LMI Institute

LMI Training Institute

The Labor Market Information (LMI) Training Institute advances the art and science of LMI development and use through a comprehensive national training program and by fostering communication between analysts and data users across the country.

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Cost of Living Index

Deciding if that job offer in another city is actually better than what you have now? Managing employee salaries for multiple cities? Need reliable cost of living comparisons? Compare your area with more than 300 urban areas using the quarterly C2ER Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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Research Policy Practice

Journal of Applied Research in Economic Development

The monthly Journal of Applied Research in Economic Development examines key issues and concepts in the academic literature of economic development and provides perspective on their applications for the practitioner.

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Training Courses

Training Courses

C2ER is dedicated to improving the analytical skills of community and economic development research professionals. In cooperation with the LMI Training Institute, C2ER offers a comprehensive training program in economic development and labor market information analysis.

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Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance

C2ER conducts data-driven research to create regional economic development strategies that build on regions' existing industry and occupational composition. Learn more about how C2ER is helping regions compete throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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Upcoming Events

Analyzing BLS Business Employment Dynamics Data

March 13, 2012

2:00-3:00 PM Eastern

Webinar


C2ER 52nd Annual Conference

June 4-8, 2012

Oklahoma City, OK


Publication Updates

Volume 8, December 2011 Issue
Richard Florida and the Great Reset
The New Normal has acquired a new label -- Richard Florida calls it "The Great Reset". Ever heard of the "Spatial Fix? Discover what Florida believes to be opportunities arising from our present, rather dismal world. Warning! You must be talented and creative to enter this brave new world. Once again the Old Curmudgeon offers his usual fare of blather, summary, and critique--alongside a few morsels of real information and perspective.
Weekly Update - February 2, 2012

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Census Bureau Proposes Sharing Multi-Location Business Data with BLS
Read the Federal Register Notice


BTS Releases Interactive State Transportation Facts and Figures
Access the interactive web app here


LED Partnership Announces OnTheMap Version 6.0
A Note About Updating OnTheMap Geography
OnTheMap Help and Documentation


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