Economic Development Marketing


Development Counsellors International (DCI) specializes in economic development advertising, marketing, and lead generation.
Whether through economic development websites, public relations, digital marketing, social media, marketing strategy or other initiatives, DCI’s tailored approach improves a community’s image, increases project inquiries and generates measurable investment opportunities.
DCI’s marketing campaigns achieve this through a deep understanding of your target audience – a niche segment that includes corporate executives, site selectors and other decision makers – and the overall business attraction process from the use of incentives to competitive advantages. DCI creates a unique marketing plan aligned with your location’s economic development strategy.
Latest Research & Insights
From DCI’s groundbreaking “Winning Strategies in Economic Development Marketing” research to insightful blogs on trends in economic development, this agency strives to be a thought leader in the industry.

40 Things that Inspire the 40 Under 40 in Economic Development Class of 2025

5 Takeaways from City Nation Place Americas 2025

Curtin Call: May 2025

5 Things You Need to Know About Advertising on LinkedIn for Business and Talent Attraction
Case Studies
Read our case studies to see DCI's economic development expertise in action.
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