Boyette Strategic Advisors

What Boyette Strategic Advisors does

Boyette Strategic Advisors is a privately-held economic development consulting firm founded in 2005 in Atlanta. The firm provides a portfolio of advisory services to economic development organizations (EDOs), corporations, government agencies, utilities, and nonprofit organizations across 32 U.S. states. Core services include Competitive Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Economic Impact Evaluation and Analysis, Incentive Policies, Incentives Negotiation, Location Analysis, Strategic Planning Services, Target Sector Identification, and Workforce Solutions.

The firm differentiates through proprietary analytical tools, including the MarketMax workforce market growth assessment tool, a Proprietary Tax Costs and Incentives Model that evaluates jurisdictions against competition, and a broader Workforce Solutions Suite. These tools combine standardized and customized data inputs with market performance indicators to support site selection, workforce availability analysis, and incentive evaluation. The firm's technology stack is consulting-deliverable oriented rather than a unified SaaS platform.

Boyette generates revenue through project-based professional services fees, with a sales-led go-to-market motion driven by direct relationships and repeat clients. The firm has eight professionals doing client work, distributed across offices in Atlanta (headquarters) and Little Rock, Arkansas. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is led by founder Del Boyette (President & CEO) and COO Tracy King Sharp, with no external investors, parent company, or funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Boyette Strategic Advisors

Legal name

Boyette Strategic Advisors

Website

https://boyette-sa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boyette Strategic Advisors is a privately-held economic development consulting firm founded in 2005, serving EDOs, corporations, utilities, and nonprofits across 32 U.S. states with site location, incentives negotiation, workforce analysis, and economic impact evaluation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy & Corporate Development Consulting (BPAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Strategy Advisory (BPAHADAA)

Keywords

• Economic development consulting
• Site location analysis
• Incentive negotiation services
• Feasibility studies consulting
• Workforce analytics tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Strategic Advisory Consulting Services: Professional consulting fees for services including competitive analysis, feasibility studies, economic impact evaluations, incentive negotiation, location analysis, strategic planning, target sector identification, and workforce solutions. Revenue appears to be project-based consulting engagements with EDOs, corporations, and government entities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Boyette Strategic Advisors is an economic development consulting firm that advises state, regional, and local Economic Development Organizations (EDOs), corporations, utilities, and nonprofits on competitive positioning, feasibility, site location, incentive strategy and negotiation, economic impact evaluation, strategic planning, target sector identification, and workforce analysis. Engagements are customized project-based consulting services delivered by a small senior team, supported by proprietary workforce analytics tools such as MarketMax and the firm's Tax Costs and Incentives Model.

