Economic Development Leader Camoin Associates, Inc. Announces Its Acquisition of 310 Ltd.
Provides Full-Service Expertise to Help Communities Create Jobs and Economic Opportunities
Tuesday, January 15, 2019, Saratoga Springs, NY – Nationally recognized economic development consulting firm Camoin Associates, Inc. announced today its acquisition of Richmond, VA based 310 Ltd., a direct marketing research firm, to create the only full-service economic development consulting and business investment lead generation firm in the country.
The acquisition will enable economic development organization clients to have a single source solution for gathering business intelligence, developing strategic initiatives, and attracting and retaining investment and jobs – eliminating the need to work across multiple vendors while providing continuity throughout the entire business development process. The union of these two companies will produce a unique service that ensures world-class analytics are followed by measurable results.
Camoin will expand its range of services to include prospecting, surveying, and tactical marketing approaches for both economic developers and private firms seeking comprehensive new and existing business strategies. Unparalleled day-to-day access to industry intelligence gained directly from business leaders will guide customized approaches.
Robert Camoin, President and CEO of Camoin Associates, Inc. says, “By adding 310 to our firm, we now give our clients greater business intelligence for retaining and attracting investment, as well as the tools to prospect for that investment.” Camoin added, “We are connecting robust analytics with investment attraction services, while also utilizing real time company information garnered during the attraction process to inform our analytics. With combined services now covering the gamut of the economic development analysis, strategy, measurement and attraction, clients will have unparalleled access to resources under one roof.”
310 Ltd. President Debbie Kurtz agrees, “I’m glad that the firm I built has joined the Camoin team to offer clients a deep bench of seasoned economic development talent plus a new and truly unique service that marries research and recommendations to actions and outcomes.” Kurtz added, “This not only increases efficiencies, but further emphasizes both firms’ commitment to translate analytics to private investment and jobs.”
For now, the two firms will remain operating under their current business names. Clients – past, present, and potential – are encouraged to reach out to Ms. Kurtz or Mr. Camoin to see how this merger of services can propel community or organization specific economic development goals. Mr. Camoin can be reached at 518-487-9587 or rcamoin@camoinassociates.com; Ms. Kurtz can be reached at dkurtz@310ltd.com or 804-422-0310.
About Camoin Associates, Inc.:
Since Camoin began in 1999, our intent has not wavered – to support efforts to create economic opportunity that allows individuals, families, and communities to prosper. During that time, we have completed over 1,000 projects in 32 states. As a full-service economic development firm, we cover the gamut of representative work – from strategic planning, economic and fiscal impact analysis, market analysis, industry sector and supply chain analysis, EDO advisement – and beyond. Three tenets drive our work: First, every client, problem, and solution is unique. We understand individual needs and objectives must be understood from the onset to provide a comprehensive, tailored, and successful solution. Second, we believe that meaningful employment opportunities are critical to creating a sustainable economy, a healthy vibrant community, and sound fiscal conditions that offer opportunity and prosperity for all. Third, we absolutely love what we do and care deeply about this work and the people it impacts. Camoin is headquartered in Saratoga Springs, NY and has satellite offices in Richmond, VA; Boston, MA; Portland, ME; and Brattleboro VT.
About 310 Ltd.:
In operation for 19 years, Richmond, VA-based 310 Ltd. contracts exclusively with economic development organizations, both domestic and international, to consult and design customized marketing services. Services include target industry research and data compilation; prospect identification programs to qualify leads and gain meeting opportunities; marketing consulting; site location consultant targeting; and BRE/industry retention campaigns. 310 Ltd. has supported hundreds of regions, utilities, states (EDOs) and international promotion agencies (IPAs) to position their best assets and recruit industry. Their daily outreach and conversations with thousands of executives enable them to advise our economic development clients on what really matters to corporate executives.
