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Philosophy

We believe that well-designed economic development efforts can bring opportunities and improve the quality of life in our communities. Our clients care greatly about the communities they serve, and are seeking insights that will help them use resources wisely, access funding, improve programs, and ultimately maximize the positive impacts stemming from their initiatives.

Approach

Philosophy

We work with each client to determine their needs and establish a well-defined scope of work. After an initial conference call, we generate a proposal unique to your project, which includes clear deliverables, timelines, and costs. To each engagement, we bring diligence, a service mentality, and attention to both the big picture and the details.

Principal Bio

Jade Shipman, AICP, has 19+ years of experience in economic development consulting and research. She established Jade Shipman Economics in 2010, with a specialization in community-focused economic development in low- and moderate-income areas. She previously worked at the consulting firms of Economics Research Associates and AECOM Economics for five years. Ms. Shipman also served as the Director of Research & Innovation at EARN (now SaverLife), a nationwide non-profit providing financial services to lower-income populations, where she worked for six years.

Ms. Shipman holds a Master's degree in City and Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor's degree with High Honors from the University of California at Santa Barbara. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. She speaks at national conferences on economic development initiatives.

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