Competitive Partnership Inquiries
The National Assessment Center is dedicated to strengthening the competitiveness of those that we serve. We invite leading associations, Baldrige state and regional programs, consultants, and government to collaborate and utilize our resources for impactful studies and assessments.
Strengthening Organizations. Advancing Communities. Building a More Competitive Nation.
The Competitiveness Partnership, powered by the National Assessment Center, is a strategic partnership program that helps organizations strengthen the businesses, institutions, and communities they serve.
Designed for economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) centers, workforce organizations, industry associations, community foundations, and regional partnerships, the Competitiveness Partnership provides a scalable digital platform that measures organizational performance, identifies opportunities for improvement, and delivers actionable insights that support long-term growth and competitiveness.
Rather than offering isolated assessments or one-time consulting engagements, the Competitiveness Partnership creates an ongoing ecosystem for organizational excellence. Participating organizations gain access to nationally recognized assessment tools, AI-assisted insights, executive dashboards, benchmarking, and continuous improvement resources built upon the Baldrige Excellence Framework.
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Use the Platform
Leverage the Baldrige Framework and over 350 assessments, supported by AI insights tailored to NAICS standards for optimal organizational growth.
Equip Those You Serve
Integrate the National Assessment Center as a valuable member benefit or contribute to an industry-specific assessment to elevate educational standards.
Bring Your Assessments
Incorporate proprietary assessments to broaden your influence and enhance your expertise with AI-driven delivery methods for effective client engagement.
Who We Partner With
The Competitiveness Partnership is designed for organizations committed to strengthening the communities, industries, and organizations they support, including:
Economic Development Organizations
Empower your region with data driven insights, organizational assessments, and continuous improvement tools that strengthen business attraction, retention, expansion, and long term economic competitiveness.
Workforce Development Boards
Support employers beyond hiring with organizational assessments and workforce improvement tools that drive long-term growth and resilience.
Chambers of Commerce
(Local & National)
Transform your Chamber into a trusted business growth partner with assessments and resources that deliver measurable value to every member organization.
Industry & Professional Associations
Deliver year-round value to your members through organizational assessments, benchmarking, and performance improvement tools tailored to your industry.
Manufacturing Extension Partnerships
Help manufacturers strengthen performance, increase competitiveness, and accelerate continuous improvement through AI-assisted assessments and benchmarking.
Public-Private Partnerships
Create a unified approach to organizational improvement by connecting public and private sector partners through shared assessments and benchmarking.
Community & Corporate Foundations
Empower organizations across your community with practical tools that strengthen performance, increase capacity, and improve outcomes.
Multi-Partner
Initiatives
Unite multiple organizations around a shared platform that measures performance, strengthens collaboration, and accelerates collective impact.
Customized Partnership Options & Pricing
Every partnership is tailored to meet the goals of your organization. Whether serving a local community, an entire state, a specific industry, or a national network, we will work with you to design a solution that aligns with your mission, stakeholders, and strategic priorities.
Each Competitiveness Partnership is customized based on implementation scope, branding requirements, reporting capabilities, participant volume, and support services.
Contact us to discuss your goals and receive a customized partnership proposal and pricing.