Richland County Opengov #RC-822-P-27

Richland County Small Business and Economic Development Strategic Assessment

Richland County, South Carolina, is seeking a consulting firm to guide small-business growth and economic development in unincorporated areas. - Government buyer: Richland County Government, Administration; Procurement and Contracting office, Richland County, South Carolina. - Requested service: Small Business and Economic Development Strategic Assessment. No products, part numbers, quantities, OEMs, or vendor companies are named. - Assessment scope: Analyze local economic and consumer demand, retail market and leakage, small-business composition and performance, business recruitment and expansion conditions, development barriers, capital and support services, and potential target industries and inducements. - Focus on Priority Investment Areas and Secondary Growth Areas identified in the Reimagine Richland Comprehensive Plan. - Consider workforce, infrastructure, transportation, demographics, available sites, and practices in comparable communities. - Expected outputs: Economic and consumer data, actionable recommendations, implementation strategies and timeline, and success metrics; findings should support local-business growth and resilience and provide market information for potential investors. - OEMs and vendors: None identified in the materials. Reimagine Richland is referenced as a plan, not as a vendor or OEM.

Description

Richland County seeks a qualified firm to conduct a strategic assessment of the economy, consumers, commercial development, and small-business ecosystem in unincorporated Richland County. The study will focus on Priority Investment Areas, Secondary Growth Areas, and business needs in County corridors, supporting economic development, a retail business assistance program, and strategic recruitment opportunities. Work includes evaluating business climate, market demand, capital and support services, target industries, and barriers to business growth. The study should provide consumer and economic data, actionable recommendations, implementation strategies, a timeline, and success metrics.

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