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Our hotel and grocery feasibility studies investigate proposals to see if they are feasible as a sustainable, profitable business model. Our studies do this by considering viability relating to market, location, costs, and financing. 
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Retail Strategies is a full-service consulting firm that develops and implements long-term retail real estate strategies for our members.  The process involves a team of experienced experts making connections between the public and private sector in a complex industry.
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Our team helps to outline the process of planning strategically to show how an economic development strategy can improve the effectiveness of local development programs. We will address how to identify the potential strengths and weaknesses of a local economy in order to develop effective programs.  These plans give your community the best chance for short-term and long-term success.
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Our team focuses on several different targeted markets for the member communities. Key cluster-specific industry targets for us include:  automotive, food/beverage, life sciences/biotech, aerospace, military/defense, logistics/transportation, and advanced manufacturing.
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Tradeshow Calendar

Tradeshow Name
Date
Location
Attend and Meet Us
Indoor AgCon/ National Grocers
February 26, 2023
Las Vegas, NV
Retail Live
February 15, 2023
Charlotte, NC
EEE
March 7, 2023
Los Angeles, CA
ICSC Charlotte
March 19, 2023
Charlotte, NC
RECON
May 21, 2023
Las Vegas, NV
IFT
July 16, 2023
Chicago, IL
ElectriCities Annual Conference
August 13, 2023
Myrtle Beach, SC

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