Consulting

Gord Hume, through his company Hume Communications Inc., offers professional independent advice and assistance to small and mid-sized municipalities. He also assists select business organizations, municipal food and health departments, and community groups.

As a four-term veteran of municipal government and a proven leader, Gord brings a unique insider’s perspective and sensitivity to municipal government issues and challenges.

Gord has been leading civic projects on Cultural Planning, Creative Cities, downtown redevelopment and now the local food revolution for a number of years. He also assists towns and cities with employee training seminars and projects, strategic and business planning and training for Council members.

HCI also partners with some of Canada’s leading private consulting firms, including McSweeney & Associates in Ottawa, the Canadian Urban Institute in Toronto, and Authenticity, Toronto, on selected municipal projects. These partnerships offer outstanding value for the municipal client.

Gord offers a reasonably priced consulting service by keeping his overhead low, utilizing partners on projects on a selected basis, and avoiding the high-priced, big city demands of large consulting firms.

As an experienced and successful business leader and entrepreneur, Gord also brings a business-like perspective to his assignments that offers a refreshing viewpoint for municipal leaders. He is experienced at working with municipal Councils and administration from all sizes of communities, and understands both the political and the business realities facing towns and cities today.

For a discreet, confidential discussion, contact Gord Hume today.