Economic Development & Compliance

Economic development agencies play a central role in strengthening the local business ecosystem: supporting entrepreneurs, connecting employers to talent, and managing programs that fuel growth. Catalyst helps unify these efforts through modern systems that strengthen the economic vitality of the communities you serve.

Recent Deployments

The Reality

Economic development organizations are responsible for strengthening the local economy, but the tools supporting that mission are often fragmented.

Business outreach, grant programs, workforce initiatives, and small business support frequently live in separate spreadsheets, databases, and systems that don’t communicate with one another. The result is missed opportunities to support entrepreneurs, attract new businesses, and ensure local companies continue to grow and thrive.

What Changes With Catalyst

Catalyst turns scattered information into a connected economic development engine.

Businesses, contacts, programs, funding, and engagement history all live in one unified system designed for how economic development teams actually work.

Teams gain heightened visibility into their business community, respond faster to opportunities, and manage programs with confidence. The result is a more responsive, data-informed approach to economic development, and one that helps communities attract investment, support entrepreneurs, and grow stronger local economies.

What We Deliver

Catalyst implements systems that support the full scope of economic development work, including:

Business Retention & Expansion (BRE)

Track engagement with existing businesses, manage outreach activities, and identify opportunities to support business growth and retention.

Workforce Development Initiatives

Connect workforce programs with business needs, track training outcomes, and strengthen the pipeline between talent and employers.

Small Business & Entrepreneur Support

Manage incubator programs, technical assistance initiatives, and small business resources while ensuring entrepreneurs can access the support they need.

Grants & Incentive Program Management

Manage grant applications, funding allocations, reporting requirements, and program outcomes from a single system.

Procurement & Supplier Diversity Programs

Support equitable access to procurement opportunities and track participation from local and underrepresented businesses.

Tourism & Economic Promotion

Track relationships with tourism partners, events, and initiatives that attract visitors and investment into the community.