Specialized Support for Micropolitan Statistical Areas
At Toyer Strategic Advisors, we specialize in working with micropolitan statistical areas—those dynamic labor markets centered around urban clusters with populations between 10,000 and 50,000 people. As of 2021, there are 542 micropolitans across the United States, including places like Elk City, OK; Rochelle, IL; Moberly, MO; and Sterling, CO.
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The Basic Service: Refreshing Your Plan
Using an approach that’s based on our Toyer Framework® we’ll help you refresh your current economic development strategic plan to ensure you have a solid foundation from which to guide the growth of your community. Working with your community’s economic development team, we’ll customize a scope of work that fits your needs and your budget.
The Advanced Approach: MicGrowPolitan™ Certification
For Micropolitans looking to gain a competitive edge over their 500+ peers, we offer a comprehensive economic development evaluation and strategic planning program that, upon completion, results in your community having a stronger economic development program, as well as the ability to market yourself as a MicGrowPolitan™ ready for growth.
Tailored Services for Micropolitans
We offer a range of services specifically designed to help micropolitans thrive:
- Strategic Plan Creation & Implementation (a “MicGrowPolitan™ service)
- Industrial Park Site Analysis & Readiness Recommendations
- Obtaining a “Certified” Site Status (including rail site certification)
- Marketing (to industrial developers, site selectors, and targeted industries)
- Incentive Creation & Negotiation
- Prospect Host Training
Ready to Elevate Your Micropolitan?
Contact Toyer Strategic Advisors today to learn how we can support your community’s growth and development. Let’s work together to unlock your micropolitan’s full potential.