Inclusive Economic Development Design
Design Inclusive Economies That
Create Lasting Impact
We partner with cities, coalitions, and nonprofits to design equitable, ecosystem-based strategies that drive sustainable growth and community resilience.
Speak to the Mission & the Problem
Programs help people. But ecosystems change outcomes.
Too often, well-intentioned initiatives fail because they:
Operate in silos without shared goals
Lack equity-centered design principles
Don’t engage the full range of community stakeholders
Aren’t built for long-term scale or sustainability
Your vision deserves more than a pilot. It deserves a framework built to last.
Our Approach to Inclusive Economic Design
At Elevra, we help you move from fragmented efforts to coordinated impact.
Our Inclusive Economic Development Design service is rooted in systems thinking, racial equity, and long-term outcomes. We co-create strategies that strengthen the entire ecosystem—from workforce to small business to policy—centered on community needs and local assets.
What’s Included
Our Ecosystem Design Services Include:
Ecosystem assessments to identify gaps, strengths, and leverage points
Equity-centered strategy design tailored to your region and population
Stakeholder engagement to align funders, agencies, and grassroots voices
Policy alignment for inclusive economic growth
Cross-sector convenings and coalition planning support
Who This Is For
This service is ideal for:
City governments advancing equitable economic development
Public-private coalitions seeking collective impact
Community foundations investing in systemic change
Nonprofits scaling from programmatic work to ecosystem leadership
Trust & Transformation
“Elevra helped us bring together city officials, entrepreneurs, and grassroots leaders into one shared strategy. It’s the first time our region has felt like we’re moving forward together.”
— Director, Regional Economic Justice Collaborative
“Elevra helped us bring together city officials, entrepreneurs, and grassroots leaders into one shared strategy. It’s the first time our region has felt like we’re moving forward together.”
— Director, Regional Economic Justice Collaborative
“Elevra helped us bring together city officials, entrepreneurs, and grassroots leaders into one shared strategy. It’s the first time our region has felt like we’re moving forward together.”
— Director, Regional Economic Justice Collaborative
Trusted by partners
working in:
Urban revitalization
Rural economic mobility
Racial wealth equity
Public-private innovation
