Consultant Services for Countywide Retail Market Analysis, Recruitment Strategy, and Staff Training

Franklin County’s Office of Economic Development is seeking a qualified consulting firm to deliver comprehensive retail market data, analysis, recruitment tools, and staff training to support an ongoing retail and restaurant recruitment strategy across the entire county. The consultant will be responsible for research, real‑estate analysis, actionable strategy development, creation of implementation tools, marketing materials, and practical training for county staff who will lead the recruitment effort. This engagement aims to build internal capacity within the county’s economic development team. • Provide county‑wide retail market analysis covering established centers, growth zones, and rural sub‑markets. • Develop recruitment strategies and tools to attract retailers and restaurants. • Deliver staff training and marketing materials to enable county employees to execute the recruitment plan.