C2ER Quarterly – 2025 Winter Edition

Research Matters - Bi-Weekly Update
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2025 – Winter Edition
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In This Issue:
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  • An Invite from the C2ER Chair
  • Pre-Conference Training on Power BI and Leadership
  • Submit Your Poster Session
  • Nominate Someone for The 2025 Economic and Workforce Development Applied Research Awards
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  • Events and Training
  • Research and News from our Members
  • COLI Annual
  • C2ER Welcomes New and Renewed Members
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LEARN
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C2ER Board Chair Invites You to the Annual Conference
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Dear Valued C2ER Members, Partners, and Enthusiasts:

Every time I attend the C2ER + LMI Institute Annual Conference, I inevitably experience the unexpected… in a good way. For instance, I often find myself attending a session that was not on my initial interest list and learn something exciting and new. Also, it is not uncommon to meet a new colleague and get drawn into a meaningful conversation with them. Regardless, every day is a pleasant surprise!

As if the conference proceedings are not enough, the hospitality of our host cities is unparalleled. Last year’s conference in Norfolk, VA was the first time my family joined me, and we all thoroughly enjoyed exploring the region. This will be my first time in Sacramento, and I am very much looking forward to seeing what the city offers.

The 65th C2ER + LMI Institute Conference is a refreshing opportunity to be present and personable with your fellow economic development and workforce colleagues. I urge you to seriously consider joining your colleagues and soon-to-be friends in California’s capital.

Sacramento is calling; will you answer?

Sincerely,
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Keith Baily, Chair

Assistant Center Chief, Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) Research, Center for Economic Studies, U.S. Census Bureau
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Register for a Pre-Conference Training
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Take your career to the next level with pre-conference training at the 65th C2ER + LMI Institute Annual Conference! Register for one of two training sessions to be held one day before the conference on Tuesday, May 27 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT.

Choose from one of the following courses designed to boost your region and your career:
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Enhancing Workforce and Economic Research Impact
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Early to mid-career economic and workforce development researchers will learn more about leadership tactics, data management, and essentials behind collaboration.
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Power BI for Beginners
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Attendees will be guided through understanding the core components of Power BI, navigating the interface, and performing basic data cleaning.
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Submit a Poster Session for the

Annual Conference
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Would you like to share your economic or workforce development success in a more casual, interactive setting? Showcase your project by submitting a poster for the networking session at the 65th C2ER + LMI Institute Conference!

This is your opportunity to visually share your insights with colleagues, meet your fellow members, and celebrate everyone’s hard work.

Click on the button to submit your poster idea and help drive engagement!
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Nominate Someone for

The 2025 Economic and Workforce Development Applied Research Awards
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Do you, or someone you know, deserve recognition for their impactful economic and workforce development research? Submit your nomination today for the 2025 Economic and Workforce Development Applied Research Awards!

Nominated organizations must have a leading or coordinating role within the nominated project, which must have begun after January 2023. Winners will be recognized at the 65th C2ER + LMI Institute Annual Conference, during the inaugural awards dinner on May 29.
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The Awards celebrate innovation in economic and workforce development research and promote best practices in the field.
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Events
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Data Insights Roundtable: Mobilizing Data for Talent Development Development

March 3, 2025

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM ET
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65th C2ER + LMI Institute Annual Conference

Sacramento, CA

May 28 – 30, 2025

With optional training sessions May 27, 2025
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eLearning Courses
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Foundations of Economic Development Research I:

Introduction to Data Sources

This three-hour self-paced eLearning course prepares novice economic development researchers to successfully guide regional development decisions through high-quality data. Completing this course will lay the groundwork for developing a regional economic profile, performing labor market analysis, conducting competitive market intelligence research, applying Census data to researching local employment, and presenting research findings.

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Foundations of Economic Development Research II:

Introduction to Regional Analysis Methods

This three-hour, video-based course, the second of the Foundations of Economic Development Research eLearning program, provides novice economic developers and researchers with a practical introduction to research methods, models, and tools to support state and regional economic development strategies. Course exercises demonstrate and reinforce the basic analytical skills needed to address real-world questions that policymakers and practitioners encounter.

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RESEARCH
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Research/News From Our Members
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Hot Off The Press: COLI Annual
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The Cost of Living Index Annual Average for 2024 was released on January 31st. Data is available for 296 areas. Check it out today by becoming a C2ER member or purchasing the issue on the COLI products page!
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CONNECT
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New and Renewing C2ER Members
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C2ER would like to thank and welcome our new and renewed members from the past quarter! We look forward to bringing you the tools, data, and training you need to make your job easier, help you develop professionally, and empower your region’s prosperity. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any suggestions or feedback.
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New Members
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  • California Department of Health (CDPH WIC)
  • City of Jacksonville Office of Economic Development
  • Creative Planning
  • Ferguson Enterprises
  • Handshake
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  • Highwater Bound
  • Invest Puerto Rico
  • Masu Brakes North America Inc
  • Native Microbials
  • University of Central Arkansas
  • Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
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Renewing Members
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  • AccelerateMS
  • Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance
  • Amarillo Economic Development Corp
  • Arkansas Economic Development Commission
  • BE NKY Growth Partnership
  • Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC
  • Business Development Advisors
  • Carl Vinson Institute of Government – University of Georgia
  • Charleston Regional Development Alliance
  • Cirrus Advisors
  • City of Norfolk, Development Department
  • Commerce Lexington
  • Community-Capacity
  • Duke Energy Florida
  • Economic Development Partnership of Alabama
  • Edmond Economic Development Authority
  • EntreWorks
  • Fedtrade by Rothwell Figg
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  • Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute
  • Greater Houston Partnership
  • Greater Wichita Partnership
  • Greenville ENC Alliance
  • Indy Partnership
  • Lafayette Economic Development Authority
  • Maeflower Consulting
  • McKinsey and Company
  • Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
  • MichBio
  • Mississippi Development Authority
  • Oklahoma Dept of Commerce
  • Partnership Gwinnett
  • Pew Charitable Trusts
  • Plus 5XP
  • Quad Cities Chamber
  • Regional Economic Models, Inc.
  • TEConomy Partners LLC
  • Transwestern
  • University of Minnesota Center for Public Health Systems
  • Upstate South Carolina Alliance
  • Wathen & Associates Limited
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Not a C2ER member? Become one today. With customizable benefits to meet your research needs C2ER is THE organization for economic and workforce development researchers!
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