Economic Development Advisors & Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Consultants

Ernest R. Sawyer Enterprises, Inc. is an Urban Planning & Economic Development Advisory firm specializing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Compliance Monitoring in the construction and real estate industries. We focus on proven strategic programming to help private and public clients exceed their Diversity Supplier and Workforce Development & Hiring goals.

Highlight of Transformational Projects.

  • CTA's 95th Street Station

  • CTA's Red Line Reconstruction

  • McCormick Place Marriott Marquis Hotel

  • McCormick Place Wintrust Arena

  • New Malcolm X College Campus

Areas of Service

Urban Planning & Economic Development Advisory Consulting

ERS facilitates comprehensive economic development plans for communities seeking healthier economies. We strive to help communities create more prosperous and equitable opportunities for their residents. With 30+ years of experience, we are able to offer proven strategies and tools that help our clients establish higher-performing economies.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

ERS is dedicated to providing comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) services to support our clients in creating inclusive worksites that foster innovation, collaboration, and success. We help our construction and real estate clients lead projects that reflect the rich diversity of the communities where they are building.

Community Outreach and Public Affairs

ERS is dedicated to helping our clients build and maintain strong relationships with the communities in which their projects are located. Our services focus on developing effective communication strategies and outreach efforts that increase engagement and build trust with community members.

Compliance Monitoring

We provide comprehensive compliance monitoring services for construction projects to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, local ordinances, and industry standards.