Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute June 26, 2025

Research Matters - Bi-Weekly Update
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June 26, 2025
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C2ER’s Network Invitation: Help Shape the Future of Advanced Manufacturing
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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Detroit Branch
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August 4 – 7, 2025
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From robotics and AI to energy transitions and beyond, today’s technology is reshaping the skills required for success. Stakeholders across the country are stepping up with innovative solutions — but how much is really being done, and what’s working?
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Join us August 4 – 7 in Detroit for the Manufacturing Momentum Summit, where a newly announced session will help shape the 2026 National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing.
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In partnership with the National Science and Technology Council, DoD ManTech, and NIST Manufacturing USA, this session invites your input on aligning state and local workforce strategies with national priorities.
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This is your opportunity to influence federal policy and connect directly with decision-makers shaping the future.
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📢 Want to Shape the Future of C2ER? Join a Committee! 📢
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We’re assembling our 2025 – 2026 C2ER committees, and we want YOU on board! This is your chance to connect with peers, flex your creativity, and help drive the direction of the organization.

You only need to commit to one virtual meeting per quarter: easy enough, right? Just pick the area that speaks to you:
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  • Marketing & Member Experience – Help us rethink how we engage members, analyze survey feedback, and build a bold new marketing strategy.
  • Professional Development & Training – Design learning opportunities and shape the next 12-18 months of programming and workshops.
  • Regional Chapter &/or State Chapter Networks – Grow and support our nationwide network of economic and workforce researchers, one local connection at a time.
  • Product Development – Provide guidance on current product development and identify possible new products.
  • Conference/Forum – Get involved in the behind the scenes of creating THE event of the year for the C2ER network.
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Deadline to sign up: August 1, 2025
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Let’s build something great together. Are you in?
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News & Reports
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Headlines

Reports – From Our Members

Reports – Non-members
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Have a report you’d like to share?
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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?

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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Census Bureau/Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership with C2ER + LMI Institute

Persistently Poor, Left-Behind and Chronically Disconnected

July 9, 2025

1:30 PM – 2:45 PM ET
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2026 C2ER + LMI Institute Conference

June 17 – 19, 2026

Memphis, TN
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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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Manufacturing Momentum: A National Workforce Summit

Aug 4 – 7, 2025

Detroit, MI
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Save the Date:

2025 LED Partnership Hybrid Workshop

September 3 – 4, 2025

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
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78th Annual AUBER Fall Conference

The New Geography of U.S. Growth

October 4 – 7, 2025

Missoula, MT
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University Economic Development Association

Launching Partnerships for Prosperity: 2025 UEDA Summit

October 6 – 8, 2025

Huntsville, AL
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