Strategic Planning for Small Municipalities 

and Nonprofits

Your retreat should produce more than a list of aspirations. CES designs facilitated planning processes that turn public input and leadership priorities into decisions, clear assignments, timelines and implementation measures.

Services

• Council and board retreats

• Community town halls

• Staff and public surveys

• Needs assessments

• SWOT facilitation

• Stakeholder workshops

• Actionable work plans

• Implementation reviews

• Presentation and public communication support.

Real Practicioner examples

CES has prepared and facilitated City Council Planning Retreats and Work Plan reports, analyzed public input from community respondents and feedback from employees, and translated planning activity into structured municipal work plans.