Acquisition Opportunity The 2017 acquisition by Wendel Companies indicates a pathway to expanded service capabilities and geographic reach; potential sales angles include cross-sell of architectural design services to Wendel’s Midwest footprint or leveraging the broader platform for joint bids on regional projects.

Certified Minority Status As a certified small and woman-owned business, there are procurement and diversity-focused opportunities, including RFPs that favor diverse suppliers, partnerships with larger firms seeking to meet supplier diversity goals, and eligibility for mentorship or collaboration programs.

LeanScale Advantage With a lean team size and revenue under one million, there is a clear opportunity for scalable design delivery partnerships, technology-enabled collaboration, and white-label or subcontracting arrangements with larger firms to win larger commercial, residential, or institutional projects.

Geographic Alignment Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, and historically active in the Midwest post-acquisition; sales efforts can target regional governmental and institutional projects in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest corridors, including potential opportunities in Alexandria-area public/private sector programs.

Established Leadership Led by Mary Reader, AIA, with decades of design leadership, there is a branding and relationship-building angle to pursue repeat clients and referral networks; leverage leadership credibility in marketing outreach to secure invitations for design competitions and high-profile projects.