FDI Strategy
Regional Benchmarking
Economic Development
Investment Narratives
Market Transformation
Stakeholder Engagement
Data Analysis
Our Approach
We use a data-driven, community-first approach to help governments, institutions, and industry leaders understand their economic impact, identify strategic opportunities, make evidence based decisions that deliver long term economic benefits
Listen first
We start by understanding your priorities and the realities on the ground through stakeholder interviews, data gathering, and benchmarking.
Read the signal
We combine advanced economic analysis with sector intelligence to identify the patterns and opportunities that cut through the complexity.
Insight to action
We translate findings into clear, evidence-based strategies, practical playbooks, and narratives that unlock partnerships and quick wins
Our Services
Signal Insights turns complex economic data into actionable strategies - tailored for your organisation's unique needs
Economic Development
We support communities in refreshing their economic strategies to reflect today's realities and tomorrow's needs. Whether driven by sector disruption, new opportunities or global trends our approach balances long-term vision with practical, place-specific actions.
FDI Strategy
We help regions attract and retain foreign direct investment through targeted, competitive strategies. Our approach combines global market intelligence with local asset mapping to position your community for the right kind of investment.
Industry Analysis
We deliver in-depth research on industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities to inform smarter economic decisions. Our findings give clients the evidence base they need to better understand their industry and where it's going.
Economic Impact
We quantify the economic implications of major projects, policies, and investments through rigorous data analysis, feasibility studies and growth projections - giving leaders the evidence needed to evaluate proposals, secure funding, and demonstrate returns.
Proven Results
Over 30 years of economic development experience - from the initiatives we've led under Signal Insights, to major wins that shaped how we work today.
Economic Impact
City of Nanaimo FDI Strategy
Analyzed Nanaimo's economic assets to build a defensible investment case, sector priorities, and execution-ready playbooks.
FDI Strategy
City of Squamish FDI Strategy
Built a foreign investment strategy grounded in stakeholder interviews, sector analysis, & a scored opportunity matrix.
UBC Scale-Up - Advisory Services
Support venture growth and market access through business developments and industry landscape analysis.
Where our experience comes from
We didn't start from scratch. Our team led major economic development projects before founding Signal Insights.
Vancouver's Amazon HQ2 Proposal
Led Vancouver's bid response - resulting in 3,000 new jobs and $2B in investment commitments.
2010 Olympic Business Program
Designed and executed business outreach program for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, engaging international companies.
Project Greenlight
Civic innovation platform connecting startups with city challenges, recognized by the World Economic Forum.
Vancouver Economic Reports
Comprehensive economic strategy renewals reflecting evolving market conditions and community priorities.
Our Team
A small group of strategists and researchers with deep experience in economic development, FDI strategy, and data storytelling.
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Data-driven strategy for real economic impact.
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