Studies and Presentations
Every community in the United States has the ability to improve its local economy, enriching the lives of the people who live and work in the area.
Unfortunately, many community and local government leaders do not know how a local economy works or how to improve it. It is not their fault. They simply have never been taught the fundamental principles of how a local economy grows and expands.
Through a series of studies and educational presentations, community leaders will discover the economic condition of the area and what can be done to improve it.
Unfortunately, many community and local government leaders do not know how a local economy works or how to improve it. It is not their fault. They simply have never been taught the fundamental principles of how a local economy grows and expands.
Through a series of studies and educational presentations, community leaders will discover the economic condition of the area and what can be done to improve it.
Educational Studies
Educational Presentations
You might have a brother, cousin or friend in another town or state who always seems to brag about how good things are in their community while in your town it seems to be economically “dead.” Alternatively, you might be the one doing the boasting, as your area is growing, dynamic, and expanding.
The condition of a local economy influences people’s lives more than national data or trends might reflect.
Why do some communities do better than others? That is the billion-dollar question.
POLICOM has created a series of studies which help to answer this question, providing a path for community and government leaders to follow which can significantly influence the "economic quality of life" for local residents.
Customized studies can be created to meet the specific needs of a community or private business.
Motivate your community or state association to take action to improve your economy through one of the many presentations by POLICOM President William H. Fruth, who has provided programs in 40 states.
In a dynamic, entertaining, and understandable manner, Fruth has created a series of presentations for communities and state and national associations specifically designed to enlighten the audience on how to improve the standard of living for the people who live and work in the area.
In a dynamic, entertaining, and understandable manner, Fruth has created a series of presentations for communities and state and national associations specifically designed to enlighten the audience on how to improve the standard of living for the people who live and work in the area.
Historical, Comparative Economic Analysis
- Discover the true essence of your local economy, is it growing or declining, and what is causing this to happen. The analysis presents a long-term economic history of the area, visually and numerically, so you can quickly understand where the economy was in the past, and where it is today, and how it compares to the rest of the nation.
- This analysis is the root study used to prepare future studies.
- Click here for a sample study to review its contents.
Economic Development Program – Critical Review
- On several occasions, William H. Fruth has been asked to study and evaluate the existing community economic program.
- Most of the time, a community has implemented many of the necessary activities which cause economic growth. However, the community wants “fresh eyes” to look at its program so it can improve.
- Fruth studies the success of the local program, identifies what is working or not, and makes major recommendations for what should be implemented.
Which direction does your community's "lines" follow?
The Flow of Money ... In Your Local Economy
It is essential to educate local community and government leaders on the need for a quality economic development program.
This program is Ideal for economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and community organizations interested in the local economy. The presentation educates community leaders on how your economy works, its present economic condition, the basic principles of economic development.
Your local economy is compared to the rest of the nation, determining whether it is growing or declining and what is causing this to happen.
Fruth also explains the most important economic development issues which all communities need to address to be successful.
This is William Fruth's foundation program, which has been presented in more than 200 communities.
Many times, this program is extended two-four hours, becoming a community workshop, helping to create a plan for the area.
Typically, a Historical, Comparative Economic Analysis is included.
Where the Money Is ... In Your State
County and city officials, bankers, construction and land developers, economic developers, chambers of commerce, and many more industries have annual and quarterly conferences at which the members of their association learn how to improve their industry.
For most, the condition of their local economy directly impacts the success of their business or how to best manage their local government.
This presentation is a full-fledged lesson on economic development. It usually includes the following:
• How a local economy works, the flow of money into and out of a local area.
• How the state's economy compares to the other 49 states.
• Why the strong areas are strong and the weak are weak.
• The five most important things local areas must do to improve their local economy.
Since many of the members of these groups are active with their local economic development organization, what is learned by the attendees is taken home and both the community and the business benefit.
Look to the Future - Economic Development Goal Study
- Don’t let chance determine your area’s economic future. Set an economic goal with annual employment and wage milestones, which, when achieved, will increase the size and improve the quality of your economy.
- This study determines where your economy is likely to go if nothing is done by the community.
- Then reasonable, achievable annual milestones are established.
- POLICOM pours money into the economy by way of the formation of new, primary industry jobs. The economic impact of these jobs is calculated, and an economic goal is established.
Travel the Road to Success - Plan of Action
Guided by the information gathered in the previous studies and with the input of community leaders, POLICOM creates a step-by-step program which implements a comprehensive economic development program for the community.
An "Economic Summit" is held which produces creative ideas and opinions from the community regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the area and the most important economic issues facing the area.
The geographic economic assets and liabilities of the area are examined, and recommendations are made for what needs to be done on an annual basis to build a strong economy.
Then, a series of important and necessary "tasks" are created and when completed, the community will be well on its way down the road to success.
An "Economic Summit" is held which produces creative ideas and opinions from the community regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the area and the most important economic issues facing the area.
The geographic economic assets and liabilities of the area are examined, and recommendations are made for what needs to be done on an annual basis to build a strong economy.
Then, a series of important and necessary "tasks" are created and when completed, the community will be well on its way down the road to success.
About the Presenter - William H. Fruth
William H. Fruth is the President of POLICOM Corporation, an independent economics research firm located in Palm City, Florida, which specializes in studying the dynamics of local economies.
He has personally evaluated the data for more than 800 local economies in the United States, created more than 300 economic and community studies, and has provided presentations and workshops for state and national associations and community forums in 40 states.
Prior to founding POLICOM in 1995, from 1988 to 1995 Fruth served as Vice President of a major industrial land development company directing the development and marketing of a 500-acre corporate park in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Previously he was President of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, the economic development organization for the area. During that tenure he was named Florida's Economic Development Professional of the Year.
From 1980 to 1984, Fruth served in a full-time capacity as Mayor of Tiffin, Ohio. During this time, he was named one of the "Five Outstanding Young Men in Ohio" and was heavily involved in economic and community development statewide.
Fruth received the Master of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees from Bowling Green State University (OH). Go Falcons.
