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Altimese Dees
Principal Consultant | Project Manager @Champion for Community Growth
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I’m a seasoned consultant, project manager, and DBE/WBE-certified real estate strategist with over 20 years of experience guiding public agencies, developers, and business owners through transformative projects. As the founder of Champion for Community Growth, I specialize in delivering smart, equitable strategies that address community development, affordable housing, zoning, surplus property reuse, and economic revitalization. Whether you're a business owner needing support from start-up to site selection, or a public agency tackling workforce housing or federal program compliance, I provide the insight and execution needed to move projects forward. My services include: Government real estate consulting & land acquisition (ROW coordination, GDOT-compliant) Affordable & workforce housing planning Zoning policy guidance & public-private development Business startup support & site selection strategy Grant writing, RFP responses & funding development Community needs assessments & stakeholder engagement With a proven track record supporting HUD, the VA, and numerous Georgia municipalities, I’m passionate about building stronger, more inclusive communities through real estate and policy solutions. Let’s connect if you’re looking to: • Launch or grow your business • Develop housing or public land strategies • Navigate federal housing programs • Lead economic development projects that create real impactMore...