Who we’ve helped
A wide variety of economic, workforce and leadership development clients have partnered with our team to improve their competitiveness and chart their future.
Testimonials
“Ted Abernathy has been an incredible partner and asset to the Cary Chamber and our region for many years! His level of detail and professionalism are second to none! Ted’s work with our organization has helped transform our business community. The knowledge and professionalism that Ted has is off the charts!”
“Ted and the Economic Leadership team were an incredible resource during our strategic planning process. The economic research and state comparison data developed by the team helped us establish long-term goals for pursuing a healthier business climate in Colorado.”
“The Georgetown-Scott County Planning Commission staff has benefited greatly from the Economic Leadership team’s experience. They opened our eyes to our core strengths and highlighted best practices we can use in the land use planning process for the community. Their assistance will pay dividends for years to come.”
“EL brought a holistic approach to the economic competitiveness analysis. From strategy and process planning to rolling up their sleeves for in depth data analytics as well as facilitating stakeholder forums. We could not have done the process or produced the incredibly insightful and valuable economic action plan without them! EL’s process and work elevated both our organization and our state.”
“Economic Leadership is an enormously helpful resource to our chamber of commerce. Ted Abernathy and his team provide research into challenges, identify opportunities and assist us in setting a course forward. Ted is a most requested speaker by our members and Board of Directors. Our chamber has improved its focus and mission by engaging with Economic Leadership. It was a good day when we discovered Ted. He and his organization are highly prized partners.”
“At a critical time in our organization and our community, Ted and his team worked with our stakeholders to help us determine the best path forward. The data and insights he provided, along with his unique ability to translate it to any audience, gave us the tools we needed to develop a strategic action plan that will serve this organization well for many years. It was one of the best investments we could have made.”
“Ted Abernathy and the Economic Leadership team are nationally known for their thought-provoking and groundbreaking insights on the latest in economic and workforce development. They are the best in the business, and I always learn from them.”
“At Danville Regional Foundation, we have worked with Economic Leadership for many years, and they have produced research, reports, advice, and wisdom, that without a doubt have aided in the transformation of our community. The entire team brings thoughtfulness, new ideas, and strategic guidance to the table every time and the Dan River Region is all the better for it.”
“Ted and Economic Leadership and his team have been an invaluable resource for the Kansas Chamber to sort through complicated data with clear analysis and recommendations. Their nationwide footprint allows them to have unique perspectives that provide Kansas legislators with clear policy options, backed by data and analysis.”
Current and Past Clients
