Consulting Services  

             A PARTIAL LIST OF OUR PROJECTS

Miamisburg Downtown & Riverfront Master Plan, City of Miamisburg, Ohio
"Nobody wants a plan that will just sit on a shelf. We knew we would get the kind of information from Gem that would help us add credibility to our downtown master plan. We were certain that the direction and recommendations from Gem would enable us to begin a successful implementation process."  - Keith Johnson, Economic Development Director, City of Miamisburg, Ohio

Kettering Business Park Reuse, City of Kettering, Ohio
"Gem helped us by offering advice regarding how we should deal with the lease or sale of properties in this Park. We needed to know the best way to market this park within the business world." - Al Fullenkamp, Director of Public Works, City of Kettering, Ohio

Renaissance Kentucky Market Study, City of Covington, Kentucky
"We were pleased that Gem was ready and willing to work with a small City like Covington. One of the principal owners of Gem was the project manager, and that was very valuable to our City and our taskforce." - Ella Brown Frye, Director, Department of Development, City of Covington, Kentucky

Reading Road Corridor Study, Village of Evendale, Ohio
"Gem worked with policy makers to understand the difference between our dreams, and the reality of what the market would bear. Those two are not always the same."
- Linda Fitzgerald, Economic Development Consultant to The Village of Evendale

Demographic Analysis for The City of Kettering and The Kettering Local School District, City of Kettering, Ohio
"Gem enabled both the City of Kettering and Kettering Local School officials to take a better look at how the city had been changing in recent years. Once we got a sense of the new demographics, we were able to look at programs that would help us to work together to meet current challenges." - Steve Huesman, City Manager, City of Kettering, Ohio

Land Use Study for The Thimble Creek Industrial Park, City of Dayton, Ohio
"Gem performed a highest and best use analysis for this site, and offered ideas that would help us set this Park off from other Industrial Parks in order to enhance the viability and increase absorption rates." - Norm Essman, Manager of Development Services, Department of Economic Development

Site Selection and Office Relocation Analysis, Montgomery County, Ohio
"Gem is able to provide a holistic approach to commercial real estate projects.  In addition to giving us a realistic picture of the intrinsic value of the property and the building itself, Gem provides a depth of knowledge that enables us to look at how the building and the services fit in the community." - Bill Hunter, Department of Public Works 

Market Analysis for Van Buren Shopping Center, City of Kettering, Ohio
"Gem allows us to look at all aspects of Economic Development projects to determine what the market will bear, and provides us with a realistic timeline regarding successful implementation. One aspect about Gem that separates them from other consulting firms is that they deliver services above and beyond our requests." - Jeff Hoagland, Economic Development Director, City of Kettering, Ohio

Business Park Feasibility Analysis and Development Plan, Carlisle Business Park, Carlisle, Ohio
The municipality of Carlisle engaged The Gem Real Estate Group, Inc. to help assess location and costs associated with developing a Business Park in their community. 

Valuation Analysis for The Kettering Medical Center Foundation, Kettering, Ohio
"Gem helped us in three different transactions. Our interests were well-represented, and we always felt that we got more than we asked for in a manner that was faster, and less expensive than if we had performed the tasks ourselves." 
- Jim Sailer, President, Kettering Medical Center Foundation

Borden Dairy Site Re-Use Plan, City of Kettering Ohio
"As a result of Gem's technical assistance, we were able to turn this project into a reality.  Two businesses were able to stay and expand their operations in the City."   - Jeff Hoagland, Economic Development Manager, City of Kettering, Ohio

Miami Valley Child Development Center Facility, Trotwood, Ohio
The Miami Valley Child Development Center engaged Gem to provide complete real estate services to assess the real estate, perform all necessary due diligence, and facilitate a successful transaction in order to acquire its first piece of real estate.   

Dayton International Airport Commerce Park Development Plan, Vandalia, Ohio
"We had a plan developed, but it was not complete, and we weren't sure how to implement the guidelines.  Gem helped us to maximize the redevelopment of the Commerce Park.  In fact, based on these new recommendations, we developed a model for a "Gateway Center" to accommodate the needs of our passengers and our employees."  Regina Roberts, Dayton International Airport

Former Hills & Dales Shopping Center, City of Kettering, Ohio
"Gem provided expertise, along with a lot of personal contact. They offered a private sector viewpoint that enabled us to know that our project, and the way we were thinking and operating, made sense. - Jeff Hoagland, Economic Development Manager, City of Kettering, Ohio

Downtown Parking Study, City of Dayton, Ohio
"Gem understands office occupancy rates in Dayton, along with the factors that affect vacancy rates.  We also needed Gem to offer perceptions of downtown office space users in regards to parking, and deliver a proposal to meet parking needs." - Norm Essman, Manager of Development Services, Department of Economic Development

Westview Land Use Analysis, The City of Dayton, Ohio
"This was a challenging project because we needed multiple analyses.  Gem helped us to assess the area, and take a closer look at individual areas to help with the overall implementation."  - Norm Essman, Manager of Development Services, Department of Economic Development

Tool Town Property Analysis, CityWide Development Corp., City of Dayton, Ohio
"Gem helped us to analyze the North Webster Station market from many perspectives - marketing, infrastructure, and building code analyses.  It's difficult to find all of those capabilities within one company." - Steve Nutt, Director of Strategic Development, CityWide Development Corporation

Tax Increment Financing Analysis, City of Cincinnati Department of Finance
The City of Cincinnati engaged Gem to assess the criteria used by the City to evaluate Tax Increment Financing (TIF) as a method to enhance development projects.  The City of Cincinnati needed a way to minimize the uncertainty surrounding the TIF process. 

UNO's Chicago Style Pizza Franchise Negotiations, Arts Center Foundation, Dayton, Ohio
"The requirements to bring a chain restaurant into the facility, with neither the landlord nor the operator willing to foot the entire bill, were daunting. Doug Harnish provided the expertise, insight and support that guided me through this challenging project." - Dione Kennedy, Executive Director, Victoria Theatre Association