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Mobile, AL: 5 employees
Rochester, NY: 5 employees
St. Louis, MO: 9 employees
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EMPLOYEES
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BALDWIN EDA
“Steadfast City has been an exceptional partner and has aided our success as a community through their planning and strategy supportTheir team has encouraged us to think differently and more innovatively, all while maintaining a community-first mentality with their recommendations”
FFSF
Foundation for Strengthening Families
“Steadfast City has been instrumental in turning our vision for Good Shepherd Academy into a reality Their unwavering belief in our mission has helped secure crucial financial support and build the infrastructure needed Without Steadfast, this dream would have remained just that a dream It's been a true partnership, and I can't overstate the value they've added to our work"
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“One thing that made Steadfast City so special internally when I started was seeing how welcoming the team was and that each person truly cared about getting to know me, my story, and my growth in the company/life”
STANDOUT CAMPAIGN
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Our purpose is rooted in elevating businesses that create jobs, real estate developers who rebuild neighborhoods, cities that need revitalization , organizations that effectuate positive change, and people who benefit from all of these working together.
Team Annual Hours: 1065%
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Team Annual Hours: 103%
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Project Highlights
Jobs Retained
Jobs Created 4 , 033
$340,968,619
Value of Incentives Secured
Capital Invested $1,742,953,748 329
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ANTHONY NORRIS Worldwide Label & Packaging
“In just one conversation, it was clear the level of expertise and passion Steadfast City possessed. Their knowledge extends not only to various incentive programs but also to the unique needs of YMCAs and manufacturing facilities. As an entrepreneur, it can be challenging to find a firm that truly understands your vision, but my workforce model aligned perfectly with Steadfast City’s mission and now we are poised for exponential growth.”
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is maintenance , cleanup, and putting out fires. Every single day looks different. Every client is totally different. Every incentive is different.
The team secures the incentive , but there’s still six more years. We don’t get rid of the client and the client doesn’t get rid of us. It really is a partnership.
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Bruno Tinus
Senior Project Manager, Compliance
Planning
CommunityDevelopment
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Steadfast City conducted a market and financial analysis for the redevelopment of a historic 300 000+ SF building in downtown Youngstown, Ohio. Th creation of an Investor Prospectus City’s vision for the development a utilization of HTC, NMTC, Opport other state and local incentives
Since this initial project scope, Ste retained by the City of Youngstow redevelop the building, including u process to solicit developers. Curre Steadfast City are collaborating w development firm, Bluelofts, to adv next phase Bluelofts has proposed use development featuring studen housing (including workforce housi warehouse space for local small bu suites, and retail space.
With Steadfast City’s comprehensive approach to real estate, planning, and economic development, the team continues to provide ongoing services to ensure the success of this redevelopment project. By addressing the challenges facing Downtown Youngstown and leveraging existing knowledge and relationships, Steadfast City is enabling the City to respond promptly to recent developments and maintain a clear, forward-looking vision for the area
“Thank you to you, [Doug] and your unsung hero Katie for doing a great job with the presentation tonight. Thought it was just the right balance of simplicity with enough detail for them to get it. Can’t speak for everyone but I know Kyle and I appreciate all of Steadfast’s hard work on this. Travel safe and see you soon. ”
ADAM BUENTE
SENIOR ASSISTANT LAW DIRECTOR
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Officials Will Consider RFP Legislation for 20 Federal City to Move Forward with Developer on 20 Federal Place
This year, the Steadfast City grants team helped secure a $1.5MM Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) grant from the Department of Labor for the YMCA of Memphis & Midsouth. This allocation is a win for the City of Memphis and YMCAs everywhere and will facilitate a deeper partnership with our longtime client, Anthony Norris.
“Through community-driven economic and workforce development strategies, the WORC Initiative aims to establish enduring economic resilience and favorable employment outcomes for individuals..”
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The Steadfast City NMTC team has had an incredibly busy year, managing over 20 active projects. Despite their packed schedule, this dynamic team successfully acquired $14million in NMTC allocations for two clients and is now in the process of closing $38million worth of allocations with a Q1 2024 goal date. Their dedication and hard work is truly making an impact across the United States. YMCA MEMPHIS & MIDSOUTH
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Planning EconomicDevelopment
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: CO-MO CONNECT
Co-Mo Connect is working to attract new business and industry investment to an industrial site in Windsor Place, Missouri, to create job opportunities and new development within the region. Steadfast City assessed the subject site and developed site marketing materials for the team that can inform prospects of the development opportunity at the site. Once this site analysis was complete, the Steadfast team developed a site-specific Target Industry Study to help the client understand what types of business and industry may fit well at the site and how to target these industries with proactive marketing efforts. In conjunction with Target Industry Study, Steadfast also developed a step-by-step Marketing Strategy with the goal of raising the profile of the site by guiding the team through proactive marketing tasks.
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JENNIFER PRESBERRY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
“Our partnership with Steadfast City has been incredibly valuable over the past few years. Their team works diligently to understand our projects, capacities, and budgets, crafting tailored plans that encourage my professional growth while pursuing ambitious ideas. The positive feedback on Steadfast City's final deliverables—from the community, peers, and private sector site selectors—has greatly bolstered my confidence. This enthusiastic response has made me excited to share our projects with potential prospects and developers."
“Among local electric cooperatives, Co-Mo Connect is an innovator and thought leader in the economic development space, and it is a privilege to work with the team as they support their region's economic development efforts.“
TANNER JONES DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & MARKETING
Dominique McKinnon Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration