Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute December 19, 2024

 

December 19, 2024

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In This Issue

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  • ICYMI
  • Data Visualization
  • Careers
  • Key Events & Courses
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Feature

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Looking Back and Looking Ahead

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Over the past year, C2ER, YOUR professional membership organization, has continued to lead efforts to elevate the visibility of economic, workforce, and community research. We have championed high-quality data standards, invested in innovative local data initiatives, and enhanced C2ER’s value for our 1,100+ members. As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we are proud to share our collective achievements from 2024.

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Additionally, we present the LMI Institute Accomplishments for 2024. Explore the strides made in LMI System & Program Support, Technical Training, Research, and other areas that benefit our LMII members. The LMI Institute remains the premier resource for advancing the development, interpretation, and application of labor market information (LMI).

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This is the last bi-weekly update for 2024. The bi-weekly updates return on January 9th. 

On behalf of the update teams, thank you for letting us share the latest information in economic development, workforce, research, data, and policy. We would like to wish everyone a very happy holiday season!

See you in 2025!!

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EDA Reauthorization Made it Through Congress– Here are 10 Big Wins

By now, you probably have heard the good news – EDA reauthorization made it through both houses of Congress as part of the Water Resources Development Act! The post below highlights the 10 biggest wins which will have a significant long-term impact on regional economic growth.

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News & Reports

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Headlines

Reports – From Our Members

Reports – Non-members

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ICYMI

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Data Visualization

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Careers

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

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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 and Forum

May 28 – 30, 2025

Sacramento, CA

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eLearning Courses

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Foundations of Economic Development Research I: Introduction to Data Sources

Ongoing

Any Place, Any time

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

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Basic LMI Analyst eLearning

Any Place, Any Time

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Industry Events

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NASWA

2025 Winter Policy Forum

February 12, 2025

Washington, DC

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IEDC

2025 Leadership Summit

February 23 – 25, 2025

Washington, DC

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National Association of Development Organizations

2025 NADO & DDAA Washington Conference

March 9 – 12, 2025

Arlington, VA

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National League of Cities

Congressional City Conference

March 10 – 12, 2025

Washington DC

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National Skills Coalition

2025 Skills Summit

May 5 – 7, 2025

Washington DC

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