Government Sector Services

Economic Development Strategic Plans

A roadmap for sustainable growth.

Every thriving region starts with a clear plan. We work with councils to develop comprehensive economic development strategies that are grounded in data, shaped by community input, and built for implementation.

Our approach involves a deep-dive situation analysis examining your local economic data, demographic trends, industry composition, and workforce capabilities. We identify emerging patterns, spot gaps, and uncover opportunities that others overlook.

The result? A strategic plan that:

- Attracts investment and supports business growth

- Creates local jobs and strengthens industry sectors

- Guides infrastructure priorities and land-use planning

- Builds a resilient, diverse, and future-ready economy

We build a document and help you translate strategy into action with implementation plans, performance metrics, and ongoing support to keep you on track.

Community Engagement

The best economic development strategies are co-created with the people they serve. We design and facilitate community engagement processes that genuinely listen and that turn stakeholder feedback into actionable insights.

Whether you're consulting on a new economic strategy, a major infrastructure project, or a place-making initiative, we bring:

- Proven engagement frameworks tailored to your community

- Facilitation that builds trust and encourages participation

- Analysis that distils diverse voices into clear, actionable themes

We help you answer the critical question: What does our community need, and how do we deliver it?

Local Government

Building prosperous, resilient communities one strategic decision at a time.

Local governments are the engines of regional prosperity. But with competing priorities, limited resources, and rapidly changing economic landscapes, knowing where to focus can feel overwhelming.

We help you cut through the noise. Our services are designed to give you the data, direction, and community (external) and executive teams (internal) buy-in you need to make confident decisions that deliver lasting economic and social value.

Destination Management

Put your region on the map.

Tourism and visitor economies are powerful drivers of local economic growth. But standing out in a crowded market requires beautiful imagery alongside strategy, insight, and creativity.

We help councils and destination organisations:

- Analyse the current state of your visitor economy—trends, patterns, gaps, and opportunities

- Develop destination management plans that align tourism with community values and economic goals

- Create and execute marketing campaigns that cut through and deliver measurable results

Our track record speaks for itself. In 2024, a campaign at the employee level was developed and recognised as Best Marketing Campaign for a Destination at the Mumbrella Travel Award proof that strategic, data-driven marketing works.

Place Making & Marketing

Creating places that people want to live, work, and visit

Great places don't happen by accident. They're shaped by deliberate, thoughtful strategy that considers the whole picture economic activity, community identity, public spaces, and visitor experience.

We help you:

- Understand your place through deep-dive analysis of economic and tourism data

- Identify gaps and opportunities in your current offering

- Develop place-based strategies that attract investment, talent, and visitors

- Market your place with compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences

Whether you're revitalising a town centre, promoting a region, or positioning a destination for growth, we bring the insight and creativity to make it happen.

Graphic Design

Elevate Your Brand with Ignite Consulting. Great ideas deserve exceptional execution. As an extension of our core business consulting and economic development services, the creative team at Ignite Consulting brings your strategic vision to life through high-impact graphic design.

Whether you are launching a new venture or revitalising an established enterprise, our design services are tailored to make you stand out. We specialise in transforming complex concepts into compelling visual designs that resonate with your audience and drive engagement.