Toma & Bouma are leaders in strategic development for many sectors in the economy. Our clients include major business firms, NGOs and associations and the federal and provincial governments. We have nearly 30 years of professional experience in the Canada and abroad in the food and agriculture, manufacturing, technology and service sectors. Our work puts us at the forefront of the issues and challenges facing the various sectors including agriculture and food, economic development, applied research, technology and manufacturing sectors.

We participate in the community as volunteer leaders and have involvement with many groups. We strive to assist in excellent decision-making and strategic thinking with the use of solid market-based research and analysis with a senior level Team. Our work and partners have been given a number of Awards from associations and the public sector for high quality and enduring service. We strive to be leaders in providing excellent ideas which can help people to succeed.

Our strengths as a consulting firm lie in the following skill areas:

1. Facilitation and Client interaction- in an agreed project plan.
2. Strategic and business planning – specific to value added strategies organizational design and governance, and planning for the future of plans and initiatives at a regional or municipal level.
3. Market Research and Planning – the development of detailed customer focused strategies and implementation plans using industry-based market research and collaborations with experts as needed. We commonly work with university, college and industry to derive the best ideas suitable for the client and industry or business need.
4. Developing Collaborations, Value Chains and Strategic Alliances – the assessment of opportunities including the design of management plans and processes. One of the ways businesses can compete is with the use of more collaborations, value chains and strategic alliances.
5. Most importantly we offer independent thought and advice on business and policy questions. We do not sell products or prescribe services of others. Our work is confidential to you and we have an excellent client base which provides you with assurance of quality work.