Get Started with the Center for Economic Development and Business Research

Whether you are a business, nonprofit, local government, or community organization, we are here to help you make informed decisions through research, data analysis, and strategic planning. Our process is designed to ensure we understand your needs and deliver solutions tailored to your goals.

 

Step 1: Complete the Client Intake Form

Begin by completing our Client Intake Form. This form helps us understand your organization, project, objectives, and the services you are seeking. Once completed, please email the form to: ccraven2@jsu.edu and tpreaves@jsu.edu 

Optional Research Consent Form: As part of our commitment to advancing research and best practices in economic and community development, we invite clients to complete our Research Consent Form. This form gives us permission to use non-confidential project information for future research, publications, or educational purposes.

Participation is completely voluntary and is not required to receive services from the Center. Choosing not to complete the consent form will not affect your project or the services we provide.


Step 2: Initial Review

Once we receive your intake form, our team will carefully review the information provided to better understand your project and determine how we can best assist you.

A member of our team will then contact you to schedule an initial consultation.


Step 3: Discovery Meeting

During our consultation, we will discuss your project in greater detail, including:

  • Your organization's goals and objectives

  • The scope of the project

  • Desired outcomes and deliverables

  • Current challenges and opportunities

  • Available data and resources

  • Project timeline

  • Budget considerations

  • Any additional questions or needs

This collaborative conversation helps us identify the best approach to meet your organization's goals.


Step 4: Proposal & Agreement

Following our discussion, we will prepare a customized proposal outlining:

  • Scope of work

  • Project timeline

  • Project deliverables

  • Estimated costs (if applicable)

  • Terms and conditions

Once the proposal is reviewed and approved, both parties will execute a service agreement, allowing our team to begin work on your project.

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We look forward to partnering with you to support your organization through data-driven research, economic analysis, and strategic planning.
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