Crowe US, a prominent national accounting and consulting firm, has announced its acquisition of ITR Economics, a long-standing economic research and intelligence firm headquartered in Manchester, NH. Founded in 1948, ITR Economics holds the distinction of being the oldest privately held, continuously operating economic research and consulting firm in the United States. With expertise in market and industry forecasting, sales and demand forecasting, as well as strategic and budget planning, ITR serves a diverse clientele spanning manufacturing, construction, wealth advisory, and private equity sectors.
The acquisition marks a strategic move for Crowe, adding significant economic insight and analysis capabilities to its consulting business portfolio, which encompasses performance improvement, risk consulting, deal advisory, legal and compliance, technology, and business transformation services. Chad Kellar, leader of Crowe's strategy & transactions consulting business, emphasized the value of integrating ITR’s proven track record of nearly 95% accurate forecasts and exceptional client insights into Crowe's offerings. Brian Beaulieu, CEO of ITR Economics, expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to leverage Crowe’s expansive resources and multi-disciplinary approach to better serve clients while fostering professional growth opportunities for ITR employees.
