Behind every vibrant community is a network of committed partners working together to solve big challenges - because no single organization can do it alone. 

Today's communities face increasingly complex challenges, including homelessness, increasing rates of poverty, food insecurity, climate risks, aging infrastructure, housing affordability, systemic inequities, and workforce development gaps. While traditional economic development models and single-issue organizations play vital roles, they often operate in silos, leaving critical gaps in addressing broader community needs. Collaborative Community Economic Partnerships (CCEPs) provide a unifying framework that bridges these gaps, aligning efforts across sectors to drive sustainable, long-term progress. We help communities establish CCEPs, accountable entities that bring together local governments, businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and volunteers to foster cross-sector collaboration, pool resources, and enhance overall community well-being.   

CCEPs emphasize long-term resilience by aligning job creation and capital investment strategies with local workforce needs and overall community well-being. Misaligned investments can lead to social, economic, or environmental challenges, such as increased housing costs, strained infrastructure, and overwhelmed public services. By integrating innovation, workforce development, environmental stewardship, equitable resource access, and social well-being, CCEPs develop sustainable strategies that enable communities to withstand economic, fiscal, and environmental shocks while promoting economic progress and enhancing residents' quality of life.