Phoenix Advantage LLC

Phoenix Advantage is a Virginia-based economic development and business building consulting firm, featuring principals with deep experience in a wide range of issue areas that are critical to local success. The team has extensive experience in and outside of Virginia and offers a series of packages designed to help local economic development programs explore key issues, assess their readiness, and address opportunities and challenges in an affordable way. They believe that every local agency, whether a small one with limited resources, or a large one with a substantial and growing array of responsibilities, can benefit from experienced outside help, targeted to current and future challenges and flash points. The Phoenix Advantage Team offers solutions designed to produce relatively swift and affordable results. Their methodology calls for starting with an analysis or exploration of a given issue area, which could then be followed with a comprehensive project to design and implement effective solutions. Examples include: Starting and/or Enhancing a Local ED Program on a Modest Budget Creating a Small Business Resiliency Program Using American Rescue Plan Funds Conducting an Economic Development Strategy Assessment and Identification of Needs Completing a Performance Measurement Review (types of measures used and how they are used) Creating or Expanding an Entrepreneurship Program (e.g., business incubator; virtual support system) Assessing, Strengthening or Creating a More Demand-Driven Workforce Development System