About Meridian
Meridian, a community and economic development consulting firm, has provided program administration and implementation services to over seventy (70) governmental entities in excess of $2.5 billion. Meridian offers a full menu of services designed to suit the uniqueness of each governmental entity. Services offers include:
- Neighborhood Stabilization Program Consultant Services
- Disaster Recovery Program Services
- Housing Development and Rehabilitation Services
- Funding Resource Development
- Real Estate Development
- Grant and Loan Consulting
- Project Development and Planning
- Program Administration and Project Management
- Construction Contract Administration Services
- Construction Management Inspection Services
- Technical Assistance and Training
- Compliance Monitoring Services
The professionals at our firm possess over 100 years of community development experience managing community and economic development projects ranging from housing rehabilitation to mainstream infrastructure development projects such as waste water treatment plants. With this level of technical expertise in our arsenal of competencies, Meridian is capable of undertaking many challenging community development initiatives and has a performance record that echoes its success.
With housing and community development as our core focuses, Meridian is positioned to provide the best services to governments and other organizations tailored specifically to suit their needs. Customizing products and services has been critical to our success as a premier consulting firm. Understanding that each client’s needs may differ, Meridian possesses the versatility and expertise to craft a plan and solutions that satisfy the demands of our clients.
Meridian has a tremendous performance record relative to successful completion of projects. As indicated above, Meridian has been a trailblazer in grant administration and project development. This is evident in our track record with managing millions of dollars obtained on behalf of Florida communities.
Through CDBG and other program funding sources, Meridian has made it possible for its clients to:
- Create or expand more than 80 businesses in their communities
- Create more than 4000 new jobs, and
- Rehabilitate more than 1700 homes
Meridian is composed of staff members who are accessible as well as qualified. The organization has a firm foundation in qualified, responsible staff members. Meridian has relationships with other professional associates to ensure delivery of the best service. Most importantly, clients are always at the top of our framework. Their grant and loan-related needs are the driving force behind the company, and the particular needs of communities are the defining issue that separates Meridian from other community development consulting firms.