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“Strategic Planning Group prepared
Affordable and Workforce Housing Studies on behalf
of Palm Beach County at a unique time in our housing
market. SPG leadership and staff was impressive on
both a professional and personal level. Their
ability to apply economic theory to real-world
issues was outstanding, and their technical
expertise in data collection and analysis was
unparalleled. Furthermore, it was a pleasure to
work with a team that was so responsive to its
clients and focused on customer needs. SPG
delivered a product that will prove crucial in
helping shape local housing policies and that will
serve our community well into the future.”
Senior Planner, PBC Housing &
Community Development, 2007
“The purpose of this
letter is …to let others know how happy the City of
Jacksonville is with Strategic Planning Group, Inc
and its role in assisting the First Coast Region of
Florida in its economic development efforts.”
Economic Development Coordinator,
Jacksonville, Florida
“The Florida Economic
Development Council (FEDC) gave the Citrus County IDA a
Superior Award in the Literature and Promotion category for
our ‘Economic Development Profile’…the Economic Profile
was produced by SPG …We appreciate SPG’s involvement in this
effort and look forward to working with you again."
Executive Director, Citrus County
Industrial Development Authority
“I just wanted to drop you a note to
tell you how much I appreciate the services you performed
for the Economic Development Council here in Clay County…you
guys did a great job and I sincerely appreciate it as well
as members of the Development Authority and Committee of
100."
Executive Director Clay County
Economic Development Authority
Kingston Restoration Company, Ltd. Is
delighted to present the following testimonial on the work
of the Strategic Planning Group, Inc. in assisting Kingston
(Jamaica) to regain its former pride of place as a center
for growth and economic development in the Caribbean. …."the
Strategic Planning Group, Inc., was contracted by the KRC to
produce a plan titled Vision 2020 in order to provide
a common vision for the future for Kingston’s development.
The plan has been accepted and today the City of Kingston is
benefiting from the results of a number of key
recommendation."
“Greater than $1 Billion in
investments has come into Downtown Kingston”.
Executive Director, Kingston
Jamaica Restoration Company (funded by USAID)
“I would like to take this
opportunity to extend my sincerest appreciation for your
involvement with the development of the Downtown Master Plan
…I was most impressed with both the creativity and
feasibility of the recommendations.”
Mayor, Jacksonville, Florida
“The City of Maitland is very pleased
to be working on its Economic Element with your firm …Once
again, it has been a pleasure working with you and your
firm.”
Director of Community Development
and Planning Services, City of Maitland, Florida
“I am writing to tell you how pleased
Landon Management, Inc. is with the results of the Omni
Center Retail Feasibility Study…In the future, as our need
for real estate economic studies arise, SPG will be our
first choice.”
Vice President Landon Management
“Let me reiterate what I said to each
of the media, and that is that you succeeded in pulling the
various elements together into a cohesive and responsive
unit. You are to be congratulated, not just by the Port
Authority but by all parties.”
Managing Director, Jacksonville
Port Authority
“The Plan presents a viable mechanism
for the physical and economic renewal of the City’s central
business district that is compatible with the objectives of
those who participated in the redevelopment program. Your
knowledge of redevelopment alternatives has greatly aided
the Community Redevelopment Agency to foster community
support of the master plan.”
Chairman City of Vero Beach
Redevelopment Agency
“Your suggestions about the ‘Southern
Riviera’ and the I-10 strategy and the many other tourism
issues we discussed have been most insightful. We are indeed
fortunate and honored to have the opportunity to work with
such talented, skilled, experienced, creative, practical
professionals.”
Chairman Panama City Beach Chamber
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“This letter is to
let you and others who might be interested know that
the ‘Economic Development and Targeted Industry
Study for the Withlacoochee Service Delivery
Area’ has been well received and is being
continuously utilized. After its release, we had to
do two reprints, and I still receive occasional
requests for copies…We are pleased with both the
product and the methods used to develop it.”
JTPA Program
Director, Withlacoochee Private Industry Council,
Inc.
“Please accept the sincere thanks and
appreciation of the Bureau of Economic Research for the
critical work that the Strategic Planning Group, Inc
performed in regards to production of the USVI Overall
Economic Development Plan…..You and your staff are to be
congratulated for a job well done. SPG always came through
‘in the clutch’ and never balked at any of our special
requests or suggestions.”
Acting Director Bureau of Economic
Research, The Virgin Islands of the United States
“For over two years the Strategic
Planning Group, Inc has served Clay County as our principal
consultant for the Comprehensive Plan, Economic Development
Plan and various other land planning projects. During this
time, we have found the quality of work, cooperation of
entire staff to be of the highest degree and communication.”
Director Planning Division,
Clay County, Florida
“Your report is detailed, well
documented and contains a wealth of verified, pertinent
data. Very simply, it is thoroughly professional product
which you provided for us at a very fair cost.”
St. Augustine/ St. Johns County
Chamber of Commerce and Committee of 100
“We appreciated the expert guidance
and technical expertise you and your associates have
provided us….I found the firm’s public presentations
particularly valuable in the City of Apopka’s planning
process.”.
Community Development Director,
City of Apopka
“Just a note to let you know that our
State Board of Missions had a very positive response to the
‘State Offices Relocation Study’, which you prepared. One of
our most knowledgeable members – a regional planner for over
20 years-complimented the report on its professional
presentation, thoroughness and very helpful conclusions;”
APR/Director
Florida Baptist Convention
“This letter is to give notification
of and recommendation to the use of the Strategic Planning
Group, Inc…all required work as proposed in the contract was
done on schedule and was within the contracted price. Also,
it should be noted that the firm was responsive to any
questions that arose during the project and that all
conflicts were resolved easily and with a minimum of time
and effort.”
Director Planning and Zoning
Division, City of Plant City
“I would like to take this
opportunity to thank you the work you have done for the
City. Other projects you have completed with and for the
City have been of excellent quality, and I have found your
work product to be of great benefit to City staff and the
City Council in addressing our regional transportation needs
and goals. I look forward to working with you again on this
or any other regional transportation project here in the
Antelope Valley.”
City Manager, City of Palmdale
“Let me share some information about
the Strategic Planning Group, Inc of Jacksonville. This
organization assisted us as we worked our way through the
strategic planning process….we were in search of a
consulting group that could assist us….we were able to
identify at least eight firms across the country…in the end
the one company that met all our criteria, including
reasonable cost, was Strategic Planning Group, Inc. We have
completed three projects with SPG including the strategic
planning process. Their professional work ethic, their
well-conceived approach to the tasks have never disappointed
us. I would without hesitation, recommend Strategic Planning
Group for your consideration if you plan to undertake
strategic planning, facility relocation or management
assessment.”
Executive Director-Treasurer,
Florida Baptist Convention
"Ted Lakey,
County Administrator, was very pleased and
complimented you on the presentation at the Board’s
public workshop for our EAR on May 27. He was very
complimentary to you regarding the control,
knowledge and precise answers given to those few
public participants who had questions regarding the
process and content within the EAR as well as the
draft EAR itself. I can say that we have all been
very pleased."
Joan Schairer, Director - Jackson County - Community
Development
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