🚀 Camoin Associates Launches Economic Resilience-Building Service Line
Economic disruption isn't a distant threat; it's a present reality for communities across the country.
We're excited to announce the launch of our Economic Resilience-Building service line, a formalized offering built on the foundation of work we've already been doing with communities navigating change, uncertainty, and the need for stronger, more adaptable local economies.
As Senior Vice President Jim Damicis puts it: "Building economic resilience goes beyond recovery. Communities must remain human-centered, focusing on what resilience means for residents, workers, and entrepreneurs: the ability to thrive, prosper, and clearly see—and access—opportunity."
That philosophy is at the core of everything we do in this space, from resilience assessment and mapping to implementation and funding support.
To bring this work to life, we partnered with interns from the University of Southern Maine's Muskie School of Public Service to conduct in-depth economic resilience case studies in two Maine communities: the City of Lewiston and the Town of Stonington. These cases gave us a deep look at the conditions that drive resilience, and the practical strategies that actually move the needle.
You can explore both case studies and the full scope of our Economic Resilience-Building services on our website. Learn more and read the case studies.
👏 Jim Damicis Appointed to New England Public Policy Center Advisory Board
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston recently appointed Camoin Associates’ Senior Vice President, Jim Damicis, to its New England Public Policy Center (NEPPC) advisory board.
The NEPPC was founded in 2005 and is part of the Bank’s research department. It informs regional policymaking by producing and sharing evidence-based research and analysis on New England’s economic issues. The advisory board was founded in 2006 and includes representatives from each New England state. Read the announcement.
✈️ Out and About
If you'll be at any of these events and would like to grab coffee or schedule a short meeting with our attendees, please reach out to them directly using the hyperlinks from their names!
April 21 & 22 | Herkimer, NYMohawk Valley Brownfields Developer SummitVice President and Director of Entrepreneurship, Christa O. Franzi, CEcD, and Director of Industry and Workforce Alex Tranmer, CEcD, will attend this year’s summit.
April 25-28 | Detroit, MI
American Planning Association’s National Planning Conference
Our CEO, Rachel Selsky, AICP, is attending this year’s conference and will co-present a session on Monday, April 27, titled “Placemaking Playbook: Economic Development Through Public-Private Partnerships,” alongside Chris Mefford, President & CEO of Community Attributes Inc., and Morgan Wortham, Director, Membership Support – Community Advancement at ICSC.
April 27-29 | Arlington, TX
Southern Economic Development Council #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit
We are proud to be a Keystone Investor at this year’s summit and look forward to showing off our new AI-powered business attraction and BR&E platform, ProspectEngage CRM, at booth #10 in the exhibit hall. In attendance this year:
Rob will also be moderating a session on April 28 titled “Global South: Winning Transatlantic Expansions” that will explore trends in transatlantic investment, factors shaping location decision, and competitive strategies for Southern states.
April 27-29 | Harrisburg, PA
Pennsylvania Economic Development Association Spring Conference
Senior Vice President Jim Damicis and Director of Industry and Workforce, Alex Tranmer, CEcD, will deliver the keynote presentation at this year’s conference. Their presentation will provide a data-driven perspective on Pennsylvania’s competitive position relative to other states competing for similar industries and projects.
May 20-22 | Cooperstown, NY
New York State Economic Development Council Annual Meeting
We are proud to be a sponsor of this year’s annual meeting! CEO Rachel Selsky, AICP, and Vice President and Director of Entrepreneurship Christa O. Franzi, CEcD, plan to attend this year’s event.
