Economic Development Research Group Competitors

Results for Development (R4D) is a leading non-profit global development partner. We collaborate with change agents around the world — government officials, civil society leaders and social innovators — to create strong systems that support healthy, educated people. We help our partners move from knowing their goal to knowing how to reach it. We combine global expertise in health, education and nutrition with analytic rigor, practical support for decision-making and implementation and access to peer problem-solving networks. Together with our partners, we build self-sustaining systems that serve everyone and deliver lasting results. Then we share what we learn so others can achieve results for development, too. www.R4D.org

Founded 1954, Conway Data, Inc. serves as a vital link between corporate decision-makers and government leaders. Conway is the world’s only full-service agency in the global corporate investment and FDI industries. Through it's global offices and diverse suite of services, Conway has published the award-winning Site Selection magazine since 1954, and through offices all over the world we maintain an industry-best network of corporate expansion planners. Our suite of services include: • PUBLISHING – Publisher of global leader Site Selection magazine since 1954, Conway Data also operates a thriving Custom Content division that produces annual economic development guides for regions, states and countries. • LEAD GENERATION – connecting clients with decision-makers responsible for hundreds of billions in new investment projects each year • EVENTS – Conway has managed events across the globe, including the annual World Forum for Foreign Direct Management • FDI TRAINING SEMINARS – Site Consultants and corporate leaders teach economic developers the best strategies for connecting with their target audience • ANALYTICS – a web portal and monthly reports featuring global project announcements and exclusive Lead Signals • PR & MARKETING – from brand development to media placement, we deliver your message to the world • CUSTOM CONTENT – Creating editorial excellence for more than 200 global clients • IAMC – Conway has managed the Industrial Asset Management Council since its inception. Conway was named the TOP INTERNATIONAL COMPANY of the YEAR, small business category, by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and World Trade Center Atlanta. Site Selection, the official publication of the Industrial Asset Management Council, is published bi-monthly and distributed to over 47,000 executives responsible for site selection and facility planning decisions around the world.

Beacon Economics, LLC is an independent research and consulting firm dedicated to delivering accurate, insightful, and objectively-based analysis about the economy, enabling its clients to make informed decisions about investment, growth, revenue, and policy. Founded in 2007, the firm entered the spotlight as one of the earliest and most adamant forecasters of the subprime mortgage market meltdown – and as one of a handful of organizations to stand against the tide and correctly calculate the depth and breadth of the global financial and economic crisis that followed. Unlike other consulting groups in this sphere, many of which are directed by MBAs or urban and city planners, Beacon Economics is led by, and works with, PhD and Master’s level economists. The academic training and credentials of its experts set the firm apart and are at the root of its commitment to objectivity and analytic excellence. Beacon Economics’ work has been used by a diverse array of private and public sector clients including the California State Controller’s Office, Paulson & Company (one of Wall Street’s leading hedge funds), major cities and counties across the western United States, the PGA Tour, Southern California Edison, Kaiser Permanente, and the Sacramento Kings basketball team.