Town of Whitecourt

Buyer seeks proposals for a comprehensive Business Market Analysis Attraction and Retention Strategy. The project involves analyzing the local business environment, identifying market gaps, and developing strategies for business retention and attraction. Buyer requires a consultant with business development knowledge, access to market research data, and experience working with businesses and consumers. The project aims to support economic planning and allocate resources efficiently in Whitecourt.

• 8/22/2024 - Inquiry Deadline
• 8/27/2024 - Proposal Due Date
• 8/1/2025 - Project Completion

• Conduct comprehensive market analysis of local business environment
• Identify consumer spending, service leakage, and market gaps
• Highlight detailed findings on agriculture sector opportunities
• Develop 3 business cases for marketing to potential entrepreneurs
• Create updated business and industry database
• Perform economic gap analysis on consumer spending loss
• Develop targeted attraction and retention strategies
• Compile information on agricultural sector challenges and opportunities
• Provide recommendations for business development, including downtown core
• Conduct regular monthly meetings and presentations with Town officials