Product overview

Boyette Strategic Advisors is an economic development consulting firm offering a portfolio of advisory services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include Competitive Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Economic Impact Evaluation & Analysis, Incentive Policies, Incentives Negotiation Services, Location Analysis, Strategic Planning Services, Target Sector Identification, and Workforce Solutions. Within Workforce Solutions, the proprietary MarketMax tool provides market growth assessment capabilities. These services work together to help economic development organizations and companies with location decisions, workforce planning, and strategic growth initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Competitive Analysis In-depth assessment of a geography's competitive advantages and gaps, with actionable recommendations to capitalize on strengths and address weaknesses; intended for Economic Development Organizations and corporate site selectors.
• Feasibility Studies Multi-step qualitative and quantitative research engagements that forecast concept viability for new ventures, training centers, site identification, and entrepreneurial spaces; for EDOs, corporations, and community organizations.
• Economic Impact Evaluation & Analysis Models investment impact using input-output analysis to describe organizational footprint within a geography, including direct, indirect, and induced impacts on local and state taxes and other industries; for EDOs, utilities, nonprofits, and government agencies.
• Incentive Policies Development of incentive strategies, programs, and policies for Economic Development Organizations at state, county, and city levels to ensure competitiveness in project selection processes.
• Incentives Negotiation Services Identification of available incentives, analysis of potential impact on location decisions, and negotiation of final incentive agreements for companies and economic development partners.
• Location Analysis Site location services including site and building identification, workforce evaluation, and cost factor analysis to support long-term success for companies seeking new locations, consolidation, or facilities rationalization across manufacturing, distribution, financial services, technology, data centers, and corporate headquarters.
• Strategic Planning Services Transforms organizational visions into tangible outcomes through proactive recommendations, including community assessments, stakeholder interviews, target sector identification, cluster analysis, and communications strategy; for EDOs and public agencies.
• Target Sector Identification Comprehensive analysis of business clusters and niche sector opportunities using proprietary data mining and analytics to define targets for lead generation prioritization; serves EDOs and economic development marketing efforts.
• Workforce Solutions Suite of proprietary tools for workforce analysis including talent availability, market growth potential, skills gap analysis, and wage rate evaluation for employers and Economic Development Organizations. Includes the MarketMax tool.
• MarketMax Proprietary workforce analysis tool that delivers market growth assessment by combining standardized and customized workforce data with market performance indicators including economic vitality, talent costs, educational programs, and entrepreneurial activity; used as a standalone deliverable within Workforce Solutions engagements for corporate and EDO clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Enabled unprecedented job creation, investment, and activity for Little Rock Port Authority
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AR AdvocatesminorOthersPhilanthropic partner that exemplifies Boyette's values as people and as an organization. Logo displayed on website philanthropy section.
• Arkansas Cinema SocietyminorOthersPhilanthropic partner with logo displayed on website. Organization focuses on film and creative sector in Arkansas.
• Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA)minorOthersPhilanthropic partner supported by Boyette. Logo displayed on website philanthropy section.
• The Rep ( Arkansas Repertory Theatre)minorOthersPhilanthropic partner. Logo displayed on website philanthropy section.
• Sheriffs Youth RanchesminorOthersPhilanthropic partner. Logo displayed on website philanthropy section.
• Ballet ArkansasminorOthersPhilanthropic partner. Logo displayed on website philanthropy section.
• Baptist Health FoundationminorOthersPhilanthropic partner. Logo displayed on website philanthropy section.
• CALS (Central Arkansas Library System)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient partner - Boyette completed Central Arkansas Library System Impact Evaluation & Analysis Update report. Deep engagement producing comprehensive economic impact assessment.
• Six Bridges Book FestivalminorOthersPhilanthropic partner under CALS. Logo displayed on website philanthropy section.
• CoreNet GlobalminorOthersPhilanthropic partner. Logo displayed on website philanthropy section. Organization focused on corporate real estate.
• LR Public Radio (UALR Public Radio)minorOthersPhilanthropic partner. Logo displayed on website philanthropy section.
• Our House ShelterminorOthersPhilanthropic partner. Logo displayed on website philanthropy section.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities ArkansasminorOthersPhilanthropic partner. Logo displayed on website philanthropy section.
• The Centers (Arkansas)minorOthersPhilanthropic partner. Logo displayed on website philanthropy section.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Site Selection Group: Boutique economic development and corporate site selection consultancy that delivers location strategy, incentive negotiation, and workforce analysis to EDOs and corporate clients — directly overlapping Boyette's core service portfolio and customer segments.
• TIP Strategies: Economic development strategy firm offering strategic planning, target sector identification, cluster analysis, and workforce studies for EDOs, utilities, and communities — a direct competitor in nearly every Boyette service line.
• Avalanche Consulting: Economic development consultancy specializing in target industry analysis, workforce assessments, and strategic plans for EDOs and communities — directly comparable to Boyette's Workforce Solutions, Target Sector Identification, and Strategic Planning offerings.
• Angelou Economics: Economic development consulting firm providing target industry analysis, strategic plans, and incentive studies for EDOs and municipalities — competes head-to-head for the same state and regional EDO engagements Boyette pursues.
• Fourth Economy: Community and economic development consulting firm delivering strategic plans, market assessments, and workforce analysis — closely comparable in firm size, service mix, and EDO/government client base.

Broad incumbents

• Cambridge Systematics: Larger transportation and economic development consultancy with broad practice areas including economic impact analysis and strategic planning — overlaps with Boyette's Economic Impact Evaluation and Strategic Planning services but at much greater scale and scope.
• McKinsey (Economic Development & Location Strategy practices): Global management consultancy whose Public & Social Sector and Operations practices address economic development, site selection, and growth strategy — competes with Boyette for the largest corporate and government mandates, though as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Deloitte (Economic Development / Location Strategy): Global professional services firm offering economic development incentives, site selection, and state/local government advisory — overlaps with Boyette's incentives negotiation and strategic planning services but within a vastly broader advisory platform.
• Burns & McDonnell (Economic Development Services): Engineering and consulting firm with a site selection and economic development practice serving utilities, municipalities, and corporations — comparable to Boyette's utility/government work but delivered within a much larger multidisciplinary firm.

Emerging players

• Wavteq (formerly FD Intelligence): Data-driven economic development and FDI advisory firm offering market entry, location strategy, and target sector analytics — an emerging player bringing more software-enabled analytics to the same EDO and corporate site selection market Boyette addresses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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