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Economic Development Advisory Services
The mission and passion of Economic Development Advisory Services is to help communities create more prosperous and equitable economies. We offer strategies and tools that help our clients achieve higher-performing economies.
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What EY can do for you
Through more than 25 years of experience working with 200+ communities, we believe that modern economic development strategies are most impactful when they are holistic and inclusive of the entire community. That begins with the planning process. Our approach to strategic planning emphasizes community engagement coupled with in-depth competitive evaluations and global market insights. During the process, we help prepare our clients to deploy the strategy and arm them with tools for seamless implementation. The end result is a community that supports business growth, has a stronger talent pipeline and experiences greater economic performance.
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How can we create prosperous places in a world that’s changing by the day?
The EY mission is building a better working world. EDAS advances this mission through our commitment to helping communities create more prosperous and equitable economies.
The world is changing by the day. Our global network of resources not only helps EDAS’ team members stay current on trends, but it also lends insights to our clients that help them stay competitive and targeted in their approach.
Our team’s experience includes facilitating strategies for economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, nonprofits and government agencies in major US regions such as Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Columbus, Houston, Jacksonville and Miami, as well as thriving midsize communities like Charleston, Chattanooga, Frisco, Jonesboro, Northwest Arkansas, Pflugerville, Provo, Roanoke, Spartanburg, West Palm Beach and many others.
Our services: from strategy through execution
All our services are custom-designed to be collaborative, inclusive and transparent. EDAS’ process engages stakeholders, evaluates economic trends, and provides global market insights to create a strategy tailored to each client. By working closely with community members and our client from planning through strategy implementation, we drive buy-in and position the final product for full adoption and a greater return on investment.
EDAS is positioned alongside Ernst & Young LLP Global Incentives, Innovation and Location Services practice, which provides our clients with site selection perspectives as needed.
The team
Amy Holloway
EY US Economic Development Advisory Services Leader
National economic development strategist serving more than 200 communities since 1995. Austinite and Ashevillian, arts lover, outdoor enthusiast and parent to two tenacious terriers.
Austin, USA
Tony DeLisi
EY US Economic Development Advisory Services Senior Manager
Son of a US diplomat, grew up overseas. Loves live music, science fiction and world history. Practices yoga and mindfulness meditation. Lives with his wife, dogs and cats in Austin, TX.
Austin, USA
Chris Engle
EY US Economic Development Advisory Services Associate National Director
Economic and workforce development strategist with 25 years consulting to communities across the US. Avid hiker, cyclist and music-lover who loves to explore cities when traveling.
Austin, USA
Jung Kim
Manager, Economic Development Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP
Economic development research leader, providing fresh data and insights to help communities
Columbus, USA
Jennifer Vernon
EY US Economic Development Advisory Services Manager
Economic development strategist focused on communities and their supporting organizations. New resident to the Magic City (Birmingham, AL). Spends nights & weekends entertaining an energetic toddler.
Brian Kelsey
Manager, Economic Development Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP
Community and economic development professional dedicated to advancing sustainable and equitable growth
Austin, USA
Rod Garvin
EY US Economic Development Advisory Services Manager
Passionate about equitable economic growth. Philadelphia-born, raised in Kalamazoo and calls the Charlotte region home. Enjoys family time, travel, binge watching and reading about the future of work.
Charlotte, USA
Edgar Padilla
Manager, Economic Development Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP
Building vibrant, prosperous communities through vision, inclusion and action.
Austin, USA
Geri Lopez
Manager, Economic Development Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP
Passionate about developing equitable communities. Has experience leading research-based economic development initiatives. Certified economic developer. Helps communities achieve prosperous economies.
Tampa, USA
Marian Kansas
EY US Economic Development Advisory Services Associate
Economic development strategist since 2016, cofounder and director of an Austin-based theatre company, avid reader and amateur vegetarian chef.
Austin, USA
Evan Fay
Senior, Economic Development Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP
Passionate about inclusive economic growth. Enjoys building ecosystems where startups and entrepreneurs thrive. Loves the outdoors, dogs and seeing communities become the best version of themselves.
Kyle Brandon
Senior, Economic Development Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP
Advocate for thoughtful industry development and healthy urbanism. First-gen American with Caribbean roots. May be found playing tennis, consuming docudramas, or exploring a mid-sized city.
Adam Temple
Staff, Economic Development Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP
Economic development strategist. Interested in sustainable development, the future of the workforce and data-backed public policy. Enjoys live music and exploring new cities.
Washington, DC, USA
Melanie Lopez
EY US Senior
Economic development strategist, passionate about improving the quality of life for communities. A Floridian calling North Carolina home. Avid cook, archer, and bookworm. Loves exploring new cities.
Charlotte, USA
AnnMarie Hasty
Staff, Economic Development Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP
Economic development strategist focused on improving the quality of life in communities across the US. Enjoys long walks, live music and exploring new cities.
Atlanta, USA
Mainaiya Myers
Associate
Associate and consultant with Economic Development Advisory Services. A creative strategist and an experienced data analyst who help her clients better position themselves for economic success.
Charlotte, USA
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The future of US growth is already here
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been much talk about how the ongoing public health crisis may impact the growth trajectory of cities.
11 Jun 2021
Amy Holloway
