth.

    Tax Increment Financing

    Tax increment financing (TIF) is a tool that allows municipalities to promote economic development by earmarking property tax revenue from increases in assessed values within a designated TIF district. TIFs are implemented at the local level and may be created by a township, municipality or county. inSITE can help your community take advantage of this form of financing.

    Think Tank Rapid Project Development

    Utilizing a proprietary process designed by our affiliate, Welty Construction, inSITE coordinates key players to facilitate a project more quickly than the typical bureaucratic process allows. inSITE gets your project moving quickly so that you can reap the benefits in a more timely manner.

    Downtown Revitalization

    Reimagine your downtown as a vibrant hub for business, culture and community. We create tailored strategies that enhance walkability, attract investment and restore energy to underutilized spaces.

    Grant Writing

    Secure the funding your projects need with expert guidance through the grant process. We identify opportunities, craft compelling applications and help maximize available public funding to move your initiatives forward.

    Affiliations

    inSITE Advisory Group works with the leading local economic development organizations to provide you with the best opportunities for growth. Our affiliations with these organizations help us maximize the value of your economic development project.

  • Contact inSITE Advisory Group

    Looking to collaborate with experienced consultants? Whether you’re a municipality seeking strategic planning or a corporation in need of development expertise, our team at inSITE Advisory Group is here to help.

    Akron Office

    3421 Ridgewood Road, Suite 200

    Fairlawn, Ohio 44333

    330-217-0888

    Sean Joyce

    President

    330-217-0888

    ERIK REYNOLDS

    Director of Owner’s Representation

    330-760-4385

    [email protected]

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  • Professional Grant Writing Services for Community Development

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    Securing funding is a critical component of successful community development projects. inSITE Advisory Group offers professional grant writing services designed to help communities access the financial resources necessary to bring their initiatives to fruition.

    Securing Funding for Community Growth and Development

    Our experienced team begins by identifying grant opportunities that align with your community’s specific needs and goals. We conduct thorough research to ensure that we target grants with the highest potential for success, whether they are from federal, state, or private sources.

    Crafting a compelling grant proposal requires a deep understanding of the project’s objectives, the community’s unique characteristics, and the specific requirements of the funding agency. inSITE excels in articulating these elements clearly and persuasively, increasing the likelihood of securing the desired funding.

    Beyond writing, we assist in the entire grant application process, including gathering necessary documentation, adhering to deadlines, and providing follow-up support. Our goal is to alleviate the complexities of grant applications, allowing community leaders to focus on implementing impactful projects.

    Partner with inSITE to enhance your community’s development efforts through effective grant writing and secure the funding needed to achieve your vision.

  • Transforming Downtowns into Thriving Community Hubs

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    A vibrant downtown is the heartbeat of any thriving community. inSITE Advisory Group specializes in downtown revitalization services that transform central business districts into dynamic hubs of activity, culture, and commerce.

    Strategic Revitalization for Vibrant Downtowns

    Our process begins with a comprehensive assessment of the existing downtown area, identifying strengths, challenges, and opportunities. We then collaborate with community leaders, business owners, and residents to develop a strategic revitalization plan that reflects the unique character and aspirations of the community.

    Key components of our revitalization efforts include enhancing public spaces, improving infrastructure, and promoting mixed-use developments that combine residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. By fostering a pedestrian-friendly environment with attractive amenities, we create a downtown that appeals to both residents and visitors.

    Investing in downtown revitalization yields significant economic benefits, including job creation, increased property values, and a boost in tourism. inSITE’s expertise ensures that these initiatives are not only aesthetically pleasing but also economically sustainable, leading to long-term prosperity for the community.

  • Expert Design Guidelines for Vibrant Communities

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    Enhance your community’s appeal with inSITE’s expert design guidelines. We create orderly, well-landscaped environments that boost real estate values and quality of life.

    Guiding Development Through Strategic Design

    Effective community design is pivotal in creating environments that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and sustainable. At inSITE Advisory Group, we specialize in developing comprehensive design guidelines tailored to the unique characteristics of each community. Our approach ensures orderly, well-landscaped, and thoughtfully designed spaces that enhance real estate values and overall livability.

    By collaborating closely with community stakeholders, we identify and define the distinctive features that set your community apart. This clarity fosters a strong sense of identity and pride among residents, which is essential for successful community development.

    Our design guidelines serve as a blueprint for future development, guiding architectural styles, landscaping, public spaces, and infrastructure planning. This strategic planning not only improves the visual appeal of the community but also promotes economic development by attracting businesses and investors seeking vibrant and cohesive environments.