66th C2ER + LMI Institute Annual Conference

June 17 - 19, 2026 Memphis, TN

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

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Memphis, TN

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2026 C2ER + LMI Institute Annual Conference

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Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute December 4, 2025

December 4, 2025

Research Matters - C2ER/LMI Institute December 4, 2025: Pre-Early Bird registration is now open for the 2026 C2ER + LMI Institute Conference in Memphis. Lock in the lowest rate by January 9 and check out what’s ahead for From the Blues to Breakthroughs. This issue also highlights top stories in AI, workforce, aerospace, new member reports, data viz, and upcoming events. Dive into the full newsletter here!

Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute November 20, 2025

November 20, 2025

Research Matters - C2ER/LMI Institute November 20, 2025: We are shifting the bi-weekly update release to this week in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday next week. From all of us here at C2ER and the LMI Institute, we are very grateful for you and wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving!

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!