At Articulate Consulting, stakeholder strategy is treated as a core business function, not an afterthought. We help developers, project sponsors, and institutions understand who is impacted, what they care about, and how to bring them to the table in a way that builds trust and reduces risk.

Our services include:

1. Comprehensive stakeholder mapping and analysis

2. Custom engagement plans aligned with project milestones and approvals

3. Targeted community meetings, workshops, and small-group conversations

4. Digital and in-person outreach tailored to hard-to-reach audiences

5. Multilingual communication support to reach diverse communities

6. Data analysis and reporting that translate feedback into clear themes and actions

We support teams pursuing entitlements, public–private partnerships, and other high-visibility projects where community trust matters. Our approach helps you anticipate concerns, build support, and ensure your decisions are informed by the people who will live with the outcome.

Articulate Consulting partners with developers, general contractors, and corporate teams to strengthen their position in competitive, politically visible environments. We help you understand the landscape, build the right relationships, and present a clear, compelling case for your project.

Our services include:

1. Business development strategy for public and quasi-public RFPs and RFQs

2. Government relations support and stakeholder alignment planning

3. RFP narrative development, including community benefit and economic equity sections

4. Briefing materials and talking points for executives, elected officials, and partners

5. Strategic communication and public affairs guidance for sensitive or high-profile projects

6. Ongoing advisory support throughout entitlements, negotiations, and implementation

We understand how public decisions get made and what decision-makers, boards, and communities need to see to feel confident saying yes. Our role is to help your team show up prepared, credible, and aligned with local priorities.

At Articulate Consulting, we design and manage economic equity programs that turn participation goals into real dollars for local, small, minority, and women-owned businesses. Our work supports developers, general contractors, and institutional partners who want stronger numbers and stronger local relationships.

Our services include:

1. Outreach and recruitment of qualified diverse and local businesses

2. Capacity-building support, including training and technical assistance

3. Certification guidance for SBE, M/WBE, and other relevant programs

4. Strategic matchmaking between prime contractors and diverse subcontractors

5. Compliance monitoring and reporting tied to project goals and commitments

6. Impact storytelling that clearly documents outcomes for stakeholders

We work closely with project teams to build programs that are realistic, competitive, and aligned with both internal priorities and community expectations, contributing to long-term economic vitality in the places you build.

Our Workforce & Business Advancement services ensure that major projects create lasting pathways for local residents and businesses. We align project needs with local capacity so that hiring, training, and vendor opportunities are intentional, not accidental.

Through strategic pre-construction planning, we identify contractor requirements and community assets, then design programs that prepare local residents for jobs and local businesses for contracting opportunities.

Our services include:

1. Workforce strategies aligned with project timelines and industry needs

2. Partnerships with training providers and community organizations

3. Business development workshops for small and minority-owned firms

4. Support with bonding, certification, and procurement readiness

5. Vendor pipelines and referral systems for prime contractors

6. Tracking and reporting on workforce and vendor outcomes

We specialize in demand-driven workforce development and business advancement across construction, hospitality, retail, and related industries so your project can demonstrate real, trackable impact in the communities where you build.