Experienced economic development capacity, when you need it.
Fractional and project-based economic development support for North Carolina communities and the firms that serve them.
O&G Consulting is a fractional economic development consultancy led by Robby Carney, serving North Carolina towns, counties, chambers and regional councils.
Who we work with
Towns and counties
Roughly 2,000–50,000 residents, without a full-time economic developer or needing extra capacity.
Chambers and COGs
Chambers of commerce and regional councils of government.
Hurricane Helene recovery
Communities rebuilding their local economies after Hurricane Helene.
Consultancies and planning firms
Economic development and planning firms with more work than people.
Real estate developers
Developers navigating local economic development processes.
Track record
#1 micropolitan
Communities he has served were ranked #1 micropolitan in the nation by Site Selection magazine, eight consecutive years.
Top EDC, 2x
Organizations he led were twice ranked a top economic development corporation by Site Selection magazine.
$6.8B+
Announced new investment in the communities he has represented.
EDAC Chair
Former two-term Chairman, Charlotte Regional Partnership Economic Development Advisory Council.
Rankings were awarded to the communities and organizations served, by Site Selection magazine.
Why O&G
Over a decade leading NC EDOs
Led two North Carolina economic development organizations.
Both sides of the table
Perspective as a currently serving elected local official.
Private-sector leadership
Technology and business development leadership experience.
Services
All services- Strategic planning
- Business retention & expansion
- Recruitment & site readiness
- Grant support
- Partnership & board perspective
- Capacity support for firms
Frequently asked questions
What is fractional economic development?
It means getting experienced economic development help part-time or for a defined project, without hiring a full-time staff member. O&G Consulting works alongside your staff, board or project team for as long as you need.
Who does O&G Consulting serve?
North Carolina towns and counties (roughly 2,000 to 50,000 residents), chambers of commerce and regional councils of government. We also support economic development consultancies, planning firms and real estate developers that need extra capacity.
Do you help communities recovering from Hurricane Helene?
Yes. Communities rebuilding their local economies after Hurricane Helene are one of the groups we work with, through strategic planning, grant support and added capacity.
What kind of work do you take on?
Strategic planning, business retention and expansion, business recruitment and site readiness, grant support, and board and stakeholder facilitation. We also provide subcontract and project support for firms with more work than people.
How do you handle conflicts of interest?
Robby Carney is an elected Town Commissioner for the Town of Cornelius, so O&G Consulting does not accept engagements from any party with business before the Town of Cornelius or its boards. We do not provide legal advice, and every potential engagement gets a conflict-of-interest review before any work begins.
Need experienced hands on a project?
Tell us about your community or project.