Regional K-12 Focus Target schools districts and municipal clients in the upper Midwest where MLA + Bray Architects already specialize in planning and design for K-12 educational facilities. Opportunities exist in district-wide renovations, modernization projects, and safety/security upgrades aligned with their proven portfolio.

Mid-Size Firm Agility With a lean team size and a revenue profile in the 1M to 10M range, the firm may be receptive to scalable, cost-efficient partnerships, preferred vendor programs, or collaboration on larger projects through joint bids or subcontracting with larger firms.

Education Sector Partnerships Leverage historical project activity with school districts (Hudson SD, Bettendorf Middle School) to pitch expanded services such as predesign, master planning, and phase-based renovations, positioning as a trusted long-term advisor for district-wide facilities planning.

Technology & Design Ops Current tech stack (Revit, Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress, cloud services) indicates readiness for BIM-enabled design, digital marketing of project portfolios, and client portals. Offer enhancements in BIM coordination, VDC services, and client collaboration tools.

Growth & Expansion Past expansion activity and leadership additions suggest a growth trajectory. Propose scalable services to support office and headquarters expansion, bid management support, and marketing services to raise visibility in target markets, potentially aligning with national or regional architectural networks.