66th C2ER + LMI Institute Annual Conference

June 17 - 19, 2026 Memphis, TN

66th C2ER + LMI Institute Annual Conference

2025 Economic and Workforce Development Applied Research Award Winners

Click here to see the 2025 Economic and Workforce Development Applied Research Award Winners!

2025 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

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

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

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

Upcoming Webinars & Events

Nov
19-20
Arlington, VA
Training
From Raw Data to Regional Insights: Intermediate R Tools for Workforce & Economic Development
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Nov
19
2:00 pm EST
Webinar
Member Only Webinar
CERP Presentation: Building Tomorrow’s Tech Workforce in Northern Virginia
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Dec
09
2:00 pm EST
Webinar
Monthly Series
Introducing the Sustained Growth Dashboard
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Latest Updates


C2ER Quarterly – 2025 Fall Edition 🍂

November 13, 2025

C2ER Quarterly - 2025 Fall Edition: The Fall 2025 Quarterly is here! In this issue: Save the date for the 66th C2ER + LMI Institute Annual Conference in Memphis. Discover powerful C2ER Data Products that support your regional strategies. Learn from member research and success stories from across the country. Welcome our new and renewing members! Read the full newsletter below!

Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute October 30, 2025

October 30, 2025

Research Matters - C2ER/LMI Institute October 30, 2025: This month’s C2ER newsletter is full of insights and opportunities! Features: Take your R skills to the next level with Intermediate R Tools for Workforce & Economic Development (Nov. 19–20, Arlington, VA). Streamline workflows, automate data pulls, and craft powerful visualizations. Plus: Share your voice in the C2ER Annual Survey, explore new reports from members, and catch up on the latest data trends. Read the full newsletter here!

Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute October 16, 2025

October 16, 2025

Research Matters - C2ER/LMI Institute October 16, 2025: This month, we’re spotlighting From Raw Data to Regional Insights—a hands-on Intermediate R training designed to help workforce and economic researchers transform data into actionable insights. You’ll also find new reports, data tools, and articles from across the field, plus upcoming events, e-learning opportunities, and member highlights that keep you connected to the latest in workforce and regional analysis.

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