Niche market focus The Participation Company specializes in public participation, stakeholder engagement, and consensus-building for government and business clients, presenting clear cross-sector sales opportunities with public-sector procurement and private-public collaboration needs.

Small team agility With a lean team of 2-10 employees, TPC can offer personalized, high-touch engagements and scalable training packages, appealing to clients seeking flexible staffing, quick turnarounds, and cost-efficient solutions.

Experience as value A 130-year cumulative experience across 1,500+ projects and leadership in IAP2 positions TPC as a trusted advisory partner for complex public participation initiatives, enabling higher-margin consulting engagements and strategic project design work.

Tech-enabled outreach Utilizing a modern tech stack (HubSpot Analytics, WordPress, Shopify, Google Maps, Constant Contact, Piwik) supports scalable marketing, client relationship management, and data-driven outreach to government and corporate prospects.

Growth opportunities Revenue under $1M and several similar ADR firms with larger scale indicate opportunities to upsell project-based engagements, training programs, and ongoing advisory services to expand footprint in public participation, risk communication, and citizen advisory groups.