ms consultants, inc.

10/06/2026

Retail teams already know that design decisions impact the bottom line. What's harder to pin down is exactly where and why.

In this segment of You Asked. We Answered., Jessica Leiter and Erica Schroeder share practical insights from years of experience supporting multi-unit retail programs. From customer flow and product placement to project planning and cost management, they discuss the decisions that can have the biggest impact on performance.

What you'll learn:
• What design choices actually drive revenue
• Where projects tend to go over budget and how to avoid it
• How to spot a concept that's going to cost more than expected before it's built.

The strongest retail programs are built on informed decisions that balance customer experience, operational efficiency, and long-term business goals.

🔗 Watch the full conversation here: https://buff.ly/og4iup2

09/23/2026

09/14/2026

Congratulations to the City of Struthers on the grand opening of its new riverfront facility! 🎉

We're proud to see projects like this come to life and create new opportunities for residents and visitors to connect with the Mahoning River. Special recognition to ms' Katie Phillips, who spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony and has been a passionate advocate for riverfront revitalization and community development throughout the region.

09/10/2026

Installation of the new pedestrian bridge at Perkins Park represents a major milestone for the Warren riverfront, creating new opportunities for residents and visitors to experience the Mahoning River. 🚧

Bringing the bridge into place required careful planning, coordination, and problem-solving, transforming months of design and construction efforts into visible progress. The installation is another exciting step forward in strengthening community connections and supporting the ongoing revitalization of the Mahoning River corridor.

09/08/2026

Connecting across offices, giving back, and growing together. 💜

From a 5K Run & Walk benefiting Private School Pups, to a school supplies collection drive for Sebring Schools, to enjoying pickleball and pizza, volunteering in our communities, and spending lunch breaks painting and crafting together, we found plenty of ways to connect!

Here's a look back at a summer with the ms Women’s Network.

08/28/2026

Congratulations on the grand opening of the new ALDI in Hamilton Township! 🎉

We're especially excited to see this store debut ALDI's latest interior finishes and graphics concept, offering customers a fresh new shopping experience.

08/13/2026

Our Emerging Professionals have been making the most of the summer by connecting with colleagues, giving back to local communities, and building relationships across offices.

In Northeast Ohio, the group visited Noah's Lost Ark Animal Sanctuary before spending time together at White House Fruit Farm. In Raleigh, team members volunteered at Raleigh City Farm, helping support an organization dedicated to nourishing and connecting the local community. Meanwhile, in Columbus, a lunch gathering provided an opportunity to meet new colleagues, build relationships, and strengthen connections across teams.

We're grateful for the enthusiasm, collaboration, and community spirit our Emerging Professionals bring to ms. Here's to continued growth, meaningful connections, and making a positive impact in the communities we serve.

08/04/2026

Our team was proud to attend the ASHE Carolina Coastal Section Chartering Event, celebrating the launch of a new chapter and connecting with transportation professionals from across the region.

Built on a foundation of collaboration, education, and leadership, the new section will create opportunities for professionals to connect, share knowledge, and support the future of the transportation industry.

07/30/2026

At the Liberty Township Trustees meeting, ms Urban Planner Katie Philips recently shared an update on the “Build a Better Belmont” corridor plan initiative, a collaborative effort between Youngstown and Liberty focused on strengthening the Belmont Avenue corridor.

Katie and the project team are working with local stakeholders to bring together community engagement, public input, and data-driven analysis to better understand opportunities to improve safety, accessibility, and connectivity throughout the Belmont Avenue community.

Thoughtful planning today helps build stronger, more connected communities for the future, and we're proud to support efforts that help turn community priorities into actionable plans.

Read more: https://www.tribtoday.com/news/local-news/2026/07/building-a-plan-for-a-better-belmont-continues/

LIBERTY — There are about three more months before planning officials have to deliver a finalized plan to revitalize a frequently used corridor connecting Mahoning and Trumbull counties — and on Monday, residents received an update. Officials heard from Katie Philips, an MS Consultants urban pla...

07/29/2026

National brands that scale most effectively are rarely chasing consistency alone. They are proactively built to manage variation.

Clear standards provide direction, but growth also requires flexibility to respond to changing conditions, evolving requirements, and realities of different markets. In this video, our experts explore the balance between structure and adaptability, and why both are essential for sustainable growth.

The strongest rollout strategies create consistency where it matters and flexibility where it's needed.

🔗 Watch the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYx0v_qIAG8