Choosing an evaluation approach that fits

As a firm with roots in strategic planning and facilitation, BERK takes a pragmatic and collaborative approach to evaluation.

Pierce County Library System is here for your enjoyment

Pierce County Library System shows that fun can be a strategy for success.

Skagit Public Utility District No. 1 Strategic Plan

BERK recently assisted Skagit Public Utility District No. 1 (Skagit PUD) in crafting their Strategic Plan.

BERK's Education Practice

BERK’s education consulting practice provides data analysis, policy development, and strategic planning services across the spectrum of the education system.

What makes a good strategic plan?

For more than 30 years, BERK has been developing strategic plans for communities and organizations across the state of Washington.

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Greenwich Library has 'live road map'to navigate future

Last year, BERK teamed up with the Greenwich Library to develop a strategic plan that clearly articulates the Library's goals and objectives over the coming five years.

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BERK's Emergency Management Practice

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BERK's Port Practice

BERK has worked with ports in Washington State and elsewhere in the country for more than 30 years, providing strategic and financial business planning services.

BERK's Indian Country Practice

BERK has worked with a number of Pacific Northwest Tribes. Project areas include strategic plans, market analyses and economic development, land use, and topic-specific studies related to health care or fire service.

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Lake Forest Park Town Center Vision

Marcia and Deborah worked with the City of Lake Forest Park to develop and implement a public involvement strategy to overcome controversy and move forward with their Town Center Vision project.

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