Benjamin Snow, Cecd Email & Phone Number

Mesa, Az, Us

WHAT I DO: As the CEO and Founder of Black Turtle Studios, I lead a talented team of professionals to bring projects, communities, and organizations to life through collaborative design, branding, marketing, and storytelling. WHO I WORK WITH: Economic developers, real estate developers, project marketers, local governments and nonprofits. With over twenty years of experience leading economic development teams for mid-sized communities (50-250K populations), I have a passion for organic and holistic economic growth and leveraging the power of networks to connect people, promote projects and initiatives and build prosperous communities.SERVICES I PROVIDE: Economic development consulting, aerial videography and photography, video production, graphic design and branding.INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: I have spent my career developing a valuable network of friends and clients, serving companies in a diverse array of industries, including commercial, industrial, and residential real estate development, economic development, urban renewal, housing, manufacturing, retail, mining, education, agriculture, healthcare, tourism, energy, financial services, and utilities, among others. WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUE: I have extensive experience in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors and am fluent in the languages of business, government and industry. I harness my natural curiosity of people, places, and companies to learn each client's needs and priorities to ensure projects are co-developed to achieve successful outcomes. CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: I am a Certified Economic Developer with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), an FAA licensed commercial drone pilot, and remain active with several trade associations, including Urban Land Institute, ICSC and IEDC. LET'S CONNECT: Message me here or at blackturtlestudios.com to connect with a quick chat about your project. I will provide a free consult on how we can help you bring your project and vision to life.

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