Project Consulting Services

Strategic capacity for projects that need to move.

Strategic expertise and hands-on support to strengthen capacity and drive results.

Staff Augmentation

Experienced professionals integrated into your team to manage research, planning, and outreach on demand.

Featured Deliverables

Customized Economic Research Reports
Council- or Commission-Ready Memos
Presentation Briefings
Two-sided Handouts for Public or Internal Use
Grant Management and Writing

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Economic Development Strategies

We support business attraction, strategic planning, innovation ecosystem development, and more.

Featured Deliverables

Economic Strategic Plans
Accelerator Development
Process Improvement Initiatives
Implementation-Ready Reports
Stakeholder Engagement/SWOT Analysis
Market Analysis
BID Formation

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Marketing & Communications

We help cities communicate initiatives, engage stakeholders, and strengthen awareness through strategic marketing and public outreach.

Featured Deliverables

Communication Plans
Industry Events & Ecosystem Development
Marketing Materials

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Case Studies

Results built with public-sector partners

Expanded capacity, sharpened strategy, deep research, and clear communications — together, a complete path from plan to implementation.

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Anaheim Convention Center framed by palm trees

CASE STUDY01

City of Anaheim

Staff AugmentationEconomic Development Strategies

Challenge

Little Arabia required a formal structure to support business coordination, economic vitality, and long-term district investment.

Solution

Sunstone Cities worked with local businesses and city leadership to develop a Business Improvement District (BID) framework, including governance recommendations, implementation guidance, and educational resources to support district formation.

CASE STUDY02

City of Lakewood

Staff AugmentationEconomic Development StrategiesMarketing & Communications

Challenge

The City of Lakewood sought a comprehensive economic development roadmap to guide investment, business attraction, workforce development, and long-term economic growth.

Solution

Sunstone Cities led the development and implementation of the city's Economic Development Strategic Plan through stakeholder engagement, market analysis, and actionable implementation strategies.

Pasadena City Hall and surrounding civic buildings

CASE STUDY03

City of Pasadena

Economic Development Strategies

Challenge

Pasadena sought a modern framework to coordinate economic development efforts across public and private sector partners.

Solution

Sunstone Cities designed a Public-Private Economic Development Organization (EDO) framework, establishing governance structures, stakeholder roles, and sustainable funding pathways.

Long Beach waterfront, marina, and skyline

CASE STUDY04

Mayor's Fund for Long Beach

Economic Research & Analysis

Challenge

Community leaders needed a clear understanding of the economic impact generated by the Long Beach Early Learning Hub and its role in supporting workforce participation.

Solution

Sunstone Cities conducted an Economic Impact Evaluation using economic modeling, stakeholder surveys, and program analysis to quantify outcomes and identify opportunities for future investment.

Healthcare professional checking a patient’s blood pressure

CASE STUDY05

Opt Health

Staff AugmentationMarketing & Communications

Challenge

Opt Health sought to expand adoption among public-sector employers and public safety agencies.

Solution

Sunstone Cities provided public-sector marketing and business development support, including government outreach, procurement strategy, partnership development, content creation, and CRM management.

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