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Consulting
Consulting Services
We deliver applied economic research and financial advisory for organisations that need evidence, not opinion. Each engagement is scoped to a fixed fee, grounded in public or client data, and delivered as work you can defend to a board, a council, or a funder.
To discuss a consulting engagement: isacjonasi@gmail.com
Service 1: Economic Development Research & Strategy
Principal Consultant & Founder | Streetwise Economics.
Economic Development Research & Strategy We produce applied economic research and strategic analysis that gives regional governments and community organisations the evidence base they need to make confident economic development decisions. Our work is independently produced, rigorously sourced, and written for decision-makers, not academic journals. Services include:
Who this is for: Regional districts | Municipalities | First Nations economic development offices | Chambers of commerce | Development corporations Lead consultant: Isaac Jonas, MFRE, MA — Principal Consultant, Streetwise Economics |
Service 2: Capital Advisory & Partner
Capital Advisory & Partner
Led by Ronald Maeresera, CPA, CMA, MPA
Sound municipal finance is the foundation of effective community governance. Our financial advisory practice — led by Ronald Maeresera, a Chartered Professional Accountant with a Master of Public Administration — provides BC’s local governments and First Nations band administrations with the financial analysis, modelling, and reporting support they need to meet their accountability obligations and plan confidently for the future.
Services include:
- User fee studies — comprehensive cost recovery analysis for municipal services
- Fee structure design and implementation support
- Municipal budgeting — annual and multi-year financial plan development
- Financial modelling for capital projects and infrastructure investments
- Financial reporting for local governments and First Nations administrations
- Audit preparation and compliance support
- Development cost charge (DCC) analysis and updates
- Reserve fund analysis and long-term financial planning
Who this is for: Municipalities | Regional districts | First Nations band administrations | Development corporations | Community organisations with reporting obligations to government funders
Lead consultant: Ronald Maeresera, CPA, CMA, MPA
How We Work
labour-market research
We start with a no-obligation conversation to understand your community's needs, the scope of work, and whether we're the right fit. Contact us at isacjonasi@gmail.com.
Proposal & Scope
We provide a clear written proposal with scope of work, timeline, and fees. No ambiguity about what you will receive.
Research & Delivery
We conduct the analysis, produce the deliverable, and present findings to your team or council in a format that is decision-ready.
Ongoing Partnership
Many of our client relationships are ongoing. We are available for follow-up analysis, additional reports, and long-term advisory support.
Ready to discuss your community's economic needs?
We work with regional governments, First Nations organisations, and municipalities across British Columbia. Reach out to start the conversation.
Contact us: isacjonasi@gmail.com | Abbotsford, BC