Small to mid market Target Rhoades Engineering Corp as a boutique research services provider with revenue in the $1M-$10M range and 11-50 employees, offering scalable solutions that fit mid-market firms seeking specialized engineering research capabilities.

Growth potential Explore expansion opportunities tied to geographic and service line growth in Michigan and adjacent regions, positioning as a partner for scale as the company grows beyond its current size.

Tech modernization Leverage their tech stack ( AWS, WordPress, Office 365, Heroku, Python, New Relic, Apache, gunicorn) to propose integrated cloud, monitoring, and data analytics solutions that improve project delivery, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Public sector fit Position competing and partnering possibilities in government and public sector research initiatives, where large firms are dominant but mid-sized players can win via specialized expertise and agile delivery.

Security & compliance Offer security, compliance, and data governance services tailored to research environments, enabling trusted data handling and regulatory adherence as they scale and handle sensitive projects.