Our Firm
Founded in 1993, ZANN helps organizations expand economic opportunity and scale their impact. We design strategies that strengthen small business programs, drive results, and establish long-term growth through tailored strategies. Our work centers on six core capabilities:
Economic Opportunity + Scaling Strategies
We design strategies that unlock opportunity and drive scalable, measurable impact.
Workforce Development Programs
We collaborate with public and private partners to build workforce pipelines that align community talent with industry demand.
Small Business Program Development + Management
We work throughout the nation to differentiate small business programs, enhance competitiveness, and contribute to profitability.
Public Outreach Strategies
We have proven expertise in public outreach to help projects earn community trust and move forward with confidence.
Disparity Studies
We provide analysis and actionable strategies to improve the effectiveness of agency small business programs.
CapBuild™ Program
A guided direct lending and bonding program for emerging businesses, creating value for public sector owners and primes on major capital construction projects.
The ZANN Way
We align economic opportunity and scaling strategies with your organizational goals, turning programs into powerful drivers of business performance. Our hands-on approach ensures every program is strategic, effective, and delivers results that last.
Select Clients
TRANSIT AND TRANSPORTATION
Walsh Fluor JV
Holder FCI JV
Denver Transit Partners
Kiewit
Parsons Transportation Group
Balfour Beatty
T6 Partners
AECOM
Graham Contracting
Regional Rail Partners
Flatiron
SEMA Construction
Bechtel
Aecon
Lawrence Construction
Sundt Construction
Stantec
CAPITAL PROGRAMS
Jacobs
PCL
Five Points Development Corporation
The Beck Group
Fluor Daniel Illinois, Inc.
Lakefront SRO Corporation
Michael Baker Corporation
Turner Construction
U.S. Equities, Inc.
Westfield Group
GH Phipps
HEALTHCARE
Common Spirit (formerly Catholic Health Initiatives
Advocate Health Care
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
University of Chicago Hospitals
Cook County Hospital
PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
American Express
Hewitt Associates
Nationwide
LCPtracker
NON-PROFIT
Chicago Minority Business Development Council
Chicago Urban League
PUBLIC SECTOR
Colorado Department of Transportation
Denver International Airport
State of Oklahoma
City and County of Denver, Department of Parks and Recreation
ZANN in American DBE Magazine
“If you ask an experienced DBE Program administrator what it takes to be successful in managing a program that creates meaningful business opportunities for DBEs, meets the program’s goals, and moves the needle toward leveling the playing field for disadvantaged firms, they will quickly mention that it takes a number of resources and skills to get the job done.”
Suzanne Arkle Recognized as an AGC Colorado 2021 Waymaker
Waymakers are those who go the extra mile to empower and inspire. Suzanne has directed the utilization of over $3.5B for small businesses on projects valued at over $8B. Her lengthy industry success shows her dedication.
ZANN Receives the WTS Colorado Diversity Leadership Award
ZANN is proud to see Suzanne Arkle honored at the WTS Colorado 2018 Annual Awards as a recipient of its Diversity Leadership Award. “With anything, diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by itself, it must be intentional and executed with courage by leadership.”
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