University-Affiliated Communities of Innovation
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Accompany is a leading consulting firm engaged in crafting strategic business plans for innovative communities, with a current focus on expanding "The Collaborative" in Northwest Arkansas. Situated in Bentonville, AR, "The Collaborative" serves as a cornerstone of the Arkansas Innovation Corridor, connecting Fayetteville to Bentonville and driving growth across diverse sectors including Whole Health, Retail Technology, Logistics and Smart Mobility, and Outdoor Recreation. Accompany's expertise and strategic insights will play a crucial role in shaping the expansion of this vibrant hub, fostering collaboration, innovation, and economic development within the region.
• Regional Market Assessment
• Programming Evaluation
• Feasibillity/Market Demand
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Planning
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Under the visionary leadership of Greg Napier, the Purdue Research Park Network thrived, encompassing over 1500 acres across 7 locations in Indiana. With his strategic guidance, master planning, and meticulous operations spanning over two decades, this world-class initiative, overseen by the Purdue Research Foundation, has left an indelible mark on the landscape of innovation. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, just north of the main academic campus, the first Purdue Research Park is renowned for its exceptional business incubator programs and hosts over 200 businesses. Covering 725 acres, it stands as a pinnacle of excellence in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Project Executive/Owner’s Representative
• Visioning/Strategic Planning
• Feasibility/Market Demand
• Master Plan
• Full Design Service
• Procurement
• Architectural Review Team
• Construction Administration
• Facility Management
• Leasing
• Operations
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Introducing Accompany's collaboration with the University of New Hampshire to develop The EDGE, a transformative initiative aimed at fostering innovation and growth. Through a joint effort, Accompany and the university team formulated a comprehensive visioning plan, culminating in the decision to establish a 501(c)3 organization in the form of a research foundation to execute the plan effectively. To validate this strategic direction, Accompany focused with a broader team at the university in an initiative to secure a Feasibility and Market Demand Study. This study aimed to assess the demand, market potential, and feasibility of establishing an innovation community in the region, ensuring that The EDGE aligns with the needs and aspirations of stakeholders and the broader community.
• Owner’s Representative
• Vision Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Master Planning
• Feasibility/Market Demand
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leasing
• Operations
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The Discovery Park District (DPD) project at Purdue University, envisioned by Greg Napier and spearheaded by Jeff Kanable, aimed to revitalize the State Street corridor and maximize Purdue's assets for future benefit. Under the Purdue Research Foundation's guidance, stakeholders collaborated to create an actionable master plan, partnering with a private development to ensure feasibility and market alignment. This endeavor transformed the area into a vibrant hub for innovation, seamlessly integrating facilities for nanotechnology, bioscience, and cyber science, while prioritizing sustainability and collaboration. The resulting master plan delineated development zones, infrastructure needs, and financial projections, unlocking the district's potential as a live-work-play environment attracting top talent and businesses to Purdue.
• Project Executive/Owner’s Representative
• Founder (Gateway District Plan)
• Visioning/Strategic Planning
• Feasibility/Market Demand
• Master Planning
• Full Design Oversight
• Procurement
• Architectural Review Team
• Construction Administration
• Facility Management
• Leasing
• Operations