Market leadership McDowell Group is Alaska’s oldest and largest full-service research and consulting firm with a long history in economics, market research, feasibility studies, and public policy, indicating a stable client base and credibility to win new engagements in government and large organizations.

Industry focus Strong specialization in tourism, transportation, natural resources, seafood and fisheries, and Alaska Native interests positions the firm to upsell within its core sectors, especially with clients needing nuanced regional insights and policy analysis.

Growth signals Recent news notes acquisition by McKinley Capital Management in early 2020 and ongoing partnerships with local development organizations, suggesting expansion opportunities and potential cross-sell of research services to investment firms and economic development groups.

Technology stack Utilizes WordPress, Google Cloud, and other web technologies, indicating potential for digital research offerings, data visualization, online surveys, and scalable analytics that can be packaged as modern market intelligence products.

Financial scope Reported revenue range of 10 to 25 million and a modest employee base relative to peers signals room to expand services to larger clients or add high-margin consulting to existing accounts, especially in public policy and feasibility studies for regional development.