Economic Development Offices

Attract Capital. Create Jobs. Grow Your Community.

We help communities unlock economic potential through data-driven strategies that attract investment and create lasting prosperity.

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OUR APPROACH

See how independent research drives confident decisions.

A 40-second look at how Harborwright delivers federally-sourced market intelligence to economic development organizations and private-sector clients.

Economic Development and Market Reports

Polished, defensible market reports that give your team the data-backed evidence needed for investment decisions, site evaluations, and strategic planning. Updated quarterly with demographics, economic indicators, and competitive intelligence.

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Interactive AI Dashboards

Live, interactive dashboards powered by your market data. Track workforce trends, demographic shifts, retail leakage, and competitive positioning in real time — no analyst required. Built for presentations, board meetings, and day-to-day decision-making.

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Site Selection Reports

Targeted intelligence for specific sites, corridors, and investment opportunities. We combine Esri, MRI Simmons, and proprietary data to give you a complete picture of any location — workforce, real estate, infrastructure, and competitive landscape.

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Who We Serve

We partner with economic development organizations, state agencies, regional authorities, and public-private partnerships across the country. Whether you are a one-person EDO or a statewide commerce department, our retainer model scales to fit your needs.

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WHY HARBORWRIGHT

Institutional-grade intelligence, without the overhead.

We embed institutional-grade market intelligence directly into your office, so your team can make defensible, data-backed decisions without building an internal research department.
64%
of EDOs say accessing accurate, up-to-date data remains a significant challenge

Most economic development offices rely on 5–6 of the same free, public datasets, leaving critical blind spots in workforce, real estate, and competitive positioning.

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100+
Integrated Data Sources

Comprehensive Intelligence

We aggregate 100+ sources, Esri, MRI Simmons, Census Bureau, BLS, HUD, and proprietary internal research, delivering the most complete market picture available.

6%
of EDOs report confidence turning data into decision-ready insights

Many offices lack the staff, time, or analytical training to transform raw data into actionable intelligence, even though over 90% say data-driven insight is essential.

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10
Business Day Max Turnaround

Decision-Ready Intelligence

Our analysts deliver actionable, decision-ready reports in 10 business days or less, no analysts to hire, no software to license, no learning curve for your team.

$115k+
per traditional one-time market study from consulting firms

Custom dashboards run $60k+, in-house data costs $21k+ annually, and every new question means a new proposal, a new invoice, and another round of procurement.

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Flat Annual Retainer

Predictable and Lower Cost

One flat annual fee gives your entire office a dedicated intelligence team, market studies, dashboards, and on-demand reports included. No surprise invoices, no per-project billing.

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DATA SOURCES

THE CHALLENGE

Most offices rely on a handful of public data sources, leaving critical blind spots in their market analysis.

Comprehensive Intelligence

Harborwright aggregates over 100 data sources, including proprietary internal research, to deliver the most complete market picture available. No single-platform limitations, no blind spots.
THE CHALLENGE

Most competitors take up to six months to deliver a market report, by then, the opportunity has passed.

10-Day Max Turnaround

While others measure delivery in quarters, Harborwright delivers decision-ready intelligence in 10 days or less. Your team gets current, actionable data when it actually matters.

10

DAY MAX TURNAROUND

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FLAT RETAINER

THE CHALLENGE

Hiring a full-time analyst or engaging traditional consultants means unpredictable costs and long-term commitments.

Competitively Priced Retainer

One predictable annual fee gives your entire office a dedicated intelligence team. Budgetable, scalable, and built for public-sector workflows, without the overhead of additional staff.

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Our Process

From scoping to final delivery, our five-step process transforms raw data into actionable economic intelligence for your community.

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Market Selection

Step One

Define the Scope

We work with you to define the question, the geography, and the scope of analysis. Every engagement starts with a clear brief so the output is tailored to your specific scenario.

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Data Acquisition

Step Two

Gather Data

We pull from 100+ federal, licensed, and proprietary data sources. Every dataset is validated against our four-tier quality framework before it enters the analysis.

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Analysis Engine

Step Three

Analytical Engine Processing

Powered by AI, our analytical engine processes tens of thousands of variables across demographic, economic, and market dimensions. What used to take months now runs in minutes.

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Expert Review

Step Four

Data Verification and Editing

Every output is audited by our analyst team. We verify the data, edit the narrative, and ensure the final product meets the same standard you’d expect from a top-tier consulting firm.

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Client Delivery

Step Five

Report Delivery and Consultation

Your report is delivered publication-ready with a walkthrough consultation. We explain the findings, answer questions, and make sure your team can act on the intelligence immediately.

10 Business Day Turnaround Guaranteed!

Our Partners

Meet the Team

Matthew Hayes, MAcc

Managing Director

Joseph Velazquez

Managing Director

John Baczewski, CPA, CRE

Senior Advisor

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