Award-Winning Outreach CEP has recently earned the Business Outreach Champion Award from the Dayton Development Coalition and JobsOhio for exceptional outreach and a 900% increase in coordinated Business Retention & Expansion visits, signaling strong credibility and a proven track record to leverage in client pitches.

Regional Growth Partner Position CEP as a regional economic development hub in Champaign County, highlighting connections to commercial real estate, workforce, incentives, zoning, infrastructure, and transportation to attract new investors and businesses seeking site development support.

Funding & Revenue Scale With a revenue range of 1M–10M and a small team, there is a need for scalable services and partnerships to expand impact while maximizing ROI, presenting opportunities for sponsorships, program funding, and bundled service offerings.

Strategic Partnerships CEP has historical partnerships including the Champaign County Community Improvement Corporation and collaboration with Boston Architectural College, offering entry points for co-branded events, career expos, and workforce development initiatives.

Tech & Outreach Platform CEP’s tech stack (AWS, Mailchimp, Weebly, Snowplow, and analytics tools) indicates readiness for data-driven campaigns; propose marketing automation, CRM integration, and targeted outreach programs to amplify impact and track ROI.