MBE and awards Incorporate and leverage Hamlin Design Group's status as a NYS certified MBE and award-winning firm to target procurement opportunities, collaboration with government agencies, and inclusion programs that favor diverse vendors.

Personal design Position HDG's hands-on, owner-involved approach as a differentiator for clients seeking tailored, high-touch architectural and planning services, potentially opening conversations for larger project scopes or long-term master planning engagements.

Digital presence Explore value-added offerings around digital design collaboration, BIM-enabled planning, and client storytelling through their tech stack and WordPress/Wix platforms to propose modern project delivery and online client experience improvements.

Growth potential With revenue in the 1M–10M range and a small-mid team size, there are opportunities to upsell integrated design services, construction administration support, and phased project financing for expanding or multi-site clients.

Team expansion signal Recent hire announcements (Jessica Ospina) indicate active growth; tailor outreach around complementary disciplines (project management, BIM, sustainability consulting) and rigid timelines for scoping studies or recurring architectural services.