Founded in 1982, ECS was designed as a small, closely knit firm to ensure clients the best possible service. From a base in Newport Beach, California, the principals of ECS have worked as feasibility consultants on numerous recreation project studies over the past thirty-five years, throughout the world. ECS provides specialized economic planning and evaluation in the following areas:
FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS DUE DILIGENCE REPORT VERIFICATION EXPANSION ANALYSIS HIGHEST AND BEST USE ANALYSIS EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY BUSINESS PLANNING CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT SITE SELECTION |
OUR RESEARCH OBJECTIVES ARE TO:
Provide the client with an economic/financial program of the development in question. To identify the proper development concept. To delineate the relevant economic planning parameters. To establish the proper balance among key factors of market support, attendance, use factors, revenue potential, concept components, physical capacity and capital investment. |
We are a California based
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In general, our studies fall into two categories: (1) Feasibility analysis for new developments. (2) Special assignments to correct problems or develop expansion strategies for projects which already are established. |
Our Principals
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Don Stewart was one of the three partners who founded ECS in 1982. Since that time he has participated in a wide variety of economic planning assignments for over 400 clients. He is highly regarded in the industry working with such clients as: Ocean Park (Hong Kong), Cedar Fair, Hershey, Nippon Steel and Dames and Moore. |
Don M. Stewart
Principal |
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Douglas Stewart joined ECS in 1988 after spending over a decade in the banking and securities industries. He is well versed in all areas of economic evaluation, specializing in tourism, entertainment and recreation economics. Major clients include: Samsung, Credit Suisse/First Boston, Ripley's Believe it or Not and Hilton Hotels. |
Douglas J. Stewart
Principal |