C2ER 64th Annual Conference and LMI Institute Annual Forum

June 11-14, 2024
Norfolk, VA

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

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

Nov

02-03

Arlington, VA

Training

Basic Labor Market Information (LMI) Analyst Training

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Nov

08-09

1550 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA, 22209 (2nd floor)

Training

Leadership in Research Workshop: An Interactive Deep Dive Into Modern Day Leadership

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Jun

11-14

Norfolk, VA

Annual Conference

C2ER 64th Annual Conference

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Latest Updates

Call For Proposals: Set Sail For Success in Norfolk!

September 20, 2023

<!– 📢 Call For Proposals 📢 <!– <!– The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) and the Labor Market Information (LMI) Institute are currently soliciting proposals for the next annual conference and forum, which is currently planned to be an in-person event June 11-14, 2024 in Norfolk, VA. The theme this year is: Navigating […]

2024 Annual Conference Call for Sessions

September 19, 2023

The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) and the Labor Market Information (LMI) Institute are currently soliciting proposals for the next annual conference and forum, which is currently planned to be a solely in-person event June 11 – 14, 2024 in Norfolk, VA. The theme this year is Norfolk 2024: Navigating Data for Economic Success. Below […]

September 7, 2023

September 7, 2023 <!– Feature <!– <!– 💡DATA LEADERSHIP STARTS AT C2ER – 20% OFF FOR A LIMITED TIME 💡 <!– Being a leader in economic and workforce development means more than understanding facts and statistics. It requires strategic planning, building and managing your team, developing an internal and external communications plan, and more. Through facilitated […]