Capability Statement

Global Economic Research Consulting (GERC) is a woman-led advisory firm providing grant writing, proposal development, feasibility studies, and economic research for small businesses, nonprofits, and international firms. Led by Dr. Shirley Ayangbah, a PhD legal economist with more than 14 years of experience, GERC supports clients through funding research, proposal development, and market and feasibility analysis.

Core competencies

  • Grant writing — federal, state, and foundation grant support
  • Proposal development — end-to-end proposal support across sectors
  • Feasibility research — investment, rate and resource research supporting client decisions
  • Market research — industry trends and competitive insights
  • Small business support — certification and funding readiness
  • International research — trade and market-entry research

Company data

  • Legal name: Global Economic Research Consulting
  • CAGE Code: 11SD2
  • SAM.gov registration: Approved and active
  • Business structure: Woman-led advisory firm

NAICS codes

  • 541611 — Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
  • 541618 — Other Management Consulting Services
  • 541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Certifications and registrations

  • SAM.gov registration — approved
  • California Small Business, Micro (SB Micro) — certified
  • California Small Business for Public Works (SB-PW) — certified
  • Minority and Woman-Owned Business certification — application in progress

Past performance

MarQcor International Inc. — feasibility research and market analysis supporting multi-sector expansion.

Areas of focus

GERC’s services are built for organizations in the following sectors:

  • Housing and infrastructure development
  • Nonprofit organizations and economic development agencies
  • Tribal governments and community entities
  • Small businesses in construction, aerospace, and energy
  • Public sector agencies and their suppliers

Differentiators

  • Led by a PhD legal economist with more than 14 years of experience in international law and economics
  • Remote delivery nationwide, with ADA-compliant document formats
  • Custom Excel tools handed over to clients for ongoing updates and long-term use
  • Transparent pricing aligned with government standards
  • Advanced analytics using Power BI, Tableau, and custom cost models

Point of contact

Dr. Shirley Ayangbah
Founder and Lead Strategist
Global Economic Research Consulting
255 N. D Street, Suite #200-XXVII
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Telephone: (909) 454-7076
Email: info@gercconsulting.com
Web: gercconsulting.com

GERC provides research, analysis and writing. We do not provide engineering, environmental, legal or investment services, and we do not sign or certify documents requiring a professional licence.