Research Matters - C2ER/LMI Institute April 9, 2026: This bi-weekly is packed: last call to join the Regional Data Connections Cohort, a newly expanded AI‑powered training to kick off your Memphis conference week, and a behind‑the‑scenes look at the Peabody Ducks tradition. Plus, fresh research, member reports, and upcoming events you won’t want to miss. Dive in and get ahead of what’s shaping workforce and economic development.

A new report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reinforces what C2ER and LMI Institute members already know: the U.S. federal statistical system remains indispensable. The problem is that the system as it currently exists is increasingly misaligned with today’s economic realities. We strongly encourage you to read A Federal Statistical System for the Age […]

Research Matters - C2ER/LMI Institute March 26, 2026: Early Bird rates for the 66th C2ER + LMI Institute Conference are about to disappear, and this month’s feature takes you right into the heart of Memphis to show why you won’t want to miss it. We’re also opening applications for the Regional Data Connections Cohort, a new six‑month initiative helping states and regions strengthen how workforce and economic data drive policy and practice. Plus: new headlines, fresh research, data viz, and upcoming events across the network. Read the full newsletter here!