C2ER 65th Annual Conference and LMI Institute Annual Forum

May 27-30, 2025 Sacramento, CA

C2ER 65th Annual Conference and LMI Institute Annual Forum

LMI Institute

The Labor Market Information (LMI) 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. Find out how LMI Institute training, convenings, and access to State Certifications and Licenses data empower your organization’s ability to identify key labor market trends.

LMI Institute

2024 Economic and Workforce Development Applied Research Award Winners

Click here to see the 2024 Economic and Workforce Development Applied Research Award Winners!

2024 Economic and Workforce Development Applied Research Award Winners

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).

Cost of Living Index

Instructor-Led Training

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

Instructor-Led Training

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.

Technical Assistance

Upcoming Webinars & Events

May
27-30
Sacramento, CA
Annual Conference
65th C2ER + LMI Institute Annual Conference
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May
27
Sacramento, CA
Training
Enhancing Your Impact and Advancing Your Career in Workforce and Economic Research
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May
27
Sacramento, CA
Training
Power BI for Beginners
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Latest Updates


Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025

Research Matters - C2ER/LMI Institute March 20, 2025: Our C2ER/LMII Bi-Weekly Newsletter is out! Key Highlights in this issue include: Early Bird Pricing for the Conference Ends April 1, Join the C2ER Board, Awards Deadline Extended! Nominate a project for the Applied Research Awards by March 28. Click and stay informed!

Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute March 6, 2025

March 6, 2025

Research Matters - C2ER/LMI Institute March 6, 2025: In this issue: 11 weeks until the conference! Early bird rates end in 28 days!, Poster Submission Due TOMORROW March 7!, and so much more! Click to read more!

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