Community & Economic Development Consulting

Programs that work. Research that holds up. Impact you can prove.

MAJOR is a boutique consulting firm helping governments, foundations, corporations, and nonprofits design effective programs, conduct rigorous research, and make evidence-based decisions that create lasting community impact.

We bring institutional-grade rigor and deep, on-the-ground experience — because we’ve actually built and run the programs we now help you design.

1,000+ businesses, organizations & agencies supported since 2017

Trusted by the governments, institutions, and funders shaping economic opportunity

City of Boston City of Detroit Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust Miami-Dade College City of North Miami Community College of Philadelphia
Why MAJOR

Institutional rigor. Community credibility. One firm.

MAJOR helps institutions design programs that work, ground decisions in real evidence, and create measurable community impact. What sets us apart is the combination we bring to every engagement: institutional-grade rigor and authentic, on-the-ground experience.

We don’t assume what communities need — we’ve built and run programs inside them. That practitioner’s perspective is something most consulting firms simply can’t offer.

Most firms bring rigor or community credibility. We bring both.

Because our market-rate consulting also sustains a community mission, partnering with MAJOR extends your impact beyond your own contract.

Proven program design

We don’t just advise on programs — we’ve built and run them. A documented methodology makes our work repeatable and ready to deliver.

Research built for decisions

Mixed-methods rigor, delivered in plain language for decision-makers — evidence you can act on and defend, not academic reports.

Authentically community-grounded

Our engagement is built on real relationships, not assumptions — the difference between programs that look good on paper and programs that work.

What We Do

Three ways we help you create impact

From a single research study to a full program launch, every engagement begins with a discovery call and a clearly scoped plan — so you know exactly what you’re getting.

Our strongest capability

Program Design & Implementation

We design, build, and help you launch programs that work — from concept through active delivery. Grounded in having built and run programs ourselves, not just advised on them.

  • Program blueprints
  • Curriculum development
  • Implementation support
  • Full launch packages

Research, Evaluation & Insights

Mixed-methods research and evaluation that meet funder and compliance requirements — delivered as clear recommendations you can act on, not reports that sit on a shelf.

  • Needs assessments
  • Program evaluation
  • Survey design
  • Insights retainers

Strategy, Engagement & Advisory

High-level counsel and authentic community engagement for organizations at critical inflection points — leaving leadership able to act, not just informed.

  • Engagement strategy
  • Initiative advisory
  • Capacity building
  • Strategy retainers
How We Work

A proven process — not just billed hours

Every engagement follows the same five-stage methodology. It’s what makes our work rigorous, repeatable, and built to deliver.

  1. 01

    Discovery

    We learn your goals, context, constraints, and the community you serve.

  2. 02

    Assessment

    We analyze what already exists and what the evidence actually says.

  3. 03

    Design

    We build the program, curriculum, or strategy around your objectives.

  4. 04

    Build

    We develop the materials, systems, and plan needed to deliver it.

  5. 05

    Launch

    We support active delivery — then measure outcomes that matter.

Our Impact

Measurable results, since 2017

See our full impact
1,000+
Businesses, organizations & agencies supported
99%
Client satisfaction across all engagements
300+
Workshops, trainings & events delivered
5,000+
Hours of community support provided

Figures reflect cumulative work across MAJOR engagements since 2017.

What Clients Say

Trusted across government, philanthropy & the private sector

MAJOR designed and launched a workforce program that exceeded our grant deliverables. Their expertise in both program design and community outreach made all the difference.
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Program Director, [Nonprofit Organization]
From initial research to full implementation, MAJOR was a strategic partner every step of the way. Their evaluation reports met compliance requirements and strengthened our case for future funding.
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Economic Development Manager, [City Government]
Working with MAJOR streamlined our supplier engagement and connected us with qualified small businesses — results that aligned perfectly with our procurement goals.
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Supplier Diversity Lead, [Corporate Partner]
Selected Work

Real programs, real outcomes

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Higher Education · SBDC

Temple University SBDC

Designed and delivered a business-plan bootcamp for [20–50] entrepreneurs — [add outcome].

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Foundation · Small Business

Miami Bayside Foundation

Built and ran a small-business training program serving [#] entrepreneurs — [add outcome].

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Economic Development

Scale Up Miami · The Idea Center

Provided program management and design for [scope] — [add outcome].

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Ready to design something that works?

Every engagement starts with a discovery call — no pressure, just a conversation about what you’re trying to accomplish. You’ll leave with a clear sense of how we’d approach it.