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The City of Salisbury, North Carolina (City), is soliciting proposals from experienced and qualified consulting firms to prepare an Economic Development Strategic Plan. This plan will provide a comprehensive analysis of the current economic development landscape, identify future opportunities, review current incentives and identify gaps in service, assess partnerships for growth, and address staffing and resource needs for the Economic and Downtown Development Department to efficiently execute the plan.
The City is looking for a consulting team with broad experience in visioning, planning, and market analysis with specialization in economic development to create an economic development strategic plan. The plan should include a vision for the economic landscape of Salisbury and strategies to attract and retain a variety of businesses and industry. The plan will include the review of relevant community demographic data, an analysis of the local economy and the capacity for additional growth, as well as stakeholder engagements to capture the desired vision of City Council, business owners, developers and economic development partners. This plan will have specific goals, objectives, and implementation strategies for growing and diversifying economic development in Salisbury with targeted businesses and industries to recruit and opportunities for business development and expansion. The selected consultant will work closely with City Council, City staff, stakeholders, and the public to develop strategies that address both current conditions and long-term needs, while considering the City’s broader economic development goals.
Bids/RFP, subject to the conditions made apart hereof, will be received at the City of Salisbury, Economic and Downtown Development Department at 217 S Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144 by 11:59 PM on August 30, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Sada Troutman, sada.troutman@salisburync.gov or at 704-638-5239.
