Strategic Consulting for Thriving Communities, Workforce, and Economic Growth
Empowering regions, organizations, and leaders with bold solutions, data-driven insights, and sustainable impact.
Turning Insight Into Action
TPMA is a nationally recognized consulting firm that partners with communities, organizations, and institutions to navigate complex workforce, education, and economic development challenges. Through research-driven strategy, data-informed insights, and collaborative problem-solving, we help clients translate information into clear direction and actionable solutions.
By aligning resources, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and strengthening the systems that support people and businesses, TPMA helps communities plan for growth, evaluate outcomes, and drive sustainable economic progress with measurable impact.
Our Core Competencies
Strategic Planning
We help regions and organizations define a clear path forward by aligning economic development, workforce needs, education systems, and community priorities. Our strategic planning process is grounded in data, informed by stakeholders, and focused on implementation—not just vision.
Housing Assessments & Strategic Plans
Strong communities require housing solutions that match workforce needs and economic realities. TPMA conducts in-depth housing assessments and develops strategic plans that address availability, affordability, and long-term sustainability.
Stakeholder Engagement
Effective strategies are built with the people they impact. TPMA designs and facilitates inclusive engagement processes that bring diverse voices to the table, build consensus, and translate shared priorities into actionable outcomes.
Evaluations
We provide objective, practical evaluations that measure program effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and support informed decision-making. Our evaluation work helps partners understand what’s working, what’s not, and how to maximize impact.
Talent Pipeline Development
From education and training to employment and retention, TPMA strengthens talent pipelines that meet current and future workforce demands. We work with partners to design systems that connect people to opportunity and employers to skilled talent.
Economic Impact & Childcare Analysis
Childcare is a critical economic driver. TPMA analyzes the economic impact of childcare systems to help communities, employers, and policymakers understand gaps, quantify need, and make informed investment decisions.
Client Results
City of Charlotte Small Business Ecosystem Assessment and Strategic Framework
City of Charlotte Small Business Ecosystem Assessment and Strategic Framework Background The City of Charlotte's Economic Development Department acts as the primary agency responsible for promoting economic growth, aiding businesses, and enhancing the city’s overall economic competitiveness. As one of the fastest-growing large cities in the United States, Charlotte’s leadership…
Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Advancing Childcare Investment in Northwest Indiana
Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Advancing Childcare Investment in Northwest Indiana Background Represented by the Northwest Indiana Forum, the counties of Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, and Starke represent a region defined by its strong work ethic, manufacturing legacy, and growing diversification into healthcare, logistics, and technology sectors. Yet…
Advancing Veteran Readiness in White County, Indiana
Advancing Veteran Readiness in White County, Indiana Background White County, Indiana, is a rural community in the northwestern part of the state with a population of roughly 24,800 and a proud tradition of military service dating back to the Battle of Tippecanoe. Approximately 1,515 veterans—about 5.2% of the adult population—call…
Strengthening the IT Workforce in Rio Grande Valley
Strengthening the IT Workforce in Rio Grande Valley Lower Rio Grande Valley Workforce Development Board The Lower Rio Grande Valley Workforce Development Board in partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) engaged TPMA to conduct a comprehensive Information Technology (IT) Workforce Assessment. The study aimed to align local workforce development…
Orr Fellowship Economic Impact – Driving Indiana’s Talent Retention and Economic Growth
Orr Fellowship's Economic Impact – Talent Retention Orr Fellowship Indiana faces a persistent challenge: retaining top-tier talent after graduation. With many young professionals seeking opportunities elsewhere, the state risks losing its future leaders, entrepreneurs, and skilled workforce. The Orr Fellowship set out to change that—building a program that not only…
Innovative WIOA Planning in Maryland’s Capital Region
Innovative WIOA Planning in Maryland’s Capital Region Capital Region Workforce Development Boards The Capital Region Workforce Development Boards serve Frederick County, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County, Maryland, a diverse and economically dynamic area. Collectively, these counties represent nearly 2.5 million residents and a labor force of over 1.2 million…
Transforming Allen County’s Technical Education Ecosystem
Transforming Allen County’s Technical Education Ecosystem The Don Wood Foundation The Don Wood Foundation, in collaboration with Ambassador Enterprises and TPMA, sought to revolutionize the technical education (CTE) ecosystem in Allen County, Indiana. With a mission to empower a diverse, skilled workforce, the foundation recognized the need for strategic improvements…
Bridging Borders: The Impact of an Internationalized Curriculum
Bridging Borders: The Impact of an Internationalized Curriculum Developing Globally Minded Students From 2020-2024, Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI) and Ivy Tech Community College (Ivy Tech) collaboratively implemented efforts to internationalize undergraduate curriculum, enhance student global awareness, and foster pathways toward global engagement. Funded through the Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign…
Positioning Oklahoma for Mega Project Competitiveness
Positioning Oklahoma for Mega Project Competitiveness State Chamber Research Foundation (SCRF) Through rigorous research and in-depth analysis, the State Chamber Research Foundation (SCRF) in Oklahoma informs policymakers and the public about the fundamental benefits of the free enterprise system. SCRF highlights the public policy initiatives that foster a thriving business…
Empowering Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Texas
Empowering Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Texas Office of the Governor: Texas Economic Development & Tourism Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office (EDT), within the Office of the Governor, is tasked with marketing and promoting the state of Texas as a premier business location and travel destination. Under Governor Abbott’s leadership, the…
Overcoming Regional Childcare Challenges in Elizabethtown Kentucky
Overcoming Regional Childcare Challenges in Elizabethtown, KY Lincoln Trail Area Development District The Lincoln Trail Area Development District (LTADD) is a public agency that includes the eight central Kentucky counties of Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson and Washington. Developing economical, socially acceptable solutions to difficult community problems—coupled with…
Exploring European Work-Based Learning to Drive Indiana Next Steps
Exploring European Work Based Learning to Drive Indiana Next Steps Indiana Manufacturers Association Created over 120 years ago, the Indiana Manufacturers Association (IMA) is the second oldest manufacturers association in the country and the only trade association in Indiana that exclusively focuses on manufacturing. IMA is dedicated to advocating for…
Allegany County Emerges as Top Mid-Atlantic Region for Business Investment and Relocation
Allegany County Emerges as Top Mid-Atlantic Region Allegany County Allegany County is in the Western Maryland panhandle in the Ridge-and-Valley Country of the Appalachian Mountains, with a population of nearly 70,000 residents. In addition to an exceptional quality of life for residents, the county is an exciting visitor destination with…
Yuma Arizona Target Industry Analysis and Market Study
Yuma Arizona Target Industry Analysis and Market Study The Challenge The City of Yuma embarked on a strategic journey in 2022 to bolster its economic development initiatives. Recognizing the dynamic nature of the business landscape, the city initiated a Target Industry Analysis and Market Study. The primary objective was to…
Leveraging City Strengths with a New EDSP; Orem Utah
Leveraging City Strengths with a New EDSP; Orem Utah The Challenge The City of Orem is a thriving and economically significant municipality right in the middle of Utah County. It has a reputation as a great place to live and do business, serves as a local retail hub, and holds…
Insights
Workforce Pell Is Coming. Are You Making the Right Decisions Now?
By Sara Tracey, Vice President, National Workforce and Education Workforce Pell is moving from...
The Transformative Power of Postsecondary Career & Technical Education
By Vicki Thompson, Senior Director, Workforce Growth PartnershipsReflecting on a Career in CTE As National CTE Month...
Will AI Replace Community Engagement? Not If We’re Doing It Right
It’s being asked more frequently in planning, economic development, and public-sector strategy meetings: will...



