After many years of managing larger firms, David and Annette Keen formed Keen Independent Research to provide more focused assistance to selected clients. The common thread among our clients is a desire for independent advice that combines creativity, passion and honesty. One reason for our long client relationships is that we can help implement what we recommend. We have created new services, launched campaigns and trained operational staff. And then be asked back for a new challenge.The firm works with small start-ups to large organizations, leading projects from $1,000 to more than $1 million. We have the flexibility to craft a working relationship, budget and performance timeline that fits each client. Our relationships with leading experts help us draw upon additional talent when needed.Key firm assignments include: disparity studies and other studies concerning race and gender issues for cities, states and local governments; evaluation of women's health, education and leadership programs; social marketing campaign development, implementation and evaluation; membership and other studies for nonprofits including associations and arts and cultural organizations (e.g., museums, zoos, performing arts); market research assignments for higher education institutions; water resources and conservation assignments; and business planning studies for small and large businesses. Firm capabilities in quantitative and qualitative research include: survey development and analysis, and in-depth interviews, focus groups, ethnography and other research methods including complex data analysis.

Mr. Keen was a researcher in Urban and Regional Economics for the World Bank, where he analyzed economic development patterns in Brazil.