Hume Communications Inc (HCI)
Hume Communications Inc (HCI) is a company that offers professional independent advice and assistance to municipalities, corporations and community organizations.
Founded in 1988, HCI today assists City Councils and local governments, community and health organizations, business associations, civic groups and municipalities on how to build creative, stronger, prosperous, healthier and more sustainable communities. HCI also assists municipalities with training for staff and elected officials, strategic planning, internal Council conflict situations, and issues management.
The President of HCI is Gord Hume who has been in corporate management, civic government, the public sector and executive media management. He is a successful entrepreneur and business owner. Gord was elected to London City Council four times and brings a unique perspective and insider’s knowledge to difficult municipal challenges.
Gord is the author of seven books on municipal affairs, financing local government, building better cities and towns, and improving the quality of life for residents. He is a co-author of two other books, and a regular contributor to many media outlets. He is an internationally renowned guest speaker known for his passionate presentations.
“HCI (and partners) has assisted a number of municipalities with their Cultural, Economic and Strategic Plans:
| London, Ontario | Creative City Task Force |
| Nanaimo, British Columbia | Cultural Plan for Nanaimo |
| Kingston, Ontario | Creative Community Cultural Plan |
| Rochester, Minnesota | Cultural Plan for downtown and the Mayo Clinic |
| Innisfil, Ontario | Economic, Tourism and Cultural Plan |
| Lambton County/Sarnia | Cultural Plan for the County |
| Fresno, California | Creative City Plan |
| Grande Cache, Alberta | Employee training seminars and workshops; Economic development workshop; Council training |
| Atikokan, Ontario | Municipal Cultural Plan |
| London, Ontario | Downtown Business Association strategic plan for rejuvenating the core |
CI has also assisted a number of municipalities on confidential matters relating to Council conflict situations, training of staff and newly elected officials, strategic planning concerns, future growth considerations, community economic opportunities and Council priorities.
For more information on HCI, assignments completed or references, contact Gord