Say hello to Aha!

​​​

Aha! is where community leaders unite to make a lasting impact. We create aha! moments that clarify strategic direction, propel ideas forward, and break down barriers hindering economic development progress.

 

Aha! is named for its founder, Amy Holloway, and draws from her 30-year career as a prominent national strategist for more than 200 economic development and community organizations. Her clients have included some of the best performing economies in the country. Amy founded the firm in 2024 after serving as founder and president of Avalanche Consulting from 2005-2020, and partner and national director of economic development services for Ernst & Young from 2020-2024.

 

Our clients span economic development organizations, chambers, local governments, executive groups, and nonprofits. We tailor our services — including facilitation, strategic planning, and keynote speaking — to each client’s unique needs, bringing people together to transform ideas into tangible progress. 

​

Our philosophy centers on trust-building among community leaders, a crucial factor differentiating thriving regions from stagnant ones. We foster trust by facilitating great conversations, offering impartial perspectives, and guiding leaders to find shared priorities, align values, and chart clear paths forward.  

​