Synergistic. Strategic. Results-driven.
Taylor Caswell is the Managing Director of Bernstein Shur Strategic Economic Solutions, a consultancy helping public and private businesses, real estate developers, institutions and nonprofits plan, design, and implement complex economic development projects and growth strategies.
Taylor leverages decades of leadership across the public and private sectors—and deep regional and international connections—to help clients navigate and integrate the regulatory, administrative, and legal processes essential to turning ambitious growth initiatives into reality. Whether advancing a complex development project, expanding a business, or strengthening an organization’s economic impact, Taylor brings the insight, strategy, and connections to make it happen.
His impact is grounded in experience—most notably his eight years of service as Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs, where he managed over $300 million in state and federal resources for business growth, workforce training, broadband expansion, and affordable housing. During his tenure, he developed deep insight into New Hampshire’s fastest-growing sectors, including bio and life sciences, advanced manufacturing, housing development, tourism and hospitality, outdoor recreation, and broadband infrastructure—knowledge he now brings to help clients drive sustainable growth across the region and beyond.
The best outcomes happen when public and private interests align to solve real problems and create value. My role is to help clients make that connection—and turn opportunity into fruition.
What he's great at
Taylor combines high level government experience and economic strategy with practical problem-solving to help clients move transformative initiatives forward. He leads:
- Economic and Business Development Strategy – Helping domestic and international clients design and implement growth strategies that align with economic policy priorities.
- Advocacy and Regulatory Consulting – Guiding clients through bureaucratic processes to unlock funding and advance projects.
- Public Funding – Advising on access to state and federal programs, including appropriations, grants, and infrastructure funding.
- Public-Private Partnerships – Building collaborations that deliver results for both communities and investors.
Why you'll enjoy working with him
Taylor is pragmatic and partnership oriented. He’s known for his ability to connect stakeholders across sectors, anticipate challenges before they arise, and keep projects moving toward results. Clients appreciate his calm, informed guidance and his deep understanding of how public programs and private goals can work in tandem.
Who he is off the clock
Taylor enjoys being outdoors with his wife Susan and their family. They enjoy mountain biking, hiking, and skiing in the North Country of New Hampshire and supporting initiatives in rural communities.