I have more than 25 years of experience working with local, state and federal agencies as well as the constituencies they serve in community/economic development and government affairs from both the public (government) and private sectors (business, self employed and non-profit management). Extensive experience in coordinating program activities, trainings, seminars, and conferences with community partners around Small Business, Community Development and engagement in some of Sacramento's most economically challenged neighborhoods.I have been responsible for project management and government relations for over $500 million in investment /over 1,500,000 square feet of development. As an independent consultant, I have represented other developers, investors and owner/user's on reuse, entitlements & due diligence, and government/community affairs in Northern California. I have negotiated many leases and contracts for small businesses, non-profits and even a Chamber of Commerce.(916) 275-4662connect@franklinburris.comAs Manager of Development Services for one of the Sacramento region’s most successful commercial real estate developers I collaborated and directed architects, engineers, designers, attorney's, contractors, managing multi-million dollar projects from entitlements and design to build-out and successful delivery. Experience that brings strong relationships to every to every project I take on.As an independent Realtor with brokered by eXp I have help buyers, seller's and investor's with acquisition and disposition of real estate. As a Rocklin certified commercial broker, I have helped many businesses with relocation, site selection, lease negotiation and site development for small and expanding businesses.Specialties: Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Lease Negotiation, Real Estate, Site Selection, Commercial Real Estate, Due Diligence, Real Estate Development, Project Management, Political & Legislative Analysis, Management, Public Administration, Local Agency Finance, Event Planning & Management, Business Retention & Expansion, Government & Community Relations, Corporate Communications, Fund Raising, Grant Management, Marketing, Advertising, Leadership, and Community Process Design and engagement.