Our Work
Providence partners with leaders, organizations, and municipalities committed to cultivating renewal — both in people and in place. Our work centers on helping communities reimagine and rebuild their commercial corridors, fostering urban prosperity and rural revival through strategic planning, thoughtful collaboration, and sustainable growth.
We serve those seeking to strengthen local economies, energize downtown districts, and create environments where business and community can thrive together. Whether revitalizing a Main Street, launching a new venture, or aligning civic strategy with economic opportunity, Providence acts as an organizational architect — bridging vision and structure to help leaders steward meaningful change.
Clients We Serve
Our team brings first-hand experience building and consulting across a wide range of organizations — from coffee shops and retail brands to schools, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations. We’ve been founders, operators, and advisors, which means we understand the realities of launching, leading, and sustaining meaningful work in the real world.
We know that every enterprise — whether a local café, a dance studio, or a downtown revitalization effort — plays a vital role in shaping the fabric of its community. That’s why we approach each engagement with a deep respect for place, purpose, and people.
Below, you’ll find examples of the kinds of businesses and institutions we serve — the builders, makers, stewards, and leaders driving renewal in cities and towns across the country.
Makers of Culture
Examples include: coffee shops, breweries, retail stores, event venues, art galleries, dance studios, co-working spaces, and more.
Culture makers are the heartbeat of a city, transforming ordinary spaces into places of identity, creativity, and connection. We help these entrepreneurs clarify their story, strengthen operations, and design customer experiences that bring vibrancy to their communities.
Builders of Place
Examples include: non-profit and community-based organizations, faith-based networks, language centers, youth programs and schools.
Place builders are economic anchors in communities, and help shape the physical and economic foundation of communities. We help these leaders translate vision into structure — aligning strategy, design, and stewardship to create enduring places.
Stewards of People
Examples include: economic development agencies, property owners, real estate companies and main street associations.
People stewards nurture belonging, purpose, and hope. They are the nonprofits, churches, and social enterprises that form the soul of a community. We help these mission-driven leaders align purpose with structure — building organizations that thrive from the inside out.
Cultivators of Commerce
Examples include: locally-based marketing firms, architecture firms, accounting companies, design groups and legal practices.
Drivers of growth are the professional backbone of a city — the firms and service providers that sustain local economies through excellence and expertise. We help these businesses refine their systems, strengthen teams, and scale with clarity and confidence.
Public Partners
Examples include: public and philanthropic institutions, city governments, foundations, volunteer groups and tourism boards.
Public partners are the stewards of legacy, policy, and progress. From local governments to philanthropic investors, they ensure communities grow with integrity and purpose. We help these partners design collaborative frameworks that unite public vision and private initiative for long-term renewal.
