Research Firm You Can Rely On

At our research firm, we strive to empower you to make a positive impact in your world. We firmly believe that success stems from a combination of high-quality data, expert insights, and unwavering integrity. Unlike traditional research models that rely on conveyor belt approaches or inexperienced staff, we take a personalized, hands-on approach to every project. Our commitment as a full-service research firm is to craft tailored solutions that address the distinct needs and strategic inquiries of our clients.

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Mari Gallagher Research & Consulting Group

Our guiding principles involve strategy, precision, and delivering measurable results. We do our work with integrity, and we value and include voices from all communities. We communicate in an honest way and care about and seek the best for those we serve.

Each project is a custom project. We do not believe in cookie-cutter solutions. We take the time to learn about each client, what makes them unique, what matters to them, and what they are trying to accomplish. We listen, and we deliver.

Our values help us set the right course, and with each task, we hold the intention and commitment to always do our best.

Clients Include

  • Large and Small Corporations
  • Non-Profit Ventures
  • Government
  • Foundations
  • Healthcare Systems
  • Community Organizations
  • Coalitions
  • Think Tanks
  • Many Other Types of Organizations

Content Areas

  • Health, Community Wellness, & Human Services
  • Quality of Life
  • Public Policy
  • Community Planning
  • Food Insecurity, Food Deserts, Food Systems, Food Hubs, Food Businesses, & More
  • Product Planning & Launch
  • Program Planning & Evaluation
  • Community & Economic Development
  • Workforce Development
  • Employer Services
  • Financial Services
  • Community Development Financial Institutions
  • Commercial & Housing Patterns
  • Commercial Site Assessment & Hands-On Redevelopment Consulting
  • Business District Redevelopment Strategies
  • Immigration, including Undocumented Mexican Patterns
  • Aging
  • Impact Studies
  • Market Analyses

Examples of Our Work

  • Impact Studies
  • Market Analyses
  • Product & New Venture Assessments
  • Community Food Assessments
  • Economic Development Impact Measures
  • Health & Wellness Measures
  • Hospital & Healthcare Assessments
  • Countywide Assessments & Plans
  • Demographic Analyses & Trends
  • Community Profiles
  • Neighborhood Report Cards
  • Program Development & Evaluation
  • Indexes
  • Below-the-Radar Data Development
  • Indicator Identification, Development, Tracking, & Analysis
  • Qualitative Projects
  • Program Evaluation & Program Design
  • Mystery Shopping
  • Public & Expert Testimony
  • Surveys
  • Key Informant Interviews
  • Face-to-Face Interviews
  • Intercepts
  • Traditional Focus Groups
  • Immediate Turn-Around Focus Groups
  • Needs Assessments
  • Communications & Forums
  • Illustrative & On-Point Reports, Report Cards, Summaries, & Other Deliverables
  • Dynamic PowerPoint Presentations, including Video & Music Inserts
  • Public Forums
  • Town Hall Meetings & Charrettes
  • Strategic Planning
  • Community Juries
  • Facilitated Discussions
  • Internal Meeting Facilitation
  • Strategic Planning
  • GIS/Mapping
  • Block-Level Geospatial System Development
  • Strategic Mapping
  • Keynote Speaking Engagements
  • Executive Briefings