Civic Consulting & Community Engagement

Shook Strategies partners with municipalities, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations to improve community engagement, economic development, and public-private collaboration. If you’re leading a city, chamber, or local initiative — I can help you make it more inclusive, effective, and impactful.
This is for city leaders, boards, and organizations that want to build momentum, create clarity, and drive local change with intention. You don’t have to do it alone.
Connect stakeholders. Build stronger communities.
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Community engagement planning
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Strategic planning for cities, coalitions, or nonprofits
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Local program or event development
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Economic development strategy
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Public-private partnership building
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Stakeholder outreach & facilitation
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Destination marketing & tourism support
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Grant or funding initiative support
What We Help With
Strategic Planning
Custom planning sessions to align stakeholders, clarify goals, and set a path forward.
Community Engagement Strategy
We’ll co-design outreach plans that actually reach your audience — with messaging, events, and local collaboration.
Economic Development Consulting
Guidance for towns, chambers, or nonprofits working to revitalize downtowns, grow tourism, or better support small businesses.
Core Services
What You Get
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A clear roadmap or campaign plan
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Community engagement strategies
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Meeting facilitation and stakeholder alignment
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Templates, messaging, and outreach tools
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Practical support that helps your work stick
Tools & Templates We Provide
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Community Engagement Plan Template
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Strategic Planning Deck (customized)
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Event Planning Toolkit
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Stakeholder Mapping Worksheet
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Public Feedback Form Templates
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Partnership One-Sheet Builder
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Destination Marketing Checklist
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Grant/Funding Strategy Templates