National Security Applications

Street Economics® is a veteran-owned, intelligence-driven economic analysis firm that specializes in AI-powered economic intelligence for local communities, which can now be adapted to deliver economic OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) to national security customers.

Originally designed as a strategic tool to help cities and counties efficiently understand their economic condition and opportunity, Street Economics® has evolved to also leverage cutting-edge AI-driven Open Source Economic Intelligence (ECOSINT) methodologies.

Our deep foundation in local economic development, built through direct collaboration with dozens of municipalities across Florida and beyond gives us unparalleled credibility and insights into how economic forces shape communities, particularly those adjacent to military installations. This unique perspective enables us to bridge the gap between community-level economic intelligence and national-level defense and security interests.

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AI-Driven Open Source Economic Intelligence National Security. ECOSINT

Economic open-source intelligence (ECOSINT) goes beyond traditional economic analysis by identifying hidden vulnerabilities, opportunities, and strategic risks in local economies, especially in communities near military bases. Our platform uses advanced AI analytics to rapidly synthesize large datasets from government reports, real estate transactions, infrastructure studies, and foreign investment records, transforming them into actionable insights.

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AI-Powered Economic Intelligence

Originally developed by BusinessFlare® as an economic development intelligence platform for cities and regions, we apply the same analytical rigor to national security challenges. Our expertise in economic drivers, workforce trends, and regional stability provides a unique advantage assessing economic resilience, supply chain vulnerabilities, and foreign influence risks impacting readiness and security operations.

For years, we have worked with cities, regions, and economic leaders to analyze investment trends, workforce dynamics, and industry ecosystems to drive economic development. This same methodology now enables us to identify risks in defense-adjacent economies, military installation communities, and strategic industries critical to national security.

Why Street Economics?

  • Extensive Local Government Experience: Street Economics was born out of BusinessFlare®, a leading economic development advisory with decades of experience working hands-on with local governments and economic development agencies.
  • Veteran Leadership & Intelligence Expertise: Our approach is shaped by military-grade analytical methodologies developed by our Founder's experience as a U.S. Army Intelligence SIGINT operator and analyst, ensuring the reliability of our intelligence products.
  • Proven Track Record: We've already successfully guided municipalities through complex economic development scenarios, drawdown threats, workforce transitions, and infrastructure assessments, enabling proactive rather than reactive planning.
  • Operational Now: Street Economics® is deployed today, ready for national security integrations

Street Economics® is dedicated to providing clear, strategic, and actionable economic intelligence. Our commitment is to equip city planners, economic developers, and local officials with the precise insights they need to secure local economies, anticipate and mitigate risks, and strategically leverage their economic assets for a prosperous and secure future.

The Future of ECOSINT

While we maintain our core focus on empowering local governments, particularly base-adjacent communities, our methodology positions us uniquely to scale into serving broader national security stakeholders. By proving the effectiveness of ECOSINT at the municipal level, we aim to offer specialized economic intelligence support to federal clients such as the Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).