By Alan Miles
Expanding developments of businesses and homes are imperative to a growing city that may need guidance to strategic structure of its communities. This planning can lead to prosperous businesses as well as joyful citizens embracing their new beginnings. Speaking with Ranada Robinson from Market Street Services the ideas presented are attracting more building in Jefferson City.
CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE MORE ABOUT YOURSELF AND MARKET STREET SERVICES?
Market Street was founded in 1997 by J.
Mac Holladay, the only individual to head state level economic development
organizations in three different states. We recently celebrated 20 years of
serving as a trusted advisor for a wide range of clients in more than 165
communities and regions across 34 states. The majority of our work is focused
on applying a holistic approach to strategic planning for community and
economic development in communities of all sizes, and we also provide
assistance with research and strategic planning that is more narrowly-focused
on a specific issue (i.e. entrepreneurship, workforce development, cluster
development).
I have worked at Market Street for 11 years, and in that time, I’ve worked in dozens of communities, leading research, facilitating focus groups and stakeholder input, and advising clients on strategic actions. Outside of work, I’m very involved in my own community, where I’m usually focused on economic empowerment and providing various opportunities for kids. I’m also a supermom to my 7-year-old named Frederick and my 11-year-old mini schnauzer Smokie Robinson!