About Us
Formed in 1983, Blane, Canada Ltd. is an economic development management-advisory firm that exists to assist our clients in realizing their community potential. We equip leaders with tools to understand their current business environment and provide a framework for action.
Our delivery model is one focused on exceptional customer service across four distinct, yet connected, areas:
1. Proprietary, industry-leading software system, known as Synchronist Suite, with its five distinct modules created to address the central challenges of business development professionals:
- Client Relationship Management (CRM)
- Existing Industry Programming (Prime BR|E)
- Project Management (Opportunity Manager)
- Demand-Driven Workforce (Talent)
- Serving Local Business (Main Street BR|E)
2. Advisory services strategically focused in five areas:
- Business retention & expansion
- Business attraction marketing
- Talent and workforce development strategy
- Economic development strategy
- Team collaboration on marketing and retention
3. Economic development education and training
- Webinar and On-Site Software System Training
- Industry Leading Publications in Marketing, BR|E and overall Economic Development
4. Thought leadership to improve our industry and clients’ capabilities to realize their community’s potential
- Keynote addresses on the latest trends and impacts affecting economic development
- Published research on proprietary industry data, as well as partnering with other economic development leaders
Our Values
Values We Practice
Excellence – viewed as exemplary in our products and services
Innovation – creating something new and of value to our clients
Positivity – to see the brighter side of situations
Commitment – to do what we say we are going to do
Our Promise
Relevancy of our work to client needs
Flexible to client needs, yet standardized processes/products based on years of practical experience
Connection and confidentiality in our products and service offerings
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