The Town of Queen Creek is seeking a qualified firm to develop an updated economic development framework. The framework should be developed using a highly participative process, based on the active engagement of public, private, educational, and community stakeholders. The selected firm will be responsible for developing a comprehensive plan that guides the strategies and goals executed by the Economic Development Department over the next five years. The scope of work includes developing a draft report, presenting the draft plan to the Economic Development Commission and Town Council, and incorporating feedback and revisions. The firm should have experience in foreign direct investment strategy and be able to demonstrate its ability to engage stakeholders and develop a comprehensive plan. Key aspects of the project include: • Development of an updated economic development framework • Highly participative process with public, private, educational, and community stakeholders • Comprehensive plan to guide strategies and goals for the next five years • Presentation of the draft plan to the Economic Development Commission and Town Council • Incorporation of feedback and revisions • Experience in foreign direct investment strategy • Ability to engage stakeholders and develop a comprehensive plan