GEM CITY GROWTH STRATEGIES
GEM CITY GROWTH STRATEGIES

About Us

Our Focus

Our Principal

Our Principal

Gem City Growth Strategies is an economic development consulting firm specializing in Business Retention & Expansion, Resiliency Planning, and Strategy Development.   We believe that these three core focus areas are essential for community sustainability and success in our  post pandemic world.

Our Principal

Our Principal

Our Principal

The firm is headed by Laith Wardi, CEcD,  a 30 year veteran in the economic development profession who  has literally written the book on modern Business Retention & Expansion.   Laith is the Founder of ExecutivePulse, a leading technology provider to economic developers across North America.

Our Approach

Our Principal

Our Approach

We provide intensive support services to communities and economic development organizations that need a fresh perspective or set of eyes to meet the challenges and opportunities of our increasingly complex world.  Our solutions are always rooted in reality and curated for the unique needs and circumstances of a specific market area. 

Solutions Focused on You

Each community, organization, and initiative is unique.  We enlist dynamic work teams that are tailored to your specific situation and project.  That means you benefit from the experience and counsel of subject matter experts who understand where you are today... and how to help you navigate to a better tomorrow.  

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