Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute March 7, 2024

Research Matters - Bi-Weekly Update

March 7, 2024 | Diana Romero

March 7, 2024

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In This Issue

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C2ER Video Series – State Incentives Edition
C2ER/LMII Conference Update
News & Reports

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ICYMI
Data Visualization
Careers
Key Events & Courses

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Features

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C2ER Winter Video Series – State Incentives Edition

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Two weeks ago, C2ER launched its winter video series exploring various data products available to members, as well as testimonials on the impact they can have on your organization.

Our second video in the series covers the State Business Incentives Database, a searchable database of incentive programs used by states for strategic business attraction. The State Business Incentives Database includes more than 1,600 incentive programs across the country categorized according to: Program Category, Program Type, Geographic Focus, and Business Need.

The next episode will be out March 21^st. Stay tuned!

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Look Who’s Talking 🎙️

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Great news! We have updated our agenda with a roster of speakers added to their respective sessions at the upcoming C2ER conference in Norfolk, VA! The conference is June 12-14, 2024, with optional trainings available on June 11.

See the agenda here or the current list of speakers here.

This is THE must-attend conference for economic and workforce development researchers. Click below and register today!

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News & Reports

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Headlines

Energy News Network – With Federal Funds Flowing, Weatherization Industry Prepares to Fill the Gaps
NPR Marketplace – America’s Farmers Are Getting Older
Route Fifty – AI Tools Lack ‘Expertise’ for Site Selection
Route Fifty – Downtowns Need a Makeover. Resident, Commercial Engagement Could Help
Smart Cities Dive – JLL Urges Governments to Right-Size Leased Space, Focus On Talent Retention in 2024
State Science & Technology Institute (SSTI) – Pandemic-era Federal Funding Encouraged Community Colleges to Have Greater Involvement in Regional Economic Development
State Science & Technology Institute (SSTI) – Useful Stats: Undergraduate Enrollment Below Pre-pandemic Levels in 43 States, Grad Enrollment up in 33 States

Reports – From Our Members

Bureau of Labor Statistics – Consumer Prices Up 3.1 Percent from January 2023 to January 2024
Bureau of Labor Statistics – Regional and State Unemployment: 2023 Annual Averages
Census Bureau – 2020 Island Areas Censuses Detailed Cross Tabulations

Reports – Non-members

American Planning Association – 2024 Trend Report for Planners
Georgetown University, Center on Education and the Workforce – Youth Policy: How Can We Smooth the Rocky Pathway to Adulthood?
National Skills Coalition – Unprecedented Opportunity: Meeting the Workforce Demands of New Clean Energy, Manufacturing, and Infrastructure Investments
St. Louis Federal Reserve – Stronger-Than-Expected Employment Growth in 2023 Was Even Stronger Than It Seemed
Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets – Data From First 10 Years of Vision Zero
UCLA Williams Institute – Adult LGBT Population in the United States
WalletHub – Hardest-Working Cities in America (2024)

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ICYMI

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Inc. – I’m an Economist. This Is How AI Will Impact the Workforce (op-ed)
Route Fifty – FAA Boosts Airport Infrastructure With Nearly $1B in Grants
WRAL – Work-From-Home Contributing to Canceled NC Economic Development Deals

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Data Visualization

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Global Population 2023

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Careers

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Have an open position that might be of interest to C2ER members?

Let us post your job listing!

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Send the position title, description, and any other relevant information to Jennifer Gual.

Jobs are typically posted within 1 business day and postings remain active for 45 days if no closing date is specified.

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Our Events

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C2ER/LMI Institute Annual Conference & Forum

Pre-Conference Trainings: June 11, 2024

Annual Conference: June 12 – 14, 2024

Norfolk, VA

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Addressing Workforce Skill Gaps in Your Region Training

June 11, 2024

Norfolk, VA

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Beginner R Training: Data Science for Workforce and Economic Development Research

June 11, 2024

Norfolk, VA

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Foundations of Economic Development Research

June 11, 2024

Norfolk, VA

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eLearning Courses

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Foundations of Economic Development Research I: Introduction to Data Sources

Any Place, Any Time

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Foundations of Economic Development Research II: Introduction to Regional Analysis Methods

Any Place, Any Time

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Basic LMI Analyst eLearning

Any Place, Any Time

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Industry Events

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Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Webinar

New Enhancements of the Census Business Builder (CBB)

March 20, 2024

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET

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Smart Growth America

2024 Equity Summit

March 27 – 28, 2024

Washington, DC

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CDFA

Tribal Finance Webinar

February 13, 2024

April 17, 2024

July 9, 2024

October 15, 2024

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET

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National Skills Coalition

2024 Skills Summit

May 13 – 15, 2024

Washington, DC

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