Our Mission

Alhambra Consulting Group (ACG) is Williams College’s pro bono consulting group. Alhambra aims to foster regional economic development in Berkshire County and the surrounding region by providing advisory to local businesses, non-profits, and public sector groups operating in geographic proximity to the County.

Alhambra’s primary services include conducting academic and business research, collecting and analyzing data, and developing strategies and proposals based on research insights to support our clients’ objectives.

Alhambra’s paramount mission is to leverage the resources of Williams College to engage with the regional issues of Berkshire County and foster long-term growth and change for our clients and our community.

Alhambra is the only client-facing consulting group at Williams College, and over the past six years, we have serviced dozens of organizations across Berkshire County, New England, and the broader United States.

Past clients have ranged from the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission to Gould Farm; from regional manufacturing enterprises to real estate investment firms.

Ultimately, our services are industry-agnostic, and we are foremost motivated by engaging with institutions working to improve the livelihoods and economy of the Berkshire County region.

Our Work

Alhambra has over 6 years of experience working with clients across industries on dozens of unique projects. We specializes in creating Scopes of Work tailored to Berkshires-based organizations across all industries. Our account teams work diligently, servicing clients with any projects they may have, so that local organizations can sustainably grow and achieve their individual goals.

Strategic Planning

As industries and economic trends in the Berkshires evolve, it is increasingly important for local organizations to create and implement strategic plans. Each year, Alhambra helps clients develop a clear vision for the future and provide actionable strategic recommendations for how to get there. We work to identify and evaluate internal operations and external growth opportunities at pivotal moments for our clients to structure plans for long-term growth, agility, and success.

Directed Research

Berkshires organizations stand to benefit from detailed insights on specific market niches, customer segments, comparable products, and more unique objectives. With our deep understanding of the Berkshires, unique array of skills as Williams students, and unparalleled access to professors and alumni, Alhambra is well equipped to meet such needs. Our team has experience analyzing trends, sizing markets, and determining industry drivers and best practices.

Market Entry & Expansion

Expanding to new markets and launching new products is a challenging endeavor that requires the right research and preparation. With the resources to prepare such pathways, Alhambra has aided clients in gauging relevant economic, political, and cultural factors to produce robust entry and expansion plans. We tailor market entry and expansion plans to the unique needs of our Berkshires-based clients to catalyze growth and development.

Data Analytics

Data management and analysis are key tools that the world is increasingly turning to leverage. Our team’s exceptional technical background in statistics, mathematics, and computer science allows us to offer a variety of customizable data solutions to our clients. Through a combination of inferential analysis, predictive modeling, and data visualization, Alhambra synthesizes statistical findings with qualitative research to produce strategic recommendations.

Our Clients

We are happy to connect your organization with past clients for testimonials. If your enterprise or group would like to arrange for a meeting with Alhambra to discuss ways in which our services can support your objectives, please don’t hesitate to drop us a message on our Contact Us page.