Say hello to Aha!

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Aha! is where community leaders unite to make a lasting impact. We are strategists who lead research, facilitation, and action plans that result in stronger local economies.

 

Aha! is named for its founder, Amy Holloway, and draws from her 30-year career as a prominent national strategist for more than 200 economic development and community organizations. Her clients have included some of the best performing economies in the country. Amy founded the firm in 2024 after serving as founder and president of Avalanche Consulting from 2005-2020, and partner and national director of economic development services for Ernst & Young from 2020-2024.

 

Our clients span economic development organizations, chambers, local governments, and nonprofits. We tailor our services — including strategic planning, research, and facilitation — to each client’s unique needs, bringing people together to transform ideas into tangible progress. 

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Our approach centers on building trust among community leaders, a crucial factor differentiating thriving regions from stagnant ones. We foster trust through broad stakeholder engagement, active listening, impartial perspectives, and uncovering shared priorities. 

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