Ekos International LLC, 1550 Alki Ave SW, Apt 502, Seattle, WA 98116, US

Formed in 1988, FCS GROUP specializes in utility rates and finance, management consulting and economic services for the public sector. Based in Redmond, Wash., The firm s management consultants specialize in helping local and state governments address and solve issues involving policy analysis, public finance and organizational development. FCS GROUP specialties include local and regional economic and financing strategies for transportation, transit, parks, sewer, water, storm water facilities, public-private developments and community revitalization. Its services include fiscal health reviews, utility formations, financial planning and analysis, development services, indirect cost allocation plans, community redevelopment strategies, real estate market analysis and environmental and social justice analysis.