Sustainable Community and Business Development

 

Dramatic Results

Corbin combines sustainability and sound economic fundamentals  to accelerate the development of her clients.   Corbin utilizes an asset-based vision-oriented approach that builds upon the resources of her clients in order to achieve dramatic results.

Business Growth

Carolyn assists entrepreneurs with startup, expansion and re-financing.   Corbin has developed financing opportunities, winning grant proposals, and business plans for hundreds of businesses.   Corbin promotes entrepreneurship through the hosting of entrepreneur clubs and peer networking.

Sample of Recent Projects

• Marketing Plan development and implementation for the regional association, Northeast Iowa Business Network
• Grant Writing for non-profits including Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative
• One-0n-one business consulting, grant writing, business planning including renewable energy projects
• Strategic Planning Workshops for communities
• Green Business Challenge marketing and implementation for the Winneshiek Energy District

Related Experience

Financial Structuring and Financial Projections • Budget Development • Community Revolving Loan Funds • Housing Development Projections and Feasibility Analysis • Grant Administration • Research and Data analysis • Conference Planning • Affordable Housing Development • Sustainable Community Energy •  Sustainable Community Development

 

“Carolyn is a talented professional that is particularly adept at keeping disparate groups collaborating effectively and keeping those groups moving forward. She is passionate about helping the businesses she serves achieve their goals and skillful at identifying and employing resources to enable those businesses to progress.” 

Mark Olchefske
Director- Business Accelerator/Incubator,
North Iowa Area Community College