Fractional Economic Development Services (FEDS)

Your City, County, State, or Country’s On-Demand Economic Development Partner

Empowering Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Small & Medium Businesses for Local and Global Growth

At International Strategic Management (ISM), we don’t just support economic development—we build bridges that connect local businesses to global opportunities. With over 20 years of experience, millions of miles traveled, and deep-rooted relationships across 100+ countries, we have the expertise, network, and strategic approach to immediately connect your business community with thriving markets around the world.

Our Fractional Economic Development Services provide immediate, part-time Economic Development Leadership, acting as your city, county, state, or country’s economic development department or as an extension of your existing team. We focus on launching, managing, and scaling initiatives that drive business growth, job creation, and economic expansion—locally and globally.

Who We Serve

Your City, County, State, or Country’s On-Demand Economic Development Partner to Support:

✅ Entrepreneurs & Startups – Helping new businesses build strong foundations for sustainable success.
✅ Small & Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs) – Supporting established businesses with access to resources, funding, and growth strategies.
✅ Home-Based Businesses – Providing specialized training and networking to help home-based businesses scale and enter new markets.
✅ Service-Based Businesses – Helping service providers optimize operations, expand customer reach, and increase profitability.
✅ Retail Businesses – Assisting local and national retailers in adapting to digital trends, improving marketing, and accessing funding.
✅ Technology & Innovation-Based Startups – Connecting tech-driven businesses to capital, mentorship, and global market opportunities.
✅ Everything In Between – If you have a business idea or an existing business, we have the tools, network, and expertise to help you grow.

Our Comprehensive Services

Business Development & Growth

✅ Attract, Retain & Expand Businesses – Helping startups and SMBs thrive in your region through structured programs.
✅ Business Planning & Growth Strategies – Creating actionable roadmaps for businesses at every stage.
✅ Corporate Business Matching – Facilitating connections between SMBs and large corporations to expand supply chain and procurement opportunities.

Funding & Capital Access

✅ Capital Readiness Programs – Preparing businesses for grants, loans, and investor funding.
✅ Access to Local & Global Funding Opportunities – Connecting businesses with financial institutions, investors, and government programs.

Training, Capacity Building & Technical Assistance

✅ Entrepreneurship & Small Business Training – Equipping business owners with the skills to launch, manage, and scale successfully.
✅ Customized Technical Assistance – Providing hands-on support in operations, marketing, financial planning, and more.
✅ Digitizing Your Business Program – Helping businesses transition to digital platforms, improve online presence, and leverage digital tools for growth.
✅ Resilient Entrepreneur Canvas Program – Providing entrepreneurs with a structured framework to build adaptive, sustainable, and scalable business models.

Workforce & Talent Development

✅ Building a Strong Workforce Pipeline – Connecting businesses with skilled talent, workforce training programs, internships, fellowships, and mentorship opportunities.
✅ Leadership & Team Development – Helping businesses build strong management teams for long-term success.
✅ Youth Programming – Developing initiatives that prepare young people for entrepreneurship, leadership, and future careers.

Global Business Exposure & Market Expansion

✅ Immediate Global Connectivity – We can instantly connect your business community to another in a different country through our established international partnerships.
✅ International Business Connections – Providing opportunities for businesses to expand into global markets.
✅ Trade Missions & Cross-Border Partnerships – Facilitating business expansion through international trade and collaborations.
✅ Business Matchmaking & Strategic Partnerships – Connecting local businesses to customers, partners, and investors worldwide.

Why Choose ISM as Your Economic Development Partner?

🔹 Immediate Deployment – Launch economic development programs without delays.
🔹 Cost-Effective & Scalable – Gain an expert-led, fully operational economic development department without the overhead of a full-time team.
🔹 Global Network & Strategic Business Matching – We have worked with over 100 countries worldwide, building an unmatched network of business leaders, corporations, and government partners.
🔹 20+ Years of Proven Success – Let our millions of miles traveled, years spent in hotels, and strong global relationships work for you.
🔹 A Bridge to Economic Growth – We are your direct link between local economic gardening and global expansion.

Let’s Build Stronger Local & Global Economies Together

If your city, county, state, or country needs immediate economic development leadership, global business exposure, and strategic business matchmaking, ISM is ready to deploy, manage, and scale an impact-driven economic development strategy—immediately.

📩 Contact us today to discuss how ISM can serve as your dedicated economic development partner.