With over 30 years of experience working with 75+ communities throughout the Chicagoland area and beyond, we have found that a holistic and inclusive approach to modern economic development strategies yields the most significant impact. It all starts with the planning process.
Our approach to strategic economic development planning prioritizes community engagement and thorough market research utilizing both primary and secondary resources. We equip our clients with reliable resources through our extensive network, preparing them for successful implementation.
By utilizing our approach, your community will not only attract investment and support business growth but also strengthen its talent pipeline and provide greater opportunities for its residents. Ultimately, this will lead to greater economic performance and a thriving community. Trust us to help you achieve your economic development goals. Contact us today.
Economic Development Advisory Consulting
At ERS, we are committed to helping our clients create inclusive worksites that foster innovation, collaboration, and success through comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) services. Our goal is to help construction and real estate clients lead projects that reflect the rich diversity of the communities where they are building.
Our range of services include:
Diversity Recruitment and Workforce Hiring, where we assist clients in creating effective diversity recruitment programs to attract and retain diverse talent in the trades and professional services careers.
Our Equity Audits are designed to identify areas of inequity within project plans, analyzing policies, practices, and procedures to identify potential barriers to equity and inclusion. We provide recommendations for improvement to ensure our clients' projects are inclusive and equitable.
Our DEI Program Design encompasses a Needs Assessment, Strategy Development, Program Implementation, Evaluation and Assessment, and Sustainability Planning. We customize each program to meet the unique needs of our clients and their projects.
Contact us today to learn more about how our comprehensive DEI services can help you implement a successful DEI program. With ERS by your side, you can build a diverse, inclusive, and successful worksite.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At ERS, we understand the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships between our clients and the communities in which their projects are located. That’s why our community outreach and public affairs services focus on developing effective communication strategies and outreach efforts that increase engagement and build trust with community members.
Our comprehensive services include:
Stakeholder Engagement, where we help our clients identify and engage with key stakeholders, including community leaders, elected officials, and other organizations. We work with you to develop targeted engagement strategies that build relationships and promote trust, transparency, and collaboration.
Public Relations, where we work with our clients’ public relations departments to effectively communicate with the public and media. This includes developing messaging, creating press releases, and managing media inquiries to ensure your organization's message is communicated effectively.
Our Community Outreach Event Planning and Management services are designed to plan and execute successful community outreach events that engage and connect with targeted community members and/or the community-at-large to ensure a successful outcome.
Our Issue Advocacy and Management services are designed to identify key issues and develop advocacy campaigns that effectively communicate your message to stakeholders and decision-makers.
We believe that building strong relationships with the community is essential for creating positive change and achieving success. With over 30 years of experience, we have the expertise and knowledge to help your organization with community outreach and public affairs. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you build and maintain strong relationships with the communities in which you operate.
Community Outreach
We provide comprehensive compliance monitoring services for construction projects to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, local ordinances, and industry standards.
Our compliance monitoring services include:
Regulatory Compliance, where we monitor and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including but not limited to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Department of Labor. Our team will conduct regular audits and inspections to identify areas of noncompliance and provide recommendations for improvement.
Contract Compliance, where we monitor and ensure compliance with contract requirements, including contractual obligations, performance standards, and reporting requirements. Our team will review contract language, monitor progress, and provide ongoing support to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your organization with compliance monitoring on your next construction project.