Giant Steps applies its full menu of services to support businesses and organizations – private and public – throughout New York State's Hudson Valley region, by working closely – as integrated partners – with Hudson Valley Economic Development (HVEDC) and Stockade Strategies.

HVEDC is a regional economic development organization dedicated to attracting new businesses, supporting existing companies and organizations, encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship, and fostering smart growth and sustainability in New York State’s Hudson Valley region (just north of New York City), encompassing Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester Counties.

Through this work, HVEDC is dedicated to creating opportunities to develop: 

• 21st Century Jobs – especially in the areas of critical and emerging technologies

• New Housing – including large market rate, affordable, and/or supportive housing projects

• Improved Public Benefits – like renewable energy initiatives and state-of-the-art infrastructure

• Key Industry Clusters – e.g. advanced manufacturing • agriculture • arts & culture • biotechnology • clean energy • food & beverage • healthcare • higher education • innovation ecosystems • tourism.

HVEDC is also a membership organization, bringing together leaders in the region's various industries, including:

Real Estate Developers • General Contractors • Engineering Firms • Law Firms • Banks and Financial Institutions • Insurance Agencies • Institutions of Higher Education • Hospitals and Healthcare Providers • Nonprofit Health and Human Service Agencies • Charitable Organizations • Municipalities • Other Large Employers.

Stockade Strategies is a premier consulting firm that works at the unique & invaluable intersection of government affairs, regional economic development, strategy & goal planning, project management, stakeholder engagement, community relations, capital sourcing & incentives, entitlements/approvals, and – most importantly – business development outcomes.

Stockade Strategies serves a diverse clientele, including large companies, commercial and residential developers, small-to-medium sized businesses, nonprofit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and entrepreneurial start-ups.

Clients partner with Stockade Strategies when they are seeking to establish, grow, or improve their presence and impact in the Hudson Valley region and beyond.

When businesses and organizations work with Stockade Strategies, they plug into a robust and interconnected network – built diligently over nearly three decades – of industry leaders, government officials, community advocates, and thought leaders, not only in the Hudson Valley, but in other key areas, from New York City to Albany to Washington DC.

We work closely with senior leadership at both HVEDC and Stockade Strategies to add capacity their organizations, offering their members or clients with the following menu of services:

Strategy & Goal Planning: Crafting tailored strategies to achieve clients’ short- and long-term business development objectives.

Project Management: Overseeing complex initiatives from conception to completion, ensuring timely and efficient execution.

Stakeholder Engagement: Building and managing strategic relationships with key influencers and decision-makers.

Capital Sourcing & Incentives: Identifying and securing funding opportunities and financial incentives to support clients’ projects.

Business Development: Creating and implementing strategies to expand clients’ market presence, identify new business opportunities, and drive growth.

Regional Economic Development: Leveraging local opportunities and resources to drive sustainable economic growth.